Spring break is often looked at as a right of passage for college students to blow-off steam from mid-terms and de-stress before the final leg of the school year. 1.5 million college students each year are beckoned to warm-beach destinations across the globe, but first have to get through worried parents debating things like– Should I let my kid go to Cabo? With OZZI, one … [More]
Report on Economic Impact of Asian-Owned Businesses in Arizona Launched, Supported through JPMorgan Chase Donation
Asian-American small business owners in Arizona will be surveyed this year to account for their contributions to the local economy and understand challenges. The study, sponsored by the Arizona Asian Chamber of Commerce, will be the second of its kind conducted by the local business group through a donation from JPMorgan Chase. In 2016, the Arizona Asian Chamber launched … [More]
Super Bowl LVII Viewership Prediction Identifies 112.9 Million Likely to Watch
The company that successfully predicted the Super Bowl viewership in 2022 and 2021 has released their prediction for exactly how many people will tune in, saying Fox Sports should expect 112.9 million viewers, with a viewership range of 110.1 million to 115.7 million for the big game. PredictHQ's Super Bowl viewership predictions have been accurate every … [More]
Collaboration Leads to Landmark Land Conservation
Arizona has taken a notable step forward towards preserving its natural beauty for generations to come through the power of collaboration. The Town of Cave Creek, Maricopa County, and the Desert Foothills Land Trust are proud to announce the conservation of nearly 30 acres of critical land near the trailhead of the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, a special part of the … [More]
REIT to Acquire First Property, 20-Unit Apartment Building in Mesa
Neighborhood Ventures announced that Neighborhood Ventures Real Estate Income Trust (“NV REIT” or “the REIT”) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire its first property, Venture on Williams. The acquisition will be through an equity buyout valued at $5 million or $250,000 per unit, which implies a 5.5% forward twelve-month cap rate. Venture on Williams, a 20-unit … [More]
West Coast’s Largest Franchise Expo Returns to Phoenix This March
MFV Expositions and Comexposium, the nation's leader in connecting the franchising world with motivated entrepreneurs for over 30 years, is inviting current and aspiring small business owners across the West Coast to register for and attend this year's Franchise Expo West taking place in Phoenix, Ariz. at the Phoenix Convention Center on March 31-April 1. Anyone can register … [More]
Local Partnership to Enhance Mental Health Services in Scottsdale and Tempe
Scottsdale Mental Health & Wellness Institute (“SMHWI”) announces it has joined the Turnwell Mental Health Network. The partnership will enhance the Institute's ability to provide high-quality mental healthcare to patients in the Scottsdale and Tempe communities and beyond. SMHWI is a top mental health wellness center in Arizona, offering psychiatric evaluations, … [More]
Personal Injury Law Firm Reports Record 2022 and Announces Expansion
Rafi Law Group, Arizona’s premier personal injury law firm, reports exponential growth in 2022, nearly doubling in size by adding 10 lawyers and nearly 100 new team members, moving into a new Biltmore headquarters and successfully resolving a record number of accident victim cases, along with donating more than $100,000 to local charities. The personal injury firm, which was … [More]
See Arizona’s Top 10 Most Searched-For Snacks during Super Bowl Weekend
From wings and pizza to chips and dips, reports state the average American eats around of 2,400 calories during the 4-hour game… so which snacks do Arizona residents go mad for around game time, and over the entire Super Bowl weekend? Ahead of the big game, the people over at Gambling.com jumped into Google search data to reveal the most searched for food items over Super … [More]
Midwestern University Partners with Abrazo Health for Family Medicine Clinic
Midwestern University has partnered with Abrazo Health to operate the Abrazo Family Medicine Residency clinic located on the Abrazo Central Campus in north central Phoenix. Clinic ownership and operation was transferred to the University effective Jan. 2, 2023, and it has been re-named Midwestern University Comprehensive Care Clinic – Central Phoenix, training site of the … [More]
New Affordable Housing Center Opens in Phoenix, Named for Valley Nonprofit Leader
UMOM New Day Centers and CVS Health celebrated the grand opening of a new affordable housing development called Newsom Village. The new 60-unit development is named after Darlene Newsom, the previous UMOM Day Centers CEO. As part of the event, CVS Health offered its no-cost preventive health screening program, Project Health, to residents. The new, 60-unit Newsom Village … [More]
Canyon Suites at The Phoenician Named a Top U.S. Hotel
U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Vacations, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today revealed its annual rankings of the Best Hotels. The 2023 rankings highlight more than 35,000 hotels to help travelers find the hotel that’s right for them. For the first time, Acqualina Resort & Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, takes the No. 1 … [More]
Valley Leadership Selects 16 Arizonans for Explore Class 2
Explore is the second of VL’s reimagined leadership development programs that will take participants to explore the wide variety of Arizona’s communities. Valley Leadership has selected 16 Arizonans to be part of the second class of its Explore program. The program takes participants out of their home communities to get to know the great diversity of Arizona and how our most … [More]
Homebuilder Closes on 65 Homesites and Breaks Ground on 681 New Homes in Goodyear
Landsea Homes, a publicly traded residential homebuilder, announced today it has closed on 65 homesites and construction will begin immediately on a new neighborhood called Solvida in the Estrella master planned community in Goodyear, Arizona. The company has also broken ground on 616 new homes at Citrus Park with model home construction beginning later this … [More]
Traditional Venture Capital Model Turned on Its Head with Launch of New Scottsdale Firm
In Revenue Capital, the first operator-immersive capital firm focused on early-growth investing, today announces its official launch. Founded by serial entrepreneur Justin Gray and sales & marketing expert Josh Wagner, the new firm is setting out to fix the broken venture capital (VC) system. Unwilling to accept the fact that only 8% of all funded startups actually return … [More]
Pueblo Grande Museum Opens New Exhibit in Time for Super Bowl Weekend
Phoenix residents and visitors in town for Super Bowl are invited to stop by the Pueblo Grande Museum on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 7-8 p.m. to celebrate the opening of their new exhibit, A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne: The Zuni World. The exhibit, on loan from the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center, … [More]
Spicy Vodka Cocktail Brand Partners with Local Distributor to Bring New Product to Arizona Market
KickStand Cocktails announced a multi-year distribution partnership with Hensley Beverage Company, a premier beverage wholesaler of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Arizona. KickStand, the vodka-based canned cocktail solely dedicated to spice is available in four crushable flavors: Roasted Jalapeño Cucumber, Smashed Raspberry Serrano, Charred Pineapple Poblano and … [More]
Fast-Growing Eyewear Co. to Open Third Brick-and-Mortar Store in Arizona
Phoenix-area customers will soon be able to shop Shady Rays’ extensive collection of polarized shades at the company’s newest brick-and-mortar store. One of the nation’s fastest-growing lifestyle eyewear bands will open its newest storefront this spring at Scottsdale’s Kierland Commons. This will be the lifestyle eyewear company’s largest retail footprint to date. Boasting … [More]
