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GiGi’s Playhouse Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes presented GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix with an official proclamation at their 8th anniversary that declares March 21 as World Down...

Orpheus Male Chorus Presents Benefit Concert for 100 Club of Arizona

ALL ticket proceeds benefit families of first responders killed or injured in line of dutyThe Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix is proud to present...

Avoid Getting Taken For A Ride – Local Mechanics Mark Consumer...

Vehicles sales, repairs and rentals are the most common consumer complaints the Arizona Attorney General’s Office receives. In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week...

Hues of Hope

Join us for an evening of hope, benefiting families affected by ALS on April 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Now in its...

Tasting with Tequila Corrido

Come taste tequila like you never have before. Maestra Tequilera Ana Maria Romero Mena is hosting a Tequila Corrido tasting and bottle signing at...

Innovative Cooling Cosmetic Bag Keeps Products from Melting Down this Summer.

 Now available in select Scottsdale, Gilbert, Carefree retailers and online Phoenix is called the “Valley of the Sun” for a reason. The average temperature in...

Mint Cannabis Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Sweet, Infused Treats

No matter whether you are single or attached this Valentine’s Day, the Mint’s cannabis kitchen has you covered!The Mint Café’s professional chefs are offering...

Make Valentine’s Day Gift-Giving Easy and Affordable at Bashas’ and Food...

  Bashas’ and Food City grocery stores are full of thoughtful gifts for Valentines of all kinds, from significant others to kids, pets, friends, classmates,...

Valentine’s Day May Be Just Around the Corner, But Surprisingly Many...

The holidays are behind us, the New Year has taken flight, love is in the air with Valentine’s Day and dozens of couples across...

Female Entrepreneur Creates Unique Travel Gift for Women, Bergy Bag Cooling...

Patent-pending bag helps save makeup, skincare from heatResearch shows consumers plan to spend more money on travel in 2023 than several years prior. With...

Community leaders gather to launch clean water initiative in south Phoenix

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement recently awarded a $25,000 grant to Water Works to bring safe, clean...

Food City Celebrates 20 Years of Hosting Community Soccer Tournament

After a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Food City’s annual soccer tournament, Copa Food City, returns to the Phoenix Events Complex (2209...

Bashas’ Holds Family-Friendly Halloween Celebrations in Stores on Sat. Oct. 29

Arizona families across the state are invited to creep and crawl into their neighborhood Bashas’ supermarket for some fun-filled holiday treats and activities the...

Innovative Cooling Cosmetics Bag Helps Save Makeup, Skincare Products from Arizona...

The average woman in the U.S. spends nearly $1,400 annually on makeup and just under $3,000 each year on skincare. Exposure to Arizona’s year-round...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Employees to Fill 1,000 JoyJars...

In support of the Jessie Rees Foundation, an estimated 170 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona  employees will volunteer their time to fill 1,000 JoyJars with toys,...

Bashas’ Announces Promotions

Three new appointments within Bashas’ Family of Stores are bolstering talent among the leadership teams at two of their brands, AJ’s Fine Foods and...

Make an Impact Gymnastics Meet October 1-2

Watch future Olympians and competitive gymnasts hit the mats at the second annual Make an Impact Invitational, Oct. 1-2, at Sunnyslope High School, 35 W. Dunlap...

Bashas’ Names C4 Foundation the Winner of $50,000 Donation in Charity...

Culminating its weeks-long Community Choice Charity Challenge, Bashas’ named C4 Foundation the grand prize winner of a $50,000 donation during a special event at...

Bashas’ to Donate $50,000 to a Lucky Nonprofit Sept. 23

Supermarket chain will announce which one charity (out of 10 finalists) received the most online votes from the community; Trey Basha will present that...

Kierland OktoberWest Festival to Take Place Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022

 Get ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet as The Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale will soon host its inaugural OktoberWest Festival,...

Downtown Tempe Plans Sunday Fun-Days to Kick off Fall-O-Ween

It’s sure to be a fun-filled fall with the return of several popular family-friendly fun events in Downtown Tempe. Favorites like the Second Sundays...

Impact Gymnastics Academy Hosts Second Annual “Make an Impact” Invitational this...

Proceeds Raised Benefit the United School for Autism in ScottsdaleWatch future Olympians and competitive gymnasts hit the mats at the second annual Make an...

Construction Trades Program for Kids Needs Volunteers

TradeUp!, a Phoenix nonprofit dedicated to empowering children through hands-on learning in the construction trades, is seeking parents, educators, and professionals in the skilled...

Southwest Casting Expo Premiers Just in Time for Arizona Film Tax...

A Scottsdale-based company expects its inaugural actors conference will be a blockbuster, thanks in large part to Arizona’s new film tax credits.With more production...

Food City Spices Things Up for Hatch Green Chile Season

 While many of us cannot wait for cooler temperatures to arrive, it is about to get a lot hotter throughout the state due to...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation opens grant application window,...

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement announced today that it has opened its discretionary grant application window...

50 Years of Pizza and Pipes Calls for 50 Days of...

In the 1970s and 80s “pizza and pipes” restaurants were on nearly every corner in the U.S. Fast forward a few decades and today...

Bashas’ launches a 90-day celebration for its 90th anniversary

Bashas’ will begin a 90-day celebration this month to commemorate its 90th anniversary. From grocery card giveaways and an attempt to break a GUINNESS...

FOR THE LOVE OF MESA PODCAST SHARES STORIES FROM THE SOUTHWEST

Visit Mesa Launches New Rich Storytelling Platform with Six Episodes, More to FollowJune 7, 2022 – MESA, Ariz. – Visit Mesa, the destination marketing organization for...

Celebrate National Independent Bookstore Day at Grassrootz

April 30th is National Independent Bookstore Day, held each year on the last Saturday in April to celebrate the uniqueness of independent bookstores across...

Bashas’ Announces EBT SNAP Online Acceptance for Same-Day Grocery Delivery and...

Shoppers looking for accessibility and convenience have a new option for their grocery purchases. Bashas’ more than 100 grocery stores across Arizona are now...

Bashas’ Invites Arizonans to Get Nostalgic to Celebrate its 90th Anniversary

As it prepares to officially celebrate 90 years of serving Arizona later this year, Bashas’ is inviting Arizonans across the state to look back...

Education Forward Arizona and Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Partnership Expands to Support 200...

The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation recently announced an investment of $6 million to increase access to higher education for Native American students as part of an...

Bashas’ Brings the Carnival to Town for This Year’s Donut Flavor...

Vivid fluorescent lights, childlike squeals of delight, and an unmistakable aroma of sunshine, machine oil, and sweet, sticky indulgences. These are sights, sounds, and...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Holds Free Medicare Information Sessions

Healthcare needs can radically change as people age, which makes having a keen understanding of Medicare options vital. With more options than ever before,...

Vote YellowBird in Inno Madness Challenge

Phoenix-based, YellowBird, a gig-economy marketplace connecting Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals with businesses on-demand, was nominated to a competition between Arizona’s most innovative...

Local Tattoo Removal Salon Patenting New Method That Removes Scarring and...

PHOENIX – Delete Tattoo Removal & Medical Salon, a Valley business serving patients for more than 11 years, has introduced a new, highly-effective patent...

YellowBird Adds Megan Trummel as Vice President of Marketing

Phoenix startup YellowBird, a gig-economy marketplace connecting environmental, health, and safety professionals to related jobs, recently announced that Megan Trummel has joined their team as...

VISIT MESA launches Beers and Brews Passport

Check-in & Win Web-Based Game Supports Small Business and Rewards Patronshttps://www.visitmesa.com/passes/beers-and-brews/ Feb. 15, 2022 – MESA, Ariz. – Just in time for spring break and...

Cancer Support Community Arizona CEO Receives Fellowship Award

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust selected Cancer Support Community Arizona CEO Debbie DiCarlo as a recipient of one of its nine Piper Fellowship award...

Raley’s Completes Purchase of the Bashas’ Company

Raley’s has announced the completion of the Bashas’ acquisition.  As previously shared, Raley’s had entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all the assets...

Champion local small businesses on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

 Nov. 19 marks National Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. To celebrate, I want to share the story of our business and the lessons I have learned...

No-cost Bathroom Remodels for Disabled Veterans, Thanks to Lesser-known Grant Program

No-cost Bathroom Remodels for Disabled Veterans, Thanks to Lesser-known Grant Program  During the global pandemic, many people opted to move elderly and disabled family members out of nursing homes and...

Phoenix auto repair shop owner is an inspiring success and celebrates...

October is Spina Bifida Awareness MonthMARTIN'S AUTO REPAIR is celebrating 50 years on October 28th from 11:30 am-1:30 pm with grilled food, live music, and...

Valley Organist Wins National Award

Brett Valliant of Organ Stop Pizza Honored as Organist of the Year   (Sept. 30, 2021 – Mesa, Ariz.) Brett Valliant, resident organist at the state’s oldest pizza restaurant, Organ...

Urban Cookies Receives $5000 Grant from CNBC Entrepreneur.

Local bakeshop Urban Cookies Bakeshop co-owned by Shaun and Brady Breese in Phoenix, was one of a handful of United States small businesses that...

Facebook’s State of Small Business Report Highlights Arizona Findings

 As the Delta variant, vaccine and mask mandates, and talk of COVID booster shots continue to cast a cloud of uncertainty over Arizona small...

Invest in Black-Owned Businesses by Supporting Their Passions

Invest in Black-Owned Businesses by Supporting Their Passions  As a Black business owner, I know the value of bringing more visibility and support toward Black-owned...

AVANA Companies is Inc 5000’s fastest growing financial services company in...

Glendale's AVANA Companies Selected for 2021 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Private CompaniesThe Inc. magazine revealed that AVANA Companies, a family of...

Arizonans Invited to Add Heat to Their Meals with #HatchAtHomeAZ Recipe...

As Arizonans begin counting down the days to cooler weather, Food City and Bashas’ supermarkets, together with Blue Clover Distillery and Mark Tarbell, look...

Homeless Advocate Ash Uss Launches “From the Ground Up” To Help...

Homeless advocate Ash Uss, who experienced first-hand the challenges of not having housing and later became a tremendous resource about homelessness through her years...

Forrest Anderson Plumbing and A/C Recognized Among Best in the Desert

Forrest Anderson Plumbing and A/C (Forrest Anderson) is proud to recognize their employees for being named AZCentral’s Best of the Desert first place winner...
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Corcoran Platinum Living Ranks on 2021 Power Broker Report

An annual ranking of the country’s most successful real estate brokerages has named Corcoran Platinum Living among the Top 500 Power Brokers. RISMedia’s 2021...
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Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Hosts Virtual Career Fair to Fill...

WHAT:  Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H), a nonprofit organization                                   that provides compassionate primary care, substance abuse and mental                                   health services, is...
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Fasturtle Partners with Marketing 360 to Bring Power of the Marketing...

(PHOENIX – March 10, 2021) – Marketing 360® and Phoenix’s own Fasturtle® today announced a partnership that will bring the power of the Marketing...
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Serendipit Consulting Employees Donate Over $6,000 To Boys and Girls Clubs...

Serendipit Consulting, a local full-service creative and public relations agency, announced recently that its employees donated $6,200 to Boys & Girls Clubs Of The...
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UNMET Jobs Launches across Arizona for Employers and Job Seekers; Month-Long...

UNMET Jobs, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), is hosting a virtual, month-long hiring event for both employers and jobseekers across the...
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Three AAED Members Named Top 50 Economic Developers in Nation

(PHOENIX – Feb. 12, 2021) – The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has announced three of its members have been named to the...
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Arizona Association for Economic Development’s Legislative Priorities for 2021

The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has developed its policy priorities for the 2021 legislative session. AAED is committed to supporting policies that...
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Arizona Association for Economic Development to Host Career Enriching Course

(PHOENIX – Feb. 5, 2021) – The Arizona Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC), hosted by the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), will take...
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JRS Wealth Management and Hallmark Financial Enhance Partnership with Wilde Wealth...

Eighteen months ago, Tucson’s own JRS Wealth Management and Hallmark Financial announced their partnership with Wilde Wealth Management, an award-winning and  independent financial advisory...
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Local Interior Designers Connect with Homeowners to Upgrade Personal Spaces

Updating and redesigning your home can bring incredible results but getting to the end of the project or remodel can be challenging. Working with...
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Tweener Homes Announces Partnership with TravelNet Solutions

Tweener Homes, a technology-based real estate company, is excited to announce its partnership with TravelNet Solutions, provider of TRACK Hospitality Software. The agreement provides...
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StretchLab to Open Desert Ridge Location in First Quarter of 2021

PHOENIX – StretchLab, an assisted stretch concept that aims to identify tightness and imbalances in the body by creating a customized stretching routine for its clients,...
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Arizona-Based Artist, Niki Woehler, Opens First Art Gallery in Scottsdale

Niki Woehler, an Arizona-based artist, has opened her first gallery and working art studio in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale at 7056 E....
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Business Development Specialists Best of Sedona Award

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Business Development Specialists Best of Sedona Award SEDONA October 2, 2020 -- The Sedona Business Hall of Fame Business Development Specialists...
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#MakeAnImpact – Buy a Kids Face Mask and Support #BreastCancerAwareness

Buy an IMPACT face mask and proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society in AZ$15Customized Unisex Kids Triple-ply Face Mask.Many in the IMPACT family know...
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WashClub Phoenix Expands to City of Surprise

Online, Mobile Laundry Service PHOENIX – WashClub Phoenix, a national app-based laundry service that launched in the Phoenix metro area in April 2020, is continuing...
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Ben Zamora Joins Wilde Wealth Management Group as an Investment Advisor

(Scottsdale, Ariz. – September 23, 2020) – Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning independent financial advisory firm with offices in Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Payson,...
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Phoenix-Area Fintrepid Solutions Wins Mergers and Acquisitions Award

 Phoenix-Area Fintrepid Solutions Wins Mergers and Acquisitions Award Scottsdale, Ariz.: Fintrepid Solutions, one of Phoenix’s leading financial services firms, has been awarded the 2020 Mergers...
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Local Company Ultra Smooth Skin Introduces CoolTone Technology

Local Company Ultra Smooth Skin Introduces CoolTone TechnologySCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Sept.16, 2020) — Ultra Smooth Skin, based in Scottsdale, Ariz., has introduced CoolTone™ technology to...
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Seasoned Esthetician Returns Home to Open Colette Skin Studio in Scottsdale

Seasoned Esthetician Returns Home to Open Colette Skin Studio in Scottsdale New studio specializes in natural, pure skincare products SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Sept. 16, 2020) — In...
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Trainer Loses 130 Pounds, Pivots to Online Coaching to Help Obese...

Matt Hoodie has lost 130 pounds and kept it off for more than a decade. Since that time, he has turned his passion for fitness and...
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Arizona Employment Lawyer Offers Mindful, Serene Approach to Legal Disputes

Being involved in a legal dispute is often stressful and overwhelming. That’s why the law offices of Joshua C. Black in central Phoenix have...
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Connie Health Launches Medicare Services Throughout Arizona

(PHOENIX – September 10, 2020) – Connie Health, a personal Medicare advisory service combining Medicare expertise and local advisors with data-driven insights, to help individuals...
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Crescent Crown Distributing Celebrates Hard Working Staff On National Truck Drivers...

Crescent Crown Distributing (CCD), one of the largest beverage distributors in the United States, owned by the Moffett and Goldring families, is recognizing its...

Pickleball Passion Inspires Scottsdale Supplement Company to Launch New Product

(Sept. 1, 2020 - Scottsdale, Ariz.) Jigsaw Health, a locally-owned and operated vitamin and supplement company in North Scottsdale, targets members of fastest-growing sport...

Hospitality Group Announces Director of Culinary Operations

Fork & Dagger Hospitality, which operates Pedal Haus Brewery, has named Jared Porter its Director of Culinary Operations. In this role, Porter will oversee...

Phoenix-based ‘Red, White & Chew’ Dog Treats Making Dogs’ Tails Wag...

Plans Further Expansion after Successful Launch in 800 Walmart Stores  PHOENIX – Phoenix-based Full Life Co. launched their newest endeavor, Red, White & Chew dog...

Local Social Media Guru Releases Memoir of Journey, Audience Building Insights

Desiree Martinez shares her unfiltered experiences from the early days of social media marketing After building a successful career in social media marketing, local guru...