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Bringing Preventive Health Screenings Closer to Arizona Communities

Bringing preventive health screenings closer to Arizona communities  AZ Blue Health Choice and Zeihan ProHealth train community health workers to help identify health concerns early and connect people to care.  A simple health screening can uncover a concern before it becomes a crisis. But for many Arizonans, especially those who don’t regularly see a healthcare provider, those screenings can be difficult to access.  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice (AZ Blue Health Choice) and Zeihan

Abdo Announces Phil Wuollet as New Tax Leader

        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Contact: Larissa Mrozek Email: larissa.mrozek@abdosolutions.com Phone: 507.304.6818     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2026    Abdo Announces Phil Wuollet as New Tax Leader     Scottsdale, AZ – October 19, 2026 – Abdo LLP, a leading full-service accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Phillip (Phil) Wuollet, CPA, MTax, as its new Tax Leader.   Wuollet joined Abdo as a partner in 2022 to help establish and grow the

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APS Customers To Receive Bill Credit In November

October 13, 2026APS Customers To Receive Bill Credit In November PHOENIX – Arizona Public Service (APS) will credit customers more than $33 million next month, saving the typical residential customer about $14 on their November bill. The savings will be applied automatically through the Environmental Benefits Surcharge on their bill. Customers do not need to take any action to receive these savings. The Arizona Corporation Commission approved APS’s application for the credit at its Open Meeting Oct.

Clear Value Pools Joins the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – October 6, 2026 – Clear Value Pools, a locally owned, licensed, bonded and insured pool service company in Scottsdale, Arizona, has joined the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce. Clear Value Pools provides weekly pool service for residential and commercial pools across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler and Phoenix. Each weekly visit includes chemical balancing, skimming, brushing, basket cleaning and equipment checks, followed by a detailed

Nathan Cole Shares His Journey with ALS and Vision for Cortexa Therapeutics

Nathan Cole Shares His Journey with ALS and Vision for Cortexa Therapeutics at ASU Neurodegenerative Disease Research ConferenceCortexa Therapeutics Founder Highlights the Urgent Need for New ALS Treatments at Fifth Annual ASU-Banner Conference   SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — October 5, 2026 — Nathan Cole, President and Founder of Cortexa Therapeutics, was a featured speaker at the Fifth Annual ASU-Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Conference, sharing his personal experience living with amyotrophic

Sonoran Speaker Series Presents ''Understanding Arizona’s Bears''

FOR RELEASE October 1st, 2026Sonoran Speaker Series Presents "Understanding Arizona’s Bears" Free public lecture explores the natural history of black bears and their presence in Arizona SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Desert Foothills Land Trust and Valley of the Sun J will present the next installment of their Sonoran Speaker Series, a free public lecture on black bears featuring Jeff Meyers of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:00 p.m. at Valley of the Sun J, 12701 N. Scottsdale

Desert Discovery Day Brings Families Together for a Day in the Desert

FOR RELEASE October 1st, 2026Desert Discovery Day Brings Families Together for a Day in the DesertCAVE CREEK, AZ – Families are invited to discover the Sonoran Desert together at the 14th annual Desert Discovery Day, a free community event hosted by Desert Foothills Land Trust. The event takes place at Jewel of the Creek Preserve in Cave Creek on November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.An Event for All AgesThe event welcomes the whole family, from young children exploring nature for the first time to

Kelly and Todd LaPorte Named 2027 Honorees for The Honor Ball

   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Danielle Urbina durbina@honorhealth.com  480-587-5016 Kelly and Todd LaPorte Named 2027 Honorees for The Honor BallThe event’s golden anniversary celebration will recognize their leadership and philanthropy to the patients, families and communities HonorHealth serves  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Sept. 23, 2026) - HonorHealth Foundation announced today that Kelly and Todd LaPorte will be honored at The Honor Ball in 2027, the event’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. The

International Chili Society Names Scottsdale as Host for the 59th World Championship Chili Cook-Off

International Chili Society Announces Casino Arizona as Official Host for the 59th World Championship Chili Cook-off  SCOTTSDALE, AZ – (June 19, 2026) – The International Chili Society (ICS) today announced that Casino Arizona has been selected to host the 59th World Championship Chili Cook-off® (WCCC) on January 14-17, 2027. Casino Arizona, an enterprise of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, is one of the Southwest's leading entertainment and hospitality destinations.Along with its sister

Canal Convergence Announces Western-Themed Artwork Lineup

Canal Convergence Announces Western-Themed Artwork LineupVisitors to Scottsdale Arts’ annual Canal Convergence, Nov. 6–15, will experience a variety of interactive, light-based artworks that reflect, embody or explore the elements of Arizona and the Southwest.SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — Visitors to Scottsdale Arts’ annual Canal Convergence, Nov. 6–15, will experience a variety of interactive, light-based artworks that reflect, embody or explore the elements of Arizona and the Southwest. This year’s

Foothills Speaker Series Presents: Arizona’s Bats

FOR RELEASE October 1st, 2026Foothills Speaker Series Presents: Arizona’s Bats CAVE CREEK, AZ – Hally Cokenias, co-founder of Arizona Bat Rescue, will discuss the biology, ecology, and rehabilitation of Arizona's wild bats at "Saving Arizona's Bats," the next installment of the Foothills Speaker Series, a joint effort of Desert Foothills Land Trust and the Holland Center. The talk is set for Monday, November 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Holland Center. Drawing on years of experience rehabilitating

Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Celebrate 15th Anniversary with Biggest Polo Party Yet

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Celebrate 15th Anniversary with Biggest Polo Party YetNovember 7 event returns with international polo, fashion, exotic cars, Arabian horses, rugby, wine tasting and an all-new sunset concert   SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships return Saturday, November 7, 2026, for a milestone 15th anniversary celebration featuring world-class polo, luxury, fashion, entertainment and an expanded lineup of experiences designed to make

SUSD To Hold Town Hall Meetings On $375M Bond Request

SUSD To Hold Town Hall Meetings On $375M Bond RequestEach of Scottsdale Unified School District’s five high schools will host a town hall meeting to discuss the district’s $375-million bond request on the Nov. 3 ballot. Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Scottsdale Unified School District officials will hold a series of town hall meetings to discuss the bond project to be voted on during the Nov. 3 general election. If approved by voters, the proposed $375 million bond program would fund capital improvements

Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Reminds Public of 24/7 Emergency Rescue Hotline

MEDIA ALERT  Fall Wildlife Activity Increases Across Arizona as Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Reminds Public of 24/7 Emergency Rescue Hotline  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — As fall approaches and wildlife activity increases across the Valley of the Sun, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC) is reminding Arizona residents that help is available around the clock for injured, orphaned or displaced native wild mammals.   As neighborhoods expand and development increasingly intersects with natural

Become a Holiday Hero for Scottsdale Students

Become a Holiday Hero for Scottsdale StudentsInvesting In Scottsdale’s Future Workforce:  Sponsorship Invitation for the SUSD Foundation Ho Ho Holiday Show 2026 Every holiday season, businesses like yours help make Scottsdale a stronger, more vibrant community. This year, we invite you to join us in creating opportunities that will impact students long after the holiday decorations have been packed away.On Thursday, November 19, 2026, the Scottsdale Unified School District Foundation will host the Ho Ho

Scottsdale Community College Launches New Certificate to Build Communication and Leadership Skills

Scottsdale Community College Launches New Certificate to Build Career-Ready Communication and Leadership Skills SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale Community College is offering a new Communication Competence in the Workplace Certificate designed to help students and working professionals develop the communication, collaboration, leadership, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills employers value across industries.WHAT The Communication Competence in the Workplace Certificate combines communication

SparkOffline Matchmaking Is Back — Renewed, Independent and Focused on Meaningful Connection

Scottsdale-based matchmaking firm enters a new chapter with personalized matchmaking for successful, relationship-ready singles. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — August 9, 2026 — SparkOffline Matchmaking is back. With a renewed vision, a clear direction and an even stronger commitment to helping accomplished singles find meaningful relationships, Founder & Matchmaker Karen Monique has returned her focus fully to the brand she created: SparkOffline Matchmaking. Built around the belief that finding the right

Before You Plant, Build, or Break Ground: Southwest Gas Urges Residents & Contractors to Contact 811

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 4, 2026  Before You Plant, Build, or Break Ground: Southwest Gas Urges Residents and Contractors to Contact 811  Ahead of National 811 Day, free 811 requests help prevent avoidable damage to underground utilities PHOENIX, AZ (August 4, 2026) – From planting a tree to installing a fence or upgrading irrigation, a successful project starts with knowing what’s below before digging begins. Ahead of National 811 Day on August 11, Southwest Gas is reminding homeowners, renters, and

Icon and Launch Graphics for Scottsdale Software Teams

Scottsdale has quietly become a technology town. Long known for resorts and affluence within the Phoenix metro, it now hosts a growing base of software companies and startups, and the teams building those products face a small but constant design need that rarely justifies a full-time designer's attention: the steady stream of small graphics a product and its launches require. UI icons, empty-state illustrations, loading and error art, feature graphics, app-store screenshots, launch-announcement images —

Indivisible Hardwoods & Creative Customs Now Accepting Holiday Orders for One-of-a-Kind Gifts

Indivisible Hardwoods & Creative Customs Now Accepting Holiday Orders for One-of-a-Kind Gifts  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Indivisible Hardwoods & Creative Customs, renown bespoke furniture creators, is now accepting orders for the holiday season, offering customers the opportunity to create distinctive, handcrafted gifts for family members, friends, employees and valued clients. Located in the Scottsdale Airpark, Indivisible Hardwoods & Creative Customs specializes in upscale, custom pieces designed to become

More Than 200 AZ Blue Employees Pack 1,000 JoyJars for Arizona Children Fighting Cancer

More Than 200 AZ Blue Employees Pack 1,000 JoyJars for Arizona Children Fighting CancerPHOENIX, Ariz. — More than 200 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona employees recently came together to pack 1,000 JoyJars® for children across Arizona who are undergoing cancer treatment. Organized in partnership with the Jessie Rees Foundation, the volunteer effort provided each child with a jar filled with toys, games, activities and handwritten notes of encouragement designed to bring comfort, hope and joy during a

Arizona Teachers Can Earn Up to $400 Through Free SRP Workshops

Arizona Teachers Can Receive Up to $400 in Grants After Attending a Free SRP Professional Development Workshop    WHAT:   Registration opens July 15 for a series of free professional development STEM workshops for K–12 educators. Educators who complete at least one workshop will be eligible to receive a $400 classroom grant to help implement the lessons and activities they learn during the training.   These in-person SRP workshops are designed to help educators create engaging, hands-on science,

Grant Helps More Arizona Moms Access Postpartum Support

For many Arizona families, support after birth can be hard to find. Across the state, moms continue to face gaps in postpartum and mental health care during a critical time for both parents and babies.To help address that need, 4th Trimester Arizona’s It Takes a Village initiative is training, certifying, and contracting more community-based doulas to support families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery—bringing care closer to home.  With support from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Smarter Visual Marketing for Coffee Shops and Bakeries with Adobe Firefly

What is Adobe Firefly? Adobe Firefly is a web-based generative artificial intelligence application designed for creating and modifying visual content through simple text instructions. It operates as an independent platform where users input written descriptions to produce high-quality images, text effects, templates, and video elements. The platform generates standard file formats like JPEG and PNG that are safe for commercial marketing because the underlying models are trained exclusively on licensed

AZ Blue Employees Volunteer Over 14,000 Hours to Support Community Health

From supporting everyday needs to helping communities during extreme heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) employees dedicated more than 14,000 volunteer hours in 2025 across the state.   These efforts reached communities in all 15 counties, helping expand access to food, strengthen heat relief efforts and provide essential supplies – the kinds of support that helps people stay healthy and connected.    With April recognized as National Volunteer Month, it’s a time to reflect on the role

Opening a Franchise in Phoenix: What to Weigh Before You Sign

Franchising is one of the most structured paths into business ownership — but "structured" cuts both ways. The Phoenix metro is an especially active market right now: the IFA's 2025 Franchising Economic Outlook projects total franchise output will exceed $936.4 billion, with the Southwest identified as one of the fastest-growing regions for franchise expansion, outpacing the broader U.S. economy. That growth creates real opportunity — and real competition. Before you commit, here's what actually separates

Your Brand Has 50 Milliseconds to Make an Impression — Make Them Count

Customers decide whether to trust your business before they read a word of your copy. Research confirms that consumers make split-second visual judgments in just 50 milliseconds — and 90% of all information the brain processes is visual. For Scottsdale business owners competing across hospitality, real estate, healthcare, and the arts, that snap judgment happens every time someone encounters your social post, storefront sign, or email header. The question isn't whether design matters; it's whether yours

Indivisible Surfaces Delivers Concrete Restoration & Coatings to Scottsdale Businesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2026For More Information: Indivisible Surfaces Lisa Garre, Executive Assistant (602) 354-1636lisa@indivisibles.comhttps://indivisibles.com/Indivisible Surfaces (under the Indivisible Hardwoods & Creative Customs umbrella) Brings High-Performance Concrete Restoration & Protective Coating Solutions to Scottsdale Commercial PropertiesAdvanced overlay systems deliver durability, visual impact, and minimal business disruptionScottsdale, AZ — Indivisible Surfaces is

AZ Blue Health Choice Team Expands Food Access for Families

What happens when a food pantry becomes a community hub for learning, cooking, and connection?  A kitchen that does a lot more than cook  Local First Arizona manages four community kitchens in Mesa, Phoenix, and Glendale, with two more under construction. Each kitchen combines food pantry services, nutrition education for kids and adults, and on-site community gardening. The goal is simple: make healthy food and cooking skills more accessible in food-insecure communities, especially for children learning

Why Paper-Based Processes Hold Back Growing Local Businesses

Paper has history on its side, but in Scottsdale’s fast-moving small business community, it’s increasingly becoming a drag on efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. The true cost isn’t just the price of printer ink or file cabinets — it’s the silent operational friction that grows as a business grows. Before diving deeper, here’s a quick snapshot of what this article explores: How manual paperwork slows productivity and decision-making Ways paper-heavy workflows increase financial and compliance

AZ Blue Invested Over $6M in 2025: Inspiring Health, Hope, and Opportunity

In 2025, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) poured more than $6 million back into communities across the state, supporting efforts to build a healthier, stronger Arizona.  These reinvestments showed up where it mattered most – helping put food on the table for families facing hunger, funding scholarships to train the next generation of healthcare workers, and protecting communities during extreme heat – reaching neighborhoods, schools, and the everyday places people turn for help.  “We believe

From Idea to Kitchen: Keeping Restaurant Startup Costs Low

Starting a restaurant doesn’t have to drain your life savings. The smartest restaurateurs build lean, iterate fast, and protect themselves from risk before spending big. When you’re launching, your structure matters as much as your menu. Many owners simplify setup by usingZenBusiness to form an LLC — a quick, affordable way to protect personal assets and stay compliant without hiring a costly attorney.    TL;DR Test before investing — start with pop-ups, food stalls, or ghost kitchens.   Keep your

Critical Early Investments That Drive Long-Term Business Growth

Launching your first business is exciting — and overwhelming. Between registering your company, finding your first customers, and managing day-to-day tasks, it’s easy to overlook critical investments that set the stage for long-term success. Here are the areas where smart spending early can create stability and growth momentum.    1. Foundational Business Tools Before diving into marketing or expansion, ensure your operational basics are covered: Business Banking: Separate personal and business

Maximizing Marketing on a Budget: A Strategic Approach to Cost-Effective Growth

Building a marketing plan that delivers great results without draining your business budget is an art form. Every entrepreneur dreams of seeing their brand gain traction, attract loyal customers, and grow steadily, all while keeping costs in check. The good news is, achieving this balance isn’t as elusive as it may seem. With the right approach, it’s possible to create a marketing strategy that maximizes impact and minimizes expenses. By focusing on creative, resourceful tactics that yield high returns,

Bridges, Not Silos: Rethinking How Departments Connect and Collaborate

In too many organizations, departments exist like neighboring countries with different currencies, accents, and customs. They’re supposed to work toward a shared mission, but often, they communicate only when absolutely necessary—and sometimes, not even then. Projects stall in limbo, messages get lost in translation, and teams retreat into their comfort zones rather than engage across functional lines. What's required isn’t more meetings or longer email threads—it’s a cultural shift built on respect,

Boost Your Trade Show Impact with Smart Tech Solutions

Trade shows bring together brands eager to make impactful connections. Digital tools elevate these interactions, shifting marketing efforts toward more engaging and memorable experiences. Technology enables businesses to captivate audiences with creative approaches that leave a lasting impression. These innovations amplify brand presence while cultivating deeper connections with potential clients. The result is a stronger foundation for ongoing collaboration and trust.Amplifying Trade Show Impact with VR

How to Reimagine Your Small Business in the Digital Age

In today's digital age, small businesses navigate a landscape full of challenges and potential. Embracing digital transformation opens doors to new ways of operating and engaging with customers in a constantly shifting environment. Strategic initiatives can streamline processes and strengthen operations, leading to growth in unexpected areas. Adopting these innovations isn't just a way to keep up, but a chance to rethink how a business thrives. This helpful and informative guide will explore key