Menke Funeral & Cremation Center has been accepted for membership in the Order of the Golden Rule, a trade association representing hundreds of independently owned and operated funeral homes around the world.

Jon Parske has become accustomed to people pointing and staring at him in the last month.  

When Mitzi Moore moved from Colorado to Goodyear, she was unsure about returning to the banking industry. 

As the founder and president of a woman-owned commercial real estate brokerage firm, Melynn Wakeman bucked the trend of cutting back during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fast-casual chain Portillo’s will host a grand opening for its new Glendale restaurant, in front of Arrowhead Towne Center, on April 27.

Jabz Boxing locations are hosting donation-based classes throughout March to benefit CURE Childhood Cancer.

Great wine within arm’s reach was always a staple in executive chef Joey Maggiore’s family home.

Whitney Bromberg Hawkings was working for fashion designer Tom Ford when she became frustrated with the cost and inconsistency of the flowers she was buying and sending. 

The first month of 2021 saw 293 MLS listing sales close in Glendale and 289 in Peoria. Today there are 117 active and available listings (not counting properties already under contract or pending close of escrow) in MLS in Glendale and 103 in Peoria. That’s 40% of one month’s inventory in Gl…

The West Valley has proven to be a beacon of light this past year in what most would agree was a pretty dark and ominous time for economic prosperity across Arizona.

Hello everybody and welcome to Business Briefcase! Here, we’ll cover a plethora of topics, including businesses coming into the community, promotions, new hires and new restaurants. If you have something you’d like to see in a future column, email christina@timespublications.com. 

As efforts to administer the coronavirus vaccine continue throughout the state, many are hopeful for the return of what was once considered “normal.” 

Nava Singam has been in the restaurant business for most of his life. But when he purchased the Macayo’s Mexican Food brand two years ago, he continued the chain’s love affair with the Valley.

Are you thinking about a new home in 2021? Anyone trying to purchase a home right now will tell you that even as prices and interest rates continue to rise, you need to move quickly in this market. But don’t think you have to revise your resolutions just yet; just be prepared.

The Small Business Association, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, opened phase 2 of the Paycheck Protection Program loan portal Jan. 11. 

Last year was monumental, to say the least. Life as we once knew it became a thing of the past for individuals and businesses alike. As countless businesses struggled to adjust to the unforeseen challenges presented by the pandemic, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), part of the CARES Ac…

After the COVID-19 pandemic hit Peoria, the International Minute Press franchise owned by Tim Earick and Jim McPhetres remained open as an “essential business.”

Ignite Peoria Entrepreneurs describes itself as “an ecosystem of experienced entrepreneurs actively supporting other entrepreneurs.”

At its Tuesday, Jan. 5, meeting, Peoria City Council was scheduled to consider final plats of Delgado, at 83rd Avenue and Edwards Street, and Storage Solutions, at 75th Avenue and Paradise Lane.

It’s that time of year to renew Peoria business licenses. 

While tracking the ups and downs, historic lows keep the Valley real estate market at the top of the “Nice” list. 

Cool Girl Earrings originally was a quarantine hobby, but now is a Peoria- based small business that sells handmade and custom earrings.  

Parties are not happening in Peoria—and elsewhere.

Waste Not, a nonprofit agency that rescues perishable food before it goes to waste and then delivers it to those in need, has launched the MealConnect app, a free and easy way to deliver excess food products to nonprofits helping feed the hungry.

Peoria’s Bull Shooters, an upscale pool hall and entertainment facility, says its spacious 26,000 square feet of space is ideal for “socially distanced fun for the holidays.”

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is continuing its 2020 West Coast tour with a stop from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec.12, at Arrowhead Towne Center.

You’ve heard of a pickup truck and a pickup bar.

Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, recently announced the sale of Eagle Crest, a 408-unit building down Bell Road from Peoria’s Arrowhead Mall and P83. The property sold for $55 million, which equates to $134,804 per unit.

You don't have to be a buyer or seller right now to realize that we are in a housing market crunch. And it will likely not surprise you to know that we are not alone.

Northpointe at Vistancia, located within the 7,100-acre Vistancia master plan in North Peoria, recently broke ground on a 10-acre “amenity site.”

Businesses from small shops to huge organizations alike are concerned about cybersecurity. 

The “gourmet lemonade stand” Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonades opens in Lake Pleasant Friday, Nov. 13, at 24775 N. Lake Pleasant in Peoria.

Though shortened by COVID-19, spring training still boosted economies in Peoria, Glendale and other Cactus League hubs.

The Arizona REALTORS held its annual Leadership Conference to install its 2021 officers.

Restaurants around the West Valley are doing their best to remember veterans with deals on Nov. 11. Military and veteran IDs are necessary for many of these discounts. Visit the restaurants’ websites for information on all Valley locations. 

At its annual “Best of the West” awards show and dinner, WESTMARC honored several key figures in the West Valley business scene, as well as education and community leaders.

After we set a record 144 days over 100 degrees in a calendar year, we are finally enjoying the cooler temperatures of fall. 

It was not just “welcome” but “welcome back” at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, as Stephen Garner was named the hospital’s chief executive officer this month.

On Election Day, voters may make it legal to purchase recreational marijuana in Arizona—which could mean big business for dispensaries in Glendale and beyond.

The Peoria Chamber of Commerce operates as an advocate for area businesses, especially small businesses, which was crucial as many were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the economy. 

It’s almost time for what can be called “The Oscars of the West Valley business scene.”

In the age of COVID-19, cleanliness is at the forefront of daily life. Today, many people have turned to cleaning companies to protect loved ones against household bacteria and germs.

To American Airlines flight attendant Robyn Walters, her co-workers are like family. That made it all the more difficult when she had to say goodbye to colleagues who were working their last flights before being furloughed.

Qualifying for a foodie alert, the Maggiore Group is bringing three trendy eating experiences to Park West: Hash Kitchen, the Sicilian Butcher and the Sicilian Baker. 

Dog training company Zoom Room opened its first Arizona location Aug. 22 in Peoria.

Just in time for kickoff of the football season, West Valley sports bars reopen their doors—but with social distancing guidelines and extra cleaning. 

Momma’s Organic Market, based in Glendale at Arrowhead Towne Center (7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center), will add two additional locations.

Restaurants and bars across the state were among the first businesses to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“When one door closes, another one opens.” 

Thousands of gallons of wasted milk. Unpredictable, zigzagging prices. Abrupt dips and surges in demand.