What do United States Congressman David Schweikert, State Senate Majority Leader John McComish, Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCicco, Kedrick Ellison of the Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department, Kyrene Superintendent Dr. David Shauer, Tempe Union High School Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Baca, and Pangea Development have in common?

Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” hasn’t just motivated viewers to indulge in the sweet treat. The TV show has inspired Mesa culinary instructor Amee Hoge to host a similar cupcake challenge of her own but with a twist — it’s just for kids.

In the company of business professionals, more than 400 students from Valley high schools, including in Ahwatukee Foothills, participated in an all-day event promoting networking, business ethics, skills and communication on Wednesday.

The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa announced the appointment of Alex Moro as director of sales. Moro’s efforts will focus on deploying a coherent group strategy and directing the sales team’s efforts to generate revenue for the resort.

The Arizona Biltmore and Shred-It Phoenix are hosting a “Shred-A-Thon” on Saturday, Feb. 2, with all proceeds going to Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue of Phoenix.

The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa announced that Conor Favre has been appointed executive chef. Favre is an expert culinary leader with more than 18 years of experience in the food and beverage industry.

Friends of Animal Care and Control has announced the honorees for its 10th annual Hero Awards to take place on Oct. 27 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in the Arizona Biltmore ballroom. It is the largest fundraiser of the year supporting Arizona’s largest Animal Shelter, Maricopa County Animal Care & Control’s (MCACC).

GLENDALE - Matt Young's first attempt hung in the air too long. A defender undercut the receiver and intercepted it.

Banner Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S., has been recognized for coaching excellence by the International Coach Federation (ICF). During a ceremony that took place June 28 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix.

Banner Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S., has been recognized for coaching excellence by the International Coach Federation (ICF).

Eric McCormack likes the duality of the character he plays in his latest series, “Perception” (10 p.m. EDT Monday, TNT).

With 20 million albums sold worldwide, the renowned singer-songwriter Clint Black brings his country music to the Biltmore.

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) recognized eight Valley businesses at the 25th annual IMPACT Awards, with Goodmans Interior Structures and Trident Security Services, Inc. earning accolades.

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) recognized eight Valley businesses at the 25th annual IMPACT Awards, with Goodmans Interior Structures and Trident Security Services, Inc. earning accolades.

The stage is set for a blockbuster summer at the Arizona Biltmore (www.arizonabiltmore.com).  Three of the biggest celebrity acts in Hollywood will rock the resort with performances, and the calendar will overflow with Hollywood-themed events and activities Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, at the Biltmore’s third annual “Hollywood & Wine” festival.

Fresh home from the war, newly married and needing to better recover from malaria and rheumatic fever he caught from a mosquito bite on a PT boat in the south Pacific, Peter Grant packed his car and trailer and left his home city of Indianapolis for the desert town of Phoenix.

Hospice of the Valley has been awarded the IMPACT award for “Community Champion” by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.

Fans can kick off one of the Phoenix area’s biggest party weekends by celebrating the start of the 2012 NASCAR season and the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway’s annual Night of Champions charity event. Festivities begin March 1 at 7 p.m. at Frank & Albert’s, located at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave.

A fashion show takes on a whole different meaning when the kids coming down the runway are fighting or surviving cancer.