KB Home, one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the U.S., announced that every home built in future Arizona, California and Nevada communities will be WaterSense® labeled, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) highest standard for water efficiency and performance. Additionally, these homes will be rated using the RESNET® HERSH2O® system to ensure that … [More]
Amazon’s Custom Electric Delivery Vehicles Hit Phoenix Area Streets
Customers across the U.S. will begin to see custom electric delivery vehicles from Rivian delivering their Amazon packages, with the electric vehicles hitting the road in Phoenix, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, San Diego, Seattle, and St. Louis, among other cities. This rollout is just the beginning of what is expected to be thousands of Amazon’s custom … [More]
Tempe Chamber Names Top Businesses at Business Excellence Awards
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce held the 22nd Annual State of the Chamber and Business Excellence Awards, presented by Southwest Airlines, on June 30 at the Embassy Suites Hotel. The Tempe Chamber recognized outstanding Chamber members, celebrating those that demonstrate business excellence and go above and beyond to make Tempe a great place to work and live. “There is a wide … [More]
Major Fleet Owners Urge Smart, Rapid Build-Out of EV Infrastructure
A letter sent to state leaders and the Federal Highway Administration on behalf of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance and NAFA Fleet Management Association detailed a set of recommendations designed to guide the build-out of cost-effective, equitable, and reliable electric vehicle charging infrastructure, particularly as states look to spend funds from the National … [More]
SRP Gets Climate Registered™ Platinum Status Distinction, First Named for 2020 Reporting Year
Salt River Project (SRP) has been awarded Climate Registered™ Platinum Status for the 2020 reporting year. The Climate Registry, a nonprofit organization, is North America’s largest voluntary registry for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. SRP earned this recognition, awarded on behalf of The Climate Registry, by setting and disclosing a public GHG reduction goal as well as a … [More]
Car Wash Co. Expands Desert Footprint with New Phoenix Area Locations
Super Star Car Wash, the Arizona leader specializing in express car washes, is celebrating four new locations opened during the months of May and June. The latest wash in the Phoenix area is now open at 5810 W. Thunderbird Rd Glendale. Super Star’s first Florence, AZ location, located at 3517 N Hunt Hwy, opened June 14th, and marks the second location in Pinal County. The other … [More]
Local Blockchain Solutions Co. Named ‘Ten Most Influential’
ZorroSign, Inc., a global leader in blockchain-based digital signature solutions, announced an Insights Success cover story lauding the company as one of the “Ten Most Innovative FinTech Solution Providers in 2022.” The article celebrates ZorroSign’s multi-chain blockchain platform as a groundbreaking solution in financial technologies and driving force for blockchain and … [More]
PetSmart Charities Announces $15 Million Commitment to Improve Access to Veterinary Care
More than 70% of homes in the U.S. now include a pet. While pets improve the lives of their people, some 50 million pets lack access to even the standard veterinary care needed to maintain long, healthy lives. PetSmart Charities is addressing this discrepancy with a $15 million commitment in 2022 to support veterinary organizations and community changemakers across the U.S. … [More]
Phoenix Symphony CEO to Step Down, Search for New Leader Begins
The Phoenix Symphony President and Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Wilson will step down from her position to relocate to London, England for a unique opportunity presented to her family. Wilson’s departure will be late fall 2022. Wilson joined TPS in January 2020 working tirelessly to rebuild the multi-million-dollar organization, ultimately redefining its entire business … [More]
Travel Center Reveals New Remodel as Part of $1B National Initiative
Pilot Travel Center, the company that keeps North America’s drivers moving as one of the leading suppliers of fuel and the largest operator of travel centers, is ready to welcome travelers to its Phoenix center with a fully refreshed look and new amenities. The renovations are part of Pilot Company’s nationwide initiative, called New Horizons, to invest $1 billion in remodeling … [More]
ADEQ Telework Emissions Calculator Tool Earns Top Accolade, Big Win for Environmental Management
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), the state’s cabinet-level environmental agency that administers environmental laws and programs, today announced that its innovative Air Quality Telework Emissions Calculator Tool received a Top Product of the Year Award in the elite Environment + Energy Leader Awards 2022 program. The win is an indication that ADEQ’s … [More]
Salad and Go Appoints New CEO, Leading Aggressive Expansion
Salad and Go – an emerging disruptive brand on a mission to make fresh, nutritious food convenient and affordable for ALL – officially announces that industry veteran Charlie Morrison, who has a track record of building and scaling brands into industry leaders, has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Morrison joined Salad and Go’s board of directors … [More]
