Governor Doug Ducey announced Arizona’s booming economy has added more than 400,000 new jobs since 2015 and the state’s unemployment rate has plummeted to 4.1 percent — the lowest since December 2007. Speaking at a groundbreaking event for Sunlit Chemical in Phoenix, Governor Ducey announced the state’s latest economic achievements, referring to the latest employment report by … [More]
$1.5M in Grants for Entrepreneurs and Startups as Second Round Opens
invisionAZ and StartUpAZ announce the second round of EmergeAZ Fast Grant funds to support innovative startups based in Arizona. In partnership with Governor Doug Ducey, $1.5 million has been allocated to the EmergeAZ Fast II Grant to provide resources to entrepreneurs and startups with emerging technologies designed to address current and future economic, health, or societal … [More]
Delta Dental Launches 24/7 Virtual Visits Services
Delta Dental of Arizona announced the launch of Delta Dental Virtual Visits delivered by TeleDentistry.com. The new service provides 24 hour, 7 days a week access to emergency dental care for Delta Dental members. This new and valuable service is a covered benefit for members whose plans include coverage for oral exams. “We are always looking for new and innovative ways to … [More]
Thunderbird Announces Global Initiative to Educate 100 Million Learners by 2030
Thunderbird School of Global Management, home of the world's No. 1 ranked Master's in Management at Arizona State University (ASU), ranked No.1 for innovation in the U.S., announced today a transformative new global initiative to educate and empower 100 million learners by 2030. The announcement coincides with the World Economic Forum’s State of the World sessions. Thanks to a … [More]
Nikola Agreement to Facilitate Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales Financing
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, and Corcentric Fleet Funding Solutions, a leading provider of leasing and financing solutions, today announced a signed agreement to facilitate sales of Class 8 Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Pursuant … [More]
Bridge Loan Firm Reaches Milestone of $1B in Commercial Real Estate Loans
RRA Capital, an investment firm specializing in commercial real estate (CRE) bridge loans, announced today that it has surpassed $1 billion in CRE bridge loans originated since inception. RRA, founded in 2008 at the behest of bankers with real estate problems, is a national, commercial real estate lending and consulting firm specializing in short-term, … [More]
CVS Health Brings New Health Zones Initiative to Phoenix to Help Advance Health Equity
CVS Health introduced its new Health Zones initiative in Phoenix. The initiative provides concentrated local investments in Phoenix that aim to reduce health disparities and advance health equity in underserved communities across the country. The program works with trusted national and local partners to address the six key social determinants of health: housing, education, … [More]
$1.8B Mixed-Use Project Coming to Tempe
Local officials in Tempe, Ariz., are paving the way for a major mixed-use destination, South Pier at Tempe Town Lake, to take shape in the suburban Phoenix city at a cost of $1.8 billion. The Tempe City Council introduced the project and held the first public hearing on the approximately 3.5 million-square-foot development at a meeting on January 13, 2022. As noted in … [More]
Top CPA Firm Expands Into Arizona with Latest Acquisition
BKD CPAs & Advisors announces the expansion of the Top 15 firm’s footprint into the Phoenix market as Schmidt Westergard joins BKD, effective Jan. 16. “We extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our One Great Firm,” Watson said. “BKD is intentional about growing wisely, so we carefully look for firms that are a strong strategic and cultural fit when making such … [More]
