Former Panasonic Gigafactory Manufacturing GM Joins KORE Power to Head Up Operations at Buckeye Facility       

KORE Power, Inc.

KORE Power, Inc. has tapped energy storage and battery manufacturing veteran Randy S.Cowder to lead operations at their KOREPlex facility in Buckeye. Cowder, who joins KORE as Vice President of Manufacturing, comes to the company from Panasonic’s gigafactory in Nevada, where he was general manager of manufacturing. With more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing, … [More]

Minnesota-Based Healthy Pet Supply Brand Kicks Off National Expansion In Arizona

Pet Evolution

While many businesses are halting expansion efforts, a Minnesota-based franchise is taking strides to bring its wellness-focused pet brand across the nation to Arizona. Pet Evolution, a locally owned, healthy pet supply store dedicated to providing the highest quality products, shaking up the pet industry. The brand has just signed a development deal to bring 25 new locations … [More]

Valley Homebuilder Leads the Homebuilding Industry with Clean Air as a Top Priority

Fulton Homes

Fulton Homes, Arizona's largest family-owned and -operated homebuilder, is being recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Tempe-based homebuilder is being awarded the 2021 Indoor airPLUS Leader Award for the 7th consecutive year for going above and beyond to increase overall indoor air quality in homes. This award recognizes Indoor airPLUS Program … [More]

Arizona-Based Crane Group Acquires Portugal Co. to Round Out Their Full-Service Global Crane Operations

Stafford Crane Group

Arizona-based Stafford Crane Group (SCG) has announced the acquisition of Portuguese tower crane manufacturer Soima Cranes. With this acquisition, SCG gains control over design and production of its tower crane equipment and will be able to take its exceptional customer service in rental operations to the next level. “The acquisition of Soima allows us to provide better … [More]

What HR Professionals Need to Know about HR Tech

by Tomas Laurinavicius 

HR technology refers to the many different kinds of apps, software and online tools that allow already established and aspiring businesses alike to properly manage their staff in a fairer, more efficient way by tackling virtually every single aspect of human resources. The importance of technology in this particular field should not be understated at all; it involves … [More]

GoDaddy Launches Breakthrough Commerce Solution at Ultra-Competitive Pricing

GoDaddy

pGoDaddy Inc., the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, today announced it expanded GoDaddy Payments with the launch of two point of sale (POS) devices, including a countertop Smart Terminal and mobile Card Reader. The introduction of the new devices unlocks GoDaddy's commerce solution, giving small businesses the ability to sell, track and manage sales in more places … [More]

Insurance Benefits Services Co. Boosts Hiring to Meet Pandemic Demand

Lovitt & Touché

Spurred by ongoing pandemic demand for its insurance and benefits services, Lovitt & Touché, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has expanded its Tempe and Tucson teams, further strengthening its footprint and competitive position in the Arizona market. “The economy is booming across Arizona and businesses of all industries are seeking an experienced, … [More]

New Bank Expands Banking Team in Phoenix Market with Key Hires

CrossFirst Bank

CrossFirst Bank, the subsidiary bank of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc., announced the addition of two key hires in Phoenix, Arizona. The Bank recently welcomed Jay Ganske, Managing Director, Real Estate Banking, and Mike Theile, Managing Director, Commercial Banking, to the Phoenix Banking Team. “Hiring experienced and successful bankers, like Jay and Mike, is key to … [More]

AI-Powered Marketing Chat Solution Rounds Out Seed Funding Round with $3.6M

Botco.ai

Botco.ai, the leading HIPAA-compliant conversational marketing platform, today announced it has received  additional seed funding from VamosVentures, bringing the total seed round to $3.6 million. VamosVentures is a Los Angeles-based and Latinx-owned venture capital fund focused on technology companies led by diverse founders with compelling products and solutions. Botco.ai … [More]

3 Ways to Take Your Company from Product-Focused to Customer-Centric

Rick McCartney

Companies that focus on being customer-centric can position themselves  better for success than companies that don’t. Research shows that customer-centric companies are 60% more profitable, people will spend 17% more for a good experience, and 76% of customers expect businesses to understand their needs. Dr. Debbie Qaqish, ForbesBook author of From Backroom to Boardroom: … [More]

Lucid Motors Starts Production of Lucid Air at AMP-1 Factory in Casa Grande

Lucid Motors

Lucid Group today celebrated the start of production of its Lucid Air at its Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-1) in Casa Grande with a factory commissioning ceremony attended by Lucid Group CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson and Governor Doug Ducey. The company kicked off its Production Preview Week, a series of events during which Lucid welcomed guests to AMP-1 and Lucid Powertrain … [More]

National Voter Registration Day: Your Vote Counts!

inbusinessPHX.com

September 28, 2021 is National Voter Registration Day. Started in 2012, National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday that seeks to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities for individuals who are not registered to vote. Participating is easy! Remind other Phoenicians to register to vote, register yourself to vote or check your voter … [More]

Prime Condominium in Scottsdale to Accept Bitcoin and Ethereum as Payment

inbusinessPHX.com

The Hudye Group, a dynamic, family-owned and operated real estate and business investment entity headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona announces the listing of upscale condominiums located in the heart of downtown Scottsdale, an-award winning destination well-known across the U.S. and internationally. The collection of condos available are located at Optima Camelview and within … [More]

Trammell Crow Co. Unveils Plans for Mesa Logistics Park

by IvyLee Rosario

Trammell Crow Co. has acquired 40 acres of land in Mesa, Ariz., to develop a new logistics park. Dubbed Elliot Gateway, the project will feature four single-story buildings totaling 516,601 square feet of Class A industrial space. Construction is slated to begin in November and will be completed by the fourth quarter of 2022. Building A will offer 151,239 square feet, … [More]

Industry Leaders, States Launch National Roadmap to Maintain and Grow U.S. Semiconductor Leadership

Arizona Commerce Authority

Amidst heightened global demand and a steadily shrinking share of the world’s most advanced microchip factories, semiconductor industry leaders and stakeholders joined today to launch the National Semiconductor Economic Roadmap (NSER). The industry-led effort aims to boost U.S. semiconductor competitiveness through a focus on the workforce, supply chain and infrastructure to … [More]

Yes, You Really Need to Learn How to Say No; Here’s Why

inbusinessPHX.com

The demands on your time can be overwhelming – and yet instead of easing up, they keep coming as seemingly everyone has a request. Maybe it's an organization that needs volunteers for an upcoming event – yet again. Perhaps it’s your boss, who comes to you first because you always pitch in while others beg out of additional assignments. Or it could be a close friend who needs … [More]

EN NEGOCIOS: Cómo hacer crecer su negocio trabajando en el negocio, no dentro de él

por Edgar R. Olivo

Iniciar un negocio es un acto de fe en el que muchos profesionales se embarcan para perseguir un sueño como ser su propio jefe, lograr la independencia financiera o dejar una huella positiva en el mundo. Pero, a medida que más empleados dejan sus trabajos en el mercado laboral actual para convertirse en empresarios, también deben enfrentar la cruda realidad de que no todas las … [More]

How to Grow Your Business by Working On It, Not In It

by Edgar R. Olivo

Starting a business is a leap of faith that many professionals embark on to chase a dream such as being your own boss, achieving financial independence or leaving a positive mark in the world. But, as more employees are leaving their jobs in the current labor market to become entrepreneurs, they also must face the stark reality that not all businesses make it past their first … [More]

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