NW Natural Water Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northwest Natural Holding Company, has completed the acquisition of Rose Valley Water Company, a water utility serving approximately 2,400 connections in Peoria, Arizona, a major suburb northwest of Phoenix. “Rose Valley Water is an excellent fit for our company and we are looking forward to continuing their legacy of … [More]
SRP Board Approves System Plan Strategies to Bring Customers Affordable, Reliable and Sustainable Power
SRP’s District Board of Directors approved power system strategies to be implemented between 2025 and 2035 that prioritize affordability, reliability, sustainability and customer focus. The strategies are outlined in SRP’s new Integrated System Plan, which was developed as part of a two-year, data-driven planning process that incorporated perspectives from Arizona universities, … [More]
Balancing Fundraising for Short-Term Needs and Long-Term Strength
Lessons learned from two challenging years
The bumpy ride of the past two years — amid the pandemic and social unrest — has revealed a great deal about fundraising for immediate needs, as well as long-term sustainability and strength. Nonprofits learned to move quickly in addressing critical needs as donors stepped up with unrestricted gifts they entrusted to organizations for best use. Valley of the Sun United Way … [More]
Camper Vans Can Provide Passive Income
The growing popularity of “van life” makes camper vans an ideal way to generate passive income. Those who own a camper van that often sits unused may be able to rent it out to other outdoor enthusiasts and start making money. Get “rental ready’’: Before renting out their camper van, owners need to ensure the van is in top condition. It’s wise to get the vehicle inspected by … [More]
Convenience Stores for Metal
Metal Supermarkets recently opened its third location in Phoenix. “Phoenix has a large industrial base of potential customers who require a wide variety of metals for their ongoing needs,” says Andrew Arminen, chief operations and development officer of the company. This base includes professionals in various maintenance repair and operations departments of manufacturing … [More]
Looking Good 2023 – October Standouts
Local Healthcare Organizations Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Achievements UnitedHealthcare Awarded Distinguished Accreditation Abrazo Central Campus Nationally Recognized for Stroke Care Plexus Worldwide® a Finalist for the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Abrazo’s Blackwell Honored evolvedMD an Inc. 5000 ‘Fastest Growing’ Company Delta Dental AZ a Center of Excellence Philanthropy Community Giving from Delta … [More]
Can Your Customer Service Do This?: Create an Anticipatory Customer Experience that Builds Loyalty Forever
Customer service done right is one of today’s most powerful competitive advantages. In Can Your Customer Service Do This, customer service turnaround wizard and renowned customer service training expert Micah Solomon — who has worked transforming the customer experience for brands from Auberge Resorts to Audi of America, from Cleveland Clinic to the NFL Players Association — … [More]
National Building Systems Design Firm Takes Sprouts Farmers Market from 40 to 400 Stores
Henderson Engineers, a national building systems design firm, proudly announces a significant milestone in its 15-year partnership with leading organic grocery store chain Sprouts Farmers Market. Serving as an engineer of record for Sprouts projects across all 50 states, Henderson has helped expand the grocer’s reach from 40 to 400 stores nationwide, with the most recent … [More]
TPC Scottsdale’s New Sports-Betting Dining Concept Unveils Leadership Team
The DraftKings Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale announced Matthew O’Harris as executive chef of the restaurant and McKenna Beahan as general manager. “The unique skillsets McKenna and Matthew offer will help TPC Scottsdale deliver on its mission to be the ultimate destination for all things golf, dining and sports betting in one memorable place,” said Brad Williams, general … [More]
Long-Time Arizona Resident Opens Franchise Insulation Co. in East Valley
Long-time Arizona resident, Bill Villani has announced the September 2023 opening of Koala Insulation in the East Valley market. The company will offer “white glove service” for the installation of spray foam, blown-in, and blanket (batt) insulation. “As a family owned and operated business, we take great pride in the work that we do here at Koala Insulation East Valley. Not … [More]
