Tech-forward brokerage company, HomeSmart, launched HomeSmart Health, a new benefits program available to its network of over 23,000 real estate agents. HomeSmart Health offers agents a high-quality, cost-effective benefits program that combines access, choice, and protection with engagement, wellness, and prevention. “Accessing affordable health care has always been a … [More]
Arizona Founded Poké Concept Announces Nationwide Expansion
Koibito Poké, an award-winning Arizona-based concept for fresh build-your-own Hawaiian poké bowls, recently opened its newest location in Scottsdale debuting a brand-new design that will be the model for future franchise locations across the country. The healthy fast casual restaurant is actively seeking Franchisees for nationwide expansion after elevating its design and … [More]
Nikola Adds 51 Dealership Locations in 9 States
Nikola Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles (BEV), fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and energy infrastructure solutions, announced today a second phase in establishing a nationwide plan for its Class 8 truck sales and service coverage with the addition of five independent dealers with more than 51 locations in … [More]
Carlisle Companies to Acquire Henry Company
Carlisle Companies Incorporated announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Henry Company, a leading provider of building envelope systems, from affiliates of American Securities LLC, a leading U.S. private equity firm. Under the terms of the agreement, Carlisle will purchase Henry for $1.575 billion in cash. The purchase price represents 10.5x Henry’s … [More]
Glendale Chamber Connects Business and Education Community with New Committee
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce announced the formation of an Education Committee specifically tasked with connecting the needs of business with the passion of the education community. Open dialog around developing skill set geared toward industry need is crucial as employers continue to struggle in their quest for a qualified work force. Uniting schools, business and the … [More]
Fintech Mortgage Lender Establishes West Coast Headquarters in Phoenix
Charlotte-based Wyndham Capital Mortgage, a leading Fintech mortgage lender, announced the opening of a new sales center in Phoenix today. Located in the Biltmore Financial District, the Phoenix location has been ramping up since January 2021. The new center will serve as one of Wyndham Capital’s West Coast headquarters where the company plans to triple its current staff size … [More]
Native American/Latina-Owned Media Company Launches Native+ Marketplace
Native+ Marketplace will officially launch and business owners across Arizona, and nationally, will be connected to one another. Utilizing SmokeFire Media’s proprietary Cultural Manifesto process, the Native+ community seeks to create and continually refine what it means to innovate from a cultural lens. “Native+ is more than just a marketplace; we’re going to define a … [More]
Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Plant-Based Offerings with New Vegan Retail Boxes
Bubbies Ice Cream, the iconic and number one mochi brand in the natural channel according to SPINS*, today announced the debut of three new non-dairy mochi flavors in 6-pack retail boxes: Vegan Strawberry Mochi, Vegan Chocolate Mochi, and a newly created flavor, Vegan Mango Mochi. Made with a base of coconut milk and wrapped in sweet mochi dough, the new varieties are now … [More]
Revolutionary Pest Control Product Available for Homeowner Application for the First Time
AVERZION, a revolutionary pest control technology that uses a one-time, clear coat formula to stop scorpions from entering any structure, is now available at all five Phoenix-area Bug & Weed Mart locations, making the product available for the first time to homeowners for DIY application. “We want every home in Arizona to be protected against scorpions, and we’re excited … [More]
Mesa Air to Invest in Heart Aerospace, Orders 100 All-Electric Aircraft
Mesa Air Group, Inc. announces that it has made an investment in electric aircraft company, Heart Aerospace (“Heart”), a company that plans to be the first to produce the world’s first electric nineteen-seat ES-19 aircraft, alongside Breakthrough Energy Ventures and United Airlines Ventures. Subject to certain terms, Mesa also plans to add 100 ES-19 aircraft to its regional … [More]
Sprouts Joins MyFitnessPal as First Retailer Partner
Sprouts Farmers Market has teamed up with MyFitnessPal to support the health and fitness platform’s users with healthy recipes, articles, challenges and more. Sprouts, one of the fastest growing retailers in the country, is the first retailer sponsor on MyFitnessPal and helped introduce a new enhancement to MyFitnessPal’s Recipe Discovery feature that allows users to search … [More]
Preschool to Open Fourth Location in Ahwatukee
Locally owned and operated Whiz Kidz Preschool will open its fourth location in Ahwatukee this August and offer year-round enrollment starting this month. Located at 1442 E Chandler Blvd in Phoenix, the new Whiz Kidz Preschool will take over space previously occupied by the Foothills Preschool & Enrichment Center. The facility was designed with young children in mind … [More]
Phoenix-Based Offerpad Makes its Midwest Debut in Indianapolis Metro Area
Offerpad, the tech-enabled Real Estate Solutions Center and a leading iBuyer, is empowering home buyers and sellers in Indianapolis, Indiana’s highly competitive real estate market with new, simpler ways to buy and sell homes. The company announced its expansion into the Midwest earlier this year, with Indianapolis as its first foray into the region. Offerpad also has announced … [More]
Trainual Earns First Place on AZ Central’s 2021 Top Workplaces List
Trainual, a leading SaaS platform that transforms the way small businesses onboard, train and scale their teams, has been named a top workplace in AZ Central’s 2021 annual list of leading companies in Arizona. Trainual ranked #1 in the small company category for its commitment to building an exceptional workplace and employee experience. “Building a company is such a … [More]
Small Business Gets Big Opportunity with Phoenix Firehouse FastPITCH
Small businesses have a chance to be part of a team that proposes to adapt the firehouse into a restaurant. Development and restaurateur proposers will be required to reach out to small businesses for goods, services, food, equipment, furniture and more. Making it easy for small businesses to introduce themselves to proposing teams, Phoenix is hosting the Firehouse … [More]
