While the recession caused by COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on businesses of all sizes and industries, some are finding new ways to run daily operations, reach customers, re-shape their business, and stay relevant. But others are still trying to figure out how to transform, and an expert in the field says that launching a transformation begins with setting the right … [More]
Business Leaders Team Up to Provide Virtual Business Education at No Cost
Local business leaders from across the nation are coming together to provide virtual business classes to their peers at no cost through Enterprise University, a highly acclaimed business education program from Enterprise Bank & Trust. Enterprise University operates in St. Louis, Kansas City and Phoenix, and this semester has expanded to our markets in New Mexico, … [More]
BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest Awards $40k to Arizona Nonprofits
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) recently concluded their inaugural Empower By GoDaddy business incubator program. Twenty-eight entrepreneurs graduated from the program, and an additional eleven Arizona nonprofits were awarded subgrants to further their business development in the community. Awardees were chosen as leaders in the business community … [More]
Republic Services Announces Partnership with Nikola to Develop and Purchase 2,500 Electric Collection Trucks
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced a partnership with Nikola Corp. (NASDAQ: NKLA) to develop and purchase 2,500 electric waste and recycling collection trucks, representing the industry's first large-scale commitment to fleet electrification. The zero-emissions vehicles, which will have a range of 150 miles and recharge overnight, are expected to be integrated into … [More]
International Mattress Manufacturer Enters Phoenix Market
MLILY, the retail brand of Healthcare Arizona LLC, a venture of China-based Healthcare Co., Ltd., has leased 643,798 square feet of industrial space in Goodyear to be used as a manufacturing facility for its creation of memory foam products. The company leased space at First Park @PV|303, located at 3350 N. Cotton Ln. in Goodyear. To be completed in late 2020, this new … [More]
Digital Real Estate Closing Co. Expands into Arizona
Endpoint, the leading digital real estate closing company and subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation, today announced its expansion into the Arizona real estate market, providing a simplified home closing experience to all major metro areas, including Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson, and adding to their existing Southern California and Washington state footprint. … [More]
COVID-19 Stories: Starting a Business during COVID
Encore Creative was my pride and joy. I joined what was then known as Encore Entertainment in 2002. It was already a successful Arizona entertainment event production company, but in 2014 I took the reins and began leading the company. Through the years, we built a great scenic shop to fabricate one-of-a-kind set pieces, a cast of stellar entertainers and artists, and grew from … [More]
Local Credit Union Launches Local Artist, Local Causes Debit Card to Benefit Local Community
Giving back to the community has never been easier as Arizona Federal Credit Union announced today the launch of its newest community-focused debit card, the Local Artist, Local Causes Visa® debit card. Local artist Jon Arvizu created the design for the debit card, and every time a cardholder makes a purchase with the card, Arizona Federal will make a donation to a community … [More]
Next-Gen Mapping Technology Changes How Consumers Experience Real Estate
AerialSphere, the industry leader in delivering immersive aerial experiences, today announced the launch of XP360 web application and API, which creates an online home search experience that is transforming the residential real estate market - enabling agents to better attract and engage clients with the latest in mapping technology. XP360 features a simple, user-friendly … [More]
Phoenix Litigation Finance Firm Launches Fifth Specialized Fund with $200 Million
Pravati Capital, leading litigation finance pioneer and consulting firm, today announced the launch of its fifth specialized litigation finance investment fund with $200 million, following the success of its four previous funds launched since 2013. Pravati Investment Fund V (Fund V) will allow for the first time non-US and US-tax exempt international qualified investors the … [More]
