M Catering among the Founders of a New Organization Forming within the Hospitality Industry

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The US food service industry represents a whopping $909 billion (Global Data), with a $10 billion catering industry channel, both set for steady growth in 2023 and beyond. Even with these numbers, food service and catering purveyors found themselves with little representation in Washington D.C. during the tumultuous pandemic years. To gain strength during … [More]

California Beverage Franchise Breaks into Arizona Market, Plans for Aggressive Growth in Southwest

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Sip Fresh, an innovative, handcrafted juice and beverage franchise concept, is expanding out of California and entering the Arizona market with plans to open its first location in Glendale. This entry into the greater Phoenix area marks the first of multiple units the high-quality beverage franchise is set to open in the Grand Canyon State. The Glendale location is set to open … [More]

Capital Management Co. to Partner with Scottsdale-Based SmartRent

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SVN | SFR Capital Management, a private commercial real estate investment firm dedicated to the single-family Build-for-Rent housing sector, announced its partnership with property technology solutions provider, SmartRent. SmartRent’s smart home solutions aim to help SVN | SFR reduce costs and increase operational efficiencies within its dedicated rental communities while … [More]

Quick-Service Restaurant Brand to Open Fifth Phoenix Location

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Popular quick-service restaurant brand eegee’s will open the doors to its fifth Phoenix location at I-17 and W. Bell Road on December 8th. eege's brings its namesake frozen drink—an ice-cold concoction packed with chunks of real fruit—award-winning French fries, signature subs, grinders and its new chicken tender meal to its northernmost location. The 2,300-square-foot space … [More]

Employer Branding Co. Launches New Diversity Talks Podcast Series

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BestCompaniesAZ, a local employer branding company specializing in identifying and elevating Arizona’s award-winning workplace cultures, launches a Diversity Talks Series powered by the Great Companies! Great Leaders podcast. The Diversity Talks Series was created to connect with award–winning companies committed to fostering a work environment where cultural differences are … [More]

Partnering with Your City Can Help Your Business Grow

by Rana Lashgari

For many businesses, the recent economy has presented opportunities for growth, but unexpected challenges may still be standing in the way. Whether a company is a brand-new small business looking to get started or an established giant needing to expand quickly to meet new needs, local municipalities have a surprising number of resources dedicated to helping businesses in their … [More]

Looking Good 2022 – December Standouts

  Achievements Tri Pointe Homes Earns EPA Award - Again! Duffy Group Named to Inc.’s Inaugural Power Partner Awards Double No. 1’s for Larry H. Miller Hyundai Peoria Philanthropy TruWest® Credit Union Supports MCC Supporting Students  U.S. Egg Supports Arizona Helping Hands … [More]

Sam Fox Reveals Details of Stylish Rooftop, Appoints Head of Culinary at Forthcoming Luxury Hotel

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One of the West’s most spectacular rooftop settings will make its debut atop the ultra-luxurious The Global Ambassador, opening late 2023, as theà Mediterranean Rooftop sets the stage for restaurant innovator Sam Fox’s endeavor into inventive cocktails, shareable plates and exceptional fare inspired by the sun-soaked Mediterranean region. In the shadow of Arizona’s famed … [More]

Capital Raise of $75M Is Milestone for Construction of KOREPlex, the Lithium-ion Battery Gigafactory Scheduled to Break Ground in Arizona Q4 2022

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KORE Power, Inc. has closed the initial $75 million tranche of a private placement (the “Financing”) anticipated to total $150 million. Siemens Financial Services was the lead investor and was joined by Quanta Services with additional strategic partners including Nidec Motor Corporation, Honeywell Ventures, Trog Hawley Capital and a leading utility scale energy storage … [More]

ASU and Mexico Partner to Boost Semiconductor Production in North America

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Arizona State University will be working with higher education institutions in Mexico, along with microelectronics industry partners, to boost the production of semiconductors in North America and address a crucial national security issue. Recently, ASU President Michael Crow signed a memorandum of understanding with Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, the Mexican ambassador to the … [More]