Arizona Opera Pioneers a Novel Revenue Stream

by Joseph Specter 

The creation of Arizona Opera’s Carmen: The Graphic Novel hails back to 2019, when the company won a $150,000 Innovation Grant from the national service organization OPERA America — supported by the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation — to launch the OnPitch Business Challenge. OnPitch was a venture capital-inspired, national competition designed to seek out innovative business … [More]

Phoenix-Based E-Bike Brand Offers Viable Urban Transportation Solution Despite Inflation and Supply Chain Disruptions

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With rising costs of living and rising energy costs present on a global scale, a single EV company – the fastest growing e-bike brand in the U.S. – defies the odds of imminent recession by presenting a viable urban transportation solution that addresses both crises. Lectric eBikes, founded in 2019 by Levi Conlow and his business partner Robby Deziel, has grown from a small … [More]

Semiconductor Chemical Manufacturing Facility Announced for Casa Grande

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The KPCT Advanced Chemicals, a joint venture between Kanto Group, a leading semiconductor chemical supplier based in Taiwan and Chemtrade Logistics Inc., the leading North American producer of electronic grade sulfuric acid, announced today plans to build an electronic grade sulphuric acid manufacturing plant in Casa Grande, Arizona. The site will occupy 10 acres and is … [More]

New Sky Harbor Airline Offering Lowest Fares Ever on Cyber Monday

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Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ low-fare airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, will be offering its lowest fares ever, just $25* one way, on Cyber Monday -- for one day only. The $25 fares are available only when booking a new reservation and Guests must purchase flights by 11:59pm ET on Cyber Monday, for travel from January 4 through February … [More]

Breeze Airways Debuts in Phoenix with Just $29 One-Way Fares

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Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ low-fare airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, is adding twice-weekly service from Phoenix, AZ, to Charleston, SC, and Provo, UT, on Saturday ahead of four additional destinations beginning in February, 2023. If purchased by November 23, fares between Phoenix and Charleston start from $89* one way, while fares between … [More]

Industrial Supply Company Opens Its First Location in Arizona

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The oldest maintenance, repair, operational, and production (MROP) distributor in the Intermountain West announced this week that it has opened a distribution center in Chandler, Arizona. The 106-year-old Industrial Supply Company now has eight locations in four states – Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, and now Arizona. Tyler Whipple, Industrial Supply’s Regional Vice President of … [More]

Manufacturing Co. Boosts Arizona Economy with Opening of Optical Production Facility and New Headquarters

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Viavi Solutions Inc. announced it has opened its new production facility in Chandler, Arizona. The company has added to U.S. manufacturing capacity as it has grown its presence in the state, including the move of its global headquarters. Since preparations to move its global headquarters from California began in 2021, the company has already made significant contributions to … [More]

First-Ever Mattel Adventure Park Slated to Open in 2023 in Glendale

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Fans of Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends, Barbie, and other iconic American toy brands will find plenty of fun and fanfare when Mattel Adventure Park, the first-ever Mattel branded theme park, starts welcoming guests in Glendale, Arizona.  The new entertainment destination combines the talents of today’s top names in attractions, amusements, and design. Slated to open in 2023 … [More]

Winery Restaurant Concept Opens Third Arizona Location in Gilbert

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Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is excited to announce the opening of its third Arizona location in Gilbert in early 2023. As a lifestyle brand that offers upscale casual dining and wine, the vibrant suburb of Phoenix is the perfect spot for the brand’s 54th location. "Gilbert is a thriving city with new families, professionals and retirees calling it 'home'," states … [More]

Fly Bye’s Newest Digs Get a Trendy Arcadia Address

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Room for one more? When it comes to Detroit-style pan pizza and oh-so-juicy, crispy chicken tenders, the answer is a resounding – yes! Sam Fox continues his pizza-obsessed expansion in Arizona with a third location of his cult favorite Fly Bye opening this Thursday, Nov. 17. With this new location just off Camelback Road and 40th Street, some may say Fox has a “thing” for … [More]