Charlotte-Based Real Estate Lending Co. Enters Arizona with New Phoenix Production Office, Leader

Grandbridge

Grandbridge Real Estate Capital LLC has hired Lucas Donahue as Senior Vice President to manage the firm’s new Phoenix production office. Donahue has more than 20 years of experience and has originated more than $1.0 billion in capital placements. Prior to joining Grandbridge, he was a managing director in the Phoenix office of Berkadia where he was responsible for … [More]

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Set to Open In Mesa Before Christmas

Mountain Mike’s

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for more than 40 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperoni, Mountain-sized pizzas, toppings to the edge, and dough made fresh daily, is proud to announce its first restaurant in Arizona will open in Mesa before the end of the year. Located at 849 N. Dobson Rd. in the Mesa Riverview Shopping Center, the new … [More]

Dealership Commits $500K to General Motors to Be One of the First in Arizona to Go Green

Yates Buick GMC

Yates Buick GMC has positioned itself to be at the forefront of the electronic vehicle (EV) transition with a planned investment of $500,000 to General Motors for new equipment, charging stations and to implement training programs. The dealership will also be the first in the region to receive the new all-electric GMC Hummer. “Our initial investment paid for a supercharging … [More]

First Commercial Customer Contributes to SRP’s Healthy Forest Initiative

SRP

Reducing wildfire risk and restoring the forested watersheds that provide water to about half of the Valley is why company officials at Terracon, an engineering firm, decided to take action. Terracon is the first Salt River Project commercial customer to contribute $10,000 to the SRP Healthy Forest Initiative™ (HFI). “Terracon’s employee-owners are deeply invested in the … [More]

Private REIT Acquires Self Storage Facility in Phoenix

Strategic Storage Trust

Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc., a private real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc., announced today the acquisition of a newly constructed 650-unit self storage facility in Phoenix, Arizona. This is the fifth acquisition in the newly formed SST VI and the third property owned by SST VI in the Phoenix market. Located at … [More]

Partnership Creates Market-Leading Fleet Management Software Platform

inbusinessPHX.com

GPS Insight, a leading provider of SaaS-based fleet management software and complementary solutions in the United States and Canada, today announced the acquisition of FieldAware, the leader in made-for-mobile, cloud-based field service solutions. The acquisition advances field services and fleet tracking capabilities for GPS Insight, allowing them to better serve customers of … [More]

Amazon Investing in 274 Renewable Energy Projects Globally, Including Solar Projects in Arizona

Amazon

Amazon announced 18 new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects across the U.S., Finland, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the U.K., totaling 5.6 gigawatts (GW) of procured capacity to date in 2021. Amazon now has 274 renewable energy projects globally and is on a path to power 100% of its business operations with renewable energy by 2025—five years earlier than its original … [More]

Huge Growth and Expansion Plans Announced by Phoenix-Based Small Business Lending Group

Business Warrior

Business Warrior Corporation, the source for small businesses in America to get more customers, has shared results for its fourth quarter and end of year financials, announcing a 1,331% revenue growth compared to the previous year. Additionally, Business Warrior won a new five million dollar contract with fintech company, EVRGRN. This move will expand their offering and … [More]

Discount Tire Opens First Store in Maricopa, Siting Demand

Discount Tires

Discount Tire, the world's largest independent retailer of tires and wheels, opened its first location in Maricopa to meet demand for tires and wheels in Pinal County. The new tire store is located at 20240 N John Wayne Pkwy next to the Dutch Bros Coffee. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Discount Tire is closed on … [More]

Nonprofit Mathematics Org. Celebrates Anniversary and Release of Complete IM K–12 Math Curriculum

Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics (IM) celebrates two major milestones in 2021: its 10th anniversary and the nationwide release of the complete, standards-aligned IM K–12 Math curriculum certified by Illustrative Mathematics. IM was founded in 2011 at the University of Arizona and has operated as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization since 2013. IM’s vision is to … [More]