KORE Power Announces Agreement for Domestic Battery Delivery in 2025 as Arizona Facility Comes Online

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KORE Power, Inc. has been selected by Energy Vault to deliver domestically produced batteries starting in 2025, when phase one of the KOREPlex facility in Arizona comes online. The Master Supply Agreement announced this week outlines an initial delivery capacity of 1.3 GWh in 2025, ramping up to 7 GWh in 2027 as KORE’s domestic battery production expands. “Energy Vault is … [More]

Locally Owned Medical Spa Brings Aesthetic Services to Scottsdale This Fall

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Derma Health Skin & Laser will open its first location in Scottsdale this fall. Locally owned and operated since 2004, Derma Health will offer its medical-grade aesthetic services at its newest clinic located off Shea and the 101 near Frys and At Home. “We are very excited to bring our skilled medical professionals and aestheticians to Scottsdale,” said Trish Gulbranson, … [More]

Food and Beverage Co. Strikes First-Ever Partnership with Sports Teams to Refine Fan Experience, Food and Drink

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The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury announced a transformative new partnership with Oak View Group’s (OVG) food and beverage division, OVG Hospitality, to redefine the overall fan experience at all Suns and Mercury games, as well as concerts and live events. OVG’s first-ever partnership with an NBA and WNBA venue, this groundbreaking deal further expands the best-in-class … [More]

Lucid Announces Production Specifications for World’s First Luxury Electric Super-Sports Sedan

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Lucid Group, Inc., setting new standards for luxury electric experience with the Lucid Air, winner of the 2023 World Luxury Car Award, today unveiled the final production specs for the highly anticipated Lucid Air Sapphire. As the ultimate fusion of leading-edge technology, refined design, and on-road versatility, the Air Sapphire elevates electric performance to new heights — … [More]

Carvana Launches New Car Value Tracker Tool for Everyone

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Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, has today debuted Carvana Value Tracker, a free tool to quickly obtain a vehicle valuation, and track a vehicle’s value against evolving market conditions. Carvana Value Tracker is a unique tool that leverages Carvana's ability to instantly generate unique, real values for millions of vehicles. By using … [More]

Goodwill Opens New High School Campus for Adults

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Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona unveiled the campus of its brand-new Papago Excel Center, a tuition-free, public charter high school for adults, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning. The nonprofit broke ground on the Papago Excel Center last year, but due to supply chain issues and construction delays, Goodwill moved to a temporary school for its first … [More]

Mattel Adventure Park Set for 2024 Opening in Glendale Featuring Hot Wheels, Barbie

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Pulse-pounding Hot Wheels rollercoasters and a life-size Barbie Beach House™ are just a few of the attractions underway at Mattel Adventure Park™, which will become Arizona’s first fully themed indoor/outdoor amusement park upon opening in 2024. Set to open just south of State Farm Stadium in Glendale at VAI Resort, Mattel Adventure Park will welcome guests 365 days a year, … [More]

East Coast Italian Food and Pizzeria Concept Will Open a Brand New Concept in Tempe

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Crust Simply Italian, a growing East Coast Italian food and drink concept will open a brand new concept, Crust Pizzeria, in Tempe in the upcoming weeks. The restaurant will be located on Baseline Road, in Lake Country Village Shopping Center. Michael Merendino, Crust owner, and a first-generation American whose parents both originate from Italy, serves up Italian food like … [More]

West Coast PR Agency Acquires Seattle-Based Firm, Bolsters Leadership and Broadens Capabilities

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Kiterocket, a PR-forward, full-service communications and marketing agency, announced it has acquired Action Mary, a Seattle-based PR agency known for creative integrated brand campaigns and social impact marketing. As part of the transaction, Action Mary will bring all its clients and staff to Kiterocket, including industry veterans Patrick McGuire and Melanie Wilhoite, who … [More]

Carvana Launches Same Day Vehicle Delivery in Arizona

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Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, is the first used auto dealer to provide select customers with the speedy and convenient service of online ordering with same day delivery. Carvana customers already benefit from an accessible, transparent and intuitive online car buying experience, and now have the opportunity to receive their new ride as … [More]

I.V. Hydration and Wellness Co. Opens State-of-the-Art Clinic in North Phoenix

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Prime IV Hydration and Wellness announces the grand opening of its state-of-the-art facility in North Phoenix. As a leading clinic dedicated to IV Hydration Therapy, Prime IV offers an array of innovative IV drips and injections designed to enhance overall health by helping people look better, feel better and perform better. “Our mission revolves around providing our clients … [More]

Nikola Sees Increased Demand for Hydrogen Fuel Cell EVs, Anticipates Further Growth

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Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, announced that Nikola and its dealer network, with most of the agreements between fleets and dealers directly, have surpassed 200 sales orders for the Class 8 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. The 202 sales orders for the … [More]

Bakery & Grooming Co. Breaks into Three States, Signs Agreement in Arizona

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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, the leading pet service franchise brand, has announced that in the course of a month, it has broken into three central states along the Western United States. Between June and July of 2023, Woof Gang inked agreements with franchisee owners in major cities including Phoenix, Arizona, Boise, Idaho, and Seattle, Washington. This marks another … [More]

Tech-Enabled Mobile Dog Grooming Co. Expands Services to Phoenix

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Barkbus, a tech-enabled, luxury mobile dog grooming company, announced that it will be expanding its services to Phoenix, Arizona, following its successful launch in Dallas earlier this year. Potential customers can check out the expanded service area and reserve appointments directly on the Barkbus website. The company has already hired experienced groomers and a leadership … [More]

Racing School Announces Major Business Expansion in Chandler

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Radford Racing School, the world’s premier driving and racing school, announced that it has expanded its business in Chandler, Ariz., by collaborating with the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park on the Gila River Indian Reservation to keep the park’s four permanent tracks open and available to Radford students. This includes the 14-turn, 1.6-mile Main Track road course; 10-turn, … [More]

Nikola Announces Purchase Agreement with Supply Chain Co. for Zero-Emission Trucks

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Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced an agreement in which subsidiary J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. will purchase 13 Nikola zero-emission Class 8 trucks as the … [More]

Looking Good 2023 – August Standouts

Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy

Achievements Willmeng Named a Best Workplaces for 2023  Cintas Earns Highest Safety Award Koibito Poké Named a Top Emerging Franchise  Philanthropy Pita Jungle Helps Fight Food Insecurity Over Easy Helps Provide Hunger Relief … [More]

Jump-Starting and Scaling a Marketplace 

Case studies in strategy

by Shirish Nadkarni

Jump-starting a marketplace can be a real challenge for entrepreneurs. They face a classic chicken or the egg problem. Without enough supply, there’s very little reason for consumers or buyers to show up, and without strong consumer demand, suppliers are generally reluctant to sign up, or they will lose interest if consumer demand takes a long time to show up.  Jump-Starting a … [More]

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