After a competitive bidding process that involved several Phoenix area marketing agencies, Kitchen Sink Creative, a full-service creative agency based in Phoenix and part of the SCC Global Family, is pleased to announce its selection as the marketing agency of record for the Phoenix Convention Center, Symphony Hall and Orpheum Theatre Phoenix. The five-year contract engages … [More]
Nikola Introduces New Hydrogen Energy Brand ‘HYLA’
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emission transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, announced at a special event today that it has created a new global brand, HYLA, to encompass the company's energy products for producing, distributing and dispensing hydrogen to fuel its zero-emissions trucks. More than 300 fleet, government, supplier, energy and … [More]
ASU Expands Partnership to Offer Courses on YouTube for College Credit
Arizona State University, Crash Course and YouTube announced that they are partnering to offer a series of online courses for college credit that begin on YouTube. These transferable, credit-bearing courses are a significant expansion of the current Study Hall collaboration between the three organizations, which is aimed at breaking down barriers — including accessibility and … [More]
Partnership Brings Collaboration and Investment to Large-Scale U.S. Green Hydrogen Production Projects
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) have executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on and evaluate the co-development of large-scale U.S. green hydrogen production facilities. Supply of green hydrogen for any potential projects will be … [More]
Phoenix-Based Construction Solutions Co. Rebrands, Announces Ownership Changes
MFRG-ICON Construction, a leader in construction solutions for the occupied renovation of affordable multifamily and senior housing communities, announced today the rebranding of the company to ICON National. The name change represents a consolidation of ownership within ICON National along with strategic geographic expansion. ICON National has been a leader in the … [More]
German Energy Co. to Order 100 Nikola Electric Vehicles, Advancing Zero-Emissions Commercial Use
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group that designs, manufactures, and markets heavy, medium, and light-duty trucks, announced a Letter of Intent for an order of 100 Class 8, heavy-duty Nikola Tre hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) from GP JOULE, a system … [More]
Phoenix-Based RV Rental Tech Co. Files IPO
RVeloCITY, Inc., doing business as RVnGO, a person-to-person recreational vehicle rental platform, announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") relating to a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering … [More]
Nikola Launches First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Mobile Fueler
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emission transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, announced that it has developed an innovative, heavy-duty, 700 bar (10,000 psi) hydrogen mobile fueler capable of direct fueling hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Nikola’s mobile fueler program includes its own mobile fuelers as well as a … [More]
Valley Hospitality Tech Co. Partners with Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee to Staff Super Bowl LVII Events
Qwick, the technology-enabled leader in staffing for hospitality businesses and freelancers, has partnered with the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee in preparation for the massive tourism influx expected throughout the Phoenix metro area leading up to February's game. The new partnership between Qwick and the Host Committee, a nonprofit corporation that drives lasting … [More]
Wealth Management Co. Opens in Scottsdale, Names New Director of Strategic Growth
Avior Wealth Management tapped Curt Smith, an Air Force veteran and top advisor talent in the Scottsdale area, to head up its newer Department of Strategic Growth. Scott Cavey temporarily held this position. The addition of Curt will allow Scott to dedicate more time toward advisor development and other firm initiatives. Curt opened the doors to Avior's new … [More]
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Expansion Not to Interrupt during Big Game or Open
Just in time for the busy winter/spring travel season when hundreds of thousands of visitors descend upon the Valley for vacation, the WM Phoenix Open and Super Bowl 2023, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (Gateway Airport) and local general contractor McCarthy Building Companies have constructed a temporary tension fabric structure to accommodate an increasing number of passengers … [More]
Wells Fargo Launches $20M Invest Native Initiative for Native American Communities
Wells Fargo announces a $20 million commitment to advance economic opportunities in Native American communities working with Native-led organizations. The Invest Native initiative aims to address housing, small business, financial health, and sustainability among Native American communities in Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The program is … [More]
Arizona Film Industry Continues to Grow with Launch of New Production Co.
Award-winning commercial real estate and land consultant, Anita Verma-Lallian announced the creation of Camelback Productions, Arizona’s first female- and South Asian-owned film production and entertainment company. It is also the first company of its kind with a focus on South Asian storytelling. The announcement follows Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s $125 million film tax … [More]
3D-Printed Homes Going Up in Casa Grande
Century Communities, Inc. , a top 10 national homebuilder and industry leader in online sales, revealed that its Century Complete brand launched the company's first community of 3D-printed homes—infusing signature floor plans with smooth interior and exterior concrete composite walls that offer durability, sustainability, and noise reduction in a stylish yet traditional … [More]
Arizona Hospitality Industry Gets National Representation with Help from One of Our Own
During the pandemic, food service and catering purveyors found themselves needing more representation in Washington D.C. to get through the tumultuous pandemic years. To make sure that doesn’t happen again, and ensure a strong local and national hospitality industry, Phoenix-based M Culinary Concepts and 15 other diversified caterers, event production and hospitality … [More]
Growing Phoenix-Based Healthy Food Chain Opens First Location in Las Vegas
Salad and Go, an emerging QSR industry disruptor committed to revolutionizing fast food, announced today its entry into Nevada with the first location opening in Las Vegas at the beginning of the new year. Salad and Go is bringing fresh and affordable finds into 2023 by providing Las Vegas with convenience and nutrition in a new way. Salad and Go’s Las Vegas store is set to … [More]
