Phoenix is the first place Waymo launched a public ride-hail service with no human behind the wheel over two years ago. Waymo is taking the next step by initiating the industry’s first-ever paid trips to and from an airport, with an autonomous specialist present for now, at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, starting November 1. Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in … [More]
Pet Insurance Platform Completes Acquisition of Pet Insurance Operations of Fairfax Financial
Independence Pet Group, a leading full-stack pet insurance platform, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited’s U.S. and Canadian interests in the Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group and Pethealth Inc. IPG also announced that it has appointed Lane Kent as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023. Mr. Kent, who … [More]
Innovating the Restaurant Market: Inside the Industry with Some of Our Leading Restaurateurs
“Greater Phoenix is such an amazing incubator for up-and-coming restaurant concepts and has become a dining destination attracting visitors from across the nation and all parts of the world,” says Joey Maggiore, co-founder of The Maggiore Group. “It has really been growing quickly and it has been astonishing to be a part of our restaurant industry’s massive growth and see it … [More]
Early Warning: Local Fintech Competes Nationally
Early Warning Services, LLC was founded in the 1990s, but little was known about the banking risk and fraud mitigation company. That is, until five years ago when the Scottsdale-based company launched its Zelle® brand, doubling its staff since that time. Today, Zelle® is a household brand found in more than 1,700 banking apps and is available to more than 150 million … [More]
Looking Good 2022 – November Standouts
Achievements Tri Pointe Homes Certified Great Place to Work MC Companies: A Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Champion SRP Named an ‘Adoption Advocate’ for Employees Philanthropy Delta Dental of Arizona Rolls Up Sleeves for St. Vincent de Paul … [More]
Lucid Enhances Ownership Experience with Official Line of Lucid Vehicle Accessories
Lucid Group, Inc., setting new standards with the longest-range, fastest-charging electric car on the market with the award-winning Lucid Air, today announced the launch of Lucid Vehicle Accessories, an expanding line of accessories that serve as a stylish complement to the entire Lucid Air vehicle lineup. Included in Lucid Vehicle Accessories is the Lucid Connected Home … [More]
Go-Kart Racing Chain Sees Franchise Success, Opens New Location in Phoenix
K1 Speed, the world's largest indoor go kart racing chain, is rapidly increasing its footprint across the country with new company and franchisee-owned locations amidst a record-high demand for its brand in the family entertainment space. In the next two months, five additional centers will open: a new location in Phoenix; Nashville, TN; New Orleans, LA; … [More]
Barrett-Jackson to Bring Future Collector Car Show to 2023 Scottsdale Auction
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, today announced that the Future Collector Car Show (FCCS) will be a part of the auction company’s flagship Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale for the first time on January 22, 2023. This one-day event, held on the Polo Field at WestWorld, will be a part of all the exciting action that Barrett-Jackson will … [More]
Digital Low-Value Auto Marketplace Co. Announces Further Expansion in Arizona
IAA, Inc., a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announces that construction has been completed on a significant expansion to the IAA Phoenix (AZ) branch. This continued investment has increased IAA’s footprint in the Phoenix area by nearly 30%, helping to support growing customer demand. “The added capacity from this expansion will … [More]
Online Window Covering Retailer Opens New Chandler Headquarters
Locally grown, SelectBlinds, a custom online window covering retailer, is announcing the Grand Opening of its new headquarters in Chandler, Ariz. The new space is part of the San Tan Tech Center, located at 145 S. 79th St. The 29,526-square-foot office will accommodate the company's future growth plans over the next five years. "We look forward to … [More]
Phoenix-Based Energy Solutions Co. Launches as New Energy Solutions Provider Dedicated to Sustainability
Cordia, a sustainability-driven energy solutions provider, launched, including assets from former Clearway Community Energy. Cordia provides innovative and sustainable energy solutions to its customers and the communities it serves. “Our new company brings innovation to the energy industry, with expertise and vision for sustainability in finance, operations, and ESG … [More]
Latest Location Marks Bank’s 28th Branch in Arizona
WaFd Bank, a national bank with more than 200 branches in eight western states, continues its growth throughout Arizona with the grand opening of its new branch in Surprise. The new banking center, located at 13641 N. Prasada Pkwy. Suite #140, will service the needs of the Surprise community by offering checking, savings and money market accounts for both personal and … [More]
Jet Linx Unveils New Private Jet Terminal in Scottsdale
Jet Linx, the only locally-focused, global private jet management and Jet Card company with 21 Base locations nationwide, announces the completion of its newly constructed private jet terminal in Scottsdale, Arizona. The original Jet Linx Scottsdale private terminal opened as the Company's seventh location in 2012, and after a decade of growth has moved to a new, purpose-built … [More]
Free Small Business Support Platform Launches in Tempe, Eighth U.S. City
Tempe is the eighth city in the U.S. to partner with HUUB, an Arizona-based company, which brings a free, tech-enabled small business support platform to small business and entrepreneurial communities. The Tempe Biz HUUB becomes available to qualified Tempe businesses on Oct. 26, 2022. The Tempe Biz HUUB platform will provide hundreds of free resources and valuable business … [More]
Chang Chun Arizona Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility in Casa Grande
Chang Chun Arizona, a leading petrochemical supplier based in Taiwan, broke ground today on its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. The facility is expected to be operational in 2023 and create over 200 jobs, contributing to the rapidly growing semiconductor manufacturing industry in Arizona, as well as economic development of the greater Casa Grande … [More]
I-10 to Become First Electric Corridor Network of Electric Heavy-Duty Charging Centers
TeraWatt Infrastructure, a company powering electrified fleets with the most reliable network of charging centers, today announced it is developing the first network of high-powered charging centers for heavy-duty and medium-duty electric trucks along the Interstate 10 (I-10) highway, stretching from the Port of Long Beach - Los Angeles, California to the El Paso, Texas area. … [More]
Veteran-Founded Coffee Company Celebrates Grand Opening of Its First Location in Phoenix
Black Rifle Coffee Company, a rapidly growing and mission-driven premium coffee company founded to support Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders, will celebrate the launch of its first Outpost in Phoenix, AZ with a grand opening event on October 22. The store is located at 4126 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018. The celebration will kick off with … [More]
