Carvana Co., the fastest growing used car dealer in U.S. history, today announced that it entered into a transaction support agreement (the “Support Agreement”) with a group of noteholders representing over 90% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Company’s existing senior unsecured notes. “The strong performance of our business in 2023 presented an … [More]
Charters Co. Launches Bus and Shuttle Fleet in Phoenix
GOGO Charters, the premier national charter bus and shuttle brand, announced today its official launch servicing Phoenix. GOGO Charters will offer one-time and recurring group transportation services for a variety of trips, events and special occasions. GOGO Charters offers group transportation options for all trips. Whether you need to rent a bus for employee shuttles to … [More]
Raytheon to Open New Facility at SkySong
Raytheon, an RTX business, announced that it will be opening a new facility at SkySong, The Arizona State University (ASU) Scottsdale Innovation Center, adding 28,000 square feet of digital design space to the company's footprint just minutes away from the main Tempe campus. The new engineering design hub will leverage talent in the Phoenix area, housing … [More]
How Sweet: New Sugar Factory Restaurant Opens in Glendale
Sugar Factory American Brasserie, touted as, "America’s favorite eatery and celebrity hotspot," has opened its first Arizona location in Glendale at Westgate Entertainment District. The celebrity-endorsed, world-famous celebration destination known for its sweets and treats is located at 9375 W Entertainment Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305. Guests can expect an exciting and … [More]
Craft Casual Gourmet Hot Dog, Sausage and Burger Concept Opens Fourth Valley Location
Dog Haus – the craft casual concept with an extensive menu including gourmet all beef hot dogs, handcrafted sausages, humanely-raised, Creekstone Farms Black Angus beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, wings and tenders, local craft beers, breakfast burritos and even plant-based options – is bringing “The Absolute Würst” to Chandler beginning Saturday, August 5. Located at 2780 … [More]
Botco.ai Selected by Google for Startups Latino Founders Fund
Botco.ai, the GenAI Chat Cloud company, announced today it has been selected by Google as a recipient of $150,000 in cash as part of Google’s Latino Founder Fund, which aims to support Latino entrepreneurs in the United States. Originally from Costa Rica, Botco.ai CEO Rebecca Clyde co-founded the company in 2018 and has overseen its tremendous growth within the intelligent chat … [More]
Chicago-Based Home Insurance Co. Enters Arizona Market
Chicago-based Kin, the direct-to-consumer home insurance company built for every new normal, today announced its expansion into Arizona. The Grand Canyon State marks Kin’s first move into the U.S. Southwest, and it builds upon Kin’s growth and success in coastal, catastrophe-prone states like Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Alabama. Arizona is … [More]
Fourth Generation of Family to Lead New Fast-Casual Restaurant
The Serrano family, owners and operators of four Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant locations in the East Valley, has opened a new fast-casual Mexican food concept at its Tempe location (6440 S. Rural Road), called Pronto by Serrano’s. With a focus on “fresh, flavorful and familiar,” Pronto offers build-your-own combos featuring burritos, tacos, nachos, salads, bowls and more. … [More]
2023 Phoenix Metro Solar Co-op Selects Sunny Energy to Serve Group and Extends Deadline
The 2023 Phoenix Metro Solar Co-op has selected Sunny Energy to install solar panels for the more than 100 member group. Co-op members selected Sunny Energy through a competitive bidding process over nine other firms. The co-op has also extended its deadline to July 21. “Having the chance to serve on the co-op selection committee was very informative, and choosing Sunny … [More]
Concrete Co. Dominates Arizona Market with Multiple New Locations
Sam The Concrete Man has seen great potential in the residential and commercial concrete industry in Arizona. Our first location opened in Phoenix in April 2023 and we have opened two locations around the Phoenix area since! We have 30+ years of exceptional concrete services and our team is eager to help homeowners create a home of their dreams. Sam The … [More]
Homebuilder Partners to Create New Video Series Offering Home-Organization Tips
Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, home organization experts behind The Home Edit, a part of Hello Sunshine, which is a division of Candle Media, announced they are partnering with Taylor Morrison, America's Most Trusted® Home Builder and one of the nation's largest homebuilders on a new video series, New Home, New Zones, offering home-organization tips that make moving into a new … [More]
OHM Fitness to Open Third Arizona Location
The popular EMS-franchise OHM Fitness announced the opening of its third Arizona location. The new studio is slated to open in early August and will take over the former 2,800-square-foot Eat the Frog Fitness studio located in Desert Ridge Marketplace on Tatum Boulevard. OHM Fitness co-founder Doug Payne will collaborate with the former members of Eat the Frog to demonstrate … [More]
Cox Increases Fiber-Powered Internet Speeds for Most Arizona Customers
Cox Communications announced today that it has updated its broadband packages, providing faster speeds at no extra cost to the majority of its residential customers. This includes moving everyone on its most popular tier from 250 Mbps to 500 Mbps, which gives more than three-quarters of all Cox customers download speeds of a half-gig or more. The need for speed continues to … [More]
Podcast Production Co. Opens Phoenix Location
PodPopuli, America's only full-service retail podcast experience, headquartered in Scottsdale, announces the opening of its newest Valley location, 2801 East Camelback Rd inside the Industrious workspace in the Biltmore neighborhood of Phoenix. "We have been fortunate and privileged to work with so many talented Arizona personalities since PodPopuli opened in 2020." says … [More]
Flooring Franchise Expands Valley Footprint with New Location in Mesa
Footprints Floors, the flooring franchise, is furthering its reach in the state of Arizona. Matt Gilstrap, the franchise owner behind a Chandler, Arizona location that began operations in the midst of the pandemic, has signed to expand his business with the brand even further, launching a second territory in Mesa. “I love the interactions with the customers, and I love … [More]
Phoenix-Based Wealth Management Firm Rebrands to Reflect Bold Vision for Future
Advisor Group, one of the nation's largest networks of independent wealth management firms, announced that it has changed its name and rebranded as Osaic. The firm announced plans to rebrand and transition its eight firms into one earlier this year and shared the new brand today during a livestream event. After extensive research and thousands of interviews, … [More]
Top Eight Things to Avoid when Responding to a State Government RFP
And counterstrategies to win
Distinction is the key to winning. Businesses that respond to state government requests for proposal by simply meeting the requirements and qualifications will not stand out and likely won’t win. It’s imperative that a business find a way to distinguish itself through its solution, its expertise and its industry credibility. These eight top mistakes hold businesses back … [More]
Looking Good 2023 – July Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Achievements VensureHR Earns Multiple Stevie Awards Rick Federico Receives Prestigious Elliot Award Camelot Homes Earns Coveted Gold Nugget Honors Philanthropy Barro’s Pizza Supports Arizona Cancer Foundation Bashas’ Supermarkets Aids Local Food Banks … [More]
