Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, and ChargePoint Holdings, Inc., a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network, today announced a partnership to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for fleets across the U.S. The collaboration will enable Nikola and the Nikola … [More]
Phoenix-Based Healthy Fast-Food Alternative Co. Expands to Second State Outside of Arizona
Salad and Go, an emerging QSR industry disruptor committed to revolutionizing fast food, announced today its entry into Oklahoma beginning with two new locations opening this month in Oklahoma City. Salad and Go’s inaugural Oklahoma stores are both set to open November 15 in Oklahoma City. These stores will mark the start of rapid brand expansion across the state of Oklahoma … [More]
Neighborhood Hub for People 55 and Older Opens in Mesa
In line with its bold mission to help people live healthier lives, Optum Arizona officially opened its doors October 31 to a new community center designed to be a neighborhood hub for people 55 and older in Mesa. The new Mesa Optum Community Center joins four other centers located across the greater Phoenix area, along with one in Tucson. Each center welcomes local seniors … [More]
Grocer Partners to Launch On-Demand Delivery in Phoenix
Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural, and organic food in the United States, is now available on the DoorDash marketplace in the Phoenix-metro area, for on-demand grocery delivery. Customers will be able to order thousands of fresh, natural, and organic products from Sprouts by simply visiting the DoorDash mobile … [More]
Healthy Fast-Food Co. Continues Expansion with Two New Stores Opening in Arizona
Salad and Go, an emerging QSR industry disruptor committed to revolutionizing fast food, announced today two new locations coming within the next month to the Arizona markets of Litchfield Park and Tucson. Salad and Go’s new Litchfield Park location at 19485 West Indian School Road will open in November, marking the brand’s entry into the area. The Tucson location, opening … [More]
EV Fleet Service Provider Signs Purchase Order for 100 Zero-Emission Nikola Tre Battery-Electric Trucks
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation, energy supply and infrastructure solutions, and Zeem Solutions, the innovative zero-emission EV “fleet-as-a-service” provider, announced Zeem has executed a purchase order for 100 Nikola Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to ensure immediate availability of electric trucks for freight and logistics … [More]
Arizona Security Industry Leader Expands to Tucson
Lionheart Security Services announced they are expanding their security firm to the Tucson area. A leader in the Arizona security industry, LionHeart Security Services specializes in high end, customer service focused security, training, and consulting. Since their inception in 2010, the goal of the business has been to meet and exceed client expectations. CEO Bill Herzog said … [More]
McCain-Founded Regional Defense Coalitions Unite to Create the Arizona Defense & Industry Coalition (AZDIC)
Last month, four key alliances in Arizona announced the formation of the Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition (AZDIC) whose mission is to act as a united voice for Arizona's defense and industry communities. AZDIC is founded by four defense coalitions established by the late Senator McCain: the West Valley Defense Alliance (WVDA) led by chairman and co-founder Lynndy Smith, … [More]
Waymo and Phoenix Sky Harbor Partner to Offer ‘Ride-Hail’ Service to Downtown Phoenix
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]
