Film Shot at GCU Nears Distribution, Indie Production Chooses Arizona as Key Location

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The Boylan Sisters, in partnership with producers Ben Howard and Erin Mae Miller, recently wrapped production on their latest feature film, IDENTITY CRISIS. Filmed on the campus of Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, this teen comedy for the entire family is a beautiful story about the value of every person. The story was written by Andrea Polnaszek and … [More]

Scottsdale Luxury Hotel Construction is Underway, Opens Mid 2024

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Construction is currently underway for the highly anticipated Caesars Republic Scottsdale luxury brand hotel. The 11-story, 265-room hotel is on schedule to open in Q1 2024. Prior to its opening, Caesars Republic Scottsdale is now accepting reservations for its indoor/outdoor event spaces that offer a one-of-a-kind experience unlike any other hotel in the Valley of the Sun … [More]

Two Well-Known Farms Merge to Keep Up with Demand for Melon Supply 

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Martori Farms, the premier grower and shipper of melons nationwide, recently announced their acquisition of Santa Rosa Produce. The merging of the two well-known farms will increase the supply for high-demand melons and create more than 500 additional jobs at Martori Farms. Martori Farms, located throughout Ariz. and Calif., currently produces domestically from May until … [More]

New Restaurant and Lounge to Overlook Tempe Town Lake

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Three Thirty Three  has signed a lease for the last remaining retail vacancy at Watermark Tempe, a premier mixed-use development totaling 1.9 million square feet at the Scottsdale Rd & SWC Loop 202 in Tempe, Arizona. The project was built in 2020, and its 44,000-sf retail component and 265,000-sf Class A office tower are now 100% leased. Three Thirty Three will be … [More]

Ready-to-Eat Bakery Brand Expands Product Lineup with Bundt Cakes

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Café Valley®, leading ready-to-eat bakery brand, is expanding its Bundt cake line with three new 16-ounce Decadent Swirled Bundt Cakes. Beginning in mid-March, the cakes will be available in grocers nationwide. "We are thrilled to announce the addition of these new decadent cakes to our existing lineup and our team has spent a significant amount of time … [More]

Nikola Signs On Commercial Finance Co. to Provide Financing for Zero-Emission Semi-Truck Sales

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Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, and ENGS Commercial Finance Co., a member of Mitsubishi HC Capital Group ("MHC") and a market leading commercial finance company, today announced a signed agreement to facilitate sales of Class 8 Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel-cell … [More]

Condor Airlines Returning to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport looks forward to welcoming Condor Airlines back to Phoenix. Beginning May 21, Condor Airlines will resume its nonstop Phoenix-Frankfurt flight. The service will operate two days a week from May through … [More]

Scottsdale-Based Water Bottler Partners to Increase New Production Capacity

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The Alkaline Water Company Inc., the country’s largest independent alkaline water company and the Clean Beverage® company, announced significant new production capacity through new co-packing partner, AZ Custom Bottled Water, LLC (“AZ Custom Water”). AZ Custom Water completed a new packaging and bottling line in 2021 and is further expanding capacity and capabilities in … [More]

Agriculture Tech Co. Opens Advanced Engineering Center in Arizona

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Raven Industries announced that it is expanding its facilities to accelerate the advancement of its industry-leading ag technology and to support the organization’s rapid growth as it develops cutting-edge customer solutions. As part of this expansion, Raven has opened a new engineering center in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Phoenix metro area is a top hub nationwide for … [More]

Williams-Sonoma Leases Facility in Glendale Creating More Than 2,400 Jobs

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The Arizona Commerce Authority and the City of Glendale announced today that Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home furnishings retailer, has leased a 1.25-million-square-foot facility in Glendale. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. plans to use the facility as a fulfillment and distribution center for all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands … [More]

Business Warrior Acquires Award-Winning Marketing Agency, Helix House

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Business Warrior Corp., the source for small businesses in America to get more customers, today announces its acquisition of Helix House, an Arizona-based award winning marketing agency. The acquisition brings major momentum to Business Warrior’s growing suite of marketing and lending solutions. Helix House has been Business Warrior’s marketing firm since 2021. The agency … [More]

Alta Equipment Group Expands Nikola Dealer Network to Arizona

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Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: ALTG) (“Alta”), a leading provider of construction and material handling equipment, today announced that it has been awarded the Arizona sales and service territory for Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) (“Nikola”), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions. This agreement further expands … [More]

Raising More Than $1.2M, Battle Approved Motors Proves Health of Electric Vehicle Market

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Phoenix-based Battle Approved Motors (BAM), an early-stage, high-end electric UTV (utility terrain vehicle) startup raises over $1.2M, proving the health of the electric vehicle market in an otherwise tumultuous time for investors. BAM continues to contribute to the future worth of the North America Electric Vehicle Market that's expected to hit $396.94B by … [More]

Dallas-Based Finance Co. Brings Better Block Project to Mesa Neighborhood

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Santander Consumer USA Inc. announced its collaboration with the Better Block Foundation, an urban design nonprofit, to reimagine street and public spaces in the Southside Mesa, Arizona, community. The project will transform the location over a 120-day design process, culminating into a two-day reveal and festival on March 25 and 26. The Better Block … [More]

Arizona-Based Cannabis Dispensary Expands in Denver through Acquisition

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Item 9 Labs Corp. — a vertically integrated cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator that produces premium, award-winning products — announced today that it has signed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "APA") with The Herbal Cure, a medicinal and recreational dispensary and cultivator operating in Denver, Colorado. The Herbal Cure was founded in 2010 and generated revenues … [More]

Chandler-Based Financial Co. Announces New Arizona Mortgage Branch

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Geneva Financial (Geneva), a direct mortgage lender operating in 46 states, has announced the opening of a new branch location in Phoenix, AZ led by Branch Manager Brian Mulvihill. The opening of this new branch provides opportunities for local borrowers and buyers looking to navigate the current housing market in Geneva's home state and beyond. "Geneva has … [More]

Solar Co-Op Launches for Maricopa County Businesses and Homeowners to Go Solar

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Nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) recently announced the launch of the Maricopa County Solar Co-op to help residents go solar. “The co-op will enable Maricopa homeowners and business owners to join the growing community of people saving money by harnessing solar power,” said Bret Fanshaw, Arizona program director for Solar United Neighbors. “Together, we’re … [More]

Moov Announces New Tempe HQ, Plans to Triple Headcount in 2022

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Moov, a data-fueled marketplace for used semiconductor manufacturing equipment, today announced the location of its new headquarters in the 100 Mill building in Tempe, Arizona. Moov will command the 16th floor, spanning about 32,000 square feet, at 100 Mill. That 18-story tower is among the premier commercial real estate locations in Greater Phoenix. Amazon and Deloitte also … [More]

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