Small and mid-sized U.S. business leaders remain confident in their companies and resourceful in their approaches to confronting macroeconomic challenges that have created growing pains over the last year, according to findings reported in the recently released JPMorgan Chase’s 2022 Business Leaders Outlook Survey. As a new year begins, the majority of business leaders are … [More]
United Officially Opens Flight Academy, Welcomes Historic Inaugural Pilot Class to Goodyear Facility
United, the only major U.S. airline to own a flight training school, officially opened United Aviate Academy today and welcomed a historic inaugural class of future pilots, 80% of whom are women or people of color. United Aviate Academy is a key part of the airline's goal to train about 5,000 new pilots at the school by 2030, with at least half women or people of color. This … [More]
Intel, Dell Technologies, and Chandler Unified School District Partner to Bridge Digital Divide
Intel Corporation, Arizona’s largest technology manufacturer, partnered with Dell Technologies and the Chandler Unified School District to implement a 1:1 technology strategy to bridge the digital divide and accelerate student learning. Intel and Dell made a joint investment of $1.6 million to support the pilot and create a new blueprint for how devices are deployed into … [More]
12 Companies to Provide Venture Class Launch Services for NASA, 2 from Arizona
NASA has selected 12 companies to provide launch services for the agency's Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) missions, providing new opportunities for science and technology payloads and fostering a growing U.S. commercial launch market. Award selections are: ABL Space Systems of El Segundo, California Astra Space Inc. of … [More]
Avondale Breaks Ground on Parking Structure at Trendy Mixed-Use Destination
The City of Avondale broke ground on a multi-level parking garage structure at The BLVD, which will serve current and future development at this fast-growing, trendy mixed-use destination. Located on the southeast corner of 114th Avenue and Roosevelt Street, the parking garage will replace the existing park-and-ride facility, with 100 of the 409 spots in the new structure … [More]
Luxury North Phoenix Community Sells Six Homes in One Week
Paradigm, the first G3 by Camelot Homes introductory luxury community in North Phoenix has sold six homes in one week, from January 3 – 10. The homes sold for an approximate average of $1 million each. In total, seven homes have been sold in the 12-lot gated community being built at North 18th Street and East Winchcomb Drive in North Phoenix in 2022. “I believe this sets the … [More]
La Fundación Compass CBS Inicia el Año con Más Recursos Gratuitos para el Desarrollo de Pequeños Negocios en el Valle
La Fundación Compass CBS, una organización sin fines enfocada en desarrollar recursos bilingües para ayudar a fortalecer a fortalecer el ecosistema empresarial diverso, incluyente y sustentable en Arizona, inicia el año poniendo a disposición de la comunidad de pequeños negocios una gama aún mayor de programas virtuales y recursos de ayuda técnica para impulsar el desarrollo de … [More]
Compass CBS Foundation Kicks Off 2022 with Free Resources for Local Small Business Owners
Compass CBS Foundation, a non-profit organization, focused on developing bilingual resources to help strengthen a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in Arizona, kicks off the year by making available to the small business community an even wider range of virtual programs and technical assistance resources to propel their development. With the … [More]
Green Mountain Energy Enters Agreement to Offer Arizona 100% Renewable Energy Ahead of State Deadlines
Arizonans have moved closer to having the power to choose clean, renewable energy for their homes and businesses. Green Mountain Energy has entered into a Letter of Intent with Sawtooth DevCo, LLC to provide locally sourced renewable energy to Arizonans from new solar facilities to be located in Arizona. The LOI was executed to support expected customer enrollment following … [More]
Nikola Agreement to Facilitate Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales Financing
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, and Corcentric Fleet Funding Solutions, a leading provider of leasing and financing solutions, today announced a signed agreement to facilitate sales of Class 8 Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Pursuant … [More]
Top CPA Firm Expands Into Arizona with Latest Acquisition
BKD CPAs & Advisors announces the expansion of the Top 15 firm’s footprint into the Phoenix market as Schmidt Westergard joins BKD, effective Jan. 16. “We extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our One Great Firm,” Watson said. “BKD is intentional about growing wisely, so we carefully look for firms that are a strong strategic and cultural fit when making such … [More]
First-Ever Title Sponsorship of Barrett-Jackson’s World-Famous Auction Block Is Named
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, today announced a new partnership with Guaranteed Rate, a leader in retail mortgage lending and digital financial services. Guaranteed Rate has become the Official Mortgage Lender of Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale Auction, which takes place Jan. 22-30, 2022, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Also, the Guaranteed Rate Auction … [More]
Agreement for Nikola Leads to Long-Term Battery Supply for Zero-Emission Class 8 Semi Trucks
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emission transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, and Proterra Inc, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, today announced a strategic, multi-year supply agreement to power Nikola zero-emission semi-trucks with Proterra’s industry-leading battery technology. Proterra product is … [More]
Leading Medical Supply Company Expands Footprint with New Phoenix-Area Warehouse
Dynarex Corporation, a leading durable medical equipment and disposable medical products company, proudly announces its new industrial warehouse in the greater Phoenix area of Glendale, Arizona. The expansive 250,000 square-foot facility will serve as Dynarex's Southwest regional distribution facility. "We are pleased and excited to announce the opening of this … [More]
BetMGM and Arizona Cardinals Reveal First Look at BetMGM Sportsbook Coming to State Farm Stadium
BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, and the Arizona Cardinals have released initial images of the nearly 17,000-square-foot BetMGM Sportsbook scheduled to open on the State Farm Stadium campus in time for kickoff of the 2022 football season. This milestone opening will mark the first sportsbook at an NFL stadium. Construction is underway on the two-story … [More]
