Reducing wildfire risk and restoring the forested watersheds that provide water to about half of the Valley is why company officials at Terracon, an engineering firm, decided to take action. Terracon is the first Salt River Project commercial customer to contribute $10,000 to the SRP Healthy Forest Initiative™ (HFI). “Terracon’s employee-owners are deeply invested in the … [More]
Private REIT Acquires Self Storage Facility in Phoenix
Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc., a private real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc., announced today the acquisition of a newly constructed 650-unit self storage facility in Phoenix, Arizona. This is the fifth acquisition in the newly formed SST VI and the third property owned by SST VI in the Phoenix market. Located at … [More]
Partnership Creates Market-Leading Fleet Management Software Platform
GPS Insight, a leading provider of SaaS-based fleet management software and complementary solutions in the United States and Canada, today announced the acquisition of FieldAware, the leader in made-for-mobile, cloud-based field service solutions. The acquisition advances field services and fleet tracking capabilities for GPS Insight, allowing them to better serve customers of … [More]
Huge Growth and Expansion Plans Announced by Phoenix-Based Small Business Lending Group
Business Warrior Corporation, the source for small businesses in America to get more customers, has shared results for its fourth quarter and end of year financials, announcing a 1,331% revenue growth compared to the previous year. Additionally, Business Warrior won a new five million dollar contract with fintech company, EVRGRN. This move will expand their offering and … [More]
Discount Tire Opens First Store in Maricopa, Siting Demand
Discount Tire, the world's largest independent retailer of tires and wheels, opened its first location in Maricopa to meet demand for tires and wheels in Pinal County. The new tire store is located at 20240 N John Wayne Pkwy next to the Dutch Bros Coffee. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Discount Tire is closed on … [More]
Nonprofit Mathematics Org. Celebrates Anniversary and Release of Complete IM K–12 Math Curriculum
Illustrative Mathematics (IM) celebrates two major milestones in 2021: its 10th anniversary and the nationwide release of the complete, standards-aligned IM K–12 Math curriculum certified by Illustrative Mathematics. IM was founded in 2011 at the University of Arizona and has operated as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization since 2013. IM’s vision is to … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Real Estate Marketplace Platform Closes $170 Million Series B Funding
Lessen, the marketplace platform that unites property owners and service professionals to deliver property services better, faster and cheaper than ever before, today announced that it has closed a $170 million Series B funding round. The funding announcement comes along with a company valuation of over $1 billion. The Series B is being led by Fifth Wall with … [More]
Launch: Moving the Bar on Real Estate and Leadership
For nearly 30 years, I have had an obsession with leadership since the first glimpse of what it meant to me at 13. As a teen, I was active in Student Council, participated in Hugh Obrien Youth Leadership and sought out leadership within team sports. During this time, my relationship to leadership was as much about the attention I received as it was about the purpose. After … [More]
Splitting the Homebuyer/Agent Commission
Homie, a disruptive real estate technology company changing the way homes are bought and sold, recently implemented a 50/50 program that offers buyers an opportunity to get a rebate of up to 50% of the offered buyer agent commission when also using other Homie affiliated services such as Homie Loans, Homie Title and Homie Insurance. “Our goal at Homie is to change the way … [More]
Migration and the Pandemic – 1-800-JUNKPRO Sees Growth
An emerging franchise brand, 1-800-JUNKPRO identified Phoenix for its plans to develop and expand into Arizona after the market was recently voted one of the top 10 best places to live after the COVID-19 pandemic. The junk removal and dumpster rental company has four locations available in the metro and surrounding areas and has reported a 16% average increase in same-store … [More]
Looking Good 2021 – December Standouts
Achievements Delta Dental Recognized for Customer Service Excellence Philanthropy FirstBank and Phoenix Mercury Award $5,000 Scholarship Silver Lining Wealth Advisors Personalizes Its Charitable Donations … [More]
Delta Dental Recognized for Customer Service Excellence
Delta Dental of Arizona recently picked up its sixth (in consecutive years) Center of Excellence certification from BenchmarkPortal. The Center of Excellence recognition is one of the most prestigious awards in the customer service and support industry, demonstrating Delta Dental’s dedication to providing superior customer care. Delta Dental of Arizona has worked for nearly 50 … [More]
FirstBank and Phoenix Mercury Award $5,000 Scholarship
FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” recently presented a $5,000 check to local high school graduate Dei’Jonae Moore to assist with college expenses. Moore, a graduate of Mesa High School and a two-time East Valley Defensive Basketball Player of the Year, is preparing for the start of her academic career at Scottsdale … [More]
Silver Lining Wealth Advisors Personalizes Its Charitable Donations
Donating more than $30,000 to Valley charities this fall, Silver Lining Wealth Advisors, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in Scottsdale, allowed each member of its team individually to choose a nonprofit organization to donate to that resonates with their unique passions, giving them the ability to impact the community in their own … [More]
Small Business Saturday Tips for Artists
Right now, shop owners are gearing up for Small Business Saturday, November 27th—which is only a few days away! According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, “for every dollar spent at a small business, American Express estimates an average of $0.67 stays in that business's local community.” Local artists, who are small business owners, might need some ideas on how to promote … [More]
Goodyear, Ariz., Data Center Will Be Company’s Largest North American Center
Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced the topping out of its first 32MW data center in Goodyear, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix, one of the top five data center markets in the U.S. This will be the company’s largest North American campus when fully developed at 160MW and second largest globally, after its 270MW … [More]
Leading Cannabis Co. Opens New Dispensary in Phoenix
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, is pleased to announce that Curaleaf 48th Street in Phoenix, Arizona is now open. This marks the company's ninth dispensary in the state and 112th dispensary nationwide. Located at 4730 South 48th Street, the new dispensary has approximately 5,000 square feet of space … [More]
