Arizona OBGYN Affiliates, the largest integrated practice of OB-GYN physicians in Arizona, announced today its rebrand to Women’s Health Arizona and new strategic partnership with West Valley Women's Care, an esteemed practice with a legacy of serving the Phoenix community for almost 20 years. As a member partner of Women’s Health USA, a national leader in value-based … [More]
Earnhardt Kia Gets New Owner, First for Utah Automotive Co. in Arizona
Ken Garff Automotive Group has purchased Earnhardt Kia, which will become Ken Garff Kia effective today. “We have been interested for some time in expanding our dealership footprint into the Arizona market and are thrilled to now be present through this acquisition,” said John Garff, president of Ken Garff Enterprises. “When my grandfather founded Ken Garff Automotive Group … [More]
BetMGM Expands into Arizona, Partnering with Gila River Hotels & Casinos, Arizona Cardinals
BetMGM announced today partnerships with Gila River Hotels & Casinos and the Arizona Cardinals for retail and online sports betting, establishing its first relationships in the state of Arizona. BetMGM plans to bring its industry leading platform online once legalized sports betting launches in Arizona. The company also plans to open retail sportsbooks at the three Arizona … [More]
Lucid Expands Arizona Presence with Scottsdale Studio Location
Lucid Group, which is setting new standards with its luxury EVs, today announced the opening of its newest retail location – the Lucid Studio at Scottsdale Fashion Square – on Saturday, August 7. This location, the ninth in a growing network of Lucid Studios, is the first in Arizona and sits just 50 miles from the company’s Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-1) in Casa Grande. … [More]
Carvana Reports First Positive Net Income Quarter
Carvana Co., the leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Carvana’s complete second quarter 2021 financial results and management commentary can be found by accessing the Company’s shareholder letter on the quarterly results page of the investor relations website. “This was a … [More]
ON Semiconductor Becomes onsemi
ON Semiconductor revealed its new trade name “onsemi” and refreshed brand as a next step in the company’s evolution to establish itself as the leading provider of intelligent power and sensing technologies. With a continued focus on the automotive and industrial end-markets, onsemi has sharpened its strategy to drive disruptive innovation that contributes to a sustainable … [More]
Houston-based Green Mountain Energy Applies to Enter Arizona’s Electricity Market
Residents in the sunniest state in the nation could soon have the power to choose 100 percent renewable, clean energy for their homes and businesses as Green Mountain Energy (GME) submitted its application on August 4, 2021 to the Arizona Corporation Commission to provide regulated competitive retail electric services in accordance with the Energy Competition Act (ECA). When … [More]
Mortgage Co. Expanding to Tempe, Ariz. to Scale Technology-Enabled Mortgage Solution
Valon Mortgage, a residential mortgage tech startup reinventing the homeownership experience to keep the borrower better informed, announced today its expansion to Tempe, Ariz. with the opening of a new customer support operation. The company is immediately hiring 50 new team members in mortgage loan servicing and management roles, and will scale to 150 employees in the next … [More]
Salt River Project Teams with Accenture to Transform the Employee Experience
Accenture has helped Salt River Project (SRP), one of the nation’s largest public utilities, consolidate its human resources (HR) systems into an integrated cloud-first solution to enhance the employee experience Hosted in the cloud and powered by SAP® SuccessFactors® software, the new solution replaced disparate legacy HR systems and processes with digital … [More]
Major Local Firm Models Law Firm of the Future with People First Strategy
Fennemore, the fastest-growing BigLaw firm in the country according to Law.com, added nationally renowned Denver litigation firm Reilly LLP to its roster. The group of accomplished trial lawyers, led by Dan Reilly, has a long history of success on complex trustee and fiduciary litigation including securing a $106 million judgment for breach of trust against a national bank and … [More]
AvAir Secures Engine Material Asset Management with IAI
AvAir, an industry-leading inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, has completed an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Aviation Group to provide asset management solutions for more than 20,000 line items. IAI’s unique Aviation Group is a global leader, with more than 50 years' experience in all aspects of the aircraft industry, having all the … [More]
KOAM Chooses Phoenix for First West Coast Facility
KOAM, a total logistics solution company for automotive OEMs, has opened its first west coast facility in Phoenix, the company announced today. The veteran- and minority-owned business’ relationship with LUCID Motors and the recent manufacturing expansions of other electric vehicle companies such as Nikola, ElectraMeccanica and Atlis made Greater Phoenix the ideal strategic … [More]
New Yoga, Coffee and Local Art Concept Opens in Scottsdale
Blue Buddha Collective, a family-owned yoga studio and espresso bar, is set to open on August 7, 2021 located at 423 N. Scottsdale Rd. The new concept aims to become Scottsdale’s go-to for yoga, espresso and local art. This retreat is perfect for health and wellness enthusiasts looking to connect on the mat, and over a cup of coffee. Blue Buddha Yoga will offer eco-friendly, … [More]
Making Sense of the Puzzle
“Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” —Peter F. Drucker In my previous article, exploring the possibilities, our topic was seizing the opportunities for the business to take advantage of change. In this article, we will explore the methods to evaluate the ideation that occurred as we explored the new possibilities that lie ahead. … [More]
Maintenance Tips for a Well-Running Business Fleet
Preventive fleet maintenance will save a business time and money. Small businesses running well-maintained fleets save fuel and deal with fewer breakdowns. However, small-business owners still come up short when it comes to fleet maintenance. As a mobile mechanic, I have worked with a number of fleet managers to ensure their fleet vehicles are running their best. Here are a few … [More]
Customers Turn the Tables on Service
It’s no secret that the pandemic has caused a massive employee shortage in the hospitality industry. My wife, Cindy, and I have owned Il Vinaio in downtown Mesa for 12 years and, while we have been through our share of challenges, the recent lack of qualified workers has been one of the hardest to overcome. We’ve spent nearly $1,500 in advertisements looking for workers and … [More]
DYPER Composting Diverts from Landfills
Eco-friendly diaper delivery service DYPER has launched a unique new service in Phoenix to make parents’ lives easier while offering a sustainable diapering option. DYPER provides a convenient monthly diaper delivery via a recurring subscription, and the brand is now offering parents a simple way to divert diapers from landfills by having dirty diapers picked up to be … [More]
Savanna and Perry Stephens: Autism No Barrier for Entrepreneurs
Savanna and Perry Stephens launched their career as the owners of the Phoenix, Arizona, SpeedPro Desert Valley franchise in 2020 after relocating from their home in New Mexico. While starting a business venture in a new city presented its own unique set of challenges, the Stephens were focused on something much more significant — tearing down barriers for autistic individuals. … [More]
