FCA US LLC has announced an agreement to supply thousands of Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to Waymo to support the launch of the world’s first driverless ride-hailing service. FCA previously delivered 100 Pacifica Hybrid minivans, adapted for self-driving, to Waymo during the second half of 2016 and an additional 500 in 2017. This first-of-its kind collaboration between … [More]
Internationally-Recognized Robot Headliners Sophia and Pepper and Leading Technology Talent to Participate in Kadima.Ventures Innovation Fair 2018
Kadima.Ventures, a transformative collaboration of companies that offers resources to early-stage startups and legacy companies to evolve ideas into advanced technologies, has announced that Sophia, Hanson Robotics’ humanoid robot, and Pepper of SoftBank Robotics will play key roles in the Kadima.Ventures Innovation Fair 2018 at WestWorld in Scottsdale. These are among the … [More]
2018 Lyft Economic Impact Report finds Lyft passengers generated $59M in additional spending for Phoenix area businesses
The 2018 Economic Impact Report released today by Lyft highlights that the Phoenix economy saw an additional $59M in 2017 thanks to the growing accessibility of Lyft rides. Coming off a breakout 2017 for the company in which it expanded operations to 95% of the US population (from 54% at the beginning of the year), the Report showcases how Lyft impacts communities in which it … [More]
SkyBridge Arizona Marks New Era in Cross-Border Commerce
Governor Doug Ducey today announced that Arizona will be home to SkyBridge Arizona, the nation’s first international air cargo hub to house both Mexican and United States customs. The first-of-its-kind service, which will be operated out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, will enable E-commerce companies, manufacturers and other commercial interests conducting business in Mexico … [More]
Invest Southwest’s Venture Madness Announces 2018 Finalists and Conference Speakers
Invest Southwest, in partnership with theArizona Commerce Authority, today announced the final list of companies scheduled to present at the2018 Venture Madness Conference. Formatting for the annual conference has changed for this year resulting in a new, one-day format of a live pitch competition from companies representing four categories: Saas Launch, SaaS Scale, Hardware … [More]
Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Fall 2017 Arizona Innovation Challenge Awardees
The Fall round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC) has concluded as the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced six awardees in its semi-annual business plan competition. The ACA provides $3 million in grants annually to the most qualified, innovative startups and early-stage companies. Each company revieves up to $250,000 in capital to grow their business — … [More]
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union Officially Becomes Desert Financial Credit Union, Kicks Off Yearlong Celebration
In a press conference Wednesday morning, Desert Schools Federal Credit Union has officially announced that it will change its name to Desert Financial Credit Union. Founded in 1939 as a way to serve area teachers, Desert Schools expanded its charter in 1996 to serve anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Maricopa, Pinal and Gila Counties, in addition to family … [More]
CBRE Opens State-of-the-Art Workplace360 Office in Phoenix
CBRE announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art office at the mixed-use campus The Esplanade in Phoenix. The new office is part of CBRE’s global “Workplace360” initiative, the company’s leading-edge approach to workplace strategy designed to promote flexibility, mobility and productivity through technology-enabled, 100 percent free-address and paperless offices. The … [More]
Downtown Spotlight Video Series Launches, Featuring Five Downtown Scottsdale Businesses
The program details were unveiled at the quarterly Downtown Small Business Gathering event held Oct. 18, 2017 at the Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West in downtown Scottsdale. The video series was created to bring more value and awareness of local small businesses in the community in 90 second video promotions. More than 40 applications were received and five were … [More]
Tucson is Expected to Regain Momentum Next Year
Tucson’s economy will regain momentum next year after a somewhat sluggish performance this year. That was one of the key takeaways from the University of Arizona Eller College of Management annual Economic Outlook Luncheon at the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson. More than 500 people packed the room on Dec. 8 to hear presenters George W. Hammond, director and research … [More]
Lyft Drivers in Phoenix Metro Now Eligible for a New Education Program that Includes a Personal Education Advisor and Discounts
Guild Education, the leading education benefits company, and Lyft, the fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S., today announced a partnership that will offer Lyft drivers in Phoenix the opportunity to further their education. This is a first-of-its-kind program designed specifically for the sharing economy. Drena Kusari, Lyft Regional General Manager said, “We know … [More]
Great Clips Announces Partnership with Arizona Department of Child Safety
Great Clips, Inc., the world’s largest hair salon brand, announced a partnership with the Arizona Department of Child Safety to help support children in foster & group home care. The partnership kicked off December 2 with an in-salon fundraising event that took place at all Great Clips locations in Arizona. Through the in-salon fundraiser, Great Clips donated one dollar … [More]
AAED Raises Funds For Streetlight USA
The Arizona Association for Economic Development presented a check for $5,850 to Streetlight USA at AAED’s annual charity luncheon and raffle. Sky Steele (center), Streetlight USA’s CEO, accepted the check from AAED President Curt Woody (left) and AAED Executive Director Joyce Grossman. Proceeds from a silent auction and raffle ticket sales were donated to Streetlight USA, … [More]
Avnet Adds Universal Lighting Technologies to LED Solutions Portfolio in the Americas
Avnet (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, and Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc., a global leader in lighting and a member of the Panasonic Group, today announced a new agreement designating Avnet as Universal’s first OEM distributor authorized to sell the EVERLINE® family of LED drivers and linear modules in the Americas. Effective immediately, OEM … [More]
Upward Projects Gets Shot of Rocket Fuel from Equity Group
Upward Projects, the Phoenix-based hospitality company behind Postino WineCafé, Joyride Taco House, Windsor, Churn and Federal Pizza, has partnered with Los Angeles-based Brentwood Associates to expand to new neighborhoods throughout Arizona and beyond. Locally owned and operated in uptown Phoenix, Upward Projects, along with Brentwood, will combine resources to bring new … [More]
Agency Luminaries Launch the Arizona Advertising Guild to Attract Clients and Top Prospects to the State
Over a dozen top advertising industry leaders in the state have joined forces to launch the Arizona Advertising Guild (AZAG). Founded under the mission of elevating the Arizona advertising market, AZAG works to recruit outstanding talent and top-tier national clients by showcasing successful agencies, impressive client rosters and award-winning creative work. “As AZAG … [More]
Dash Transactions Now 215 Times Cheaper Than Bitcoin After New Network Upgrade
Dash, the leading digital currency for payments and commerce, has launched a new upgrade that reduces its transaction fees to near zero, while doubling its network capacity. Regular Dash transactions will now cost less than a cent, but even more impressive, their InstantSend transactions, which confirm online or at the Point Of Sale in less than two seconds, will be reduced to … [More]
Waymo Enters New Phase of Fully Self-Driving Testing
Waymo announced today the start of a new phase of testing for its safest, most advanced, self-driving vehicles to date. After nearly a decade of working on this technology, 3.5 million miles driven, and thousands of comprehensive tests, Waymo will now be test-driving in parts of the Phoenix metro area without the need for a person in the driver’s seat. These fully self-driving … [More]
