FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the launch of its sixth annual FedEx Small Business Grant Contest, which recognizes passionate and innovative small businesses from across the country who aspire to take their businesses to the next level. This year, the contest offers a total prize pool of $120,500 to ten U.S. based small businesses, including a credit for print and … [More]
Five Companies from Mexico to Participate in PHX Startup Week
As part of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s efforts to attract international companies to Greater Phoenix, five companies from Mexico have been invited to attend this year’s PHX Startup Week events and experience firsthand the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem in the market. In its fourth year, Techstars Startup Week PHX, powered by Chase for Business ®, is taking … [More]
WebPT Acquires BMS Practice Solutions, the Leading Revenue Cycle Management Company for Physical Therapy
WebPT, the leading rehab therapy software platform, today announced it has acquired BMS Practice Solutions, the largest and most-tenured billing and collections company serving the rehab therapy market. With WebPT and BMS –– the two leaders in the outpatient rehab therapy market –– coming together, therapy practices of all sizes now have an end-to-end solution for attracting … [More]
Sports Business Arizona: A Prix View of Things to Come
On Friday, February 9 , Group One Thousand One and ISM Raceway sponsored a symposium on the regional impact of sports at the ISM Raceway in Avondale, AZ. The event was attended by local media invited guests and students from Arizona State University, who attended to learn about the sports’ ecosystem and how sports has impacted local communities in Arizona. The event opened … [More]
Tempe Chamber Unveils New Website, Member Resources
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce today unveils a new website and client relationship management (CRM) platform that will add an innovative next step in the Chamber’s 110-year history. The Tempe Chamber announces it partnership with EventBank, a cloud-based software company that specializes in software development, event management, mobile apps, digital marketing and user … [More]
Third Annual Women in Brewing Collaboration Brings ‘Murder She Oat’ to Arizona Tap Rooms During Arizona Beer Week
Dozens of women involved in the Arizona craft beer industry came together earlier this month at Lumberyard Brewing Co. in Flagstaff to celebrate the movement of women in industry and to brew a beer for charity. Cleverly named “Murder She Oat,” the creamy brew is dubbed a “throwback oatmeal IPA,” and has a velvety mouth feel combined with a heady blend of Simcoe, Mosaic, … [More]
Avnet Supports Technology Innovation, Awards Hoolest Performance Technologies $100,000 as Winner of ASU Innovation Open
Avnet, a leading global technology distributor, in partnership with Arizona State University’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, has announced Hoolest Performance Technologies as the winning team of the second annual ASU Innovation Open (ASUio). Avnet’s support for the competition demonstrates the company’s commitment to guiding today’s ideas into tomorrow’s technology. The … [More]
FCA US LLC Set to Deliver Thousands of Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivans to Waymo’s Self-Driving Service
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]
