FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” recently surprised shoppers across the Valley by paying their grocery bills as part of their annual “Give It Forward” campaign to promote Arizona Gives Day. In total, FirstBank covered the cost of nearly $8,000 worth of grocery bills. When customers arrived at three Fry’s … [More]
COVID-19 Stories: Navajo Woman Business Owner Steps Up to Lead Volunteer Relief Distribution Effort
Last March, Navajo business owner Vanessa Tullie had just completed construction of a new office space when she responded to a call to join the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund efforts. Based in Phoenix, Ariz., Tullie owns and operates a home care agency, appropriately named Ahehee’ Shidine’e Homecare LLC., which loosely translates to mean, “Thank you, my … [More]
D-Backs Open More Seats for Home Opener, Apr. 2
The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced that capacity at Chase Field will expand to approximately 20,000 fans per game beginning with the home opener on April 9 vs. the Cincinnati Reds. The additional seats will be released on Friday at 9 a.m. after the initial capacity sold out in less than 2 hours last week. “As we continue to see the key measurements improve throughout … [More]
GoDaddy and Naomi Osaka Partner to Bring Her Next Big Project to Life
GoDaddy Inc., the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, is partnering with global tennis star Naomi Osaka. Together, GoDaddy and Naomi will bring to life a project that Naomi is deeply passionate about and has been working on for over a year. GoDaddy and Naomi expect to reveal the new project later this year. "As I forge my path into entrepreneurship, I'm … [More]
Builder to Debut in Mesa with Neighborhood of 135 Homes
The New Home Company is continuing its expansion in Arizona. Since starting operations in the state in 2016, the homebuilder has strategically increased its presence in the Phoenix market through the acquisition of land in highly desirable masterplans and areas poised for growth. Its projects have been recognized with awards for planning and design, helping the company gain … [More]
Arizonans Launch Effort to Fortify State’s Economy through Clean Air and Energy
Arizonans have launched Arizona Thrives to attract more high-wage jobs and enhance the livability of our communities. More than 60 landmark companies and organizations have joined the Arizona Thrives Alliance to transition from carbon-based fuels to clean energy including Arizona Forward, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Chicanos Por La Causa, Cox Communications, Greater Yuma … [More]
Phoenix and Scottsdale Solar Co-Ops Launched to Help Residents Go Solar
Nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) announced the launch of two new solar co-ops to help residents go solar together: the Phoenix Solar Co-op and the Scottsdale Solar Co-op. “These two co-ops will help more residents of Phoenix and Scottsdale join the growing community of people saving money by harnessing solar power,” said Bret Fanshaw, Arizona program director for … [More]
