Invisible Urban Charging announced that it is partnering with EV Charging of Arizona to roll out 13,980 chargers for electric vehicles (“EV”) into the State of Arizona, increasing its total number of EV chargers seven times. Arizona has more than 40,000 registered electric vehicles, according to a June 2022 report from the U.S. Department of Energy. Installation will … [More]
Homebuilder Announces New Community Offering and National Consumer Research Initiative
Trilogy® by Shea Homes® the premier brand in 55+ housing, is planning to give more buyers the opportunity to experience Trilogy's hallmark lifestyle through an exciting new offering, Trilogy Boutique Communities™. Offering a vibrant 55+ lifestyle in sophisticated, yet laid-back settings that the Trilogy brand is known for, but on a smaller, more intimate scale, Trilogy Boutique … [More]
GateWay’s Pro Bono Healthcare Clinic Makes Lasting Impression on Community
When the Healthcare United at GateWay (HUG) Clinic opened in 2013, the faculty members at GateWay Community College knew there was a need for a specialty healthcare clinic in the community. But, they may not have realized just how extensive their impact would be. Now in its 10th year, the student-run HUG Clinic is the only pro bono specialty healthcare clinic in the United … [More]
ASU Undergraduate Business Program Holds No. 23 Spot, Celebrates 10 Top-20 Disciplines in Latest U.S. News Rankings
The newest U.S. News & World Report rankings are out, and the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University kept its No. 23 ranking in the country for undergraduate business programs, ahead of University of Arizona, Purdue University, and Boston College. In addition, the school has 10 undergraduate disciplines or departments ranked in the top 20. "The last … [More]
Family-Founded Insurance Agency Rebrands as BCG Property & Casualty Division
The commercial property and casualty consulting firm known as Schwartz Insurance Agency, which is part of Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group Company, is rebranding as BCG’s Property & Casualty Division. This change was effective September 1st. The firm has been a division of Benefit Commerce Group since joining Alera Group in November of 2021. “The purpose of … [More]
Arizona’s Largest Dispensary Becomes First in the State to Operate 24/7/365
Mint Cannabis will soon be the first dispensary in Arizona, and one of a handful of dispensaries in the country, to have the ability to offer 24-hour service, 365 days per year to those 21 and older. “The Mint is well known for innovation and pushing the envelope in the marijuana industry to enhance the customer and patient experience,” said Eivan Shahara, Co-Founder and CEO … [More]
‘Classics Never Go Out of Style’ Campaign Showcases Homebuilder through the Decades
Kitchen Sink Creative is launching the first-ever brand marketing campaign for luxury home builder, Camelot Homes. The campaign, titled Classics Never Go Out of Style, was created to differentiate Camelot Homes in the marketplace and establish a recognizable luxury brand for the family-owned home builder, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The brand campaign will … [More]
CMIT Solutions Expands in Arizona to Meet Increased Demand for Technology Services
CMIT Solutions recently opened a new office in Glendale under the ownership of Chris Lackore, local entrepreneur, software development leader and project management expert. Lackore’s CMIT Solutions business will serve small to medium businesses in the West Phoenix Valley area including Glendale, West Phoenix, Peoria, Surprise, Sun City, Sun City West, and El Mirage. Chris … [More]
Mission Critical to End Student Hunger in Arizona
As excitement builds for Super Bowl LVII in February 2023, GENYOUth, the national non-profit organization founded by America's dairy farmers and the NFL that creates healthier school communities, announced today a partnership with the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, Dairy Council® of Arizona, and purpose-minded corporate sponsors including Fry's Food Stores, Frito-Lay North … [More]
Barrett-Jackson and SciTech Institute Launch New Automotive STEM Initiative for Arizona Students
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, today announced the launch of Gearing Towards the Future, the auction company’s new community, education and outreach initiative focused on STEM education. Created in conjunction with SciTech Institute, the program will serve a leading role in encouraging and developing future automotive engineers and technicians … [More]
Phoenix City Council Approves Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan
The Phoenix City Council unanimously approved during its Wednesday meeting a comprehensive Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan and the allocation of $10 million in annual funding for its implementation. Traffic fatalities have increased in Phoenix over many years, and the Road Safety Action Plan creates a data-driven, decision-making process to identify and prioritize … [More]
AFW Accepting Applications for Annual SHE Leads!™ Women’s Leadership Development Program
Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW) is currently accepting participant and mentor applications for their third annual SHE Leads!™ program. The SHE Leads!™ program is crafted to repair the “Broken Rung” in the career ladder that often impairs women from reaching higher levels of management and leadership by developing women personally, professionally and philanthropically. Each … [More]
W. P. Carey Partners to Launch Professional Program to Mentor REALTORS®
The Arizona Association of REALTORS®, the largest trade association in Arizona representing more than 57,000 Arizona REALTORS®, has teamed up with W. P. Carey and its Division of Real Estate at Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business to launch the ASU/Arizona Association of REALTORS® Professional Salesperson Mentoring Program. This first-of-its-kind program … [More]
Portland-Headquartered Bank Expands Middle-Market Team in Phoenix
Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation, announced the expansion of its Phoenix-based middle market banking team with the addition of five new members to support its rapid growth in serving mid-size companies across Arizona. Today's announcement marks the latest development in Umpqua's Western U.S. expansion. Late last year, Umpqua hired … [More]
Program Makes Way for New Wave of Projects to Be Filmed in Arizona
As Arizona continues to attract major film production opportunities to the state, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) has partnered with the Scottsdale School of Film+Theatre at Scottsdale Community College (SCC) to train local talent to fill openings as production assistants. The inaugural Production Assistant Certification program will run Oct. 3-7, 2022. Arizona’s film … [More]
Arizona Celebrates One Year of Legal Sports Betting Friday, July Report Released
Tomorrow marks one year of legal sports betting in the state of Arizona. Through July of 2022, Arizonans have wagered over $5 billion dollars on sports, highlighting the excitement for new gaming opportunities in the state. “In April of 2021, Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation and the amended Tribal-State Gaming Compacts that legalizing sports betting and a number of … [More]
Phoenix-Based Wellness Restaurant Brand Raises $100M from Mission-Aligned Investors
True Food Kitchen, the award-winning restaurant brand that has pioneered wellness-driven dining, announced a significant round of capital investment led by two new investors, HumanCo and Manna Tree, supported by existing investor Centerbridge Partners. The more than $100 million round of funding is the largest investment for the 42-unit restaurant brand that was founded in 2008 … [More]
JA BizTown Gets Renovated, New Local Businesses Join Student-Size Town
Students across the Valley and state heading back to school this month and nonprofit Junior Achievement of Arizona recently completed a renovation at its JA BizTown, a student-sized town built to engage 4th, 5th and 6th graders in personal and business finances through simulation-based learning. The town features more than 40 local and national businesses where students can … [More]
