The National Civic League and the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading named the City of Phoenix as winner of the 2022 All-America City Award (AAC). This year's theme was, “Housing as a Platform to Promote Early School Success and Equitable Learning Recovery." The City's commitment to improving digital … [More]
Phoenix, ASU Partner in Street Smart Tech Pilot to Improve Traffic Flow
It’s said that nothing is certain, except death and taxes. Let’s add a third certainty to that list: traffic. All across the globe, traffic engineers and city planners are locked in an eternal struggle to improve the flow of traffic, the efficiency of streets and the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Finding the best way to meet these goals requires an enormous … [More]
Holistic Gym Concept Set to Open in Phoenix
Wholeistic Fitness, the only holistic gym, recovery, and human optimizing center of its kind, celebrates the grand opening of its first Ahwatukee Phoenix location. The luxurious new destination offers holistic wellness, fitness, nutrition, yoga, and recovery services for weight loss, longevity, anti-aging, and resilience, all at one location. When you step into Wholeistic … [More]
Asset Management Co. Acquires New Nine-Building, State-of-the-Art Industrial Project for $208M
The Landing 3, 4 and 5, a brand new Class A industrial development totaling 858,901 square feet on over 64 acres along E Ray Rd in Mesa, Arizona. sells for $208 million. One of the largest Class A industrial parks in metro Phoenix, the nine-building, state-of-the-art asset sold in three transactions during the first half of 2022 to a single-buyer for a combined $208 … [More]
Nextiva Launches New Workhub with 3,500 Pints of Ice Cream
Nextiva announced a record order of ice cream pints from longtime Nextiva Customer Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams to celebrate their game-changing new software launch (and let us not forget, National Ice Cream Month). The 3,500 pints of ice cream delivered to Nextiva’s employees nationwide represent Jeni’s biggest ice cream order of the year. Nextiva’s new workhub enables … [More]
Land Advisors Forms Partnership, Adding New Technology Platform for Land Developers
Arizona-based Land Advisors Organization announces its investment and new partnership with Cecilian Partners, a Pennsylvania-based real estate property technology company. The customer-focused real estate platform, which streamlines the cumbersome operational aspects of community development, integrates community and buyer data, and simplifies the new home buying … [More]
Christian Brands of Phoenix Acquires Historic Indiana Clergy Attire Manufacturer
Christian Brands of Phoenix, AZ, has acquired the Murphy Robes Company of Indianapolis, IN. Murphy Cap & Gown was founded in 1913 and was a family owned and operated company focused on providing exceptional Christian choir gowns, pulpit robes, clergy attire and vestments as well as a full line of clergy shirts. In 2008 Murphy Cap & Gown was acquired by Herff … [More]
Gilbert Chef Faces Off for Ultimate Seafood Cooking Competition
Chef Nick Farrer of Isabel’s Amor in Gilbert will face-off against 13 other chefs from around the country to the nation’s ultimate seafood cooking competition, the 18th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off. Chef Nick Farrer is no stranger to competition on all levels, especially battling the clock and several other chefs. Chef Farrer has made three appearances on Food … [More]
One of the Largest VA Outpatient Clinics in the U.S. Finishes Construction
Hoefer Welker, a Kansas City-based architecture firm, and U.S. Federal Properties (USFP), a Kansas City-based developer, recently finished construction on an outpatient clinic for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) located in Phoenix, Arizona. The Phoenix 32nd Street VA Clinic, which spans roughly 275,000 square feet across 15 acres, will see half a million patient … [More]
Homebuilder Commits to EPA’s Highest Water-Efficiency Standards in All Its Future Arizona Homes
KB Home, one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the U.S., announced that every home built in future Arizona, California and Nevada communities will be WaterSense® labeled, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) highest standard for water efficiency and performance. Additionally, these homes will be rated using the RESNET® HERSH2O® system to ensure that … [More]
Amazon’s Custom Electric Delivery Vehicles Hit Phoenix Area Streets
Customers across the U.S. will begin to see custom electric delivery vehicles from Rivian delivering their Amazon packages, with the electric vehicles hitting the road in Phoenix, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, San Diego, Seattle, and St. Louis, among other cities. This rollout is just the beginning of what is expected to be thousands of Amazon’s custom … [More]
Major Fleet Owners Urge Smart, Rapid Build-Out of EV Infrastructure
A letter sent to state leaders and the Federal Highway Administration on behalf of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance and NAFA Fleet Management Association detailed a set of recommendations designed to guide the build-out of cost-effective, equitable, and reliable electric vehicle charging infrastructure, particularly as states look to spend funds from the National … [More]
SRP Gets Climate Registered™ Platinum Status Distinction, First Named for 2020 Reporting Year
Salt River Project (SRP) has been awarded Climate Registered™ Platinum Status for the 2020 reporting year. The Climate Registry, a nonprofit organization, is North America’s largest voluntary registry for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. SRP earned this recognition, awarded on behalf of The Climate Registry, by setting and disclosing a public GHG reduction goal as well as a … [More]
Car Wash Co. Expands Desert Footprint with New Phoenix Area Locations
Super Star Car Wash, the Arizona leader specializing in express car washes, is celebrating four new locations opened during the months of May and June. The latest wash in the Phoenix area is now open at 5810 W. Thunderbird Rd Glendale. Super Star’s first Florence, AZ location, located at 3517 N Hunt Hwy, opened June 14th, and marks the second location in Pinal County. The other … [More]
Travel Center Reveals New Remodel as Part of $1B National Initiative
Pilot Travel Center, the company that keeps North America’s drivers moving as one of the leading suppliers of fuel and the largest operator of travel centers, is ready to welcome travelers to its Phoenix center with a fully refreshed look and new amenities. The renovations are part of Pilot Company’s nationwide initiative, called New Horizons, to invest $1 billion in remodeling … [More]
Nonprofit Behavioral & Health Services Group Awarded Accreditation, Empowering Multiple Programs
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H), a leader in integrated health, announced that the organization received a three-year accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body for health and human services that evaluates the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of … [More]
Tech Device Repair Co. Rebrands 20+ Arizona Locations
uBreakiFix® tech repair stores across the Phoenix and Tucson areas have rebranded to Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™. The stores will continue to offer professional fixes for most everyday tech devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, game consoles and more. The new branding is a nod to the stores' parent company, global tech care company … [More]
Chandler-Based Consulting Firm Acquired by Global Tech Co.
MST Solutions, an independent Salesforce consulting and system integration partner, has announced its acquisition by Mastek – a publicly traded Digital Engineering and Cloud Transformation partner with a global client base. This acquisition will grow MST’s service offerings and deep bench of resources while opening doors to a global market. In turn, Mastek will further … [More]
