qBotica, a Phoenix-based intelligent document processing and robotic-process automation company, was recently nominated for a competition between Arizona's 16 most innovative startups and is now among the Final 2 technology companies to be featured in the event to elevate the region's startup ecosystem and encourage investment. AZ Inno Madness is a friendly … [More]
Tempe Company Named One of America’s Most Trusted Companies by Newsweek
Tempe-based NortonLifeLock, a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that it has been recognized in Newsweek's inaugural list of America's Most Trusted Companies 2022 in the Software & Telecommunications category. Presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., this prestigious recognition underscores NortonLifeLock's commitment to being a company that consumers … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Water Bottler Partners to Increase New Production Capacity
The Alkaline Water Company Inc., the country’s largest independent alkaline water company and the Clean Beverage® company, announced significant new production capacity through new co-packing partner, AZ Custom Bottled Water, LLC (“AZ Custom Water”). AZ Custom Water completed a new packaging and bottling line in 2021 and is further expanding capacity and capabilities in … [More]
Agriculture Tech Co. Opens Advanced Engineering Center in Arizona
Raven Industries announced that it is expanding its facilities to accelerate the advancement of its industry-leading ag technology and to support the organization’s rapid growth as it develops cutting-edge customer solutions. As part of this expansion, Raven has opened a new engineering center in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Phoenix metro area is a top hub nationwide for … [More]
LG Plans $2.8B Phoenix-Area Plant
A plan by ES America LLC to build a $2.8 billion, 1 million-square-foot manufacturing plant on 300 acres in Queen Creek, Ariz., has received approval from town and Pinal County officials. If the company acquires the 650-acre site owned by the state of Arizona at an Arizona State Land Trust auction in April, construction is expected to begin soon thereafter, with … [More]
Japanese Izakaya Bistro Going in at The Grove, 44th Street and Camelback Development
The new independent restaurant concept Pyro, a Japanese izakaya bistro, will make its debut as the first dining establishment coming to Red Development's The Grove, a $400 million mixed-use destination on the northwest corner of 44th Street and Camelback Road. An original concept by Flagship Restaurant Group, a leading hospitality group with over 30 restaurants and another … [More]
Business Warrior Acquires Award-Winning Marketing Agency, Helix House
Business Warrior Corp., the source for small businesses in America to get more customers, today announces its acquisition of Helix House, an Arizona-based award winning marketing agency. The acquisition brings major momentum to Business Warrior’s growing suite of marketing and lending solutions. Helix House has been Business Warrior’s marketing firm since 2021. The agency … [More]
Alta Equipment Group Expands Nikola Dealer Network to Arizona
Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: ALTG) (“Alta”), a leading provider of construction and material handling equipment, today announced that it has been awarded the Arizona sales and service territory for Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) (“Nikola”), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions. This agreement further expands … [More]
Phoenix Tech Co. Becomes First Shopify Plus Agency Partner in Arizona
Phoenix-based web and app development company, Fyresite, announced today that they have been selected as the first Arizona agency to become a Shopify Plus Partner. The popular e-commerce platform launched Shopify Plus to support growth and customization for large e-commerce brands and enterprises that are bringing in a minimum of $1M a year. As a partner, Fyresite will help … [More]
Their Story: U.S. Bank Access Fund Helps Founder of African Market in Tempe
Florence Amoako, founder of Ako International Market in Tempe, Arizona, just celebrated 20 years in business. She is one of the first to receive assistance through the via Phoenix-based Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Retail, Arts, Innovation, & Livability Community Development Corporation (RAIL). Florence Amoako immigrated to the U.S. from Ghana in West … [More]
Small Business Owners ‘Empowered’ to Advance Beyond Main St. with Accelerator Program
Small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to advance their brands, enhance their online presence and further their business acumen have the opportunity of a lifetime as Better Business Bureau Serving Pacific Southwest and GoDaddy Inc. accept applications for their 2022 Empower by GoDaddy and BBB Main St. Accelerator Program. The hybrid in-person/virtual program is open … [More]
Raising More Than $1.2M, Battle Approved Motors Proves Health of Electric Vehicle Market
Phoenix-based Battle Approved Motors (BAM), an early-stage, high-end electric UTV (utility terrain vehicle) startup raises over $1.2M, proving the health of the electric vehicle market in an otherwise tumultuous time for investors. BAM continues to contribute to the future worth of the North America Electric Vehicle Market that's expected to hit $396.94B by … [More]
Call Center Named Top Contact Center in United States, Canada
Delta Dental of Arizona, the state’s largest dental insurance company, has received multiple awards in BenchmarkPortal’s Top Contact Center Contest for its ability to provide superior customer service to its members. In the 2022 competition, Delta Dental of Arizona earned first place in the prestigious “Top Contact Center” category for contact centers with 2 to 49 agents. In … [More]
Kansas-Based Bank with Phoenix Branch Expands Restaurant Finance Group
CrossFirst Bank, a subsidiary of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. with a location in Phoenix, announced that it will expand its restaurant finance group that will focus on building trusted relationships with established and high-growth restaurant chains. The Bank hired Bobby Oliver to lead the restaurant finance group as Executive Director, Restaurant Finance Group. “CrossFirst … [More]
Former Tuft and Needle Execs Get Funding for New Outdoor Furniture Venture
Phoenix-based outdoor furniture brand, Neighbor, announces the closing of a Series A funding round from Strand Equity. The funding round will support new product development, team expansion, and marketing initiatives. The multi-billion-dollar outdoor furniture industry has grown significantly with increased consumer willingness to invest in quality pieces while spending more … [More]
Phoenix-Based Blood Services Provider Begins Testing All Blood Donations for COVID-19 Antibodies
When people donate lifesaving blood through Vitalant they can learn if they have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 and find out if their plasma can be used to help COVID-19 patients with weakened immune systems. For a limited time, all donations will be tested and results will be available in donors' online accounts about two weeks later. “Many … [More]
Mesa Gateway Airport Industrial Market Continues Boom with 154-Acre Development Sale
Phoenix-based Unbound Development set the table for a large-scale industrial development near Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport and recently completed a transaction with Greystar, who will now finish the process. Unbound sold the 154 acres consisting of 6 different parcels in a double escrow transaction and provides Greystar, which is one of the largest multifamily owners and … [More]
Arizona Forward’s 40th Annual Environmental Excellence Awards Celebrates Sustainability in Arizona
More than 500 business leaders, elected officials, and their guests gathered on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in anticipation to hear who the recipients would be for this year's prestigious Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence awards presented by SRP. A total of 81 projects were finalists. The biggest winner of the evening was … [More]
