Valley Metro, in partnership with Mpact, a national nonprofit organization focused on community and development around public transit, will host the Mpact Transit+ Community Conference (formerly Rail~Volution) at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Nov. 5-8, 2023. The theme of the conference is: Transit Moves Us. Community Connects Us. "Our city has embraced transit-oriented … [More]
Second Year in a Row, SRP Customers Surpass EV Adoption Target
SRP recently announced a total of 40,585 electric vehicles (EVs) leased or purchased in its service territory as of April 30, 2023, which is above its target of 39,000 by that time. "SRP is pleased to announce that EV adoption has exceeded targets for fiscal year 2023," said Dan Dreiling, Director of Customer Programs at SRP. "We are happy to see the market for EVs maturing … [More]
Barrow Neurological Institute Awarded $10M Grant by Arizona Governor’s Office
Barrow Neurological Foundation is proud to announce that Barrow Neurological Institute, an internationally renowned leader in the treatment of brain and spinal disorders, has been awarded $10 million by the Office of the Arizona Governor through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which provides entities across the country with funding to mitigate the effects of … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona, Banner Health Foundation Announce Expansion of Oral Health Education Program
After piloting the program for nearly a year at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, an Age-Friendly Healthcare System recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Delta Dental of Arizona and the Banner Health Foundation are pleased to announce the expansion of the Hospital Oral Care and Periodontal Disease Education (HOPE) program protocol to Banner’s 28 … [More]
Romac Industries Establishes Manufacturing And Distribution Facility in Goodyear
Romac Industries, Inc., America’s premier manufacturer of pipe products for the waterworks and wastewater industries, announced it has leased a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Goodyear, Arizona developed and owned in a partnership between Baker Development, Foundation Capital and GTIS Partners LP. The facility will commence the first phase of operations in … [More]
Equality Health Joins Newly Formed Organization Dedicated to Accelerating Accountable Care
Equality Health, a leader in value-based care, announced that it has joined Accountable for Health (A4H) as a founding Executive Council member company. A4H was founded in May of this year as a nonpartisan national advocacy and policy analysis organization focused on accelerating the adoption of effective accountable care. Accountable care is an alternative payment model … [More]
New Flexible Office Space Co. Plants Flag in Phoenix with Full-Floor Lease on Camelback Road
Texas-based Lucid Private Offices has leased a full floor totaling 26,910 square feet at 24th At Camelback II, a Class A office building located along the Camelback Corridor in Phoenix, Arizona. The trophy asset is owned and was developed by the partnership of Hines and Invesco Real Estate, global real estate investment firms. Lucid Private Offices’ new flexible office space … [More]
Locally Owned Fast-Casual Mexican Restaurant to Open Peoria Location
Someburros, a fast-casual and family-operated group of restaurants known for authentic Sonoran-style Mexican food in the Valley since 1986, will launch its 14th Arizona location in Peoria on the Northeast corner of 83rd Avenue and Thunderbird Road (8200 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ 85381). With its first ever Peoria location, Someburros is excited to share the food that the … [More]
Valley Performing Arts Org. Purchases Second Downtown Apartment Complex, Will House Creative Partners
The Phoenix Theatre Company, the state’s oldest producing theatre, recently purchased a downtown apartment complex, the second multifamily complex owned by the nonprofit organization. The apartments will house directors, designers, performers and apprentices. The first apartment building was bought in 2014, has 24 units and is about a mile from the theatre. “We are very … [More]
Laguna Beach Jewelry Brand Continues Arizona Expansion
gorjana, the fast-growing Laguna Beach-based jewelry brand, today announced the continuation of its Arizona retail expansion with the opening of a new store in the heart of Phoenix’s Biltmore Fashion Park on Wednesday, August 30. At the 1,499-square-foot store, Phoenix locals and visitors can soon shop the nationally-recognized brand’s popular designs, ranging from gold-plated … [More]
New Study Says Swipe Fee Bill Would Not Lead to Loss of Credit Card Rewards
The Merchants Payments Coalition welcomed new research showing passage of the Credit Card Competition Act should have virtually no impact on credit card rewards and that banks could easily afford to continue offering rewards. “This analysis shows the expected savings from competition over swipe fees would have almost no impact at all on credit card rewards and that the card … [More]
AZ WearTech Center Brings Life-Changing Wearable Device Technologies to Market
The Partnership for Economic Innovation, a passionate collective of business and community leaders dedicated to accelerating Arizona’s economic opportunities, announced that five of its WearTech Applied Research Center’s 2022 cohort projects have successfully been brought to market. These new technologies include Biomotum’s Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD) device, TF Health’s … [More]
Plant-Based Food Co. Headquartered in Phoenix Takes on Chicken Industry
Chef Michael Salem, the former head of culinary innovation at Burger King who played a pivotal role in introducing the plant-based Impossible Whopper to the menu, is now gearing up to challenge the dominant players in the alternative-meat industry. His strategy hinges on a single factor – flavor. Today, Salem announced the official launch of Recreate Foods, a venture-backed, … [More]
Local Housecleaning Company Expands with Acquisition
Going GreenHouse, the residential housecleaning company that uses exclusively non-toxic products, has just announced its acquisition of Essential Cleaning, another cleaning company with a similar business model and mindset. This acquisition will allow Going GreenHouse to expand its reach throughout the east valley, Phoenix and Scottsdale and to increase its client base, a … [More]
Buck & Rider Set to Open in Gilbert Early September
In early September, Buck & Rider will open the doors of our newest location in Gilbert, bringing their concept to the East Valley. The opening of Buck & Rider at Epicenter at Agritopia will be a game-changer for the Valley, mirroring the cuisine and service we are known for in Phoenix and N. Scottsdale so there’s no need to leave Gilbert for an exceptional restaurant … [More]
Tempe to Pursue AI Technologies Ethically, Equitably
The City of Tempe has committed to evaluating Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies before implementation with the recent adoption of an Ethical AI Policy that outlines principles, guidelines and procedures for responsible use within the city. Tempe is believed to be the first city in Arizona to enact a policy involving ethical use of AI. The City Council approved the … [More]
Collaborative and Upscale Co-Working Space Set to Open in Downtown Phoenix
X Phoenix, a 506-unit residential coliving and membership club located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, is opening a 27,000 sq ft., dedicated coworking space on Mon. July 17, 2023. The space offers dedicated desks and private offices as well as an expansive area for a multitude of events that encourages connection and collaboration. In addition to the workstations that … [More]
Acquisition of Nikola’s Hydrogen Hub in Phoenix Creates American Green Energy Jobs
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), a global green energy and metals company committed to leading the world in stepping beyond fossil fuels by developing green electrons, green hydrogen and green technology at scale, today announced FFI … [More]
