A drone piloted by the Honeywell IntuVue RDR-84K radar system has triumphed in a high-stakes game of dodgeball, repeatedly swerving around intruder aircraft in a series of tests that are key to the future of pilotless aviation. Recently conducted in the Phoenix area, the tests showed that the radar can not only detect airborne traffic but can also decide … [More]
Valley Pizza and Arcade Chain Launches To-Go Only Concept
Peter Piper Pizza, the "food, family and fun" fresh-made pizza restaurant, will introduce its new off-premise-only concept in Phoenix with the opening of the first of three Peter Piper Express locations on March 1, at 2322 E. Thomas Road, Suite 103. The brand extension comes after Peter Piper saw off-premise sales skyrocket in 2021 with strong demand … [More]
The Giving Block Releases 2021 Annual Report, Finds Tremendous Increases in Crypto Giving
The Giving Block, the leading crypto philanthropy platform for nonprofit organizations and individual donors, is releasing its annual report for 2021. As awareness, usage, and monetization of cryptocurrencies continue to grow, crypto philanthropy has emerged as an important and sustainable source of fundraising for charities, giving people greater opportunities to donate for … [More]
Phoenix Market Update: Occupancy on the Upswing
The Greater Phoenix office market closed 2021 strongly, with an 15.3 percent vacancy rate in December, according to CommercialEdge. Although vacancy ticked up 60 basis points from the previous month, the year-end rate reflects a 310 basis-point improvement from January 2021. Among comparable secondary markets, the Valley occupied middle ground: The metro surpassed … [More]
Dallas-Based Multifamily Investment Firm Buys Second Phoenix 180-Unit Property
An affiliate of The Milestone Group, a leading multifamily investment fund manager, has acquired its second multifamily asset in the Phoenix market in the last 60 days, representing approximately $100M of combined purchase price. Mandarina Apartments, a 180-unit multifamily property, was acquired through a recapitalization to further expand Milestone’s portfolio of assets in … [More]
Behavioral Health Service Co. Opens Second Location in Mesa
Scottsdale-based MIND 24-7, an emerging leader in immediate-access behavioral health services, has opened its second location in Mesa, Arizona at 1138 South Higley Road and is currently accepting youth and adult patients. Like all MIND 24-7 locations, this location will be open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, aiming to address the urgent need for immediate access to mental … [More]
Business Warrior Launches Small Business Lending Solution
Business Warrior Corp., the source for small businesses in America to get more customers, announces the official launch of its new small business lending solution, Business Warrior Funding. The new lending solution leverages Business Warrior’s expertise and strategic partnerships to help entrepreneurs grow their business and offset the difficulties often associated with … [More]
Barrett-Jackson Helps Raise More Than $8.8 Million for Charity
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, raised more than $8.8 million for charity during the company’s 50th anniversary celebration at WestWorld of Scottsdale, January 22-30. Breaking the Barrett-Jackson record for the highest-selling OEM charity car, the highly anticipated 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 VIN 001 – First Retail Production 70th Anniversary … [More]
Excellent Financial Strength Rating for CopperPoint Insurance Company, Stable Outlook
CopperPoint Insurance Companies, a western-based super regional commercial insurance company, announced that AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) for CopperPoint Insurance Company and its subsidiaries with a stable outlook. Alaska National Insurance Company has also been added as a new member to Best's rating for CopperPoint Insurance Group. These … [More]
Employee Retention Should Be Top Concern for Business Owners in 2022
As business analysts nationwide predict a continuation of the Great Resignation in 2022, employee recruitment will be one of the most costly – and preventable – business expenses for many companies this year, according to the turnaround management specialists at Resolute Commercial Services. “The best way to favorably impact your bottom line in 2022 is to prioritize employee … [More]
Valley Leadership Selects 15 for Inaugural Explore Program
Valley Leadership has selected 16 Arizonans to be part of the inaugural class of its new Explore program. The program takes participants out of their home communities to get to know the great diversity of Arizona and how our most pressing issues show up in rural, urban, suburban, border and Native communities. The all-alumni cohort represents a diverse cross-section of … [More]
Intel, Dell Technologies, and Chandler Unified School District Partner to Bridge Digital Divide
Intel Corporation, Arizona’s largest technology manufacturer, partnered with Dell Technologies and the Chandler Unified School District to implement a 1:1 technology strategy to bridge the digital divide and accelerate student learning. Intel and Dell made a joint investment of $1.6 million to support the pilot and create a new blueprint for how devices are deployed into … [More]
12 Companies to Provide Venture Class Launch Services for NASA, 2 from Arizona
NASA has selected 12 companies to provide launch services for the agency's Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) missions, providing new opportunities for science and technology payloads and fostering a growing U.S. commercial launch market. Award selections are: ABL Space Systems of El Segundo, California Astra Space Inc. of … [More]
Fastest-Growing EdTech Provider Is Now Bluum
Having already transformed into North America's leading education technology company, Trox + Tierney will continue to grow in the education markets under the new brand of Bluum beginning today. The higher calling of ensuring every student has access to a world-class education remains the company's mission. The April 2021 Trox and Tierney merger resulted in a … [More]
Arizona Quickest to $1 Billion in Wagers after $466 Million November
Arizona's online and retail sportsbooks officially stretched their unprecedented start into a third month with nearly $470 million in wagers and more than $50 million in gross gaming revenue in November. By doing so, Arizona became the quickest to reach $1 billion in wagering after launch, according to analysts from PlayAZ.com, which tracks the fledgling Arizona gaming … [More]
Digital Marketing Co. Launches Tech Solution for Vehicle Dealers
Digital Air Strike, the leading consumer engagement technology company, is announcing the launch of its LotVantage Partner Program. The expanded program enables dealerships and their marketing partners to merchandise inventory more effectively, deliver targeted messaging to consumers, and drive business results through increased vehicle sales and fixed operations service … [More]
Arizona Clears $1.2 Billion in Total Event Wagering in Less Than Three Months
The Arizona Department of Gaming released the event wagering and fantasy sports revenue reports for the month of November today. Through the first three months of operations, Arizona has had over $1.2 billion dollars in wagers, highlighting the strong start to the event wagering and fantasy sports market in the state. “Arizona has exceeded expectations and is already a top ten … [More]
Houston-Based Real Estate Investment Firm Announces the Acquisition of 139 Acres in Glendale
Lovett Industrial, the Houston-based real estate investment firm, announces the acquisition of 139 acres along the Northern Parkway in Glendale, Arizona, where it will develop NorthPark Logistics Center, a planned two-building, 1.7 million square foot Class A industrial campus. This will be Lovett’s second project in the greater Phoenix area, where the firm currently is … [More]
