Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards. The NSBW Awards recognize the achievements of SBA-assisted small businesses and the contributions they have made to their communities and our nation’s economy. All nominations should be submitted electronically by 3 p.m. EST on January 11, 2022. The awards will be presented during the … [More]
Clean Air Campaign Awards Wine & Spirits Co. on Electric Vehicle Delivery Program
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Arizona recently received a Sustainable Options/Corporate Sustainability award from Valley Metro, the public transportation agency which provides transit services throughout the Phoenix, Arizona, metropolitan area. This award is part of the agency’s annual Clean Air Campaign recognition program. The award recognizes efforts by Southern … [More]
Leonardo Electronics US Inc. Expands Semiconductor Laser Manufacturing Facility
Leonardo Electronics US Inc.(LEI), a provider of next-gen technologies for defense, security, medical, and industrial applications and a US subsidiary of Leonardo, announced today plans to expand its regional presence in Oro Valley, Arizona, north of Tucson. Leonardo Electronics US Inc. has purchased 12 acres in Innovation Park and is planning the construction of a new … [More]
Stryker Leases New Manufacturing Facility in Chandler
Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, has leased a new 104,000 sq. ft. manufacturing building in Chandler. The new facility is a significant expansion of its existing Sustainability Solutions operations within the region. Production at the company’s new Chandler site is projected to start in mid-2022. Stryker’s multi-million-dollar investment at … [More]
Polestar Scottsdale Provides Glimpse of Polestar 3 and Shares Growth Plans
Polestar, the pure play, premium electric car company, has released a second teaser image of the forthcoming Polestar 3 electric performance SUV, which is set to launch in 2022. Polestar 3 is the company’s first SUV and will be its first vehicle to be built in the US, with production set to take place in Charleston, South Carolina. This news follows the September … [More]
Lucid Selects Bank of America as Preferred Lender, Amid Stock Plunge
Lucid Group, which is setting new standards with its advanced luxury electric vehicles (EVs), announced it has selected Bank of America as its preferred lending partner. Lucid customers can apply for financing online at Bank of America or work with concierge agents for a seamless financing experience. Lucid began deliveries of the Lucid Air in October and has more than 17,000 … [More]
Fast-Growing Paving Co. Expands in Phoenix
The Western region's fastest-growing paving company, National Pavement Partners (NPP), is celebrating another milestone in the company’s history. As well as being a trusted partner, clients in the Southwest can count on NPP to provide the solutions they need for their asphalt management. With an average growth rate of over 160% annually since 2015, NPP leveraged technology to … [More]
Knight-Swift Expands Footprint in 15 States through the Acquisition of Midwest Motor Express
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., through one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, acquired 100% of RAC MME Holdings, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which operate under the brand names of Midwest Motor Express, Inc. and Midnite Express Inc. (together, "MME"). Prior to the acquisition, MME’s equity interests were held by an ownership group, including Red Arts Capital, … [More]
United Aviate Academy at Phoenix Goodyear Airport to Create Hundreds of Jobs
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today that United Aviate Academy (UAA), a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines, will lease a state-of-the-art training facility at Phoenix Goodyear Airport. United Aviate Academy will welcome its inaugural class of aspiring pilots to the facility on Dec. 6. Representing an investment of more than $10 million and the creation … [More]
Vehicle Data on Regional Travel Patterns, Driving Behaviors, Congestion, and Safety Help Planners
Connected vehicle data are being used to transform the way we move in the region. By better understanding traffic and congestion, planners and engineers can create safer and more efficient transportation systems. A pilot program is using data collected in real time from more than 100,000 vehicles to learn more about travel patterns in the region as well as driving behaviors, … [More]
Western Alliance Bank to Use TassatPay Platform in Growing Digital Payments Market
Western Alliance Bank, the primary subsidiary of $50 billion Western Alliance Bancorporation, and Tassat Group Inc., today announced the bank will implement a fully integrated digital banking platform for its customers, which will include a digital token powered by the TassatPay Network and a private Ethereum blockchain. This platform will enable Western Alliance … [More]
Charlotte-Based Real Estate Lending Co. Enters Arizona with New Phoenix Production Office, Leader
Grandbridge Real Estate Capital LLC has hired Lucas Donahue as Senior Vice President to manage the firm’s new Phoenix production office. Donahue has more than 20 years of experience and has originated more than $1.0 billion in capital placements. Prior to joining Grandbridge, he was a managing director in the Phoenix office of Berkadia where he was responsible for … [More]
Tips for Renewal of Arizona TPT Licenses Online
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) appreciates that businesses want to renew their Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License on time and efficiently. In an effort to assist taxpayers through the process and reduce errors, ADOR has prepared several tips. Businesses with more than one location will not receive a paper form for renewal and must renew their licenses online … [More]
Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Set to Open In Mesa Before Christmas
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for more than 40 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperoni, Mountain-sized pizzas, toppings to the edge, and dough made fresh daily, is proud to announce its first restaurant in Arizona will open in Mesa before the end of the year. Located at 849 N. Dobson Rd. in the Mesa Riverview Shopping Center, the new … [More]
Dealership Commits $500K to General Motors to Be One of the First in Arizona to Go Green
Yates Buick GMC has positioned itself to be at the forefront of the electronic vehicle (EV) transition with a planned investment of $500,000 to General Motors for new equipment, charging stations and to implement training programs. The dealership will also be the first in the region to receive the new all-electric GMC Hummer. “Our initial investment paid for a supercharging … [More]
Local Marketing Tips to Help Businesses Boost Sales
There are many methods for growing a business, but local marketing is an excellent way to get a foot in the door. Local marketing targets an audience in a specific geographical location. Approximately 93.2% of consumers shop at local merchants within 20 minutes of their homes, according to Access, making local marketing is a smart strategy. Whether you're a small … [More]
First Commercial Customer Contributes to SRP’s Healthy Forest Initiative
Reducing wildfire risk and restoring the forested watersheds that provide water to about half of the Valley is why company officials at Terracon, an engineering firm, decided to take action. Terracon is the first Salt River Project commercial customer to contribute $10,000 to the SRP Healthy Forest Initiative™ (HFI). “Terracon’s employee-owners are deeply invested in the … [More]
Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Awardees for the 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today 10 companies have been selected as Awardees for the 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The 10 companies will be added to the Arizona Innovation Challenge portfolio and participate in the ACA's Venture Ready Accelerator, connecting companies with serial entrepreneurs, high-level executives, and subject matter experts. … [More]
