Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc., a private real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc., announced today the acquisition of a newly constructed 650-unit self storage facility in Phoenix, Arizona. This is the fifth acquisition in the newly formed SST VI and the third property owned by SST VI in the Phoenix market. Located at … [More]
Chamber’s Holiday Giveaway Campaign Impacts Awards Program Nominations
The holiday season is here, and the Greater Phoenix Chamber is getting into the giving spirit, teaming up with our members to give away 12 gifts from December 1-12. Make your holiday season brighter with the chance to win sweet treats, round-trip airline tickets, a new mattress, and more! For your chance to win one of the gifts, nominate a business that you love for an IMPACT … [More]
Partnership Creates Market-Leading Fleet Management Software Platform
GPS Insight, a leading provider of SaaS-based fleet management software and complementary solutions in the United States and Canada, today announced the acquisition of FieldAware, the leader in made-for-mobile, cloud-based field service solutions. The acquisition advances field services and fleet tracking capabilities for GPS Insight, allowing them to better serve customers of … [More]
Huge Growth and Expansion Plans Announced by Phoenix-Based Small Business Lending Group
Business Warrior Corporation, the source for small businesses in America to get more customers, has shared results for its fourth quarter and end of year financials, announcing a 1,331% revenue growth compared to the previous year. Additionally, Business Warrior won a new five million dollar contract with fintech company, EVRGRN. This move will expand their offering and … [More]
Phoenix Named 2021 Digital Cities Survey Winner
The Center for Digital Government (CDG) has named the city of Phoenix a 2021 Digital Cities Survey Winner for the '500,000 or More Population Category'. The 21st annual Digital Cities Survey examines the overall technology programs and plans of the city. It focuses on cybersecurity, digitization of services, data transparency, and community … [More]
Discount Tire Opens First Store in Maricopa, Siting Demand
Discount Tire, the world's largest independent retailer of tires and wheels, opened its first location in Maricopa to meet demand for tires and wheels in Pinal County. The new tire store is located at 20240 N John Wayne Pkwy next to the Dutch Bros Coffee. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Discount Tire is closed on … [More]
Nonprofit Mathematics Org. Celebrates Anniversary and Release of Complete IM K–12 Math Curriculum
Illustrative Mathematics (IM) celebrates two major milestones in 2021: its 10th anniversary and the nationwide release of the complete, standards-aligned IM K–12 Math curriculum certified by Illustrative Mathematics. IM was founded in 2011 at the University of Arizona and has operated as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization since 2013. IM’s vision is to … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Real Estate Marketplace Platform Closes $170 Million Series B Funding
Lessen, the marketplace platform that unites property owners and service professionals to deliver property services better, faster and cheaper than ever before, today announced that it has closed a $170 million Series B funding round. The funding announcement comes along with a company valuation of over $1 billion. The Series B is being led by Fifth Wall with … [More]
New Facility Provides Convenient Way for Southwest Valley Patients to Receive State-of-the-Art Medical Imaging Services
Apricus Health, Arizona’s homegrown health care company providing members a one-on-one relationship with healthcare providers and value-based care, has opened its first medical imaging center at the company’s AKOS Medical Campus, 10825 W. McDowell Rd., Suite 110, Avondale. The Apricus Imaging Center will provide a convenient way for Apricus Health patients to receive … [More]
Downtown Phoenix’s Newest and Most High-Profile Residential Building Opens
This week downtown Phoenix will open of one of the most high-profile buildings in its history — one that pays direct homage to the city’s past while showcasing its bright future. Adeline Luxury Living is welcoming its first residents in the first week of December. Comprising 379 luxury for-rent residences, Adeline is a 25-story building that boasts panoramic views of the … [More]
Indianapolis Developer Expands in Tempe with New Sustainable Living, Opportunity Zone Development
Milhaus, a national award-winning developer, owner and operator of Class-A multifamily properties, has closed on its second residential apartment development in Tempe, Arizona. The $56 million Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) development located at 2119 E Apache Blvd in Tempe will offer 219 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment units and five live-work spaces. The complex … [More]
100-Year-Old City Flag Will Be on Display at Phoenix City Hall
In 1921 Phoenix was a small city of 48,000 and residents were optimistic about the future. Phoenicians felt they needed a symbol of their prosperity and so the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce conducted a contest to design what would become the official flag of the city of Phoenix. The winning design is a 52 inch by 66 inch rectangle of heavy grade soft blue silk taffeta with an … [More]
Goodyear, Ariz., Data Center Will Be Company’s Largest North American Center
Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced the topping out of its first 32MW data center in Goodyear, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix, one of the top five data center markets in the U.S. This will be the company’s largest North American campus when fully developed at 160MW and second largest globally, after its 270MW … [More]
Amazon Facility Sells for $75M
Seefried Industrial Properties and a real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital have sold 500 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, the joint venture partners’ recently completed industrial building totaling approximately 145,500 square feet in Phoenix. With the advisement of Cushman & Wakefield, the partners sold the 100 percent leased, last-mile fulfillment/distribution … [More]
City Council Approves Findings of Preservation Style Study
The Phoenix City Council has adopted key findings of an impact study of the city's historic preservation efforts over the past several decades. The study titled, “Preservation Phoenix Style," identifies Phoenix's unique historic character and how historic preservation efforts have benefited the … [More]
Student Financial Aid Tech Co. Named to Deloitte Fast 500 List for Third Consecutive Year
Phoenix-based CampusLogic, higher education’s Student Financial Success category leader, announced it has ranked No. 467 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™. The Fast 500, which ranks North America’s fastest-growing technology and life sciences companies, has included CampusLogic on its list for three consecutive years. Chris Chumley, CampusLogic’s President and COO, … [More]
Leading Cannabis Co. Opens New Dispensary in Phoenix
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, is pleased to announce that Curaleaf 48th Street in Phoenix, Arizona is now open. This marks the company's ninth dispensary in the state and 112th dispensary nationwide. Located at 4730 South 48th Street, the new dispensary has approximately 5,000 square feet of space … [More]
FedEx Opens Phoenix-Area Facility
FedEx Ground, the subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has opened its sixth facility in the Phoenix area. The 425,000-square-foot regional sortation center in Goodyear, Ariz., will employ a total of 150 workers. The move is part of the firm’s expansion program to add up to 14.4 million square feet of sortation capacity in time for this holiday season. Investments include a new hub, … [More]
