Phoenix City Council voted 8-0 to transition 100% of the city’s bus fleet to zero-emission models by 2040. Phase 1 of this transition plan includes a moratorium on purchasing compressed natural gas (CNG) buses after 2024, thereafter purchasing only low- and zero-emission buses, including hybrid-electric, battery-electric, and fuel-cell-electric buses. This comes almost a … [More]
Credit Union Helps Homeless through $30,000 Grant
OneAZ Credit Union and the OneAZ Community Foundation are proud to award a $30,000 Legacy Grant to Homeward Bound. This funding will support 160 families in the Phoenix area through Homeward Bound’s Shelter and Community Program. This program provides families experiencing homelessness with access to an array of services from financial education to youth programs. “Our … [More]
Agreement Announced to Supply Lithium-Ion Batteries for Lucid Air Luxury EVs
Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, and Lucid Group, Inc. announced they have entered into multi-year agreements to supply batteries for Lucid’s award-winning luxury electric vehicle, Lucid Air, the fastest-charging, longest-range EV on the market, and Lucid’s upcoming Gravity SUV. The agreement marks another milestone in Panasonic’s plans to expand … [More]
Bank Addresses the #1 Risk to Arizona Small Businesses: Cyberattacks
Integro Bank announced that with cyber-attack risks representing the #1 threat to small businesses, it is now offering increased cyber risk protection to its clients. Business owners should be concerned that "53% of all cyber-attacks target small businesses and 60% of small businesses that are victims of a data breach, permanently close their doors within six … [More]
Strategic Alliance to Support Small Business Exporters and Financing Announced
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the signing of the Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM) with BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade), the leading global financial services association for international transaction banking, which will formalize the SBA’s existing relationship with the association. BAFT and SBA strive to tackle challenges both … [More]
City Council Approves Proposed $500M General Obligation (GO) Bond Program
On Tuesday, Phoenix City Council voted to approve the proposed $500 million 2023 GO Bond Program as presented by the GO Bond Executive Committee. After three months of committee deliberation and extensive public input, the GO Bond Executive Committee recommended several projects and programs … [More]
Healthcare Provider Partners to Provide Broader Urgent Care Options
Redirect Health, a platform that creates and manages healthcare solutions and products that meaningfully improve access and affordability for businesses and employees, has partnered with NextCare, one of the nation's largest providers of urgent care and occupational medical services. The partnership brings together the benefits of NextCare's nationwide brick-and-mortar company … [More]
New App Connect Experts for Workers’ Comp Claims to Employers and Insurance Carriers
Medplace, an app that connects hundreds of practicing physicians to organizations for medical peer review, case review, and expert witness testimony in all 50 states, announced a new workers' compensation case management platform that helps get Arizona workers back to work. The new app is for Arizona employers, insurance carriers, and legal counsel that need an … [More]
Beloved Valley Pizza Chain Raises $415k for Food Bank
Barro’s Pizza did their part once again to help fight hunger in Arizona. On Tues., Dec. 6, 2022, Barro’s Pizza hosted the Eleventh Annual Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight which raised nearly than $415,000 for St. Mary’s Food Bank. “We can’t thank you customers enough for their loyalty and support this year and every year for the last 11 years,” said Mike Barro co-owner of … [More]
Twelve Piper Fellows Selected for Their Leadership and Impact in Maricopa County
Twelve of Maricopa County’s outstanding nonprofit leaders were selected for Piper Trust’s 2022 Class of Piper Fellows. The newly selected class becomes part of the larger and enduring Piper Fellows network that is now a community of 102 Fellows. The 2022 Piper Fellows will participate in self-designed professional development “sabbaticals” focused on strengthening leadership … [More]
EV Manufacturer Celebrates Start of Electric Vehicle Production in Mesa
ElectraMeccanica celebrated the start of production for the company’s electric vehicles, continuing Arizona’s manufacturing momentum following a week of major announcements from semiconductor and battery manufacturers. “Arizona and our thriving manufacturing ecosystem have made quite the statement over the last six days,” said Governor Ducey at the production facility … [More]
Supply Posts Record Increase as Homes Linger on the Market, Says Report
The total number of homes for sale increased 15% year over year during the four weeks ending December 4, the biggest uptick since at least 2015, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. New listings declined by more than 20%, which means homes are sitting on the market as prospective buyers stay on the sidelines and wait for … [More]
Diners Have Spoken: Top 100 Restaurants List Includes Four Arizona Hot Spots
This year, restaurants became much more than just a place to grab a meal – but instead, the perfect backdrop for socializing, a way to connect with the local community and an escape from too much time spent at home. OpenTable is revealing diners' most beloved spots to do just that via the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2022, curated for diners, by diners, from over 13 … [More]
356-Unit Apartment Complex Sells for $116M in Gilbert
Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, announced the sale of Liv Crossroads, a 356-unit multifamily property in Gilbert, Arizona. The $116 million sales price represents $325,843 per unit. “Adhering to the principles of the Liv Communities’ brand, the property offers a unified culture built around a lifestyle that encourages … [More]
Phoenix-Based Hotel Group Partners to Offer Digital Tipping in the U.S. and Canada
BWH Hotel Group® has selected eTip, a leader in cashless tipping, as an endorsed digital tipping solution. Using eTip, BWH Hotel Group will create a seamless, secure, and easy-to-use digital tipping experience that will allow guests to express gratitude to hardworking hotel associates through pre-selected or custom tipping. eTip will be available at properties within the BWH … [More]
Nonprofit Launches Institute to Help Dementia Family Caregivers Nationwide
Nationwide, the unmet need of family caregivers is extensive and rapidly growing. One in nine Americans, age 65 and older, suffers from Alzheimer’s and 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. The majority of these dementia patients are cared for by 16 million family caregivers who are unsupported, suffer from poor health, emotional stress, depression and … [More]
Arizonans Wagered Nearly $540M on Sports in September
Arizonans wagered nearly $540 million on sports during the month of September, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This amount represents an 84.7% increase when compared to September of 2021. “September was clearly a strong month for Arizona sports betting, with the state seeing over $245 million more in wagers when compared to the same month of … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Conscious Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Hospitality Staffing and Recruiting Franchise
Conscious Capital Growth announced today that Patrice & Associates, a franchise company that for 30 years has led the way in hospitality and food and beverage staffing and recruiting, is now primed for a rapid growth trajectory as part of Conscious Capital Growth's rapidly developing portfolio. Conscious Capital Growth's managing partners and tenured … [More]
