Part scavenger hunt, part mobile escape room, Puzzle Rides helps businesses assess their teams’ strengths and weaknesses through team puzzle solving experiences with exciting side adventures via golf carts. Held in locally-owned bars or restaurants, the two hour events mix teams several times while solving puzzles. Uniquely, the experience incorporates historical facts about … [More]
KORE Power Announces Hirings for Senior Team at Buckeye Gigafactory
KORE Power, a leading U.S.-based developer and manufacturer of battery cell technology, has announced the hiring of several members of the team that will run the day-to-day operations at its KOREPlex lithium-ion battery cell production gigafactory. The KOREPlex is expected to begin construction later this year and will employ 3,000 people when it reaches full production. “We … [More]
Arizona Sees Over Half a Billion Wagered in April
April was another strong month of event wagering for Arizona with over half a billion dollars in total money wagered, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. “Event wagering levels continue to look strong in Arizona, with over half a billion dollars wagered during April,” said Ted Vogt, Director, ADG. “I am excited to see how the state closes out its … [More]
Tempe-based Sportiqe Announces Roam Grant Program
Comfortwear manufacturer Sportiqe has announced the formation of the Roam Grant Program, designed to help individuals roam far beyond their normal boundaries and to explore places both charted and uncharted. Prospective grant recipients are asked to submit an application outlining their dream adventure, and Sportiqe will make one lucky person's dream a reality with a $2,500 … [More]
City of Phoenix Adds Paid Parental Leave to Employee Benefits
Beginning October 1, the City of Phoenix will provide eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period. The new parental leave benefit was unanimously approved by City Council, and solidifies Phoenix as a top employer in the region. 480 hours is among the most generous parental leave … [More]
Phoenix Among Major U.S. Cities to Experience Unusually High Event Volume in July
The July 2022 Event Index reveals 10 cities spanning the USA that are set to experience very high volumes of large events in July. With more than 9,700 events with 3,000+ attendees taking place in July, businesses can tap into the people movement and billions of dollars in demand these drive. This is especially true for the ten cities detailed extensively in the report due to … [More]
Barrett-Jackson Celebrates Fourth of July Weekend With More Than $49.1 Million in Sales, Including World Record $1.65 Million 1970 HEMI Superbird
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, delivered the ultimate automotive lifestyle experience during this year’s Las Vegas Auction, June 30-July 2, in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Fittingly, American muscle cars led the way over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, including a 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird that sold for a world auction … [More]
Alerus Completes Acquisition of Metro Phoenix Bank
Alerus Financial Corporation announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of MPB BHC, Inc., the bank holding company for Metro Phoenix Bank. Founded in 2007, Metro Phoenix Bank is the largest full-service community bank headquartered in Phoenix, with approximately $453 million in total assets, $280 million in total loans, and $402 million in total deposits as … [More]
Real Estate Crowdfunding Co. Finds Success with Midtown Complex Investment
In less than a day Arizona-based real estate crowdfunding company Neighborhood Ventures reached 77% of its target fund amount for Venture on 12th Place, a 30-unit contemporary apartment complex in Midtown Phoenix. Since its launch, 130 Arizona locals have invested a total of $1,161,000 into the property, The target hold period for this project is three years, with a targeted … [More]
Employee Benefits Co. Changes Name, Streamlines Operations and Gains Brand Visibility
Cambridge Benefit Solutions is changing its name to Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group Company. This change is effective July 1st. Cambridge has been a division of Benefit Commerce Group since joining Alera Group in April of 2020. “The purpose of this change is to streamline operations and to reflect the greater brand visibility of BCG for all our employee benefits … [More]
Against Backdrop of SCOTUS Ruling on EPA, Americans Are Unified around Protecting Water Resources during Climate Change
The Supreme Court of the United States on Thursday ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency had limited authority to regulate and enforce the Clean Air Act. The ruling could also mean that the federal government's ability to enforce the Clean Water Act is now similarly limited, even as polling shows this is the opposite of what the majority of voters … [More]
97% of Hotels Report Staffing Shortages, Multi-Channel Ad Campaign May Help
Nearly all hotels are experiencing staffing shortages, and half report being severely understaffed, according to a new member survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Ninety-seven percent (97%) of survey respondents indicated they are experiencing a staffing shortage, 49% severely so. The most critical staffing need is housekeeping, with 58% … [More]
29 Local Women Graduate from Woman-Centric Leadership Program
Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW), a not-for-profit agency that advocates for women’s causes in Arizona, graduated 29 local women from their second annual woman-centric leadership program, SHE Leads!™. Throughout the past six months, SHE Leads!™ participants raised over $72,000 for non-profits focused on helping Arizona women. The cohort is proud to fund the following … [More]
Arizona-Based Cannabis Co. Launches Summer Products to Meet Market Demands
OGeez! Brands, a leading Arizona-based cannabis infusion company, just released a limited-edition piña colada gummy, its first-ever seasonal flavor. The gummy, which comes in both indica and sativa, hit Arizona dispensaries on June 21, the first day of summer. "Who doesn't love a piña colada?" said OGeez! CEO Bran Noonan. "They just conjure up summertime … [More]
Free, Outdoor Festival Week for Super Bowl LVII Announced
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee announced plans to develop a free, multi-day, outdoor festival that will take place the week leading up to Super Bowl LVII at Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix. Fans of all ages will enjoy an immersive experience in the heart of the Valley with live music and entertainment, local … [More]
Popular Quick-Service Restaurant Opens First West Valley Location
On Thursday, July 7, popular Arizona-based restaurant brand eegee’s will open the doors to its first West Valley location at 35th Avenue and Peoria Avenue. Those in the area will now be able to conveniently enjoy eegee’s namesake frozen drink—an ice-cold concoction packed with chunks of real fruit—award-winning French fries, signature subs, grinders and more. The … [More]
Leading Sports Brand Commits to One Million Square Feet in Glendale
Cresset Partners announced that it had agreed to a 15-year lease with PUMA, one of the world’s leading sports brands. PUMA will lease a one million square foot building at 303 Crossroads, a logistics development located outside Phoenix, Arizona and developed in partnership with Clarius Partners. 303 Crossroads is the second state-of-the-art warehouse project to be completed … [More]
Investors Collaborate on Servicing Cannabis Real Estate Needs
Zoned Properties®, Inc., a leading real estate development firm for emerging and highly regulated industries including legalized cannabis, announced the Company has invested in Anami Technologies, Inc. (“AnamiTech”), which recently launched its flagship property technology (“PropTech”) platform, GreenSpace. AnamiTech is the brainchild of Mike Wilson, a veteran entrepreneur and … [More]
