Spurred by ongoing pandemic demand for its insurance and benefits services, Lovitt & Touché, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has expanded its Tempe and Tucson teams, further strengthening its footprint and competitive position in the Arizona market. “The economy is booming across Arizona and businesses of all industries are seeking an experienced, … [More]
New Bank Expands Banking Team in Phoenix Market with Key Hires
CrossFirst Bank, the subsidiary bank of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc., announced the addition of two key hires in Phoenix, Arizona. The Bank recently welcomed Jay Ganske, Managing Director, Real Estate Banking, and Mike Theile, Managing Director, Commercial Banking, to the Phoenix Banking Team. “Hiring experienced and successful bankers, like Jay and Mike, is key to … [More]
AI-Powered Marketing Chat Solution Rounds Out Seed Funding Round with $3.6M
Botco.ai, the leading HIPAA-compliant conversational marketing platform, today announced it has received additional seed funding from VamosVentures, bringing the total seed round to $3.6 million. VamosVentures is a Los Angeles-based and Latinx-owned venture capital fund focused on technology companies led by diverse founders with compelling products and solutions. Botco.ai … [More]
National Voter Registration Day: Your Vote Counts!
September 28, 2021 is National Voter Registration Day. Started in 2012, National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday that seeks to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities for individuals who are not registered to vote. Participating is easy! Remind other Phoenicians to register to vote, register yourself to vote or check your voter … [More]
Prime Condominium in Scottsdale to Accept Bitcoin and Ethereum as Payment
The Hudye Group, a dynamic, family-owned and operated real estate and business investment entity headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona announces the listing of upscale condominiums located in the heart of downtown Scottsdale, an-award winning destination well-known across the U.S. and internationally. The collection of condos available are located at Optima Camelview and within … [More]
Trammell Crow Co. Unveils Plans for Mesa Logistics Park
Trammell Crow Co. has acquired 40 acres of land in Mesa, Ariz., to develop a new logistics park. Dubbed Elliot Gateway, the project will feature four single-story buildings totaling 516,601 square feet of Class A industrial space. Construction is slated to begin in November and will be completed by the fourth quarter of 2022. Building A will offer 151,239 square feet, … [More]
Nikola Executes Second Purchase Agreement, Bringing the Total to $600 Million
Nikola Corporation and Tumim Stone Capital LLC (Tumim) have entered into a second $300 million common stock equity line purchase agreement, providing Nikola the right to issue and sell to Tumim up to $600 million of Nikola's common stock in aggregate, subject to certain conditions and limitations “The equity lines with Tumim, together with estimated cash and cash … [More]
Chandler Business Center Sells for $19.1M
Commercial Properties, Inc./CORFAC International, Arizona’s largest locally owned commercial real estate brokerage, is pleased to announce the investment sale of Chandler Business Center, a ±106,892 square foot, industrial/flex, multi-tenant property on a 10.63-acre site. ScanlanKemperBard purchased the property for $19,100,000 / $178.68 per square foot. Located at 6150 W … [More]
Glendale Veterinary Practice Creates ESOP, Bucking the Industry’s Corporate Consolidation Trend
In an industry where more than 20% of general veterinary practices and an estimated 70% of specialty practices are now owned by corporate groups, an Arizona veterinary practice is bucking the consolidation trend and maintaining its independence via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). An ESOP is an employee benefit plan that gives workers ownership interest in the … [More]
Real Estate Tech Co. Unveils Gen Z Home Buying Trends with National Survey
Homie, a disruptive real estate technology company changing the way homes are bought and sold, recently conducted and released a nationwide survey that reveals home buying trends and perspectives of the next generation of homebuyers, Gen Z. Key survey findings include: Gen Z is looking to change the way homes are bought and sold through technology. The majority of … [More]
CVS Health Announces Availability of Pfizer-BioNTech Booster Shot to Eligible Populations
CVS Health announced that, following approval from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) based on guidance from the organization’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), select CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations are now offering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot to eligible populations beginning today, Friday, September 24. Following … [More]
Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU Breaks Ground, Opens Spring 2023
Omni Hotels & Resorts broke ground on Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU, a 330-guest-room hotel, set to open in 2023, in the heart of downtown Tempe on the Arizona State University campus. Peter Strebel, president of Omni Hotel & Resorts, broke ground alongside Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, as well as ASU President Michael Crow, Regent Bill Ridenour and John Creer, vice president … [More]
Phoenix Luxury Real Estate Firm Named Exclusive Brand Affiliate for Forbes in Arizona
Forbes Global Properties, a curated consumer marketplace of luxury homes and an invitation-only membership network of top real estate firms, has selected Scottsdale-based brokerage, RETSY to join its exclusive network exposing millions of viewers worldwide to Arizona's luxury properties. RETSY is a technology-based real estate brokerage comprised of agents boasting more than … [More]
Helix Electric Selects Goodyear for First Manufacturing Facility in Arizona
Helix Electric, one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the nation, announced today its first manufacturing facility in Arizona will be in Goodyear. The 112,000-square-foot facility will be used to manufacture and fabricate building components for electrical construction. The new facility will ship the components to existing Helix Electric markets nationwide and … [More]
University of Phoenix Releases Whitepaper Detailing COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on the U.S. Job Market
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a whitepaper outlining impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on American careers in major metropolitan areas. Analyzing findings from the University’s first annual Career Optimism Index™ study, the whitepaper also looks at barriers to career advancement and worker perceptions toward the future of their … [More]
Clean Energy Innovators Sign Agreement to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Transition
KORE Power, Inc. and Zero Electric Vehicles, Inc. have signed a joint development agreement to bring together two leading U.S. clean energy innovators to design, develop and manufacture low-cost, highly configurable electric vehicle solutions that accelerate electrification of the transportation sector. KORE is a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-energy-density lithium-ion … [More]
Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) Announces AZBizCon Expo on Sept. 30
The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) proudly presents our second AZBizCon Expo of 2021, an in-person event on September 30th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Paradise Village Office Park in Phoenix, AZ. Registration is available for free here. Hosted at Paradise Village Office Park, this half-day event will feature a trade show packed full of Arizona’s most dynamic … [More]
Federal Funds Approved to Support Phoenix Workforce and Families
The Phoenix City Council approved spending millions of dollars in America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support training and education programs, support for mental health services and a new vaccination incentive for underserved communities. “My goal is to get people into jobs – it is one of the most effective things we can do to get families back on their feet," said … [More]
