RF Investment Partners and its portfolio company, Ally Waste Services, announce the acquisition of Waste Consolidators, Inc., a provider of bulk waste collection services for residential and commercial complexes. This investment builds on the success of Ally Waste’s partnership with Waste Control and the integration of its bulk waste removal services earlier this … [More]
Credit Union Contributes $300K to Arizona Nonprofits, Largest Grant Cycle
Desert Financial Credit Union announced $300,000 in donations to Arizona nonprofits through its grant program today. This is the credit union's largest grant cycle to date, an increase of more than 25% compared to 2022 and more than double the amount awarded just two years ago. "At Desert Financial, we care about the communities where we work and live," … [More]
Capital and Land Partnerships to Renewable Developers Is Key for Investment Co.
Renewa, a leading land and infrastructure investor, announced the successful closing of a sale lease-back (SLB) transaction with Leeward Renewable Energy (“LRE”), for the White Wing Ranch Solar project in Maricopa County, Arizona. This deal supports the continued growth of LRE’s project pipeline, while allowing the company to maintain long-term site control for the … [More]
Fraser Group Joins Alera Group, as Part of Retirement Plan Services Division of Benefit Commerce Group
Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group company, announced that Fraser Group, a retirement plan services firm based in Scottsdale, has joined Alera Group. BCG provides diversified services across employee benefits, commercial property and casualty insurance, and retirement plan services. Fraser Group is led by retirement industry leader George Fraser. Fraser and his … [More]
Piper Announces 2023 Class of Piper Fellows
Nine inspiring Maricopa County nonprofit leaders were selected for Piper Trust’s 2023 Class of Piper Fellows. The Fellows are: Ryan Corry, chief philanthropy officer, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (serves individuals and families in central and northern Arizona through facilities across the state; its main campus is located in South Phoenix). Kate Fassett, chief … [More]
Partnership to Help Primary Care Providers Remain Independent, Thrive in Value-Based Care Model
Equality Health, a leader in value-based care, and Datavant, a leader in health data exchange for VBC organizations, announced a partnership to deliver to PCP practices in the Equality Health Network an automated, data exchange integration between Equality Health's CareEmpower® platform and practices' EHRs. CareEmpower is Equality Health's proprietary technology that enables … [More]
Phoenix Engineering Co. Acquired by National Engineering Services Firm
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd., a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment, announced the acquisition of Hess-Rountree, Inc., a full-service engineering firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. With an emphasis on renewable energy, educational and sports facilities projects, … [More]
Homebuilder Debuts Two New Design Studios in the Phoenix Area
KB Home announced the grand opening of two new Phoenix-area Design Studios, providing even more convenience for customers. These retail-like showrooms offer a one-of-a-kind experience where homebuyers can get both expert advice and the opportunity to select from a wide range of design choices to personalize their new home. At the new East and West Valley Design Studios, buyers … [More]
Hot Air Balloon Operator Opens New Facility in Glendale
Premier hot air balloon operator Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Company opened its new facility in Glendale last week. Wednesday marked the first day it welcomed flyers to the beautiful new space, located at 7934 N Glen Harbor Blvd, and to experience a new elevated view of the Valley. The nearly 14,000 square foot facility, built by Ganem Construction, was designed to … [More]
Attainable Housing Co. Hits Milestone, Completes 4,000th Unit
Arizona’s attainable housing leader, Greenlight Communities, is proud to close out 2023 with several major milestone, including 4 completed and 6 new attainable rental communities currently under construction across the state, further expansion into Southern Arizona and additional future plans to expand into Peoria and Surprise. Founded in 2018, Greenlight Communities was … [More]
Cactus 101 Business Park Secures Two National Companies
Tenants take nearly 100,000 sf as part of business expansions in Greater Phoenix
Colliers in Arizona has represented Hopewell Development in signing two leases at its recently completed Cactus 101 Business Park in Peoria, AZ, a northwest suburb of Phoenix. LD Products, Inc. and Clopay Corporation have collectively taken nearly 100,000 square feet of space at the project. “We are pleased we were able to complete transactions with two national credit … [More]
Meta Teams Up with SRP to Support Data Center with Clean Energy from New Solar and Battery Project
Meta announced its Mesa data center will soon be supported by new solar energy from Salt River Project (SRP) through a contract with a leading U.S. clean energy provider, Ørsted. Under the contract, Meta will receive the majority portion of the solar energy generated by Ørsted’s Eleven Mile Solar Center, a 300-MW solar farm and 300-MW, four-hour battery energy storage system … [More]
Sprouts Broadens On-Demand Delivery by Partnering with Uber Starting in Florida
Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States, is now available on Uber Eats for on-demand grocery delivery, starting in Florida. Customers will be able to order thousands of fresh, natural and organic products from Sprouts by simply visiting the Uber Eats mobile app or website, where … [More]
Louisiana Equipment Co. to Acquire Phoenix-Based Precision Rentals
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Precision Rentals. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the company operates a branch in Phoenix and a second location in Aurora, Colorado. Precision offers a mix of general rental assets with a total fleet size, as measured by original equipment cost, of approximately $70 million … [More]
Phoenix Suns and FirstBank Give Boost to Minority-Owned Businesses
Season-long initiative provides financial grants and promotional support to six local businesses
FirstBank, one of the nation's largest privately held banks with a focus on "banking for good,” is partnering with the Phoenix Suns to announce the return of its FirstBank Empowerment Awards. This season-long initiative aims to strengthen marginalized communities by providing financial grants and marketing support to minority-owned businesses across the Valley. “We know … [More]
2023 Least Affordable Year for Homebuying on Record – but 2024 Is Looking Up, Says Report
2023 has been the least affordable year to buy a home in Redfin’s records, but things are looking up for 2024, according to a report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Someone making the $78,642 median U.S. income in 2023 would’ve had to spend 41.4% of their earnings on monthly housing costs if they bought the $408,806 median-priced U.S. home. That’s … [More]
Local Credit Union Branches Renamed ‘Financial Service Centers’
TruWest® Credit Union announced that all its branch locations will be renamed as financial service centers beginning December, 2023. The name change is being made to better reflect the services offered at each location, including expanded financial education resources and programs, and a variety of elevated support for members. Financial Service Center Managers and Assistant … [More]
Utah-Based Justice Tech Co. Launches Arizona Operations
Rasa Legal, a Utah-based justice tech innovator that provides affordable legal assistance for record clearances, expungements and rights restoration, launched operations in Arizona, potentially serving more than 2 million people in the state who have a conviction or arrest history. The startup gives justice-impacted people legal assistance in minutes through the Rasa Legal … [More]
