Whether tired of high gas prices or not being able to drive in the HOV lane, Valley residents continue to make the switch to electric vehicles at a rapid rate. People living in SRP territory have surpassed EV adoption targets in the last few years, with more than 40,500 EVs leased or purchased in SRP’s service territory as of this April. SRP hears from customers that the … [More]
Valley Residents Continue to Make the Switch to Electric Vehicles at a Rapid Rate
2023 National Drive Electric Week is Sept. 22 – Oct. 1
Freepoint Eco-Systems to Construct Advanced Recycling Facility in Arizona
Freepoint Eco-Systems LLC ("Freepoint") announced the development of a commercial-scale advanced plastics recycling facility located in Eloy, Arizona. The ISCC Plus Certified facility will recycle end-of-life waste plastic otherwise destined for landfills or incineration. It will span 40 acres of currently undeveloped land and have the capacity to recycle … [More]
Phoenix Awarded $10 Million to Expand Tree Planting Efforts
The United States Forest Service announced that the City of Phoenix was awarded a $10 million grant to support tree planting efforts in heat-vulnerable areas. "This significant award is more than just money for tree planting -- it's an acceleration toward a cleaner, cooler, more equitable Phoenix. Expanding our shade canopy has long been one of my priorities, and as we … [More]
Tempe Council Approves Indigenous Peoples’ Day as City Holiday
The City of Tempe will celebrate Indigenous People’s Day on Oct. 9 this year as a paid City of Tempe holiday. The Tempe City Council approved the holiday at its Sept. 7 Regular Council Meeting. Phoenix, Minneapolis, Denver and many other cities already recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the rich cultural heritage, history, and contributions of … [More]
ASU Ranked No. 1 in Innovation for 9th Straight Year by U.S. News
For the ninth year in a row, Arizona State University is No. 1 in innovation among American universities, ahead of Stanford, MIT and Caltech, in the newly released annual “Best Colleges” 2024 rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The continued recognition underscores ASU’s commitment to being a New American University — an enterprise dedicated to the … [More]
Nikola Corporation Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via its HYLA brand, today announced the appointment of Mary Chan as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 9, 2023. In her capacity as COO, Chan will lead the company’s engineering, program, product, supply chain, and manufacturing … [More]
Vestar and Arizona State University Partner to Launch First-Ever ‘Cool Pavement Project’ at a Commercial Shopping Center
Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western United States, has joined forces with Arizona State University’s (ASU) Southwest Integrated Field Laboratory (SW-IFL) to launch the first-ever ‘Cool Pavement Project’ at a commercial retail center. The partnership comes on the heels of this summer’s record-breaking heat and aims to … [More]
WM Phoenix Open and the Thunderbirds Raise a Record $14.5 Million for Arizona Charities
The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open Presented by Taylor Morrison – announced the 2023 edition of “The People’s Open” raised a record $14.5 million for Arizona charities. This marks the sixth time in tournament history The Thunderbirds and the WM Phoenix Open have raised more than $10 million for charity in a single tournament. The previous record was set in 2020 … [More]
Phoenix-Based Cat Insurance Brand Expanding Portfolio and Capabilities through Acquisition
Independence Pet Group (IPG), a leading full-stack pet insurance platform, announced the completion of its acquisition of Felix, the only pet insurance brand just for cats in the U.S. "I'm thrilled to announce this latest expansion of our portfolio, which allows us to better deliver against our mission of strengthening the unique bond between pets and their … [More]
Arizona Career Development Group Strengthens Advocacy for Education Attainment
The Arizona Coalition for Career Readiness (ACCR) welcomes Education Forward Arizona to its group of industry, education and business leaders that promote career literacy and development for all Arizonans. The addition of Education Forward Arizona to the coalition strengthens the organization’s ability to advocate for the statewide Achieve60AZ initiative of helping 60% of … [More]
Logistics Co. to Hire 400 Seasonal Workers in the Phoenix Area for Peak Season
GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, today announced plans to hire 400 seasonal workers in the Phoenix, Arizona, area to support anticipated peak season volume increases. The company is strengthening its workforce to enhance operational capabilities in its warehouses and distribution centers to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Insider Intelligence reported … [More]
Utah-Based Indoor Pickleball Co. to Add Six Locations in Metro Phoenix
The Picklr, the United States' premiere indoor Pickleball facility, headquartered in Kaysville, Utah, announced a major expansion that includes eighty new facilities and thirteen new franchisees, including six locations to be added in Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, and Phoenix. The new locations will span eleven states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, … [More]
Tempe-Based Co. Announces Robot, AI Handwritten Note Integration for Nonprofit Correspondence
Tempe-Based Handwrytten, the leading provider of robot generated handwritten notes for enterprises and consumers, announces a new integration with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, the leading donor management system for non-profits, making it easier than ever for cause-based organizations to send handwritten notes to current and potential donors. Handwrytten’s robots help non-profits … [More]
Abrazo West Campus First in Valley with EEG System Able to Help Detect Seizures
Abrazo West Campus announced today that it is the first hospital in the greater Phoenix area with the Ceribell point-of-care EEG system that uses AI (artificial intelligence) to help quickly detect non-convulsive seizures. Non-convulsive seizures can progress to non-convulsive status epilepticus, which may cause irreversible brain damage and may go unrecognized due to a lack … [More]
Highly-Anticipated East Valley Restaurant Completed, Opens Doors at Epicenter Gilbert
Willmeng Construction recently wrapped up work on one of the most highly-anticipated restaurants in the East Valley, delivering Buck & Rider’s latest location at Epicenter in Gilbert. The restaurant held a ribbon-cutting event with Gilbert Mayor Bridgette Peterson and several members of the Gilbert Town Council on hand. “We’re excited to be part of the Town of Gilbert. … [More]
Texas Property Management Co. Acquires More Multifamily Units to Their Metro Phoenix Portfolio with Award-Winning Property in Gilbert
Olympus Property, a renowned real estate investment and property management company, proudly announces the successful acquisition of Aiya, a 360-unit garden-style community nestled in the heart of Gilbert, AZ. Crafted in the image of a high-end resort, this Class A newly developed property is widely regarded as Gilbert's top retreat and has earned recognition by the National … [More]
SRP Invests More Than $2.6M in Research and Development Projects with ASU, NAU and UArizona
As part of ongoing research and development efforts to improve the Valley’s power system and watershed, this school year SRP invested more than $2.6 million in 36 projects with Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona. These projects are part of SRP’s commitment to the reliable delivery of power and water, and each project is assessed … [More]
Nikola Addresses Key Business Topics in CEO Chat and Q&A
Steve Girsky, President and CEO Nikola Corporation, a global zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, engaged in a candid and informative CEO Chat and Q&A session today, providing valuable insights into the company’s strategic direction and current developments as it relates to four key topics based on the questions … [More]
