Lodging industry innovator WaterWalk recently introduced its first-ever next-generation extended-stay property, WaterWalk Phoenix North Happy Valley, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration on Wednesday, February 22. WaterWalk leadership team members were joined by hotel employees and local representatives from the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors … [More]
KORE Power Selects Siemens as Infrastructure Technology Provider for Arizona Battery Gigafactory
KORE Power, Inc., the leading U.S.-based developer of battery cell technology for the clean energy and e-mobility industries, has chosen Siemens to support the company’s future 12-GWh lithium-ion battery cell production facility, known as ‘the KOREPlex.’ Smart factory technology from Siemens and investment capital via Siemens Financial Services will help accelerate the … [More]
The Southwest’s Largest Metal Supply Co. Expands Arizona Footprint
Industrial Metal Supply Co, the Southwest’s largest metal supplier, is moving to its new, larger warehouse and store located at 38th Street and Southern Avenue in South Phoenix. The new facility offers same-day access to a large variety of metals and related accessories, and continues IMS’s tradition of 75 years of service. “The demand for metal is growing exponentially here … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Health and Safety Co. Ranks Tops on List of Southwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine revealed that PathogenDx, a leader in next-generation microarray technology for better health and safety, is No. 50 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a … [More]
Illinois Distributor Acquires Two Arizona Cleaning Care Products Companies
Envoy Solutions announced that it has acquired two Arizona-based companies, Accurate Chemical, and GPMI Company. Accurate provides cleaning, sanitation, and hygiene solutions to the hospitality and healthcare industries. The company’s portfolio includes warewashing, housekeeping, laundry, and facility care products combined with best-of-breed service. GPMI manufactures home … [More]
Former Phoenix City Manager to Lead MAG
Ed Zuercher, who served the city of Phoenix for 28 years, including eight years as city manager, has been selected to lead the Maricopa Association of Governments after a unanimous vote by the MAG Regional Council this afternoon. Zuercher has entered into a two-year contract as the incoming executive director, following the retirement of Executive Director Eric Anderson … [More]
SUMMIT- Mar 16: Aviation Business Summit Returns – Learn about Doing Business with Area Airports
Registration is now open for the upcoming Aviation Business Summit. Have you wanted to learn about doing business with the three Phoenix airports? The City of Phoenix Aviation Department will be hosting a virtual Aviation Business Summit on March 16. The virtual event is designed to give interested … [More]
New Innovation Workforce Center in Chandler Is Home for Training of Construction Trades for Area Builder
McCarthy Building Companies Inc. unveiled its new multifunctional Innovation and Craft Workforce Center (ICWC) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility serves as home to the firm’s craft workforce training, providing career development opportunities for those in the trades and the next generation of craft workers. The 40,000-square-foot, two-story facility, located at … [More]
Pioneering Study for Adults with Autism and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Sheds Light on Invisible Housing Crisis
A comprehensive report that provides the data needed to drive a more neuro-inclusive local housing supply has been released by First Place® AZ, an Arizona nonprofit with the vision of ensuring housing, healthcare and community options are as bountiful for people with autism and other neurodiversities as they are for everyone else. Report findings recognize that current housing … [More]
Electronics Retail Franchise Expanding Its Footprint in Arizona
PayMore, the in-demand buy, sell, trade electronics retailer, is seeing a trend of first-time franchisees upgrading their number of units with hundreds of new franchise owners signing on for multi-unit deals. In advance of the opening of his first Phoenix location, Arizona franchisee and serial entrepreneur has upgraded his unit count from one unit to five units – as the … [More]
North America’s First Mobile Hair Braiding Company Expands to Scottsdale
What do you get if you combine DoorDash with braids? Meet braidbabes, a team of mobile braiders as the first mobile hair braiding company in North America that comes to you, has officially launched in Scottsdale. You've seen the pictures: the perfect braid, the Pinterest hair of your dreams, but nowadays who has time to go to a salon? With braidbabes, you don’t need to find … [More]
Northern California Sandwich Shop Opens Another Location in Arizona
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, a beloved mom-and-pop family of quick-service restaurants in northern California, has officially opened its newest location in Arizona. The restaurant, located at 14696 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. on Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. and Thompson Peak Pkwy, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Since … [More]
Hotels on Hiring Spree with Better Wages, Benefits, Flexibility Despite Staffing Shortages
As nearly 80% of hotels experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering potential hires a host of incentives to fill vacancies, according to a new survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Seventy-one percent of respondents are increasing wages, 64% are offering greater flexibility with hours, and 33% are expanding benefits – … [More]
Law Firm Expands Western U.S. Presence through Combination with Denver IP Firm
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today its combination with Adsero IP, a leading intellectual property (IP) law firm in Denver, effective March 1, 2023. The opening of a Denver office marks Quarles’ second recent expansion in the western U.S., having established its presence in California this January through a combination with Paul, Plevin, a premier … [More]
Statewide Career Navigation Platform Becomes Nonprofit
Pipeline AZ, an Arizona career development and jobs skills exploration platform, hits a new milestone by formally launching as an independent nonprofit organization to continue advancing workforce development and career exploration across Arizona. After more than five years of consistent growth, including gaining almost 100k new users and forming several partnerships with … [More]
Specialty Tax Firm Acquisition Expands Research and Development Services
Phoenix-Based Stenson Tamaddon, a specialty tax firm, is excited to announce the acquisition of Ilija Huljev and Huljev & Associates as it expands its efforts in the research and development tax space. Ilija Huljev joins Stenson Tamaddon as the new managing director of research and development tax services and is a recognized leader in the tax space with proficiency in … [More]
Next-Level Apartment Living Opens Near Scottsdale Quarter
Ideally located near the Scottsdale Quarter, San Bellara takes traditional apartment living to the next level. Mark-Taylor Residential, Arizona’s leading developer, owner, and investment manager of multifamily communities, is proud to announce the grand opening of San Bellara, the newest development in their management portfolio. This community is their second development on … [More]
Phoenix Rising FC Partners with Valley Metro, Tickets Get Free Ride
Phoenix Rising FC fans can now use their tickets as their Valley Metro Rail fare when traveling by rail to the 38th St/Washington station on matchdays, the club announced today. “Thanks to this brand-new partnership between Valley Metro and Phoenix Rising, Phoenicians can ride safely and easily to games, local businesses, and entertainment experiences, leaving the on-foot … [More]
