Integro Bank announced that it obtained approval from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an approved lender in the federal SBA 7(a) Loan Guarantee Program. The bank now has a fully staffed 6-person SBA department and is accepting loan applications from small business owners for both SBA 7(a) and 504 loans. With $31 million in equity, the bank is able to provide as … [More]
Investment Firm Acquires Kierland 2 in North Scottsdale
Vero A2R, the Dallas-based office investment platform of Vero Capital (formerly Admiral Capital), announced the acquisition of Kierland 2, and the contribution of Kierland 1 from affiliated funds to create a 410,000-square-foot Class A office campus in the North Scottsdale submarket of Phoenix, Ariz. Vero A2R plans to deploy over $29 million in capital improvements … [More]
Phoenix-Based E-Bike Brand Offers Viable Urban Transportation Solution Despite Inflation and Supply Chain Disruptions
With rising costs of living and rising energy costs present on a global scale, a single EV company – the fastest growing e-bike brand in the U.S. – defies the odds of imminent recession by presenting a viable urban transportation solution that addresses both crises. Lectric eBikes, founded in 2019 by Levi Conlow and his business partner Robby Deziel, has grown from a small … [More]
Valley Healthcare Co. to Advance Access to Quality Healthcare for Northern Arizona Communities
PathfinderHealth, an affiliate of Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), announced a partnership with Equality Health, a leading provider of value-based physician networks uniquely equipped to address the needs of diverse and historically underserved populations. Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the partnership will bring improved patient and provider services to PathfinderHealth primary … [More]
Super Bowl Music Fest Returns with Music’s Biggest Names, Feb. 9-11
On Location, the official hospitality partner of the National Football League ("NFL" or "The League"), and Bud Light, the official beer sponsor of the NFL, today announce the return of the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest. Celebrating its fourth year, the three-night festival connects the city of Phoenix with the football and music communities as part of the festivities … [More]
Leading CX Technology Co. Launches Thought Leadership Training
Digital Air Strike, the leading consumer engagement and customer experience technology company, is providing several unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for business leaders and entrepreneurs to receive a competitive edge to handle whatever comes their way in 2023. Digital Air Strike is excited to bring Limitless Minds Founder and CEO Harry Wilson to the leading automotive … [More]
Workspace Opens as Opportunity Zone Growth Continues in Downtown Mesa
Caliber, a fully integrated alternative asset manager and Opportunity Zone investor, and flexible workspace leader Expansive® today announced the opening of Expansive Mesa at Newberry Station at 114 West Main in Mesa, AZ. Opened in partnership, this 20,000 square foot workspace is poised to play a key role at the heart of Mesa's burgeoning Innovation District. Featuring private … [More]
Semiconductor Chemical Manufacturing Facility Announced for Casa Grande
The KPCT Advanced Chemicals, a joint venture between Kanto Group, a leading semiconductor chemical supplier based in Taiwan and Chemtrade Logistics Inc., the leading North American producer of electronic grade sulfuric acid, announced today plans to build an electronic grade sulphuric acid manufacturing plant in Casa Grande, Arizona. The site will occupy 10 acres and is … [More]
New Sky Harbor Airline Offering Lowest Fares Ever on Cyber Monday
Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ low-fare airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, will be offering its lowest fares ever, just $25* one way, on Cyber Monday -- for one day only. The $25 fares are available only when booking a new reservation and Guests must purchase flights by 11:59pm ET on Cyber Monday, for travel from January 4 through February … [More]
Casino Hires Entertainment Powerhouse to Bring A-List Fun to Arizona
Gila River Resorts & Casinos (GRRC) is thrilled to announce the new hire of Anastasia “A.P.” Palmer Johnson as corporate director of entertainment. The veteran sports and entertainment executive was hired to develop a robust calendar of concerts and events for the rapidly expanding gaming enterprise. Johnson will oversee the portfolio of venues at all three locations … [More]
BBB Pacific Southwest Announces Greater Arizona’s 2022 Torch Awards for Ethics Winners
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has named five winning companies for their 2022 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics in Greater Arizona, sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union. This distinguished award honors businesses that go above and beyond to operate with integrity and raise awareness about marketplace trust. These exemplary businesses have … [More]
Breeze Airways Debuts in Phoenix with Just $29 One-Way Fares
Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ low-fare airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, is adding twice-weekly service from Phoenix, AZ, to Charleston, SC, and Provo, UT, on Saturday ahead of four additional destinations beginning in February, 2023. If purchased by November 23, fares between Phoenix and Charleston start from $89* one way, while fares between … [More]
Master Builder Opens New Luxury Detached Rental Homes in Laveen
Mark-Taylor Residential, the premier multifamily housing management firm in Arizona and Nevada, announces the grand opening of Sanctuary on 51st, a new single-family luxury rental home community in Laveen, Ariz. Located at 7100 South 51 Ave, Sanctuary on 51st is nestled between the Sonoran Desert and Rogers Ranch neighborhood. With numerous Phoenix-area hot spots nearby, … [More]
Avondale Ranks No. 1 in 2022 Digital Cities Survey
The Center for Digital Government announced the winners of the 22nd annual Digital Cities Survey, recognizing cities utilizing technology to strengthen cybersecurity, enhance transparency and digital equity, plan for the future of work and more. Avondale, Arizona took the top ranking in the nation for the population category 75,000 to 124,999. Avondale, Az shares the top … [More]
Immersive Rooms Help Employees Address Energy, Focus and Mood
Banner Health has opened immersive “Studio Elsewhere Recharge Rooms” for hospital employees, offering private spaces with sensory-driven experiences involving relaxing music and sounds, aroma, visuals and lighting. Rooms are designed using neuroscience research to address trauma, anxiety, stress and cognitive performance. Recharge Rooms are a restorative space for team … [More]
ACA Announces Finalists for the 2022 Arizona Innovation Challenge
Arizona Commerce Authority recently announced 15 finalists have been selected for the 2022 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The finalists will advance to the final round of the competition, after which judges will select up to 10 companies as AIC awardees for 2022. The AIC is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Achieves Accreditation Signifying Highest Ethical Standards in Research
Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems, has been recognized by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) for its ethical research and comprehensive protections for research participants. The health system is one of just four Arizona healthcare organizations, and one of just 15 children's hospitals … [More]
San Francisco-Based Investment Firm Acquires Apartment Property in Phoenix
San Francisco-based real estate investment firm Hamilton Zanze is excited to announce the purchase of Crestone at Shadow Mountain, the firm's 25th acquisition in the state of Arizona. The company closed the deal on the 248-unit apartment property on November 15, 2022. CBRE's Sean Cunningham, Asher Gunter, Matt Pesch and Austin Groen of Phoenix Multifamily Institutional … [More]
