Governor Katie Hobbs announced her First 100 Days Initiative, which includes the first 100 actions she will take as governor to help build an Arizona for everyone. The Governor’s bold agenda for her first 100 days in office will focus on her top policy priorities, such as strengthening the economy and making Arizona more affordable, improving public education, and securing the … [More]
Phoenix Suns Partners with Prescription Discount Card Co.
BuzzRx, the only provider of free prescription discount cards benefiting nonprofits year-round, announced the company has scored a multi-year partnership with the Phoenix Suns. The partnership will span in-arena activation, commercial advertising, and digital content. BuzzRx is the first prescription savings company to sponsor a National Basketball Association® (NBA) team. This … [More]
Phoenix-Based Global Nonprofit Names First Chief Strategy and Diversity Officer
As one of her first directives after being named president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America in September 2022, Leslie Motter created the chief strategy and diversity officer position focused on integrating the organization's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts into the organizational strategy. Some of the key responsibilities include developing strategies, driving … [More]
Valley Bakery Acquires New Hampshire ‘Iced Mini Cake’ Manufacturer
Café Valley®, an agile leader in the bakery industry that manufactures and distributes high quality baked goods to the in-store bakery and foodservice channels, announced the acquisition of the assets of Freed's Bakery. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, Freed's Bakery is one of the largest iced mini cupcake manufacturers in North America and provides its customers both … [More]
onsemi EliteSiC Selected for South Korean Automaker’s High Performance Electric Vehicles
onsemi’s EliteSiC family of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules has been selected for Kia Corporation’s EV6 GT model. The electric vehicle (EV) accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reaches top speed at 161 mph. Within the traction inverter of a high performance EV, the EliteSiC power module enables high-efficiency power conversion from the DC 800 V of the battery … [More]
Manning Kass Promotes Kristine Rizzo to Managing Attorney of Phoenix Office
Top-tier full-service national law firm Manning Kass announced the promotion of Kristine Rizzo to Managing Attorney of its Phoenix, AZ. office. The appointment reflects Manning Kass’ commitment to a people-first talent strategy and also demonstrates how the firm has embedded diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) as part of its identity and culture. Rizzo joined the firm … [More]
Albuquerque Engineers & Architects Co. Acquires Employees of Phoenix-Based HELM
Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects has announced their acquisition of the employees of Holistic Engineering and Land Management, Inc. (HELM) based in Phoenix. HELM is a civil engineering consulting company whose work includes industry-leading drainage, flood hazard mitigation, stormwater management and water conservation services. The HELM employees are … [More]
California-Based Outdoor Design Co. Expands to Metro Phoenix
System Pavers, the nation’s number one outdoor living design and installation company, expands to Arizona with the opening of an office in Tempe. Beginning January 3, System Pavers’ high-quality services will be available for metro Phoenix residents looking to elevate their outdoor living spaces, including complimentary consultation, personalized design and comprehensive, … [More]
Hash Kitchen to Open Second West Valley Location
Brunch concept, Hash Kitchen, is opening its second highly anticipated Peoria location and debuting its completely reimagined design in early January 2023. Located within the dining, shopping, and entertainment district P83, Hash Kitchen is serving up Arizona’s largest Bloody Mary bar, creative cocktails, and unparalleled guest experience in the West Valley. Aiming to … [More]
University of Phoenix Leader Named Arizona Hispanic Chamber Board Chair
John Ramirez, MBA, MS/AJS-GHS, USA CSM (ret) and dean of operations for the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies, has been appointed to serve as Chairperson of the Board for the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (AZHCC). Ramirez’s appointment term on the Board is for two years, 2023 to 2025. He previously served as the Vice Chair for Internal Activities and been … [More]
IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rates for 2023, Business Use Increases 3 Cents per Mile
The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2023 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on January 1, 2023, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: 65.5 cents per mile driven for business use, … [More]
127-Room Hotel in Gilbert Sells for Nearly $19.5 Million
A 127-room Hyatt Place hotel in Gilbert (Phoenix), Arizona sold and was represented by Cushman & Wakefield announced the firm announced. Located at 3275 S Market St, the six-story property sold to HWC Hospitality for nearly $19.5 million. Bill Murney and Jesse Heydorff with Cushman & Wakefield’s Hospitality team in Phoenix represented the seller, Sethi … [More]
Intel Extends Performance Leadership with World’s Fastest Mobile Processor
At CES in Las Vegas, Intel announced its 13th Gen Intel® Core™ mobile processors that bring superior performance and experiences to mobile platforms. Intel introduced 32 new 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processors with a rich suite of features and capabilities for all laptop segments. “The 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processor family delivers unrivaled, scalable performance for … [More]
Annual Home Price Growth Slows to Two-Year Low in November, Says Report
CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI™) and HPI Forecast™ for November 2022. Year-over-year home price growth ended its 21-month streak of double-digit momentum in November, posting an 8.6% gain, the lowest rate of appreciation in exactly two years. Although … [More]
