Gilbert-based Footprint, a global materials science technology company focused on creating a healthy planet, today announced that it has sold more than half a billion plant-based straws since 2019 supporting customers including McDonald’s in Canada, Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread in their efforts to eliminate plastic straws. Footprint’s paper straws, which underwent a year of … [More]
Local CEO on National Podcast, Speaks to Workplace Turnover ‘Tsunami’
Nationally recognized as one of the best workplaces for its innovative hiring and retention programs, Vincit USA CEO Ville Houttu was recently featured on the renowned Adam Grant WorkLife podcast. As many companies grapple with the current workforce turnover ‘tsunami’, Grant invited Houttu onto the program to discuss Vincit USA’s “CEO of the Day” program which provides an … [More]
Barrow Opens Major New Neuroscience Facility
Barrow Neurological Institute has officially opened a new neuroscience facility that is expected to serve as a national model for enhancing the patient experience while providing world-class medical care. Located on the Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center campus in downtown Phoenix, the 130,050 square-foot, five-story facility, called the Barrow … [More]
EVENT – May 20: Women in Business Leadership Conference & Expo
2022 Leadership Conference & Expo Let Your Brilliant Light Shine! The 2022 Women in Business Leadership Conference will take place Friday, May 20 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel from 8 am to 1 pm. This year's event showcases an inspirational fireside chat and a dynamic panel discussion with real-life experiences overcoming leadership challenges. The silent auction … [More]
Sprouts Farmers Market Announces First-Ever Sustainability Vendor Summit
Sprouts Farmers Market will host its first-ever Our Brands focused Sustainability Vendor Summit June 21-24 as part of the company’s commitment in bringing responsibly grown and sourced food to our customers. The virtual event, hosted in partnership with ECRM and RangeMe, will allow Sprouts to discover new suppliers to support the continued expansion of Sprouts Branded items in … [More]
The Cost of a Mortgage Is Up 20% since December
Home shoppers are facing a one-two punch this spring: Quickly rising mortgage rates are compounding affordability challenges that have been brought on by record home value growth. The cost of a 30-year mortgage on the typical U.S. home is now 19.5% higher than it was just three months ago, according to the March Zillow® Real Estate Market Report.i Despite this, the pace and … [More]
City of Phoenix Celebrates Earth Day, April 22
In Phoenix, living sustainably is not just something we do on April 22 or during Earth Week; there are opportunities to celebrate and protect our planet all year long. From plans for developing electric vehicle infrastructure, to preserving urban farmland, the City of Phoenix is taking action to … [More]
Real Estate Marketplace Platform Acquires Residential Real Estate Maintenance Provider
Lessen, the marketplace platform that unites property owners and service professionals to deliver property services better, faster and more cost-effectively than ever before, today announced its acquisition of EPM Build, a full-spectrum single-family residences (SFR) maintenance and turnkey solution provider. Through this arrangement, Lessen will welcome a talented team of … [More]
Arizona Women’s Partnership Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary by Awarding $30,000 in Grants
The Arizona Women’s Partnership, Inc., an all-volunteer philanthropic non-profit, formed in 2002 and based in Phoenix celebrates its 20th anniversary of providing grants to grass roots charities that assist disadvantaged women and children in AZ. AZWP is pleased to announce that it has awarded another $30,000 in grants which means a total of over $565,000 in grants. "This is … [More]
New ASU Research Building Named in Honor of Sustainability Donors
Rob and Melani Walton have made a long-term commitment to organizations focused on sustainability solutions to improve the planet for generations to come. At Arizona State University, they have made multiple investments in support of developing and deploying sustainable solutions for energy, water, environment, climate, urbanization and social transformation … [More]
Arizona’s Instituto Appoints Former Fellow Shelley Jackson as Its First Executive Director
Instituto, the progressive BIPOC-led, Arizona accelerator and incubator, announced Shelley Jackson as its new executive director. Jackson will lead the organization in fulfilling its mission of equipping low-income and communities of color with the finances, tools, and support they need to build political infrastructure and power. “We must empower and uplift low-income … [More]
New Luxury Build-for-Rent Community Opens in Peoria
The Empire Group of Companies, a leader in build-for-rent, mixed-use and high-rise developments is now leasing single-family homes in its Peoria community, Village at Pioneer Park. Village at Pioneer Park is located at the southwest corner of 83rd and West Olive Avenues and it includes 322 homes, plus community amenities. Village at Pioneer Park is a gated neighborhood of … [More]
ASU and Wells Fargo Want to Make Sustainability ‘Everyday’ and Actionable
Sustainable Earth, a collaboration between Arizona State University (ASU) and Wells Fargo, aims to make expert-level sustainability news, research, and education relatable and accessible to consumers, small businesses and educators, with the goal of providing ways for them to take direct action toward creating a more sustainable future. With content produced by ASU … [More]
The Arizona Association of REALTORS® Names New CEO
The Arizona Association of REALTORS®, the largest trade association in Arizona representing more than 57,000 Arizona REALTORS®, has promoted Scott M. Drucker Esq. to its chief executive officer. Previously serving as general counsel and assistant CEO since 2013, Drucker succeeds K. Michelle Lind, Esq. who is remaining with the organization as Of Counsel. As chief … [More]
