The global shift towards a cashless society created a huge space for mobile wallets as a safer and more convenient way of managing money. As the COVID-19 continues driving a digital transformation of payments, the entire segment witnessed impressive growth in the last year, both in the number of users and transaction value. According to data presented by Finaria.it, mobile … [More]
Summit to Report on State of Small Business and How We Rebuild Stronger, More Equitable Communities
Local First Arizona will host the 3rd Annual Arizona Good Business Summit (AZGBS) virtually on April 20-22, 2021. The 3-day digital conference will convene over 500 businesses and community leaders to examine economic and societal issues that shook communities everywhere in 2020 — and discuss solutions for them. From social justice to environmental action, small businesses lead … [More]
Credit Union Foundation Pledges $290,000 to Help Arizona Nonprofits throughout 2021
In celebration of OneAZ Credit Union’s 70th anniversary, OneAZ Community Foundation has pledged to award over $250,000 to Arizona nonprofits in 2021. The Foundation is set to launch a new bi-monthly grant program and a 70th anniversary matching grant program later this year. Over the last 5 years, OneAZ Community Foundation has donated more than $600,000 to nearly 250 … [More]
High-Intensity State Outreach Brings COVID-19 Campaign to Underserved Populations
Arizona has administered its 2 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine as the state and local partners work to get the currently limited supply into arms as quickly as possible, including highly targeted efforts in underserved areas. As of this morning, 2,016,512 doses had been administered to 1,312,951 individuals, including 711,074 who have received both doses. “This is … [More]
ASU and Recording Academy Partner to Conduct Study on Women’s Representation Across the Music Industry
The Recording Academy®, Berklee College of Music and Arizona State University announced today that they have partnered to conduct a study focused on women's representation spanning all sectors of the music industry. Expanding upon the important research already conducted in this space, this new partnership is one of many industry initiatives addressing women in music—one of the … [More]
Lifestyle and Travel Club Partners with Scottsdale-Based Luxury Golf Brand
Manifest, the exclusive, chapter-based lifestyle and travel club that provides custom-crafted getaways to unique destinations within the U.S. paired with private air service, announced today a strategic partnership with Troon, the world’s largest golf management company providing services at 585-plus locations around the globe. This strategic partnership between the two luxury … [More]
Company Reinforces Commitment to Equality and Inclusion, Calls for Team Members to Renew Their Commitment as One Transact
More than 480 team members at Transact, the leader in innovative payment solutions for a connected campus, celebrated International Women’s Day today as the company reinforced its commitment to equality and inclusion. In a company-wide memorandum, CEO David Marr and VP of Human Resources Jill Clark called on team members to renew their commitment as One Transact. “As One … [More]
The Pool Is Back and Here to Staycation
DJs + Sunny Rays. Weekend music is back at the OH Pool, every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Come on over for a chill playlist from our resident DJs, a brand-new menu, and lounging under the palms. Enjoy plenty of space with reduced capacity throughout the pool and socially distanced lounge chairs, plus plenty of protocols in place. Reserve your cabana or … [More]
Celebrate With Colorful Tiki Mocktails & Hawaiian Cold Brew Coffee
Food & drink reporters, Valley tiki fans and anyone else interested in the fresh, fun new menus at HULA’S Modern Tiki. Take a tropical staycation this spring at HULA’S Modern Tiki, where they are serving up four new Tiki Mocktails featuring all the beachy fun, minus the booze. Full menu below. Or cool off with HULA’S Cold Brew Kona Coffee, imported from Hawaii and … [More]
Children’s Museum Sand Fest is Back
Sand Delivery ✅ 200 tons of sand is ready to be sifted, packed, and sculpted by visitors of all ages! Entertainment ✅ Music by @djcoraa, and special guests like The Polynesian Princess, The Marvelous Captain, The Little Mermaid, and Spidey Guy! Click here for a full schedule of events. Sand Sculpting Competition ✅ Professional sculptors, the Sand Guys, and … [More]
Ex-CA, Now PHX Startup, Kalos Therapeutics, Gets €55M Foreign-Direct Investment
The finding catalyzes Kalos' initial public offering on the Frankfurt, Germany, stock exchange. Since headquartering in Phoenix, Kalos was featured on the BIO International StartUp Stadium, where it presented to global bio- and life-science investment groups. The investment by GEM Global Yield LLC SCS, a private alternative investment group, funds Kalos Therapeutics, Inc. … [More]
Car Rental Parent Co. Celebrates Employees and Commits $8 Million to Local Restaurants in Phoenix and around the World
Enterprise Holdings, owner of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, is showing gratitude to employees for their extraordinary commitment during the most challenging year in Enterprise’s history by giving all 80,000 of them $100 to enjoy at a local restaurant. By enabling all full and part-time employees to inject $8 million into the … [More]
