A new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows that many Americans are not expected to travel this holiday seasons. Results show that 72% of Americans are unlikely to travel for Thanksgiving and 69% are unlikely to travel for Christmas, compounding the challenges for the hotel industry during this public health … [More]
Carvana Rallies Consumers to Live ‘Fee-lessly’
Leading online auto retailer Carvana, known for its easy, transparent car buying experience, is encouraging consumers to take a stand against hidden, last-minute fees; to Live Feelessly™ and seek pricing transparency when making purchases. Carvana’s Live Feelessly™ campaign features a new 30-second TV ad, digital assets and social media movement, #FeelessFriday, rallying … [More]
New NYC-Style Bagel & Coffee Shop to Transform The Churchill into a Co-Working Hotspot
Rise & shine (or lounge & linger) at The Churchill, where an all-new restaurant is helping to transform this open-air courtyard marketplace into the ultimate all-day hangout and chill co-working space. Named Stoop Kid, this locally-owned NY-style bagel, burger and coffee shop opens this Friday, November 13 from 7 – 11 am for breakfast, followed by and all-day menu of … [More]
PR Firm Announces New Digital Division, Hits Milestone
The McRae Agency is celebrating 25 years in business, according to CEO Beth McRae, and is opening a new division dedicated to digital marketing. “We have had so many amazing clients over this quarter decade. We have worked with Red Bull, Sprint, CBRE, Google, KB Homes, Discount Tires, Barrett-Jackson, Massage Envy and more. We even have a client that’s been with us since … [More]
More than 40% of Minority-Owned Businesses, Beauty Salons & Restaurants Struggled Paying November Rent
A rent poll, conducted among 8,092 small business owners from 10/24-10/27/20 by Alighnable, found that 44% of minority-owned small business owners could not afford to pay their full rent on time in November. That's compared to 35% of women-owned businesses and 32% of nonminority-owned small companies. Similar trends were seen among minority-owned and women-owned … [More]
Arizona-Based Artist Opens First Art Gallery in Scottsdale
Niki Woehler, an Arizona-based artist, has opened her first gallery and working art studio in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale at 7056 E. Main Street. The gallery serves a place for Woehler to create while also displaying her two different types of works: organic, textural canvases and high gloss resins that often resemble stone scattered with minerals. Woehler straddles the … [More]
Socially Distanced Outdoor Performances Bring the Theater Back
The Herberger Theater Center (HTC) is excited to open its new outdoor stage, The Pavilion, to the public this upcoming Saturday, November 14. Built with the safety of guests, staff, and volunteers in mind, the outdoor space welcomes guests back to the theater with socially distanced seating at the Festival of the Arts. The festival returns to downtown Phoenix for the eleventh … [More]
Fox Restaurant Concepts Continues Expansion in Arizona with Newest Blanco Cocina + Cantina at Block 23
Blanco Cocina + Cantina is officially open for lunch and dinner daily with indoor & outdoor dining, take-out and delivery with DoorDash. The newest location of Blanco is located in Red Development’s Block 23 and includes a private dining room, vibrant and unique custom art installations like the gallery wall pictured here, and the “B” wall, perfect for instagrammable … [More]
AstraZeneca Partners with CCT to Conduct COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials in Arizona
CCT Research (CCT), a leader in community-based, embedded clinical research, today announced its partnership with AstraZeneca to advance COVID-19 research. Together with local healthcare providers, CCT will facilitate clinical trials for the AZD1222 COVID-19 VACCINE, an investigational vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19. CCT is recruiting eligible study participants who … [More]
Pandemic-Driven Concerns Prompt a Recycling Wake-Up Call
In advance of America Recycles Day on November 15, Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) released a survey highlighting how the COVID-19 pandemic has acted as a wake-up call for consumers to live a more sustainable life. Among the eye-opening results, six in ten Americans reported they are worried about the future of the environment — and the pandemic is also helping them change their … [More]
Restaurant to Host Week Long Celebration with a Grand (Re)Opening Event
Sometimes, you do get a second bite at the apple. MIXT, the sprout-to-plate restaurant dedicated to bringing better eating to everyone, is reopening in Scottsdale Quarter on November 16th. Known for its elevated take on healthy dining, MIXT offerings feature premium, fresh ingredients that are thoughtfully combined to create nutritious fast-casual meals that promote and … [More]
Amazon In-Garage Delivery Expands to Millions More Prime Members, includes Phoenix and Casa Grande
Amazon announced that tens of millions of Amazon Prime members will now have access to Key by Amazon’s In-Garage Delivery service in more than 4,000 cities across the United States. Key In-Garage Delivery lets eligible Prime members enjoy contactless package delivery securely inside their garage, and offers convenient delivery confirmation for customers using the Key by Amazon … [More]
