Amazon announced plans to create more than 500 new tech and corporate jobs in Phoenix, Arizona, expanding the company’s corporate office in the city. Amazon’s growing teams in Phoenix support a variety of business across the company, including Operations and Retail. To accommodate its growth plans in the city the company will add more than 90,000 square feet of office space at … [More]
REIT Acquires Two New Hotel Properties in Tempe
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. announced the opening and acquisition of the new 105-room Hyatt House and 154-room Hyatt Place in Tempe, Arizona, for a gross purchase price of approximately $64.6 million, or approximately $249,000 per key “We are pleased to enhance the diversification of our portfolio with the acquisition of these newly developed Hotels in the dynamic … [More]
‘Smart’ Traffic Lights Improve Driving Experience, Reducing Commute
Reducing delays through “smart” traffic lights should make for an easier commute for drivers in Phoenix. California-based NoTraffic, the company behind the world’s first autonomous traffic management platform, will install its technology at intersections in Greater Phoenix located on Glendale Avenue between Central and SR 51 on August 17, 2020. The system is being validated … [More]
New Community Health Center to Increase Access to Health Care for South Phoenix and Laveen Communities
Exceptional health care for South Phoenix and Laveen families is now more convenient than ever with Valleywise Health’s new state-of-the-art community health center at 35th Avenue and Southern Avenue. The Valleywise Community Health Center – South Phoenix/Laveen will open its doors to patients Monday, August 17. The new facility is conveniently located in the heart of Laveen … [More]
Republic Services Announces Partnership with Nikola to Develop and Purchase 2,500 Electric Collection Trucks
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced a partnership with Nikola Corp. (NASDAQ: NKLA) to develop and purchase 2,500 electric waste and recycling collection trucks, representing the industry's first large-scale commitment to fleet electrification. The zero-emissions vehicles, which will have a range of 150 miles and recharge overnight, are expected to be integrated into … [More]
Benefits Co. Creates Video for Employers on Telemedicine
Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group Company, has developed and distributed to its employer clients a short video that helps educate employees on telemedicine services available to them. As an employee benefits advisory and brokerage firm, Benefit Commerce Group (BCG) provides service and support to its clients to help them inform and educate their workforces about their … [More]
‘Creatures and Monsters’ Exhibition Opens Online and at Scottsdale Civic Center Library
“Creatures and Monsters,” an exhibition by Scottsdale Public Art featuring artists who explore the beasts of imagination, in now on display online and at the Civic Center Public Gallery inside the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. This is the first new exhibition at the gallery since the library’s initial March closure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibition can … [More]
MIM Reopened! Welcoming the Community Back Safely to Enjoy the World’s Music
Newest Display: New Roberta Flack Display in the Artist Gallery See the legendary singer and musician’s piano and stage outfit MIM’s newest display in the Artist Gallery pays tribute to Grammy Award–winning singer and musical icon Roberta Flack. Her body of work is acclaimed for its fusion of genres and soulful interpretation, with many of her songs topping the Billboard … [More]
Celebrate National Rum Day & Mai Tai Day at HULA’S Modern Tiki Aug. 14-16, 28-30
Celebrate National Rum Day & Mai Tai Day at HULA'S Modern Tiki Aug. 14-16 Plus, why just celebrate for one day when HULA'S is celebrating both National Rum Day (8/16) and National Mai Tai Day (8/30) with a full weekend of featured drinks Who: Food & drink reporters, Valley tiki fans and anyone else interested celebrating with some refreshing tropical … [More]
