Newark , an Avnet Company and global distributor of electronic components, products and solutions, has today announced the results of its Women in Engineering 2021 survey. Results showed positive support for women in engineering from all genders and a great similarity between the opinions of men and women about the need to address gender equality. While women remain … [More]
Nikola Invests $50 Million in Wabash Valley Resources to Produce Clean Hydrogen in the Midwest
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and infrastructure solutions, and Wabash Valley Resources LLC (WVR) announced today that Nikola is investing $50 million in cash and stock in exchange for a 20% equity interest in the clean hydrogen project being developed in West Terre Haute, Ind. The project plans to use solid waste byproducts such as … [More]
Iconic Duke Photography Sold, New Owners will Continue Legacy
The iconic Duke Photography business sold to local investor Aaron Klusman and his operating partners, Eric and Darcy Carter. NAI Horizon First Vice President Michael Gaida represented the seller, Darrell Duke, in the disposition of the business. The buyer was Klusman Family Holdings, LLC, Aaron Klusman. Duke Photography was established more than 70 years ago. “If you grew up … [More]
Global Product Engineering Provider Rebrands its Subsidiary
Encora, a global next-gen product engineering provider, today announced its subsidiary Avantica will operate under Encora’s global brand name effective immediately. The move builds on Encora’s vision of bringing together the best of its global capabilities to accelerate innovation and drive transformation for its clients worldwide. With the brand unification, Encora expects to … [More]
Phoenix Convention Center Welcomes Back Conventions
The Phoenix Convention Center, along with Visit Phoenix and downtown hotel partners, have welcomed the first convention since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The convention group, American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), hosted nearly 1,000 attendees during its 2021 Annual Conference from June 18-20. “It is great to see our Convention Center back in action and to … [More]
Alaska Airlines Grows with Boise, Launching New Flights and Adding More Routes
Boise is booming! And Alaska Airlines keeps growing in the dynamic city where we've long been the largest carrier. We're flying our guests in Idaho's Treasure Valley to the places they're eager to visit. Starting today, we're launching daily nonstop service between Boise and Chicago O'Hare, and Boise and Austin. Also today, we're announcing new nonstop flying between Boise and … [More]
Guidepoint Establishes New West Coast Hub in Greater Phoenix
Guidepoint, a leading global expert network, today announced plans to expand its West Coast operations with a new strategic office in the Greater Phoenix area. Beginning immediately, Guidepoint is hiring a number of full-time recruitment and client service staff to support its expanding customer base across the region. For those interested in applying, visit Guidepoint’s … [More]
Tucson Car Wash Co. Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering
Mister Car Wash, Inc. announced that it has launched its proposed initial public offering. The proposed offering consists of 31,250,000 shares being sold by Mister Car Wash and 6,250,000 shares of common stock being sold by selling stockholders, which include entities affiliated with Leonard Green & Partners. Certain of the selling stockholders also intend to grant the … [More]
Thinkzilla Expands to Scottsdale to Support Minority-Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Thinkzilla, a culturally aware brand engagement firm based in Atlanta, today announces plans to open a new office in Scottsdale where it will hire 25 employees in the first six months. The female and minority-owned company selected Greater Phoenix because of the region’s robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, diverse demographic and talent base, and leadership in advancing strategic … [More]
Phoenix Named as Finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Global Mayors Challenge
The City of Phoenix is one of 50 Champion Cities selected today as finalists in the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge, a global innovation competition that identifies and accelerates the most ambitious ideas developed by cities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These 50 urban innovations rose to the top of a competitive pool of more than 630 applications from 99 countries, in … [More]
Herberger Theater Center Fights to Keep Performing Arts Alive with ‘1000 Friends in 1000 Days’ Challenge
The Herberger Theater Center is launching a special campaign to raise funds essential to not only raising the curtain again for live performances in Phoenix, but to supporting the continuation of the Theater’s unique outreach programs for low-income children and teens across the Valley. In this multi-year campaign, the Herberger Theater aims to grow its donor base to 1,000 … [More]
Title Co. Embraces Commitment to Community and Employees during COVID-19 Pandemic
Clear Title Agency of Arizona, a leader in commercial and residential title and escrow services, distinguished itself during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic by promoting and providing protective measures for its clients and its employees. At the same time, Clear Title continued its commitment to community support despite a pandemic that affected every spectrum of the … [More]
Joint Venture to Complete Development on Award-Winning Master Plan in Phoenix Area
IHP Capital Partners, one of the nation's leading real estate investment firms, and Värde Partners, a leading global alternative investment firm, today announced that they have formed a joint venture (JV) to acquire the remaining 3,721 acres of land for development within Vistancia, a 7,100-acre mature master-planned community in Peoria, Ariz. The transaction includes all 3,300 … [More]
Aspen Dental Opens Newest Practice in Scottsdale
Aspen Dental has officially opened its doors in Scottsdale, Arizona with the opening of a brand-new office, bringing two renowned dentists to the community. This is the 17th Aspen Dental practice in the state of Arizona, as Aspen Dental continues to break down barriers and bring comprehensive, affordable care to patients across the country. Located at 8909 E. Talking Stick … [More]
Herberger Theater Center Rebrands to Combine Iconic Architecture and Modern Entertainment
The Herberger Theater announced the launch of its new identity and website redesign. Long known for its ‘H’ with draping curtains, the theater’s new identity features the iconic rotunda which is the literal and figurative heart of the building where audiences converge to enjoy art on one of the theater’s three stages. The new branding elements seen across the website and … [More]
Partnership to Answer Vaccine Questions and Provide Access to Immunization Records through Intelligent Chat Technology
Botco.ai, the leading HIPAA-compliant conversational marketing solution, announced today an expanded partnership with STChealth, the leading Immunization Intelligence Network provider, to use Botco.ai’s intelligent chat technology to help people get access to their immunization records and answer vaccine-related questions at scale. Expanding on an earlier program that answered … [More]
Restoration Services Co. Leaps Forward through Growth, Resiliency, Restructuring
Celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2020, RestorationHQ, a damage restoration services firm, showed its resiliency by achieving 31 percent growth in volume despite the COVID-19 pandemic. “The growth was a result of well trained and properly qualified technicians and a management team that stepped up and committed to the needs of our clients when they were facing loss and … [More]
