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]
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]
Virtual Fitness and Wellness Studio Launches in Scottsdale
A new virtual on-demand fitness and wellness studio, Hustle House, has launched in Scottsdale offering online workouts and wellness classes from local Arizona instructors. The virtual concept was launched as a way for both members and instructors to stay safe during the pandemic while building a local community of likeminded fitness enthusiasts. The 24/7 on-demand platform … [More]
Free Professional Development for Teachers Will Pay Dividends during and after the Pandemic
As the nation approaches the one-year mark of COVID it’s important to reflect back on all that’s been achieved despite enduring a year defined by seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Few groups were more affected by the pandemic than public school teachers. Last Spring, when classes suddenly went remote and playgrounds across the nation went quiet, ASU Prep Digital gathered a … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Water Co. Enters into the Mexican Bottled Water Market
The Alkaline Water Company Inc. is a producer of premium bottled alkaline water, flavor-infused waters, and CBD infused products sold under the brand names Alkaline88®, A88 Infused™, and A88CBD™, respectively. Today, the Company announces that it has partnered with Tiendas Sindicales, a superstore grocery chain and food service and vending service provider in the Mexican free … [More]
Arizona Downs Partners with Peninsula Pacific Entertainment for 2021 Summer Racing Meet
Arizona Downs announced a new partnership with Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) for the 2021 summer racing meet. P2E has an extensive track record of supporting horse racing in Virginia and Louisiana, and will consult with Arizona Downs regarding the management of the live racing and simulcast operations during the racing season. “Arizona horse racing has faced … [More]
Veyo Collaborates to Increase Access to COVID-19 Vaccine Sites for Vulnerable Individuals
Veyo , the first company to bring healthcare-credentialed rideshare to Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT), today announced that it has collaborated with AHCCCS, Arizona’s state Medicaid agency, and its contracted managed care organizations, to provide access to drive through COVID-19 vaccinations as a covered benefit. Arizona’s Medicaid program is the first in the … [More]
Vasa Fitness Opens Phoenix Location, Identifies Growth Market
VASA Fitness recently announced plans to open three new clubs in March in high-growth markets where its fitness brand is already very strong. VASA will open a brand new club and celebrate with safe grand opening events in Phoenix, Arizona on March 1, located at 8021 N. 35th Avenue. “Although VASA’s 2020 expansion plans were halted due to the pandemic, we are excited to be … [More]
Pandemic Propels Worldwide Jet’s Efforts for a Safer Future
Phoenix-based Worldwide Jet boasts a fleet of 12 jets providing premier charter flights to more than 500 destinations around the world. Early into the pandemic, the global aviation firm recognized it was imperative to lead the way in providing the safest work environment for its employees, and the safest way to travel for its clients. In January 2020, Worldwide Jet began … [More]
Wildflower Innovates to Launch Asian-Inspired Ghost Kitchen
As the pandemic has prompted more people to order delivery and takeout so they can dine in the comfort and safety of their own homes, there has been a rise in ghost kitchens across the nation. A ghost (or virtual) kitchen is a restaurant model that offers off-premise food sales without a traditional dine-in space. As the owner of Wildflower, a 25-year-old beloved Arizona brand, … [More]
Camelot Homes Wins Coveted Housing Quality Award
Judges for the 2021 National Housing Quality Award® (NHQA), sponsored by Pro Builder magazine, named Camelot Homes the winner of a Bronze Award for the company’s commitment to the highest level of operational excellence and quality in the housing industry. Camelot is one of only four honorees this year and is the only Arizona-based company to be named to the list. For the … [More]
Fulton Homes Wins Three EPA Awards in 2020
Fulton Homes, Arizona’s largest family-owned and -operated homebuilder, is the only builder nationally to win three “Partner of the Year” awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a single year: the 2020 Indoor airPLUS Leader of the Year – Builder Award; the 2020 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award; and the 2020 WaterSense Builder Partner … [More]
Navitus Health Solutions Wins Six 2021 AVA Digital Awards
Navitus Health Solutions, a Phoenix-area full pass-through pharmacy benefit manager, received two platinum and two gold awards and two honorable mentions from the 2021 AVA Digital Awards, an annual global competition that honors excellence in digital creativity, branding and strategy. For the full Looking Good 2021 – March Standouts, click here. … [More]
Homie Helps with Girl Scouts’ ‘Cookie Castle’
Homie Arizona partnered with the Girl Scouts-Cactus Pine Council for Girl Scouts’ cookie sales this year. Through the philanthropic arm of the company Homie Helps, a $15,000 donation was made to support cookie sales, foster creativity, engineering, and entrepreneurial skills among the Girl Scouts. And Homie is aiding Girl Scout Mija Kaprosy in building a “Cookie Castle” at The … [More]
