Nikola Invests $50 Million in Wabash Valley Resources to Produce Clean Hydrogen in the Midwest

Nikola Corporation

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]

4 Steps to Get More Eyes on Your Digital Content

by Lisa Apolinski

Think you know how much data is created every day? Think again. Here are some shocking data growth statistics from techjury: Every single day, humans create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data (a quintillion is a one followed by 18 zeros). If we look at data created since 2019, it would account for 90 percent of the world’s data. Just today, 95 million photos and videos … [More]

Iconic Duke Photography Sold, New Owners will Continue Legacy

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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]

SBA Reconvenes the Council on Underserved Communities

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that it is reconvening the Council on Underserved Communities (CUC) under the authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). In conjunction with the Biden-Harris Administration’s agenda, the restoration of the Council will help support the SBA’s prioritization of equity across its programs and initiatives. The … [More]

Global Product Engineering Provider Rebrands its Subsidiary

Encora

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]

Partnership Meant to Attract More Young People to the Building Trades

NAIOP

The Arizona Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has announced a partnership with Build Your Future Arizona (BYF Arizona), whose mission is to attract more young people to the building trades profession due to the labor shortage in construction. BYF Arizona seeks to create a sustainable and skilled craft workforce by creating awareness about … [More]

Don’t Be The ‘Hot Mess’ Boss: 5 Communication Habits of the Emotionally Intelligent Leader

by Liz Uram

We’ve all seen it. The leader who receives bad news in a meeting and, with a loud outburst of disgust, slams their fist on the table. Or the leader who becomes overcome by their emotions and breaks down in tears. From one emotional extreme to the other, neither of these leaders instills confidence or trust in their team. Working for an emotionally unstable boss results in a … [More]

EVENT – June 29: Better Health Care, Better Costs – Take Control of Your Company’s Health Care Benefits

Employee Benefits International

Employee Benefits International, a Phoenix-based insurance brokerage company specializing in helping companies deliver a better value in their employee benefit programs, is hosting an educational workshop for Valley employers on June 29, 2021. At the workshop, employers will learn about trends, solutions and top strategies for offering their employees better health insurance at … [More]

Sam Fox’s Global Ambassador Hotel and Development Take Shape

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This week, RED Development announced that construction is underway on the $300 million development of The Grove, the highly anticipated mixed-use destination on the northwest corner of 44th Street and Camelback Road that features the recently announced hotel, The Global Ambassador, by restaurant innovator Sam Fox. Arguably the most high-profile intersection in the Valley, … [More]

Phoenix Convention Center Welcomes Back Conventions

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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]

Healthy Arizona Worksites Program Recognizes 121 Employers Statewide

Arizona Department of Health Services

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Maricopa County Department of Public Health have honored 121 employers across the state for excellence in worksite wellness strategies. The seventh annual Healthy Arizona Worksites Program awards event, held virtually on Thursday, June 17, recognizes many of the hundreds of participating corporations, healthcare … [More]

Magellan Healthcare Hosts Webinars in Support of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month in July

Magellan Healthcare, Inc.

Magellan Healthcare, the behavioral and specialty healthcare segment of Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN), announced activities in support of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month in July. Historically known as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, some organizations, including Magellan, have replaced the terminology “minority” with … [More]

Recruiting Top Talent Begins with These Key Steps

by Mike Hunter

Many employers and recent college graduates don’t think colleges are adequately preparing students for employment. A Cengage survey found that a high percentage of graduates feel unqualified and that they are lacking the skills seen in job descriptions. This may explain in part why businesses are struggling to find the right talent – even as millions of people look for work … [More]

New Businesses Are Surging; 3 Tips on How You Can Join Them

by Mike Hunter

The COVID-19 pandemic could have been a major deterrent for would-be entrepreneurs itching to start new businesses, but that hasn’t proved to be the case. Instead of feeling daunted, those who harbored dreams of being their own bosses charged forward. “Although times were tough for businesses over the last year, it’s clear that many entrepreneurs also saw opportunities,” … [More]

Juneteenth Celebrations This Weekend

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Here are some Phoenix-area Juneteenth Celebrations. Some have been happening for years, and some are new in conjunction with the Juneteenth National Independence Day. 13th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Sat, Jun 19, 2 – 8 PM Bizzle's On Central 3602 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ We are back for our 13th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Phoenix, which will take place from 2 … [More]

Escape with Dad in a Private Escape the Room Experience

Escape the Room Scottsdale

Forget the tie and the grill - give Dad a memory that will last forever! Have Father's Day planned out with tickets to #1 Escape Room in America. All games are private to provide you and your family the best possible bonding experience. Celebrate Dad and bring the family closer together with a trip to Escape the Room. Book your tickets for Escape the Room this Father's … [More]

Chill This Father’s Day Weekend at the Phoenix Zoo

Phoenix Zoo

Looking for a fun and unique way to spend Father’s Day weekend? Come chill with us at Phoenix Zoo! Even better, a Phoenix Zoo membership lets you create cherished family memories, all year long, and all at one unbelievably low price! Plus, when you join online by June 30, you’ll get three(3) FREE months of membership!* Join now to start enjoying 12 15 months of … [More]

Juneteenth National Independence Day, Most Federal Employees Will Have Friday Off

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President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Thursday, establishing June 19 as a federal holiday. Most federal employees will have June 18 off for observance as June 19 falls on a Saturday this year, the Office of Personnel Management said. Juneteenth commemorates when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom, more than two years after the … [More]

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