Business For Water Stewardship (BWS) announced the transfer of over $1.5 million in corporate and philanthropic funding to support Arizona’s efforts to increase water supply reliability through a system conservation project with the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT). The funds were provided by leading corporations and brands including Intel Corp.; Microsoft; Cox; The … [More]
Pair of Arizona Researchers to Receive COVID Funding
In response to COVID-19 and the severe underfunding of mental health research in the U.S., the Institute for Mental Health Research (IMHR) is awarding two grants that will enable immediate and continued research into the pandemic’s effect on mental health. Awardees are Arizona scientists Athena Aktipis, PhD and Michelle “Lani” Shiota, PhD. Money for the awards comes from IMHR’s … [More]
Lincoln Property Co. Earns Back-to-Back NAIOP Arizona Owner/Developer of the Year Honor
The Desert West region of Lincoln Property Company (LPC) has been named NAIOP Arizona’s Owner/Developer of the Year for the second year in a row. The honor – which was accompanied by three additional awards given to LPC at NAIOP’s annual “Best Of” award event – reflects the strength and diversity of the Desert West regional office. In addition to Owner/Developer of the Year, … [More]
Bob Nielsen Named President of ASRC Industrial’s Mansfield Industrial
ASRC Industrial (AIS), a premier provider of industrial and environmental services throughout the United States, is pleased to announce industry veteran Bob Nielsen as president of its wholly-owned operating company Mansfield Industrial. Mansfield, based in Pensacola, Florida with operations across the Gulf South and through the Mid-Atlantic is a world-class provider of … [More]
Venezia’s Pizzeria Raises $5,000 for United Food Bank
Venezia’s Pizzeria donated $1 for every pizza sold from Aug. 17-19, 2020 to United Food Bank. The pizzeria reached their goal, raising $5,000, to provide 25,000 meals to local families in need. “We are incredibly grateful for the support we received during the last few months, and we wanted to show our gratitude by giving back to those who need it most right now,” said … [More]
WEBINAR – Sep 10: The Post-COVID Corporation: How Pandemic-Driven Innovation Will Change Everything
Join the AITA for a special webinar discussing how COVID-19 is shaping new tech for air travel, retail, financial services, and supply chain, to illustrate why investing in innovation is critical at times of crisis. Presented by industry experts from the Arizona tech community alongside OurCrowd, Israel’s most active VC. This important webinar will feature high-tech … [More]
SmithGroup Names Michelle Ray Workplace Studio Leader in Phoenix
SmithGroup, one of the nation’s leading integrated design firms, has named principal and mixed-use specialist Michelle Ray, AIA, to serve as Workplace studio leader at its Phoenix office. In her new position, Ms. Ray will continue to work with Phoenix leadership to expand the firm’s workplace and mixed-use expertise and create environments that support the evolving needs of … [More]
Home Office Concept Debuts in Phoenix Area to Meet Needs of Today’s Homebuyers
KB Home announced the grand opening of The Traditions at Verrado, a new community of ranch-style homes situated in a premier master-planned community. Homeowners will enjoy the community’s abundant amenities, which include a variety of outdoor recreation options and a vibrant downtown shopping and dining district. The distinguished collection of one-story homes can be … [More]
WEBINAR – Aug 27: Virtual Leadership Series – Federal Political Update
Join us for a Federal Political Update from the U.S. Chamber’s senior political strategist, Scott W. Reed. The U.S. Chamber’s goals in the 2014, 2016, and 2018 federal elections were to elect pro-business candidates with the courage to govern. Mr. Reed created and implemented the blueprint for that strategy. He has the pulse on federal elections and will share key takeaways … [More]
