The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced today the launch of the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), to provide financial relief to families for water and wastewater bills to avoid shutoffs or disconnections. Eligible households statewide can receive up to $1,800 in water assistance, depending on their need. Assistance includes water … [More]
Ryan Companies Breaks Ground on Arizona Humane Society Campus
Ryan Companies US, Inc. – a national developer, designer, builder, capital markets partner and real estate manager offering full-service commercial real estate solutions – and Arizona Humane Society (AHS) announce today the groundbreaking of the Arizona Humane Society Rob and Melani Walton Papago Park Campus. The new 72,000-square-foot campus and medical complex will be a … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Water Company Announces International Expansion with Canadian Distribution Agreement
The Alkaline Water Company Inc., the country’s largest independent alkaline water company and the Clean Beverage® company, announced today that it will begin international distribution in Canada through a non-exclusive partnership with R&M Royal Palms Beverage Co. Ltd (“R&M”). R&M, which is based in Langley, British Columbia, will distribute Alkaline88® and A88 … [More]
Arizona Arts Organizations to Dim Their Lights on Friday Evening in Remembrance of Judd Herberger
The Herberger Theater, alongside more than 15 Arizona arts organizations, will honor the life of Judd Herberger with a dimming of the theater lights at 7:15pm on Friday, November 5. Judd Herberger, longtime arts philanthropist and beloved member of the community, passed away on October 27, 2021. The tradition of dimming the lights pays tribute to the life of celebrated … [More]
Data & Analytics Recruitment Firm Announces Further International Expansion with New Office in Tempe, Ariz.
Harnham, the global leader in Data & Analytics recruitment, based across the U.K., E.U. and U.S., has announced its latest expansion with a new office in Tempe, Ariz. to meet the growing demand for Data & Analytics talent across the region and globe. The Greater Phoenix expansion marks Harnham’s third office in the U.S., joining San Francisco and New York. This … [More]
Drybar Expands to Tempe, Celebrates Ten Years in the Valley
Drybar, a premier blow dry bar specializing in just blowouts, no cuts or colors, plans to open its doors to Tempe residents on Nov. 12, 2021. Located at The Watermark, the 1,400-square-foot space will consist of eight styling chairs and feature all of Drybar's signature elements. “This year we’re not only celebrating 10 years of Drybar shops in Arizona, but we’re also … [More]
Arizona Department of Housing Announces $15 Million to Support Arizonans Experiencing Homelessness
Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Housing today announced the distribution of $15.35 million in federal funding to support three projects aimed at providing shelter and services to Arizonans experiencing homelessness. “We must do all we can to ensure Arizonans in need have access to safe, clean and reliable housing,” said Governor Ducey. “The homeless … [More]
Port of Los Angeles Gears Up for a Robust Return of Cruise Ship Sailings
The departure of the Grand Princess at the Port of Los Angeles on September 25 signaled the start of a big comeback for cruise ship operations at the World Cruise Center on the LA Waterfront. The Port is forecasting more than 200 sailings during the 2022 calendar year – the most since 2008. Vacationers can choose itineraries from 11 unique cruise brands, anchored by the … [More]
Shots for Eligible Children Available at 15 Select CVS Locations in Arizona
CVS Health announced that select CVS Pharmacy locations will be offering a two-dose primary series of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 pediatric vaccine to children ages five to 11 years of age starting on Sunday, 11/7, upon receipt and confirmation of vaccine supply. This follows authorization of the vaccine by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) based on guidance … [More]
Incubator for Women Expands Demographic to Include Women 40 and Over
Now closing in on the completion of its inaugural business accelerator program, RECREATE Now, LLC, which launched in 2021, has announced the expansion of its membership to include women 40 and over. The RECREATE Action Tank is set to welcome this demographic for its 2022 programs, which launch this January. The RECREATE Action Tank serves as a complete one-stop-shop … [More]
WebPT Appoints Ashley Glover as New CEO
WebPT, the leading rehab therapy software platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth, today announced the appointment of Ashley Glover as Chief Executive Officer. Glover brings more than 20 years of experience as an executive at industry leading technology firms. She will succeed Nancy Ham, WebPT’s CEO for the last five years, who is retiring and moving to … [More]
Universal Technical Institute Acquires MIAT College of Technology, Adds 8 New Programs to UTI
Universal Technical Institute, Inc., the nation's leading provider of trained technicians to the transportation industry, has completed its acquisition of MIAT College of Technology for a purchase price of $26 million in cash. “On behalf of everyone at UTI, I am excited to officially welcome MIAT’s management, staff, students, faculty, and alumni to the team,” said UTI CEO … [More]
Clean Air Champions Named for 2021
There are many ways to get to work, and as Rideshare Month comes to a close, Valley Metro celebrates commuters who travel with the environment in mind. The 34th Annual Clean Air Campaign Awards, held at the Heard Museum today, recognizes Valley commuters who are committed to promoting and using alternative modes of transportation, from bicycling and carpooling to traveling on … [More]
‘Solar Choice’ Program Launches for Customers Interested in Supporting Clean Energy in Arizona
SRP announced a new program for residential and small business customers interested in supporting large-scale solar energy growth, called “Solar Choice.” Customers enrolled in SRP Solar Choice can choose to offset half or all their energy use with clean, solar power energy by paying as little as a half a cent per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on top of their current monthly price plan … [More]
Topgolf Partners with Volta to Add Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Select Properties
Volta Inc., an industry leader in commerce-centric electric vehicle (“EV”) charging networks, today announced a partnership with Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports and entertainment company, to add electric charging stations to additional venues across the country. Charging stations have already been installed at select venues in Arizona, California, Georgia, … [More]
Checkout-Free Technology Introduced at Multiple Arizona Circle K Stores
Grabango, a leading provider of checkout-free technology for existing grocery and convenience stores, today announced the first-ever multi-store rollout in select Arizona Circle K stores. Grabango’s checkout-free solution is now available across six Circle K stores in the greater Tucson area. The six Circle K locations where shoppers can checkout with Grabango and easily skip … [More]
Zayo Expands Fiber Network to Address Increasing Demand for Connectivity in Phoenix Area
Zayo Group Holdings, Inc, a leading global provider of fiber-based communications solutions, today announced continued investment in and expansion of network infrastructure in Arizona’s Maricopa and Pinal Counties. Completion of the expansion projects is anticipated by the end of 2021 and will result in new, direct fiber connectivity to hundreds of buildings in the Phoenix … [More]
Magellan Health and Gallup Team Up to Measure and Increase Well-being
Magellan Health, Inc. and Gallup announced a collaboration called the Magellan-Gallup Wellbeing Project that will create some of today’s most comprehensive wellbeing studies and solutions. The project will combine the behavioral health expertise of Magellan with the respected data of Gallup to help society measure and increase wellbeing at a time when wellbeing has risen to the … [More]
