Cox unveiled new technology in Phoenix and Tucson that empowers people with disabilities to control their TV with their eyes. The Accessible Web Remote for Contour gives those who have lost fine motor skills – whether from degenerative conditions or paralysis – the ability to browse the video guide with a glance. Specifically, a free web-based tool is navigable using various … [More]
Economic Development Group to Launch Year-Long Economic Development Certification Program
Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) is launching its year-long economic development certification program, The Academy of Arizona. Through a series of virtual courses, participants will learn about business retention and expansion, marketing, entrepreneurship, workforce, and downtown development. After successful completion of the seven courses, participants … [More]
Land Conservation Team Formed to Address Land Use and Resource Challenges
Land Advisors Organization announces the formation of its Land Conservation team, which specializes in facilitating real estate transactions that conserve important land and water resources, with an aim towards balancing the built and natural environments. Conservation advisory services are customized to the unique needs of each client, which range from multi-generational … [More]
Partnerships at Barrow Neurological Institute to Commercialize New Glioblastoma Treatment
Together with scientists from the University of California San Diego, Global Cancer Technology (GCT) and the renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, pre-clinical studies towards the commercialization of a new glioblastoma treatment has begun. Glioblastoma is a rare cancer, occurring in fewer than 1 in 10,000 cases. However, it is among the most aggressive and lethal cancers. … [More]
Curbside Pickup, Buy-Online-Pick-Up-In-Store, and Shopping by Appointment Are Here to Stay, Says Scottsdale’s Fashion Square
After a multi-year redevelopment that set the bar for luxury retailing, Scottsdale Fashion Square, part of the Macerich (NYSE:MAC) portfolio of one-of-a-kind retail properties in top markets, today detailed its recent successes along with plans to introduce even more new-to-the-market tenants, remodeled stores, and one-of-a-kind experiences this year. Despite last year’s … [More]
Lucid Motors Deepens Expertise with Executive Team Additions and Promotions
Lucid Motors, which is setting new standards for sustainable mobility with its advanced luxury EVs, today announced three additions to the company’s leadership team, with Michael Bell joining as Senior Vice President of Digital, Achim Pantfoerder as Vice President of Program Management, and Nicolas Minbiole as Vice President of Global Quality. These additions bring decades of … [More]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Is Working Together to Help Travelers with COVID-19
Early in the pandemic, the aviation industry realized the need to communicate health and safety requirements and information about COVID-19. Because there wasn't one standardized place to look for information, under the leadership of the ACI World IT Standing Committee's ACRIS (Airport Community Recommend Information Services) Group, ACI, multiple airports and World Business … [More]
Face Masks and Other Personal Protective Equipment to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Are Tax Deductible
The Internal Revenue Service issued Announcement 2021-7 PDF today clarifying that the purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses. The amounts paid for personal protective equipment are also eligible to be paid … [More]
Arizona Announces State Fair Returning in 2021
The Arizona State Fair Board decided unanimously to temporarily relocate the State Fair to a new, larger and safer location for 2021. The Arizona State Fair is an annual event that draws more than one million guests, and today’s decision will allow the fair to proceed later this year. Last fall, the State Fair was canceled due to COVID-19, prompting an offer from the Gila … [More]
NortonLifeLock Experts Warn Against COVID-Related Tax Phishing Scams
On the heels of the IRS tax filing extension in the U.S., NortonLifeLock, a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today alerted consumers to surging tax-related phishing scams and shared Cyber Safety tips to help people stay ahead of cybercriminals and more safely take advantage of the extended time to file this season. While tax-related identity theft is an ongoing threat … [More]
Hip Boutique Hotel Brand ‘Aiden by Best Western’ Continues Global Expansion in Scottsdale
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of its newest Aiden hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering travelers access to the pinnacle of boutique, resort and upscale lodging. A trendy boutique hotel with an urban, modern and sophisticated theme, Aiden @ Scottsdale North’s refreshing style is infused with unique elements that capture the city’s charisma and … [More]
North Scottsdale Gets New Buck &Rider Restaurant
The team at LGO Hospitality is excited to announce that its wildly popular Buck &Rider restaurant is coming to North Scottsdale at the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Mayo Blvd. in the Shops at Chauncey Ranch. Known for flying in seafood fresh daily (a first for Arizona), Buck &Rider has earned high praise since opening its doors in 2015. The restaurant … [More]
Carvana to Revolutionize Fan Experience for 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Season
Leading online auto retailer Carvana, known for its immersive, patented, 360-degree photo technology, is giving INDYCAR fans an experience they’ll never forget: the chance to get up close and personal with Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 48 Honda and select Jimmie Johnson’s Indy car paint scheme for five NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2021 races. Fans can visit carvana.com/racing to learn … [More]
Two New Amazon Sortation Centers to Arizona, Enters Southern Arizona Market, Continues West Valley Presence
VanTrust Real Estate announced the start of construction on two new Amazon sortation centers, including their first Southern Arizona project in Tucson, Ariz. Continuing its investment in Arizona with two facilities that support customer fulfillment and delivery operations, the facilities are expected to open later this year and create hundreds of new full- and part-time … [More]
Hownd Acquires Australian Guest WiFi Platform PoweredLocal
Hownd®, a technology company that generates effortless foot traffic and revenue for brick and mortar merchants, has acquired PoweredLocal, an Australian provider of mesh WiFi solutions that convert real-world visitors into digital profiles complete with contact information to drive ongoing engagement and repeat visits. The acquisition adds new capabilities to the Hownd … [More]
Valley Metro Welcomes First Streetcar Vehicle
On Monday, March 22, Valley Metro celebrated the arrival of its first vehicle in the Tempe Streetcar fleet. The new streetcar is manufactured by Brookville Equipment Corporation and can transport up to 120 passengers. “We are really excited about the streetcar coming into play in the city of Tempe, particularly to add to our regional infrastructure along with light rail and … [More]
Responsive Nonprofit Summit Rallies Leaders Growing Global Generosity, Apr. 14 and 15
Virtuous, the world's leading responsive fundraising platform for nonprofits, will bring together some of the world’s most forward-thinking fundraisers from the international nonprofit community for its third Responsive Nonprofit Summit held virtually April 14-15, 2021. The two-day virtual learning experience will focus on equipping nonprofit fundraisers and leaders with the … [More]
Phoenix Chamber Launches Diversity and Inclusion Program for Employers
The Greater Phoenix Chamber is launching a Diversity and Inclusion Employer Toolkit to support Chamber members and the community at large in implementing and expanding diversity and inclusion efforts in the workplace. The Chamber’s Diversity and Inclusion Employer Toolkit outlines four key pillars of diversity & inclusion and allows companies to select a starting point … [More]
