In celebration of OneAZ Credit Union’s 70th anniversary, OneAZ Community Foundation has pledged to award over $250,000 to Arizona nonprofits in 2021. The Foundation is set to launch a new bi-monthly grant program and a 70th anniversary matching grant program later this year. Over the last 5 years, OneAZ Community Foundation has donated more than $600,000 to nearly 250 … [More]
ASU and Recording Academy Partner to Conduct Study on Women’s Representation Across the Music Industry
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]
Vote 2021: Where to Vote In-Person or Drop-off Your Early Ballot for March 9 Election
In-person early voting for the City of Phoenix Runoff Election began on February 10, 2021 and will continue through tomorrow, Friday, March 5, 2021. Individuals who wish to vote in person can visit Phoenix City Hall at 2 00 W. Washington St. Voting centers will be used for this election. Voters can vote at any of the 12 voting center locations. The voting centers will be … [More]
A Healthcare Staffing, Recruiting and Training Agency Launches due to Impact of Pandemic
In response to the latest surge in COVID-19 cases and the impact it has had on the health care industry, the Agboola family has launched FreshStart—a health care staffing, recruiting and training agency. “As a family, we first launched Senior Placement Services (SPS) to address a need from our most vulnerable adults in the Phoenix area who are facing long-term illnesses and … [More]
S&P500 Racial Justice and DEI Scorecard Separates Leaders from Laggards, Says Nonprofit
As You Sow today released two S&P500 scorecards — one assessing companies on racial justice and the other on workplace equity disclosures. These benchmarks distinguish leaders from laggards on these material issues. The data includes 22 key performance indicators on racial justice and 31 key performance indicators on workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) … [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]
The Catchiest Advertising Jingles of All Time
Love them or hate them, there’s no denying that advertising jingles have been part of American culture for a very long time — nearly 100 years. By most reports, the first jingle broadcast on the radio debuted on Christmas Day 1926 to praise the virtues of Wheaties cereal. Intervening decades brought a rise and fall in the production and popularity of jingles. At their peak, … [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]
Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Supports Local Community Nonprofits With Fundraising Campaign
Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, announces an in-store campaign to support the Smart & Final Charitable Foundation. The fundraiser will benefit thousands of local organizations in California, Arizona and Nevada that support the Foundation’s five pillars of focus: Health & Wellness, Education, Hunger … [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]
Acquisition Expands Phoenix-Based Digestive and Immune Health Co’s Product Lines for Human Nutrition
Phoenix-based PanTheryx, the world’s largest colostrum-based nutrition and biotechnology company, announced today that it has acquired TruBiotics®, a daily probiotic supplement brand, and its trademarks from Bayer HealthCare LLC. TruBiotics is one of the most recognized probiotics brands in the U.S. and is available at food, drug, and mass channel retailers as well as … [More]
