The energy and powersports industry veteran spent most of his career working for Honeywell and Polaris Industries. He most recently served as vice president and general manager of Lubrication Technologies in Golden Valley, Minn.
“I can’t think of a better leader to move the Nikola Powersports Company forward,” said Nikola’s CEO, Trevor Milton. “Michael has extensive experience in sales, marketing, product development and operations and is a passionate outdoor enthusiast. Nikola Powersports is primed to transform the entire powersports market and Erickson is the right guy to lead that for us.”
At Nikola, Erickson will lead the Powersports business which currently includes UTVs and watercraft. Erickson will oversee both the consumer and military divisions of Nikola Powersports and will utilize Nikola’s new 150,000 sq. ft. world-class R&D facility in Arizona to bring the Powersport programs to market.
“Throughout my career I’ve translated trends and insights into strategies that deliver results,” said Erickson. “The market is ready for more sustainable, clean, and performance driven products. The Nikola team is poised to bring that to the industry and I’m energized to lead it.”
ABOUT NIKOLA POWERSPORTS
Nikola Powersports is a division of Nikola Motor Company dedicated to the powersports industry that includes UTVs for military and commercial markets, and watercraft. Nikola Motor Company designs and manufactures electric vehicles, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and electric vehicle drivetrains. NMC is led by its visionary CEO Trevor Milton (twitter: @nikolatrevor). For more information, visit nikolamotor.com or Twitter: @nikolamotor.
“This innovative partnership embraces the collaborative spirit, while working to identify creative solutions for renewable energy and economic development,” said Mayor Evans.
The partners will utilize a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The PPA will require a developer to lease land from the Hopi Tribe and finance and build the project. The City of Flagstaff would then purchase the renewable energy through the developer. While the City has used a PPA in the past to purchase renewable energy, this project would be on a larger scale.
“I am eager to work with the Hopi Tribe and the selected developer on project specifications that will result in clean electricity for the City,” said Nicole Antonopoulos Woodman, City of Flagstaff Sustainability Manager.
The City plans to release a Request for Statements of Qualifications (RSOQ) for renewable energy developers in April 2018.
According to Steve Puhr, the Hopi Economic Development Corporation Manager of Development & Strategy “We look forward to assisting the City as it moves to its goal of 100 percent renewable energy, while simultaneously moving the Hopi people towards greater self-reliance.”
If you have any questions about the renewable energy collaboration, please contact Nicole Antonopoulos Woodman at nwoodman.
]]>“Current law allows wealthy individuals, corporations and interest groups to hide funding details from the public. I think that’s wrong—groups that want to spend money to influence our city elections should have to report where their money’s coming from and who’s behind them,” said Phoenix City Councilwoman Kate Gallego.
Gallego led the charge to bring this issue before the council for today’s vote. Gallego added, “Voters deserve to know the facts—and they can make up their own minds about whether they agree with the financial backers of these groups funneling unaccountable money into our elections.”
Phoenix City Councilwoman, Debra Stark, who also voted in favor of the measure said, “This will be a positive move as it will provide additional disclosure and information to the voters of Phoenix.”
The Phoenix City Clerk Department and Law Department will commence research on ordinance language and necessary charter changes and will return to a future meeting of a council subcommittee with options for the city council to consider.
the city’s new director over the Public Facilities, Recreation and Special Events
Department. The permanent appointment comes three months after Burke assumed the
role as the departments interim director.
“Jim brings decades of experience and leadership to this important role directly serving
our public,” said Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps. “He understands this region and
the needs of our residents and we are very pleased to have him become a permanent
member of our team.”
Burke began the transition into his role last December when he was named interim
director of Public Facilities, Recreation and Special Events. “Glendale has a very robust
parks system, and this is an exciting time with many opportunities to continue to serve
those who live, work and play in this great city,” said Burke.
Burke brings 34 years of experience in the parks and recreation profession. Most
recently, he was the Parks and Recreation Director for the city of Phoenix where he
managed a $106.5 million operating budget and oversaw a department with more than
1,000 full-time and 900 contract employees. Burke played a key role with the
development of the extensive land preserve system in Phoenix, execution of several
major library projects and he worked on the planning and design of multiple community
centers, pool complexes and golf courses during his tenure with city of Phoenix.
Burke holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and a Master’s Degree
from the University of Phoenix.
Glendale’s Public Facilities, Recreation and Special Events Department provides a
multitude of “quality of life” services to residents across the city, including the operation
of parks, recreational amenities, festivals and event and civic meeting space and brings
in revenue through tourism programs that drive visitors to the city. For more information,
visit www.GlendaleAz.com.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, has lined up an incredible docket of rare, collectible customs and hot rods for the 46th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, to be held Jan. 14-22, 2017, at the WestWorld of Scottsdale in Arizona. Among the featured customs to cross the auction block in Scottsdale is Boyd Coddington’s “Alumatub,” as well as “Brass Monkey,” a 1939 Chevrolet custom truck built by Eldred Hotrod Shop.
.@barrett_jackson has incredible docket of rare, collectible customs, hot rods for 46th Annual Scottsdale Auction
“The customs and hot rods we have crossing the block in Scottsdale are truly among the cream of the crop,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Many of the cars have been given the highest honors in the industry and have graced the covers of national publications. The craftsmanship behind these customs, like ‘Alumatub’ and ‘Brass Monkey,’ is simply unprecedented, and our 2017 Scottsdale docket will reflect some of the biggest stars among customs and hot rods.”
Boyd Coddington’s “Alumatub” (Lot #1434) was built on the popular “American Hot Rod” TV series on the Discovery Channel. Its hand formed all-aluminum body was built by Marcel Delay on a specially constructed Coddington aluminum frame and chassis. Under the hood is an aluminum 350ci Chevy engine with Barry Grant demon three-deuce carburetion and a Powerglide transmission with a Mooneyes electronic shifter.
“Brass Monkey” (Lot #1329) is a 1939 Chevrolet truck custom built as a personal vehicle by Doug Eldred and completed in early 2016. The truck started with the original cab and is now a full unibody construction that integrates a custom-built chassis outfitted with the latest in componentry. The small-block Chevy engine is connected to a GM 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission that drives a 4:10-ratio rear end in a custom Currie housing. Stopping power is provided by Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop Kinmont brakes.
“The craftsmanship in our custom and hot rod consignments is simply awe-inspiring,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “For many of these vehicles, no expense was spared and no detail was left untouched. These customs are truly works of rolling art and will make a wonderful addition to someone’s collection in January.”
“Eye Candy” (Lot #1358) is a stunning one-of-a-kind 1958 Chevrolet Custom Convertible restored by Patrick’s Classy Cars of Phoenix. It is powered by a 556-horsepower LSA supercharged engine and rides on 8-inch polished Budnik Illusion wheels specifically designed for the handling and performance of this chassis.
The “Blow Dart,” a 1968 Dodge Dart Resto-Mod (Lot #1330) is another highly acclaimed custom that will cross the block in Scottsdale in 2017. Built specifically for the 2016 SEMA Show, and not shown or displayed anywhere else, this Resto-Mod took over 2,000 hours to build and is equipped with a SCAT 493 forged stroker engine complete with a Howard’s cam, as well as Trick Flow heads and intake.
The 1926 Ford Model T “Moonshiner” Custom (Lot #527) was built by hot rod legend Mickey Himsl in honor of his original “Moonshiner” that was highly popular in the 1960s. Finished in Skymist Blue, this custom hot rod took four years to build, was a featured display at the 50th Anniversary of the Grand National Roadster Show, and won 2015 Best in Class at the Grand National Roadster Show and Sacramento Autorama.
Included in the custom and hot rod docket is a 1970 Dodge Charger Custom Coupe (Lot #1070) created by Pro-Toured. It is powered by a fuel-injected 512/612hp stroker engine and 727 6-speed automatic transmission with Gear Vendors overdrive. Lot #1331 is a 1956 Chevrolet Custom Bel Air Custom 2-Door Post. This hand-built and completely custom Bel Air features 3-inch ceramic-coated headers with Flowmaster mufflers and is powered by a ZR1 Corvette LS9 supercharged engine.
For more information on becoming a bidder, follow the link to www.barrett-jackson.com/bid. Experience the 46th Annual Scottsdale Auction in style with a Barrett-Jackson VIP Experience Package. Information on available packages and how to be a part of this world-class lifestyle event is available here.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, is the leader in collector car and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions. The company produces auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut; and Las Vegas, Nevada. With broadcast partners Velocity and Discovery Channel, Barrett-Jackson will feature extensive live television coverage in 2017, including broadcasts in over 100 countries internationally. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit http://www.barrett-jackson.com or call 480-421-6694.
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Contacts
Automotive Media
TimePiece PR & Marketing on behalf of Barrett-Jackson
Aaron Cook, 214-520-3430
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Innovative, Legal Filtering Technology Enhances Entertainment Experience
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. & SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PureFlix.com, a leader in the faith and family streaming video space, is partnering with ClearPlay Inc. to provide consumers original content, movies, TV shows and more completely free of any offensive language.
@PureFlix is teaming up with @ClearPlay, giving parents power to filter all offensive language from their content!
ClearPlay’s innovative playback filtering technology is designed to work with the PureFlix.com existing library of more than 5,000 titles. It also opens the door for the addition of new content, which previously may have been rejected due to concerns about inappropriate language.
Now, by simply enabling the filtering technology from an on-screen PureFlix.com menu, all offensive language is seamlessly muted during playback.
While PureFlix.com is available on several streaming devices, the filtering technology is currently designed to work only on ROKU and most computer browsers. It will be available to PureFlix.com subscribers in spring 2017.
“Working with ClearPlay enables us to further fulfill our promise of no language, sex or violence surprises with our faith and family-focused content,” said PureFlix.com’s CEO Greg Gudorf. “A portion of our customer base–who have very strict personal guidelines on what they deem appropriate–has spoken and we’ve listened.”
While the clear majority of PureFlix.com’s content is completely free from what most consider offensive language, some conservative Christian families have a zero-tolerance policy for certain imagery and/or words. For example, in the wholesome “Heartland” series, the word “hell” is uttered during an occasional episode. With ClearPlay’s technology enabled, this and all language considered offensive is muted without interrupting the program being viewed.
“This is a tremendous win-win situation for the consumer,” said Matt Jarman, CEO of ClearPlay. “Parents can now fine-tune their family’s viewing experience for even more wholesomeness in their entertainment and both companies get to fulfill their goals of providing families with positive entertainment.”
Contacts
PureFlix.com
David Migdal, 201-602-2910
David.Migdal@pureflix.com
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PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UnitedHealthcare delivered 150 NERF ENERGY Game Kits, a limited-release game that tracks physical activity and rewards kids for being active, to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix this afternoon. The donation is part of a recently launched national initiative featuring Hasbro’s NERF products that encourages young people to become more active through “exergaming.”
UnitedHealthcare will visit nearly a dozen Boys & Girls Clubs across the country to demonstrate how to use the NERF ENERGY Game Kits throughout the holiday season, a time when children tend to be more sedentary. In addition to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix, UnitedHealthcare will donate more than 1,500 NERF ENERGY Game Kits to Boys & Girls Clubs in California, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio, Texas and Washington.
The donations are part of a national rollout of the game to schools and youth organizations. Throughout 2017, UnitedHealthcare will deliver a total of 10,000 NERF ENERGY Game Kits to elementary schools and community organizations across the country, enabling children ages six to 12 to receive the kits at no cost.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. The Company’s Hasbro Studios and its film label, Allspark Pictures, are building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Through its commitment to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the world a better place for children and their families. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
About UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping people nationwide live healthier lives by simplifying the health care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers. The company offers the full spectrum of health benefit programs for individuals, employers, military service members, retirees and their families, and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and contracts directly with more than 1 million physicians and care professionals, and 6,000 hospitals and other care facilities nationwide. UnitedHealthcare is one of the businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH), a diversified Fortune 50 health and well-being company. For more information, visit UnitedHealthcare at www.uhc.com or follow @myUHC on Twitter.
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Contacts
Hasbro, Inc.
Jen DeAngelis, 401-727-6833
jen.deangelis@hasbro.com
or
UnitedHealthcare
Lisa Contreras, 602-255-7068
lisa_contreras@uhc.com
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