Ben Miller

Denver

Staff Reporter at American City Business Journals

Contributing Writer at New York Business Journal

Freelance reporter for American City Business Journals

Articles

Five Iron Golf taking a swing in Shaker Heights - Cleveland Business Journal

3 weeks ago | bizjournals.com | Ben Miller

An indoor golf chain is set to open its second Cleveland-area location, offering more than just virtual tee times to local residents. Five Iron Golf, the New York City-based eatertainment establishment that has more than 30 locations around the world, is bringing another indoor golf and entertainment venue to the Cleveland area. The company plans to open a Shaker Heights location at 20040 Van Aken Blvd. later this year.
Avelo Airlines moving Chicago flights from Midway to O’Hare

1 month ago | bizjournals.com | Ben Miller

A budget-friendly airline is shifting its presence in the Windy City. Learn about the airport change and new flight offering. Avelo Airlines said Tuesday it is adding Chicago's O'Hare International Airport as a destination with flights to Tweed-New Haven Airport in southern Connecticut starting next month. The twice-weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays will begin on May 15 out of O’Hare’s Terminal 5.
Virgin Atlantic opens new passenger lounge at LAX

1 month ago | bizjournals.com | Ben Miller

The new 4,400-square-foot lounge has features like a movie theater, a VIP area and wellness spaces. Virgin Atlantic has opened a new passenger lounge in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. The new 4,400-square-foot lounge takes over what was formerly a lounge for Etihad Airways, which halted service out of LAX in November 2021 because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The airline originally announced its LAX lounge plan in September.
Faraday Future secures $41 million to launch new FX electric vehicle line - L.A. Business First

1 month ago | bizjournals.com | Ben Miller

The funding comes amid the EV manufacturer's increasing emphasis on AI. Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. said it’s received a $41 million funding commitment that will allow the company to roll out its new FX electric vehicle by the end of the year. The new financing commitment comes after the Gardena, California-based electric vehicle maker (Nasdaq: FFAI) announced $30 million of funding in December and another $30 million in September.
Guess receives offer to go private from WHP Global

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Ben Miller

Guess officials said they’ve formed a committee of independent directors of the board to evaluate the proposal. Guess Inc. said it’s received an offer to go private from WHP Global, the owner of brands including Toys R Us, for $13 per share. Shares in the Los Angeles-based apparel company (NYSE: GES) closed at $9.70 per share on Friday and in Monday-morning trading climbed as much as 32% to $12.79 on the news.
Brea Mall adding 9 stores as part of major redevelopment including 380 apartments - L.A. Business First

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Ben Miller

Brea Mall is undergoing a major transformation. Find out which brands are joining the retail lineup. The Brea Mall in north Orange County is getting nine new retail tenants and adding 380 apartments, said Indianapolis-based owner-operator Simon Property Group Inc. The new stores are:Mall officials said that existing stores Pottery Barn and Lululemon are relocating and expanding within the center.
Why Faraday Future is changing its stock symbol to FFAI on Monday - L.A. Business First

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Ben Miller

“Changing our ticker symbol to ‘FFAI’ has been a long-term goal for Faraday Future since we went public," said the CEO. Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. will change its stock symbol from “FFIE” to “FFAI” on Monday, the company said, as part of its burgeoning efforts to incorporate artificial intelligence into its products.
Walgreens shares up on news of $10B deal to go private

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Ben Miller

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners would pay between $11.30 and $11.40 per share to acquire Walgreens, per a report. Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. is reportedly close to selling itself to a private equity firm in a $10 billion deal that would take the company private. The Wall Street Journal reported that Sycamore Partners would take Walgreens (Nasdaq: WBA) off the market in a deal that could be completed as early as Thursday if no major problems arise.
Holcim to spin off North American operations into Chicago-headquartered company - Chicago Business Journal

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Ben Miller

Holcim, a Swiss company that manufactures building materials, is spinning off its North American operations into a publicly traded company called Amrize. That spinoff will keep its headquarters in Chicago, the company announced Friday. The decision to choose Chicago as the new company’s headquarters was aided by state of Illinois incentives, including an Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credit to Holcim.
JetBlue to begin service from JFK to Manchester, New Hampshire - New York Business Journal

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Ben Miller

Listen to this article 5 minThe airline said the new route will be the only nonstop service between NYC and the city. JetBlue Airways Corp. will begin flying daily summer-seasonal service between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in New Hampshire starting June 12. The New York City-based airline (Nasdaq: JBLU) said the flights will be the only nonstop service between Manchester and New York City. Manchester is figuring big in the airline’s expansion plans.