U-Haul: People Hauling to ‘Growth States’ Based on Company’s One-Way Rentals
Migration to southern states continues to be magnified by the lingering pandemic, and no state netted more U-Haul customers during the last year than Texas, according to U-Haul, the truck rental company. The Lone Star State was the leading “growth state” of 2021, narrowly besting Florida for top honors,...
Interview: Melanie Stricklan of Slingshot Aerospace Aims to Clean Up Space with Location Tech Products
By DONNA BALANCIA Slingshot Aerospace of El Segundo, a maker of situational intelligence software, is navigating the startup universe and aiming to make the world a better place. The SoCal creates mapping software that enables users to collect and analyze data for decision-making in real time situations. The company...
Van Espabohdi: Sky is No Limit for So Cal Aerospace and Starburst Accelerator
By DONNA BALANCIA Van Espahbodi, the managing partner and co-founder of Starburst Accelerator helps aerospace companies grow. Espahbodi, a 20-year aerospace strategist with an eye on the future, said fertile ground is about for creative companies on the rise. Starburst Accelerator, led by Espahbodi and founder François Chopard, help...
Airline Stocks Fly High on Hope for $25B Government Bailout
Airline stocks were flying high on Thursday on the news that U.S. senators are pushing for another round of payroll assistance to the tune of $25 billion. Senators talked bailout of the airlines with a second package amounting to a $25 billion payroll assistance program. Â Another spike in coronavirus...