Thanks to its unique delivery system, the firm was able to proceed with the mission despite weather conditions that would have grounded a normal ground-based launch, CEO Dan Hart said.

Kroger, for its part, claims the report is misleading.

The prestigious award is given each year to an organization or individual for “unique contributions” to the meetings industry, according to the CVB.

Buttigieg touted efforts being made at the local, state and federal level to alleviate the issues within the supply chain, including a large influx of money for infrastructure and other investments.

Local real estate experts predict 2022 will be a year of rebound and growth for the retail and office sectors—which faltered as a result of the virus—while industrial real estate continues to thrive amid the chaos.

The funding would go toward infrastructure projects, workforce training and other initiatives to quell the ongoing supply chain crisis.

The purchase price was not disclosed and the buyer did not specify what changes, if any, would be made to the retail center.

Richard Branson, along with Virgin Orbit senior leadership, is expected to ring the opening bell for the Nasdaq on Friday.

A new initiative recently unveiled by the Downtown Long Beach Alliance is pushing for an “all for one and one for all” mentality for property owners, businesses and residents of the Downtown community.

The grand opening of the new Lincoln Park, also part of the Civic Center project, is slated for February.