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Great Impact: Funding Businesses and Nonprofits to Sustain Our Economy

Our community has stepped up to the plate to help businesses of all sizes — it always has. This economic downturn is among the worst we have seen. No one could have anticipated a time in modern America when business would be asked to simply shut down. Prior to the pandemic, our economy was stronger than most other states in the country. From population growth to … [More]

COVID-19 Stories: Experiences that Show Our Strength

Can a small-business owner operate her business while fighting the novel coronavirus herself? Is there another avenue to pursue when COVID-19 closes a business’s bread-and-butter revenue stream? Are there new best practices a business can discover — and share with others? Three businesses share their stories of what they learned and how they grew their business during … [More]

Commerce Department Prohibits WeChat and TikTok Transactions, Says It’s to Protect the National Security

In response to Executive Orders signed August 6, 2020, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) today announced prohibitions on transactions relating to mobile applications (apps) WeChat and TikTok saying, it is to safeguard the national security of the United States. The Administrations states that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has demonstrated the means and motives … [More]

Arizona Adds Nearly 80,000 Jobs in August, Unemployment Drops to 5.9%

Arizona’s economy posted strong gains in August, adding nearly 80,000 jobs over the month. The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.9%, down from 10.7% in July and lower than the U.S. overall rate of 8.4%. During August, the private sector in Arizona recorded a gain of 30,400 jobs, which is 12,200 more jobs than the ten year average for the month. Gains were … [More]

Nikola Works to Set Record Straight on False and Misleading Short Seller Report

Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) (“the Company”) today issued the following statement commenting on a false and defamatory report published September 10, 2020, by Hindenburg Research (“Hindenburg”): Nikola believes that the Hindenburg report, and the opportunistic timing of its publication shortly after announcement of Nikola’s partnership with … [More]

Leading WooCommerce Product Developer to Bolster GoDaddy’s WordPress eCommerce Portfolio

GoDaddy Inc., the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SkyVerge, a leading WooCommerce product developer. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. GoDaddy is committed to helping entrepreneurs succeed online with high-performance WooCommerce stores that are … [More]

Why Do I Have to Praise Someone Just for Doing Their Job? And 4 Other Questions Leaders Have about Appreciation

Do you ever feel like there is way too much appreciation going on in your workplace? If you said no, you’re not alone. Your team would probably say the same thing. A Gallup survey revealed that 65% of employees haven’t received recognition in the last year. This directly correlates to the studies that consistently report that two-thirds of American workers are … [More]

Five Tips for Success in a Multi-Cultural Workplace

By standards relating to both morality and money, a diverse workplace is a successful workplace. In a brick-and-mortar office, diversity in the workplace is generally limited by the demographics of a given locale. As most know, COVID-19 forced many companies to start working completely remotely, and a lot of those companies are expected to continue this style of work, … [More]

Keeping Your Career Goals On Track, Even in a Remote World

Is remote work and a lack of face-to-face time with the boss derailing career advancement for ambitious employees? Possibly, but even when working from home, savvy individuals can find ways to demonstrate they possess what it takes to move up in the organization, says Kimberly Roush, founder of All-Star Executive Coaching and co-author of Who Are You… When You Are … [More]

Valley Bank Publishes First-Ever Community Impact Report

Enterprise Bank & Trust, the banking subsidiary of Enterprise Financial Services Corp (NASDAQ: EFSC), published its first-ever Community Impact Report. The report details Enterprise’s various programs, activities and contributions to the communities it serves - St. Louis, Kansas City, Phoenix, and the New Mexico communities of Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and … [More]

FDIC Launches Its First-Ever Academic Challenge

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced the launch of the agency’s first-ever Academic Challenge, a competition among teams … [More]

Partnership Celebrates and Supports Local Latina Business Owners

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is honoring and supporting Latina business owners through a meaningful collaboration with … [More]

FedEx Ground to Hire 1,100 Seasonal Team Members in Phoenix

FedEx expects to add more than 70,000 seasonal positions throughout our network to help deliver the holidays this year, including more than 1,100 … [More]

Launch of Virtual Small Business Summit Encourages Business Recovery

For over 50 years, National Small Business Week (NSBW) has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to honor the important role … [More]

ELC 2020 Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium to Applify Success of Black Professionals

Two-day virtual leadership development experience features powerful lineup of leaders from business, politics and entertainment, including Common, … [More]

Global Investment Firm Acquires Industrial Distribution Property in Phoenix

KKR, a leading global investment firm based in New York, announced the acquisition of an industrial distribution property in Phoenix, Arizona for a … [More]

Arizona Restaurant Week Dine In or Take Out, Sep 18 to 27

Arizona Restaurant Week has proven to be one of the most beloved and well-attended culinary events around the State. While it has been modified to meet new regulations due to COVID-19, Arizona Restaurant Week: Dine In or Take Out returns this fall for 10-days of culinary exploration from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 27. “We feel not only gratitude … [More]

World’s First Purpose-Built Art, Entertainment Complex, Now Open in Las Vegas

AREA15, the world’s first purpose-built experiential art and entertainment complex, opened to the public on Thursday, Sept. 17, and reservations for opening weekend were fully booked within 24 hours of being released. While AREA15 is free to enter, pre-registration and masks are required at this time to manage capacities and ensure a safe environment for all … [More]

Registration is Now Live for EngageSpace Virtual Event

AFWERX, the U.S. Air Force’s innovation catalyst, announces registration is now live for EngageSpace virtual event. Join AFWERX, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Space Force and the Space Frontier Foundation for this two-day virtual event September 29-30, 2020. The online event is free and open to the public and all those interested in the industry, individual innovators, … [More]

Picture Show Entertainment to Re-Open Paradise Valley Mall Theatre This Weekend!

Picture Show Entertainment announces the official re-opening of its Paradise Valley Mall theatre on Friday, September 11. Operating under state and local reopening guidance, Picture Show will open its doors to the public at 50% capacity. This decision comes after months of training and implementing new procedures to keep both Picture Show employees and guests safe … [More]

Kate Morris Named President and General Manager at KPNX, Channel 12

TEGNA Inc. announced today that Kate Morris has been named president and general manager at KPNX, the NBC affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona, effective September 28. “We are proud to see these leaders take on new responsibilities,” said Lynn Beall, executive vice president and COO for media operations, TEGNA. “Kate’s exceptional leadership, passion for storytelling, … [More]

Encora Appoints Asaf Kharal as Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Encora, a leader in Outsourced Product Development (OPD) services, today announced that Asaf Kharal has been appointed Executive Vice President and General Counsel effective Sept. 1, 2020. In this critical role, Kharal is a strategic advisor to the organization and Encora’s Board of Directors. He will provide wide-ranging business and legal counsel on areas of … [More]

Amidst Increased Need, Chrysalis Shelter Receives Major Disinfectant Donation Aimed at Protecting Residents from COVID-19

Staff at domestic violence shelter and prevention organization Chrysalis this week accepted a donation of 123 gallons worth of hospital-type liquid disinfectant. The donation from Phoenix-based ProKure Solutions, which also included accessories like sprayers, is expected to provide each of Chrysalis’ three facilities with full time use of ProKure V liquid disinfectant … [More]

Venezia’s Pizzeria Raises $5,000 for United Food Bank

Venezia’s Pizzeria donated $1 for every pizza sold from Aug. 17-19, 2020 to United Food Bank. The pizzeria reached their goal, raising $5,000, to provide 25,000 meals to local families in need. “We are incredibly grateful for the support we received during the last few months, and we wanted to show our gratitude by giving back to those who need it most right now,” … [More]

Sundt Earns Best Projet Award fro Light Rail Extension

Engineering News-Record (ENR) Southwest selected Valley Metro’s Gilbert Road Light Rail extension as the best project in its highway/bridges category. ENR is the construction industry’s principal trade publication. “Our team, along with our partner Stacy and Witbeck, are very proud of this achievement,” said Chris Elison, Project Manager for Sundt’s Transportation … [More]

Knife & Fork Media Group Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary this Fall

On Thursday, October 1, Knife & Fork Media Group, celebrates a decade of dedication to providing local and national independently owned businesses with top-tier public relations and marketing services designed to help their companies thrive. “When I started my career in corporate America 20 years ago, I could not have imagined owning a small business,” says … [More]

Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2020 ISSUE