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As Business Changes, So Will Our Healthcare

Only a few years ago, the big issue regarding healthcare was how much responsibility an employer should or could take for his or her employees. Insofar as its economic impact registered, the focus was on small-business owners. The current pandemic has pushed healthcare issues into broader debate: impact on and responsibility of the individual; impact on and … [More]

In Business Magazine Celebrates 15 Valley Women for Leadership in a Time When It Is Needed More than Ever

In Business Magazine, once again, brought together top local women of achievement to share their stories and inspire Valley business leaders at the annual Women of Achievement in a live broadcast. Fifteen Valley Women of Achievement were celebrated for their achievements in leadership at a time when leadership is needed more than ever before. In Business Magazine’s … [More]

Rising Weekly Unemployment Claims as Pandemic Surges, Taking Toll on Economy

In the week ending November 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 778,000, an increase of 30,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 6,000 from 742,000 to 748,000. The 4-week moving average was 748,500, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average … [More]

Here Are Some Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

Arizonans know how to come together and help one another. With the holidays nearly upon us, many are asking how they can serve others. Here are some ways you can give back, brought to you by the Office of the Governor and In Business Magazine: Food Donations St. Mary’s Food Bank, located in Phoenix and Surprise, accepts food donations Monday through Friday. In … [More]

Airport Retailer Opens COVID-19 Testing Facility at Phoenix Sky Harbor

XpresSpa Group, Inc., a health and wellness company, announced with the City of Phoenix Aviation Department for an XpresCheck™ COVID-19 testing facility at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The Company is converting a closed urgent care medical clinic, located pre-security in Terminal 4, which is adjacent to the PHX Sky Train® corridor, to an XpresCheck … [More]

5 Ways to Thank Your Local Small Business

In the middle of a pandemic that has taken so much from us, acts of celebration and sharing hold an even deeper significance. Although our holidays celebrations will look different this year, our values remain unchanged. This is a season of caring, a season of giving. We each look for ways to ease suffering and connect with our loved ones, even if over a computer … [More]

There Is No Vaccine for Your Company Culture: 4 “Musts” for Leading through Times of Change

There is no magic pill, button or wand that you wave that will quickly fix or treat the ails of your culture. We live in an instant gratification world where people/employees/leaders want things to change for the better immediately. They want the negativity, dysfunction and toxic elements of the organization to be eradicated overnight. But when it comes to your … [More]

Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Merck Lost $3.5B in Combined YTD Revenue

The coronavirus pandemic put enormous pressure on the healthcare industry, forcing pharmaceutical giants to roll out clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine at breakneck speed. At the same time, significant changes in demand, research and development processes, and regulation revisions amid the coronavirus crisis cut down revenues of the biggest players in the … [More]

Learn from Businesses that Are Thriving during the Recession

One in five small businesses has been forced to permanently close their doors this year because they were unable to adapt and evolve their businesses in response to the pandemic and the recession. But some businesses have found ways to thrive in the midst of the disruption. And, their actions can serve as lessons to light the way forward for those that are still … [More]

4 Unexpected Ways Holiday Networking Has Been Changed by the Pandemic

This is certainly a year that is different than any other. Many things have changed, as has job searching. And job searching during the holiday season is certainly different this year. Here are four ways holiday job searching is different and how you can make the best of it to still land your next role during this season and before 2021 starts. College Buddy … [More]

Arizona College-Going and Completion Rates Improve, but Still Lag Nationally

Approximately 52 percent of Arizona’s 2018 high school graduates enrolled in a two or four-year degree granting institution within one year of … [More]

HVAC Co. Growth Continues with Acquisition of Arizona’s Dukes of Air

HomeServe USA, a leading provider of service plans, repair, and installation services for the home, today announced the acquisition of Arizona’s Dukes … [More]

Arizona Historical Society Launches New Holiday Gift Program

Looking for a gift experience that’s fun, affordable, and family-friendly? Give the gift of historic discovery with an annual membership to the … [More]

Revised 2021 TPT Electronic Filing and Paying Threshold Goes from $5,000 to $500 Jan, 1

Under legislation enacted in 2017, businesses with an annual transaction privilege tax (TPT) and use tax liability of $500 or more during the prior … [More]

Leading Florida Developer Breaks Ground on First Project in Arizona

The Related Group, an international developer known for its sophisticated metropolitan ‘for-sale’ condominiums, rental and mixed-use projects, … [More]

Developer Accelerates Growth of Health Club Co. with Work on New Facilities

Barclay Group, the preferred real estate developer for EoS Fitness, continues to flex its development muscle for the health club leader, collaborating … [More]

Fox Restaurants Newest Hot Spot is Fly Bye

Sam Fox is at it again bringing craveable new eats to the Central Phoenix neighborhood with his newest creation, Fly Bye, serving up his personal favorite Detroit-style square pan pizza and crispy chicken. Because whoever said being square is a bad thing? Fly Bye brings the fun with creative flavors, decadent sauces, and twists on our favorite, downright tasty comfort … [More]

Cruise or Walk the ZooLights

For the first time in the history of the Phoenix Zoo, experience millions of twinkling lights and dazzling animal sculptures from the comfort of your own vehicle. Tour the Africa Trail and see the all NEW Wildlife Lantern Safari, featuring 66 animals — polar bears, mammoths, koalas, kangaroos and more! Cruise the newly added Outer Tropics Trail and … [More]

Heard Museum Extends Holiday Program, ‘Holidays at the Heard’

The Heard Museum has announced the expansion of its popular holiday program, Holidays at the Heard, extending it to every Friday and Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as Dec. 29 to Dec. 31 2020. Shop for holiday gifts, enjoy live musical performances, meet with and buy from featured American Indian artists and more. Highlights: Live music and … [More]

Christmas at Schnepf Farms Returns With Outdoor Holiday Entertainment for the Whole Family

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek turns into a magical winter wonderland. The east valley mainstay has partnered for the second year with World of Illumination — known for producing the largest drive-through light shows in the world — to present Christmas at Schnepf Farms, opening to the public on Nov. 24, 2020. More than 25 acres of the … [More]

Avnet Names Company Veteran Phil Gallagher CEO

Avnet, Inc., a leading global technology distributor, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has named 37-year Avnet veteran Phil Gallagher as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Gallagher, who has been in the role of interim CEO of Avnet since August 2020, has also been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. "The Board of … [More]

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Welcomes New CEO

Staff and physicians at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus welcomed Stephen Garner as the hospital’s chief executive officer in October, a return to the Northwest Valley for Garner, who previously served as the hospital’s chief operating officer. Garner rejoins Abrazo after two years as Tenet Palm Beach Group Chief Operating Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Delray … [More]

Feeding Matters raises more than $185,000 for Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)

Feeding Matters, the first organization in the world dedicated to advancing the system of care for pediatric feeding disorder (PFD), raised more than $185,000 during its 8th Annual Community Event, presented by Jaburg Wilk Attorneys at Law and Mead Johnson Nutrition and underwritten by several additional local sponsors. For the first time ever and in response to … [More]

Valley Philanthropists Support Families Experiencing Homelessness

The Scottsdale group of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun donated $10,270 to Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit organization that works with families experiencing homelessness including their pets and helps them return to independence. 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun is a philanthropic group of 100+ women who come together quarterly to create … [More]

City of Phoenix Wins PR Award for COVID-19 Response Efforts

The city of Phoenix recently was named the 2020 Gold Winner in the category of Best Government Response-Helping People and Businesses During COVID-19 by Public Relations World Awards (PRWA). This annual award recognizes outstanding work in agency and in-house public relations, corporate communications, and marketing and investor relations from around the world. … [More]

Innovative Healthcare Co. Gets Recognition for Leading-Edge Health Information Technology

Equality Health, a whole-health delivery system, has been chosen as the recipient of Health Current’s 2020 Health IT Innovation Award for its leading-edge health information technology (IT) that improves care coordination and paves the way for value-based care transformation. This annual award presented by Health Current, the health information exchange (HIE) of … [More]

Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 2020 ISSUE