Unfilled Job Openings Remain at Unprecedented Levels, Says Report

NFIB

Small business owners continued to struggle to find workers to fill open positions in October with 49% (seasonally adjusted) of all owners reporting job openings they could not fill in the current period, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. A net 44% (seasonally adjusted) of owners reported raising compensation, up two points from September and a 48-year record high … [More]

DES Announces the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

Arizona Department of Economic Security

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced today the launch of the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), to provide financial relief to families for water and wastewater bills to avoid shutoffs or disconnections. Eligible households statewide can receive up to $1,800 in water assistance, depending on their need. Assistance includes water … [More]

Ryan Companies Breaks Ground on Arizona Humane Society Campus

Ryan Companies

Ryan Companies US, Inc. – a national developer, designer, builder, capital markets partner and real estate manager offering full-service commercial real estate solutions – and Arizona Humane Society (AHS) announce today the groundbreaking of the Arizona Humane Society Rob and Melani Walton Papago Park Campus. The new 72,000-square-foot campus and medical complex will be a … [More]

EVENT – Nov 16: ACG Arizona November 2021 Breakfast Featuring the President & CEO of Telgian

Association for Corporate Growth-Arizona

Join ACG Arizona and Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Arizona, on Tuesday, November 16th for an exciting breakfast and conversation with James W. Tomes, President and CEO of Telgian Holdings, Inc! You don’t want to miss Tomes’ incredible insight and delicious breakfast at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. MEET THE SPEAKER Tomes is responsible for the … [More]

US Department of Labor Issues Emergency Temporary Standard to Protect Workers from Coronavirus

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The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a new emergency temporary standard to protect more than 84 million workers from the spread of the coronavirus on the job. The nation's unvaccinated workers face grave danger from workplace exposure to coronavirus, and immediate action is necessary to protect them. Under this … [More]

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to Pandemic Low, Showing Signs of Lasting Recovery

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending October 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 269,000, a decrease of 14,000 from the previous week's revised level. This is the lowest level for initial claims since March 14, 2020 when it was 256,000. The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 281,000 to 283,000. The 4-week moving average was 284,750, a decrease of … [More]

Scottsdale-Based Water Company Announces International Expansion with Canadian Distribution Agreement

The Alkaline Water Company

The Alkaline Water Company Inc., the country’s largest independent alkaline water company and the Clean Beverage® company, announced today that it will begin international distribution in Canada through a non-exclusive partnership with R&M Royal Palms Beverage Co. Ltd (“R&M”). R&M, which is based in Langley, British Columbia, will distribute Alkaline88® and A88 … [More]

Are You ‘Aged Out’ of Owning a Business? Think Again: Why Now May Be Your Time

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Two drivers behind “The Great Resignation” have been unhappiness and boldness – people thinking they can find a more fulfilling job at a different company, or a new career altogether, and then going for it. One example is the surge in new entrepreneurs. The pandemic has brought out a record number of them. And a high percentage of those who recently quit their jobs say … [More]

Providers across Arizona Set to Begin Vaccinating Ages 5-11 against COVID-19

Arizona Department of Health Services

Providers across Arizona are set to begin offering safe, free, and highly effective COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11 following this week’s approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "Parents already protect their kids against a host of diseases that have been eliminated or all but eliminated thanks to the modern miracle of vaccines,” said Don … [More]

Arizona Arts Organizations to Dim Their Lights on Friday Evening in Remembrance of Judd Herberger

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The Herberger Theater, alongside more than 15 Arizona arts organizations, will honor the life of Judd Herberger with a dimming of the theater lights at 7:15pm on Friday, November 5. Judd Herberger, longtime arts philanthropist and beloved member of the community, passed away on October 27, 2021. The tradition of dimming the lights pays tribute to the life of celebrated … [More]

Data & Analytics Recruitment Firm Announces Further International Expansion with New Office in Tempe, Ariz.

Harnham

Harnham, the global leader in Data & Analytics recruitment, based across the U.K., E.U. and U.S., has announced its latest expansion with a new office in Tempe, Ariz. to meet the growing demand for Data & Analytics talent across the region and globe. The Greater Phoenix expansion marks Harnham’s third office in the U.S., joining San Francisco and New York. This … [More]

New Behavioral Health Facility Opens

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Liz Agboola, CEO of Moses Behavioral Care, a group of community-based mental health facilities in Phoenix, announced that its new behavioral health facility, Trinity Integrated Healthcare, has officially opened. The new facility will address the growing and underserved need for behavioral health services in the greater Phoenix area. The nearly 10,000-square-foot, 29-bed … [More]

Drybar Expands to Tempe, Celebrates Ten Years in the Valley

Drybar

Drybar, a premier blow dry bar specializing in just blowouts, no cuts or colors, plans to open its doors to Tempe residents on Nov. 12, 2021. Located at The Watermark, the 1,400-square-foot space will consist of eight styling chairs and feature all of Drybar's signature elements. “This year we’re not only celebrating 10 years of Drybar shops in Arizona, but we’re also … [More]

Arizona Department of Housing Announces $15 Million to Support Arizonans Experiencing Homelessness

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Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Housing today announced the distribution of $15.35 million in federal funding to support three projects aimed at providing shelter and services to Arizonans experiencing homelessness. “We must do all we can to ensure Arizonans in need have access to safe, clean and reliable housing,” said Governor Ducey. “The homeless … [More]

Survey Shows Supply Chain Issues and Staffing Shortage Will Raise Prices, Costs

NFIB

The NFIB Research Center released its latest COVID-19 survey assessing how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected small businesses. This is the 20th survey in the series and includes updates on supply chain disruptions, the staffing shortage, and anticipations about the upcoming holiday season. The survey was conducted from October 25-27 with 613 responses … [More]

Port of Los Angeles Gears Up for a Robust Return of Cruise Ship Sailings

Port of Los Angeles

The departure of the Grand Princess at the Port of Los Angeles on September 25 signaled the start of a big comeback for cruise ship operations at the World Cruise Center on the LA Waterfront. The Port is forecasting more than 200 sailings during the 2022 calendar year – the most since 2008. Vacationers can choose itineraries from 11 unique cruise brands, anchored by the … [More]

Shots for Eligible Children Available at 15 Select CVS Locations in Arizona

CVS Health

CVS Health announced that select CVS Pharmacy locations will be offering a two-dose primary series of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 pediatric vaccine to children ages five to 11 years of age starting on Sunday, 11/7, upon receipt and confirmation of vaccine supply. This follows authorization of the vaccine by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) based on guidance … [More]

Incubator for Women Expands Demographic to Include Women 40 and Over

RECREATE

Now closing in on the completion of its inaugural business accelerator program, RECREATE Now, LLC, which launched in 2021, has announced the expansion of its membership to include women 40 and over. The RECREATE Action Tank is set to welcome this demographic for its 2022 programs, which launch this January. The RECREATE Action Tank serves as a complete one-stop-shop … [More]

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