The city of Phoenix will offer vaccine incentives after the City Council approved a pilot program to increase vaccination rates in underserved communities. The city, partnering with its clinical health care vendors, began offering 100 dollar gift cards to individuals who become fully vaccinated through city sponsored vaccination events. A full course of the vaccination … [More]
Pilot Program Will Distribute Utility Assistance to Eligible Households
Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Economic Security announced today the Department will provide a total of $36 million to support eligible households in need of temporary utility assistance and ensure continuity of services. “The team at the Arizona Department of Economic Security continues to find new and innovative ways to support Arizonans lifting … [More]
WEBINAR – Oct 28: Your Business on TikTok
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 198: Thursday - October 28 | 9:00 AM Your Business on TikTok Billions of videos are watched on TikTok every month, so what is TikTok and how can you engage those viewers with your brand? Arizona Innovation Challenge … [More]
WEBINAR – Oct 26: Top 10 Legal Mistakes for Small Businesses
UPCOMING SESSIONS SESSION 197: Tuesday - October 26 | 9:00 AM Top 10 Legal Mistakes for Small Businesses When a business owner is attempting to grow the business, the natural focus is hiring talented employees, securing customers and generating revenue. Unfortunately, neglecting some essential legal planning can result in costly mistakes and impaired … [More]
MAG Joins Safety Partnership to Develop and Deploy Automated Vehicle Technologies Statewide
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), an agency that provides a forum for research, discussion and study of regional issues, is the newest member of the Institute of Automated Mobility (IAM), established by Governor Ducey in 2018 to advance transportation safety, science and policy. MAG has been participating in IAM’s work as a partner, and by joining IAM, the … [More]
Funding for ‘Back To Work’ Program Supports Rehiring, Retention
Governor Doug Ducey announced an additional $5 million to help Arizona small businesses recover from the economic consequences of the pandemic and extreme weather conditions. Governor Ducey launched the Back to Work Small Business Rehiring and Retention Program in August and has invested a total of $10 million in the program to support small, locally-owned businesses. … [More]
Colangelo College of Business Awards Four Prominent Leaders
Grand Canyon University’s Colangelo College of Business honored four dedicated leaders on Tuesday who exemplify the ideal for which Jerry Colangelo is best known: servant leadership. The Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards, presented by Freeport McMoRan, are named after one of Arizona’s biggest business and sports icons. The awards were held at the GCU Hotel’s Canyon 49 … [More]
WEBINAR – Oct 20: SPECIAL SESSION Accessing the Maricopa County Small Business Resilience Program
Join us for a special session focused on the Maricopa County Small Business Resilience Program. Available for Maricopa County businesses, Local First Arizona and Prestamos CDFI are offering no-cost technical assistance, personalized coaching and training. In addition, Prestamos CDFI is accepting applications for growth loans up to $100,000. Join us to learn more about the … [More]
YAM Worldwide Founder Offers Employees Major Incentive to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine & Flu Shot
During a company-wide Zoom meeting, Bob Parsons announced he would not be making vaccines mandatory for the employees of his YAM Worldwide portfolio of companies, instead offering a rich incentive. Globally, YAM Worldwide has more than 1,150 employees and each of them are eligible for a $1,000 bonus if they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and receive a flu shot. “We are … [More]
Financial Services Co. Opens First Office in Scottsdale
Tauro Capital Advisors, Inc., a fully integrated financial services company and fiduciary with a diverse background in capital markets of all aspects of commercial real estate, has announced its expansion into Arizona with the opening of its first office in Scottsdale. This is Tauro’s first location outside of California. The firm is currently headquartered in Los Angeles … [More]
Circle K Gets Automated with New Autonomous Checkout Experience
Standard AI, one of the world’s leading computer vision platforms for retail, today announced it has worked with Circle K to open its AI-powered checkout-free experience in a retrofitted store in Arizona. An exciting development for retail, the frictionless checkout system allows shoppers to skip the checkout line and delivers accurate receipts in minutes. Using AI-powered … [More]
