The City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture announced emergency relief grants to 88 nonprofit arts and culture organizations as part of the city's American Rescue Plan Act funding. The Phoenix City Council approved using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on June 8, 2021, for the Office of Arts and Culture to support nonprofit arts and culture organizations and … [More]
Banner Health Names New President and CEO
Banner Health announced that Amy Perry will join the health care organization as president and chief operating officer (COO) on November 1, assuming the role held by Becky Kuhn, who retires effective November 3. “I am very pleased to welcome Amy Perry to our organization,” said Banner Health Chief Executive Officer Peter Fine. “She brings broad operational experience and a … [More]
WEBINAR – Sep 23: Workers’ Compensation 101: What Human Resources Needs to Know
As a Human Resources Manager, you understand the importance and challenges that come with managing your company’s workers’ compensation program. From proper training to maintain a safe workplace to documentation and investigations, it can be both daunting and relentless. In particular, much emphasis is placed on HR to execute workers’ compensation claims quickly and fairly … [More]
Fendley Benefits Joins Alera Group, as a Division of Benefit Commerce Group
Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group Company, is pleased to announce that Fendley Benefits, based in Flagstaff, AZ, has joined Alera Group. With over 2,500 employees, Alera Group is a national employee benefits, property and casualty, retirement services and wealth management firm. The unique approach of Alera Group combines national resources and best practices with the … [More]
President and CEO of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division Retires after 51 Years
After 51 years of service to the health care industry, Linda Hunt, President and CEO of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division, will retire in January 2022. “My fulfilling journey in health care has been a humbling and rewarding lifework,” says Hunt. “I am blessed to have lived my calling and I am honored to have spent the past 23 years devoted to improving the health of … [More]
GoDaddy Hosting Free Virtual Event for Small Business Owners, Sept. 28
GoDaddy Inc., the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, has opened registration for GoDaddy OPEN 2021, a free, online event for small business owners to learn, connect and grow their businesses. GoDaddy OPEN will take place on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 and include a lineup of inspiring business leaders, experts, influencers, and a special fireside chat with four-time … [More]
Global Investment Firm Grows Self-Storage Portfolio with New Acquisitions in Phoenix, Atlanta and Orlando
KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced that KKR has acquired five self-storage properties totaling approximately 3,884 units for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $92 million. The properties were acquired in separate transactions with two different sellers. All five properties are strategically located in proximity to the high-growth metropolitan … [More]
Hotels Projected to End 2021 Down $59B in Business Travel Revenue, Says Report
The hotel industry is projected to end 2021 down more than $59 billion in business travel revenue compared to 2019, according to a new report released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Kalibri Labs. That comes after losing nearly $49 billion in business travel revenue in 2020. Business travel is the hotel industry’s largest source of revenue and has … [More]
Amazon to Hire More Than 7,500 Employees across Arizona
Amazon continues to provide opportunities for full-time and part-time jobs in logistics as it expands its footprint to better serve in communities where they live. Today the company announced that it is providing an additional 7,500 local employment opportunities throughout Arizona on top of the 40,000 corporate and technology jobs recently announced. The roles in fulfillment … [More]
City of Scottsdale Collaborates with Cigna to Prioritize Firefighter Health and Wellness
The City of Scottsdale has launched a program to protect the health and well-being of its firefighters in collaboration with Cigna, the City’s health benefits partner. The new “Your Call” program provides preventive care and specialized screening tests to promote good health and to help identify potential health issues early. Firefighters face significant on-the-job … [More]
