The Arizona Department of Economic Security today announced eligible individuals who were previously receiving unemployment and have returned to work are now able to apply for a Return to Work Bonus (RTWB) of up to $2,000. On May 13, 2021, Governor Doug Ducey and DES announced Arizona's Back To Work Program to help individuals transition from unemployment and return to the … [More]
WEBINARS – July 27 and 29: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 171: TUESDAY - July 27 | 9:00 AM Legal Considerations for Every Young or Growing Business In this session, learn from Phocus Law … [More]
Arizona Organization Seeking Grant Applications for State-Wide Programs Supporting Women
Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW), a state research, advocacy and philanthropy organization bringing women’s needs to the forefront, is now accepting applications for their annual grant cycle. AFW will accept proposals from organizations that are women-centered in their mission and whose programs predominantly or exclusively benefit women in one or more of the following … [More]
Partnership Expands People-Powered Business Services
Nexa Receptionists Holdings LLC, the leading provider of tech-enabled business services for companies of all sizes across the US, today announced it acquired Client Chat Live, a full-service live chat and text company based in Austin, TX. The acquisition expands Nexa’s tech-enabled and people-powered service offerings with Nexa Chat & Text, now bringing a full omnichannel … [More]
20 New Units of Affordable Workforce Housing Open in Central Phoenix by Nonprofit
Trellis, a non-profit organization that helps residents of the greater Phoenix area achieve stable living, marked the opening of a new, modern 20-unit townhome community in central Phoenix built to provide workforce housing. The townhomes at 1617 W. Colter St., Phoenix, were made possible largely by a $350,000 grant from JPMorgan Chase & Co. and construction financing … [More]
Tech Real Estate Brokerage Offers New Healthcare Benefits Program for Agents
Tech-forward brokerage company, HomeSmart, launched HomeSmart Health, a new benefits program available to its network of over 23,000 real estate agents. HomeSmart Health offers agents a high-quality, cost-effective benefits program that combines access, choice, and protection with engagement, wellness, and prevention. “Accessing affordable health care has always been a … [More]
Arizona Founded Poké Concept Announces Nationwide Expansion
Koibito Poké, an award-winning Arizona-based concept for fresh build-your-own Hawaiian poké bowls, recently opened its newest location in Scottsdale debuting a brand-new design that will be the model for future franchise locations across the country. The healthy fast casual restaurant is actively seeking Franchisees for nationwide expansion after elevating its design and … [More]
Nikola Adds 51 Dealership Locations in 9 States
Nikola Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles (BEV), fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and energy infrastructure solutions, announced today a second phase in establishing a nationwide plan for its Class 8 truck sales and service coverage with the addition of five independent dealers with more than 51 locations in … [More]
Carlisle Companies to Acquire Henry Company
Carlisle Companies Incorporated announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Henry Company, a leading provider of building envelope systems, from affiliates of American Securities LLC, a leading U.S. private equity firm. Under the terms of the agreement, Carlisle will purchase Henry for $1.575 billion in cash. The purchase price represents 10.5x Henry’s … [More]
