Bicycle and pedestrian crashes continue to claim more than 100 lives each year in the Maricopa region, and pedestrian involved crashes have steadily risen with increases in both injuries and fatalities. Pedestrian fatalities increased 57 percent over a 10-year period (2010-2019). Although bicycle crashes have trended downward during the same period, more cyclists died in … [More]
Nikola and Truck Maintenance Co. Announce Expansive Sales and Service Dealer Network
Nikola Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles (“BEVs”), fuel-cell electric vehicles (“FCEVs”) and energy infrastructure solutions, announced today its first step in establishing a nationwide plan for its Class 8 truck sales and service coverage. Nikola, in partnership with RIG360 Service Network, a network of … [More]
IRS Provides Guidance on Tax Relief for Deductions for Food or Beverages From Restaurants
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2021-25 PDF providing guidance under the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Relief Act of 2020. The Act added a temporary exception to the 50% limit on the amount that businesses may deduct for food or beverages. The temporary exception allows a 100% deduction for food or beverages from … [More]
Phoenix-Headquartered Bank Ranks #1 for Performance on S&P Global Market Intelligence’s List of 50 Largest Public U.S. Banks
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) is the nation’s top-performing among the 50 largest public U.S. banks for 2020, according to a new report from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The bank earned the #1 position for the second year in a row. S&P Global Market Intelligence recognized Western Alliance Bancorporation, parent of Western Alliance Bank, in … [More]
At 113 Years Old, a Valley Printing Co. is Resilient, Despite a Global Pandemic and Industry Disruptions
How does a 113-year-old printing company stay relevant when technology has disrupted its industry and a global pandemic has shuttered many businesses? The odds of surviving have been against Phoenix-based O’Neil Printing, which was founded in 1908. The market size of the printing industry in the United States has declined 4.5% per year on average between 2016 and 2021, … [More]
WEBINAR – Apr 20 and 22: 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 140: TUESDAY - April 20 | 9:00 AM Marketing Your Authentic Brand Story Hear industry expert and CEO of Resound Creative, Mike Jones, discuss the importance of unlocking your brand story to best market your company. … [More]
Abrazo Scottsdale Campus Names New CEO
Naman Mahajan has joined the Abrazo Scottsdale Campus executive team as Chief Executive Officer. The hospital at 3929 E. Bell Road is known for its quality, safety and surgical capabilities, with a commitment to bringing advances in medicine to the community. Abrazo Scottsdale Campus boasts a diverse surgical robotics program with options for complex orthopedic, spine and … [More]
MeMD Addresses Needs of Trucking Companies Nationwide
Trucking and transportation companies across the country now can access on-demand virtual healthcare through a new partnership between national telehealth provider MeMD and the Healthy Transportation Foundation (HTF), a national not-for-profit foundation advocating and supporting health and well-being of professional truck drivers. The partnership, part of HTF’s Shift Into … [More]
Water Co. Continues Convenience Store Expansion with Convenience Stores Partnership
The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ and CSE: WTER) (the “Company”), the country’s largest independent alkaline water company, is pleased to announce its latest partnership with CEFCO Convenience Stores now selling Alkaline88’s 1-liter single serve size in more than 200 high volume stores across six states. “Adding CEFCO as a customer is a big step in our continued … [More]
Knight-Swift Transportation Increases Driver Pay and Independent Contractor Rate
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., North America’s largest truckload transportation company, is pleased to announce recent driver pay increases and Independent Contractor contract rate increases along with ongoing enhancements of its driver experience at Knight and Swift. Highlights of recent changes, which are already in effect, include the following: Experienced … [More]
The Green Economy: How Small Businesses Can Benefit from Sustainability by Planning Now
The climate crisis has not gone away, nor has the ever-increasing income gap between the rich and poor. The pandemic has magnified these challenges as governments struggle to also contain the spread of the virus while managing the economic fallout, supporting workers and ensuring continuity of schooling of children. Despite the gloom, there is good news. With the right choices, … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: La economía verde: Cómo las pequeñas empresas pueden beneficiarse de la sostenibilidad planificando ahora
El crisis climática no ha desaparecido, ni tampoco la brecha de ingresos cada vez mayor entre ricos y pobres. La pandemia ha magnificado estos desafíos a medida que los gobiernos luchan por contener también la propagación del virus mientras gestionan las consecuencias económicas, apoyan a los trabajadores y garantizan la continuidad de la escolarización de los niños. A pesar de … [More]
