The U.S. Small Business Administration announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, until 2022. All SBA disaster loans made in calendar year 2020, including COVID-19 EIDL, will have a first payment due date extended from 12-months to 24-months from the date of the note. All SBA disaster … [More]
Healthcare Real Estate Co. Weathers Covid-19 Storm, Adds Industry Expertise to Team
As the founder and president of a woman-owned commercial real estate brokerage firm, Melynn Wakeman bucked the trend of cutting back during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, she grew her company in 2020 with the addition of two brokers and a team of IT, marketing, website, legal and accounting consultants. “It’s hard to believe, but the pandemic year was the best (year) of … [More]
Mesa Is Home to New Electric Vehicle Assembly Facility and Engineering Technical Center
ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, today announced that it has selected Mesa, AZ, in the greater Phoenix area, for its U.S. based assembly facility and engineering technical center. Phoenix ranks as the fifth largest city in the U.S. according to 2020 census data, with nearly 1.8 million residents. Mesa, a suburb of Phoenix, ranks … [More]
BBB Pacific Southwest to Host International Entrepreneur Summit, April 7
Immigrant business owners and entrepreneurs face unique challenges when it comes to accessing resources to start and develop a business. Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) promotes diversity, inclusion and access for business owners, and is proud to host the International Entrepreneur Summit presented by GoDaddy on Wednesday, April 7. The virtual event … [More]
Credit Union Announces Completion of Historic Acquisition
After completing a first of its kind acquisition of a community bank by a credit union in late 2019, Arizona Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the full integration and conversion of Pinnacle Bank services is now complete. With the official conversion complete, Arizona Federal now offers an extended suite of small business services, including SBA and commercial … [More]
Phoenix Children’s to Build Freestanding Emergency Department, Specialty Clinic in Avondale
Phoenix Children’s will soon begin work on a freestanding emergency department and multi-specialty clinic in Avondale, Ariz., which will provide West Valley families access to top-ranked, pediatric-specific emergency care and expanded specialty services, now closer to home. The opening of the Southwest Campus is part of a larger strategic effort by Phoenix Children’s to … [More]
D-Backs Single-Game Tickets Go on Sale, Enacted Safety and Health Measures
The Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) announced that single-game tickets for the first three homestands at Chase Field will go on sale at 9 a.m. on March 25. The team is expecting to make 25 percent of the seats in the ballpark available each game with social distancing and increased safety, health and comfort measures in place. Each of the first three homestands will feature a … [More]
HVAC School and Local Company Partner to Hire and Train 100 New Construction Installers in Phoenix
The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) announced today its partnership with Chas Roberts, one of the largest and longest-standing residential HVAC companies in Arizona, to recruit and train 100 new installers for Chas Roberts. RSI will recruit the aspiring skilled trades professionals and provide hands-on training leading new students to a path of employment with Chas Roberts. … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Names 2021 IMPACT Award Recipients
The Greater Phoenix Chamber has selected eight local companies as recipients of its 34th Annual IMPACT Awards. The IMPACT Awards honor the accomplishments of small and large Valley businesses and the positive influence they have on the community and economy. These recipients were selected from more than 100 businesses who were nominated for this honor. The 2021 IMPACT Award … [More]
Embry Health Opens Its Newest Public Drive-Through Testing Location in Mesa
Embry Health opens its newest public drive-through testing location Monday, March 15th at Red Mountain Community Church located at 6101 E Virginia St, Mesa, AZ 85203. Embry Health providers are testing the public for the novel coronavirus and antibodies on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 8AM–4PM, and on Saturdays from 10AM–4PM. The Red Mountain Community Church … [More]
Spencer’s TV & Appliance Announces New Corporate Headquarters
Spencer’s TV & Appliance has announced that its new corporate headquarters will be built at the Akimel Gateway project at the southwest corner of the Loop 202 and 40th street. Spencer’s has been a Valley staple for nearly 50 years and the site will provide the company with greater access to the Phoenix metro area. The company plans to officially move into the new space in … [More]
