A new virtual on-demand fitness and wellness studio, Hustle House, has launched in Scottsdale offering online workouts and wellness classes from local Arizona instructors. The virtual concept was launched as a way for both members and instructors to stay safe during the pandemic while building a local community of likeminded fitness enthusiasts. The 24/7 on-demand platform … [More]
WEBINAR – Mar 9, 10 & 11: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 126: TUESDAY - March 9 | 9:00 AM How Going Green Can Financially Help Your Business Join us for a session focused on environment-friendly tactics that can help your business save on costs, featuring … [More]
Vote 2021: Where to Vote In-Person or Drop-off Your Early Ballot for March 9 Election
In-person early voting for the City of Phoenix Runoff Election began on February 10, 2021 and will continue through tomorrow, Friday, March 5, 2021. Individuals who wish to vote in person can visit Phoenix City Hall at 2 00 W. Washington St. Voting centers will be used for this election. Voters can vote at any of the 12 voting center locations. The voting centers will be … [More]
A Healthcare Staffing, Recruiting and Training Agency Launches due to Impact of Pandemic
In response to the latest surge in COVID-19 cases and the impact it has had on the health care industry, the Agboola family has launched FreshStart—a health care staffing, recruiting and training agency. “As a family, we first launched Senior Placement Services (SPS) to address a need from our most vulnerable adults in the Phoenix area who are facing long-term illnesses and … [More]
S&P500 Racial Justice and DEI Scorecard Separates Leaders from Laggards, Says Nonprofit
As You Sow today released two S&P500 scorecards — one assessing companies on racial justice and the other on workplace equity disclosures. These benchmarks distinguish leaders from laggards on these material issues. The data includes 22 key performance indicators on racial justice and 31 key performance indicators on workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) … [More]
Free Professional Development for Teachers Will Pay Dividends during and after the Pandemic
As the nation approaches the one-year mark of COVID it’s important to reflect back on all that’s been achieved despite enduring a year defined by seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Few groups were more affected by the pandemic than public school teachers. Last Spring, when classes suddenly went remote and playgrounds across the nation went quiet, ASU Prep Digital gathered a … [More]
Lisa Urias Named Chief Program and Community Engagement Officer at the Arizona Community Foundation
The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) is pleased to announce that Lisa Urias will become Chief Program and Community Engagement Officer beginning April 1. She succeeds Elisa de la Vara who plans to retire from the foundation on March 31. Urias has led two highly successful companies and has a long history of both corporate and community leadership. She comes to ACF from Urias … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Water Co. Enters into the Mexican Bottled Water Market
The Alkaline Water Company Inc. is a producer of premium bottled alkaline water, flavor-infused waters, and CBD infused products sold under the brand names Alkaline88®, A88 Infused™, and A88CBD™, respectively. Today, the Company announces that it has partnered with Tiendas Sindicales, a superstore grocery chain and food service and vending service provider in the Mexican free … [More]
Their Take: Hope Delivered Every 10 Seconds
By all accounts, Arizona has had a rough time through the COVID-19 pandemic. A staggering loss of more than 15,000 Arizonans, punctuated by devastating economic and mental health impacts, left our state reeling. Vaccinations mean that hope is here, and Arizona’s recovery has been jumpstarted with one of the highest-volume, 24/7 vaccination sites in the country at State Farm … [More]
