Small business job growth continued in December, but the gains remain uneven as certain sectors of the economy are slowing due to state-mandated business closures and consumer resistance to spend, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. “Small businesses continued to prove that they are the engine of the economy as we closed a chapter on a challenging year,” said NFIB Chief … [More]
VIRTUAL EVENT – Jan 13: Governor Ducey in Conversation with the West Valley
WESTMARC will be hosting Governor Doug Ducey for a virtual discussion on his legislative priorities as they relate to the West Valley. The discussion moderated by WESTMARC President and CEO, Sintra Hoffman will be interactive addressing YOUR questions on how we move forward together in 2021. The Governor will take questions, so please send your inquiries to Sintra Hoffman in … [More]
Global Water Resources to Provide Water Services to Nikola’s New Zero-Emission Semi-Truck Manufacturing Plant
Global Water Resources, Inc., a pure-play water resource management company, has entered into a master utility agreement with Nikola Corporation to provide water and wastewater services to Nikola’s new manufacturing plant in Coolidge, Arizona adjacent to Inland Port Arizona. Nikola broke ground on its manufacturing facility where it plans to make hydrogen-powered and … [More]
Honeywell, Sichuan Airlines Ink Historic Deal on Auxiliary Power Units
Sichuan Airlines has selected Honeywell's (NYSE: HON) 131-9A auxiliary power units (APUs) for its A320 fleet of aircraft. As part of a five-year agreement, Honeywell will provide the 131-9A APU for Sichuan Airline's 93 new A320 aircraft that will enter service by 2025. The airline will also replace the APUs on its 141 existing A320 aircraft with the same Honeywell APU. This is … [More]
West Valley Leaders Launch Target Industry Spotlight and Virtual Job Matching Series
Regional leadership including WESTMARC, AZ@Work-Maricopa County, PipelineAZ and Brightworks Consulting have partnered to launch a West Valley Industry Spotlight and Virtual Job Matching series in collaboration with the fifteen (15) communities of the West Valley. The series, sponsored by Arizona State University (ASU), will focus on the six (6) industries targeted by the … [More]
WEBINAR – Jan 12, 13 & 14: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective
UPCOMING SESSIONS We invite you to join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. Please note Wednesday's webinar will start at 11 a.m. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 110: TUESDAY - January 12 | 9:00 AM Social Media Marketing in 2021 Join us for a discussion on best practices for social media … [More]
Paradox Acquires Israeli Chatbot Spetz.io to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Global Client Service Capabilities
Paradox, the leading conversational AI platform helping global talent acquisition teams automate recruiting tasks like screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications, announced today the acquisition of Spetz.io, an Israeli startup helping clients like EY and Sodastream modernize candidate communications. Founded in Tel Aviv in 2017, Spetz has quickly developed … [More]
Coyotes Announce Dignity Health as Official Helmet Partner for Away Games
The Arizona Coyotes and Dignity Health announced today a season-long partnership that will allow Dignity Health to have their brand appear on the Coyotes away game helmets for the entirety of the 2020-21 NHL regular season and playoffs. The Dignity Health logo will also be on the Coyotes players' helmets for all road practices. The Dignity Health logo decal will be positioned … [More]
Apricus Health Seeks to Expand Convenient, Quality Medical Services throughout Arizona
Virgo Investment Group ("Virgo") today announced an investment in Apricus Health, an innovative healthcare company created by a group of prominent Arizona physicians. This partnership aligns with Virgo's focus on strategically expanding its portfolio within the health and wellness sectors. Apricus Health was founded with the goal of transitioning healthcare practices to a … [More]
WEBINAR – Jan 13: COVID-19 Vaccine Considerations for the Workplace
As COVID-19 vaccines begin to roll out, questions have arisen about how it may affect the workforce. Can an organization mandate vaccinations for their employees? Should companies offer to cover the cost of vaccination? Join us for a webinar hosted by Holmes Murphy and learn what employers need to know about COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Scott Conard, Chief Medical Officer, … [More]
Over $2 Million in Scholarships Now Available to Students
The Arizona Community Foundation’s online scholarship portal is now accepting applications for scholarship funding opportunities. These scholarships are available to students attending post-secondary schools during the 2021-22 academic year. As Arizona’s largest independent provider of scholarship funding, ACF offers access to more than 100 scholarships with a single online … [More]
