Small business contractors continue to play an important role in helping federal agencies to respond during the COVID-19 pandemic. Opportunities remain available for small businesses to bid on contracts and contribute to the mission of agencies. Join us for an overview of how to sell to the federal government, to include SBA programs and certifications to assist your small … [More]
Telehealth Provider Program Gives Employers and Employees New Options for Accessing Critical Behavioral Health Services
COVID-19 is surging again nationwide, and public health experts predict the virus will increase exponentially in the coming months. Meanwhile, employers have made necessary accommodations to operate their businesses – like remote work arrangements, virtual meetings and social distancing – but they may be overlooking the pandemic’s devastating impact on employees’ mental … [More]
Five Entrepreneurial Organizations Selected to Engineering School Tech Cohort
In partnership with the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU), leading global technology solutions provider Avnet continues its commitment to guiding innovation and entrepreneurship with introduction of the fourth Avnet Innovation Lab cohort. From healthcare and agriculture to transportation and beyond, these entrepreneurial organizations create … [More]
Startup Capital Co. Announces Market Launch of Cannabis Retail Franchise
Zoned Properties®, Inc., a strategic real estate development firm whose primary mission is to provide real estate and sustainability services for the regulated cannabis industry, positioning the company for property acquisitions and revenue growth, today announced the market launch of its partnership with dispensary retail franchisor, The Open Dør. Earlier this year, … [More]
Valley Company Spreads Holiday Joy by Writing and Sending 100,000 Holiday Cards
If you think Santa’s workshop is busy this time of year, you should take a look at the Simply Noted headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. For the 2020 holiday season, the company is on track to send 100,000 custom handwritten holiday cards to recipients all over the country, with 65,000 of those being sent in December alone. Simply Noted, an automated handwritten letters and cards … [More]
Opportunity Zone Project Breaks Ground on Single-Family Rental Units in Glendale
Virtua Partners, the Scottsdale-based private-equity firm specializing in real estate investment, has broken ground on a new Opportunity Zone development, in Glendale, Arizona. The property, named “V Townhomes at Manistee Ranch,” is a 5.78-acre infill lot situated at North 53rd Avenue within the Manistee Ranch Community. Virtua plans to transform the lot into 71 single-family … [More]
WEBINAR – Dec 17: Prop 207: How to Prepare Your Workplace for Recreational Marijuana
Proposition 207 has passed in Arizona...What does that mean for you and your business? Employers Council Attorney Glenn Pelster, Esq. will discuss the impact of the Smart and Safe Arizona Act, (Prop 207), on Arizona employers. This webinar will not only outline employers' obligations under Arizona's marijuana and drug testing statutes, but will identify effective strategies … [More]
WEBINAR – Dec 29: I-9 Compliance & Impacts of COVID-19
I-9 audits are on the rise! In today’s climate, any mistake pertaining to your I-9 process can lead to costly government fines. Compliance is essential. Attorney Alejandro Pérez will conduct a seminar on the I-9 process, form basics, and managing with remote workers: Record-keeping requirements E-verify Re-verification Issues surrounding remote employees … [More]
