The holidays are typically overwhelming—between shopping for gifts, preparing family meals, and getting the house ready for guests—but for many, this season may look a little different. Whether customers’ plans have changed or not, Amazon.com still wants to keep this holiday season special and help make sure those gifting moments stay ‘spoiler free’ by offering options for … [More]
Avnet Names Company Veteran Phil Gallagher CEO
Avnet, Inc., a leading global technology distributor, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has named 37-year Avnet veteran Phil Gallagher as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Gallagher, who has been in the role of interim CEO of Avnet since August 2020, has also been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. "The Board of Directors … [More]
VIRTUAL EVENT – Dec 8: ASBA’s Arizona Speaks – The State of Small Business
Small businesses have been on the front lines when it comes to the negative economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we will get through this and, with the right public policies in place, we will have an opportunity as a group to again lead the state’s economic well-being through the rest of the decade and beyond. Thanks to Governor Doug Ducey’s office, ASBA … [More]
Christmas at Schnepf Farms Returns With Outdoor Holiday Entertainment for the Whole Family
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek turns into a magical winter wonderland. The east valley mainstay has partnered for the second year with World of Illumination — known for producing the largest drive-through light shows in the world — to present Christmas at Schnepf Farms, opening to the public on Nov. 24, 2020. More than 25 acres of the farm are … [More]
The Sistine Chapel Visits Phoenix
Get up close and personal with one of the world’s art wonders Get up close and personal with one of the world’s art wonders Michelangelo’s masterpiece — for which the word is not nearly adequate — draws audiences at the Vatican that span age, ethnicity and world view to experience and enjoy the surpassing brilliance of the art. But even those who have … [More]
Amazon Announces 2020’s Best Books of the Year
Amazon.com announced 2020’s Best Books of the Year, selecting Brittany K. Barnett’s “A Knock at Midnight” as the top pick. The inspiring true story is a brilliant memoir of Barnett’s own journey navigating the criminal justice system, which also chronicles the stories of three of her clients. Their lives—including their crimes, their families, and their jail time—are rendered … [More]
Arizona Public Universities See Strong Enrollment Growth despite Pandemic
Arizona’s public universities continue to experience strong enrollment growth, bucking a national trend that has seen student numbers decline at other institutions. According to the Fiscal Year 2021 Fall Enrollment Report issued today by the Arizona Board of Regents, a combined 204,460 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled this fall with Arizona State University, … [More]
AI Startups Raised $73.4B in Total Funding, Over $15B of Investments in 2020
As one of the hottest sectors, artificial intelligence continues revolutionizing and automating industries worldwide, transforming how companies operate, manage their finances, build customer relations, and gather and analyze data. The rise of artificial intelligence technology has been followed by the growing number of AI startups looking to expand their business by … [More]
Cigna Medical Group Celebrates Grand Opening of New Location in Goodyear
Cigna Medical Group’s Palm Valley Health Center opened its new office doors Nov. 2 in Goodyear. The facility is located at 13481 West McDowell Road (South of McDowell Rd. between Litchfield Rd. and Dysart Rd.). Relocated less than two miles east from its previous location in Goodyear, the more than 8,000 square foot office provides primary care, adult medicine and laboratory … [More]
Attorney General and CVS Pharmacy Launch Awareness Program to Combat Gift Card Fraud
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office and CVS Pharmacy are launching a new consumer fraud awareness program today to combat gift card scams in Arizona, especially during the holiday season. Every year, consumers lose millions of dollars in scams involving gift cards and/or reloadable cards. All CVS Pharmacy stores in Arizona will soon display STOP signs at gift card displays … [More]
