Medical Network Launches Certification Program to Establish and Sustain Healthy, Safe, and Productive Workplaces

Matrix Medical Network

Scottsdale-based Matrix Medical Network® announced a certification program to assist businesses and organizations assess, address, certify, and monitor work environments to help minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The certification developed in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic brings together the Matrix risk assessment and COVID-19 experience and the deep clinical … [More]

Construction Co. Continues to Build on Its Reputation Despite a Pandemic

Sigma Contracting, Inc.

No industry has escaped the wrath of the COVID-19 pandemic, including construction. While there have been many challenges and changes, Sigma Contracting Inc. has seen many positives as well. Company officials said all of its existing projects continued without interruption, yet several new projects did not start when expected. As the fourth quarter came into play various new … [More]

Central Arizona Supply Opens Arizona’s Largest Premium Appliance & Plumbing Showroom

Central Arizona Supply

After five decades as Arizona’s largest family-owned and -operated plumbing supply company, Central Arizona Supply officially opened its second North Scottsdale location this week called Central Arizona Reserve, which is the debut of the company’s new ultra-luxury division and the largest premium appliance and plumbing showroom in Arizona. At more than 10,000 square feet, … [More]

City of Scottsdale and Phoenix Rescue Mission Partner to Reduce Homelessness, Create Jobs

City of Scottsdale

The City of Scottsdale and Phoenix Rescue Mission announced today the launch of Scottsdale Works, an integrated workforce development program that aims to reduce homelessness in Scottsdale and put the city’s homeless to work. The public-private collaboration comes at a critical time when COVID-19 continues to disproportionately affect those who are already experience … [More]

Nikola Signs MOU with General Motors

Nikola Corporation

PHOENIX — November 30, 2020 — Nikola Corporation announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with General Motors for a global supply agreement related to the integration of GM’s Hydrotec fuel-cell system into Nikola’s commercial semi-trucks. This supersedes and replaces the transaction announced on September 8, 2020. Under the terms of the MOU, Nikola … [More]

Fox Restaurants Newest Hot Spot is Fly Bye

Fox Restaurant Concepts

Sam Fox is at it again bringing craveable new eats to the Central Phoenix neighborhood with his newest creation, Fly Bye, serving up his personal favorite Detroit-style square pan pizza and crispy chicken. Because whoever said being square is a bad thing? Fly Bye brings the fun with creative flavors, decadent sauces, and twists on our favorite, downright tasty comfort foods. … [More]

Cruise or Walk the ZooLights

Phoenix Zoo

For the first time in the history of the Phoenix Zoo, experience millions of twinkling lights and dazzling animal sculptures from the comfort of your own vehicle. Tour the Africa Trail and see the all NEW Wildlife Lantern Safari, featuring 66 animals — polar bears, mammoths, koalas, kangaroos and more! Cruise the newly added Outer Tropics Trail and enjoy the … [More]

Heard Museum Extends Holiday Program, ‘Holidays at the Heard’

The Heard Museum

The Heard Museum has announced the expansion of its popular holiday program, Holidays at the Heard, extending it to every Friday and Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as Dec. 29 to Dec. 31 2020. Shop for holiday gifts, enjoy live musical performances, meet with and buy from featured American Indian artists and more. Highlights: Live music and artist … [More]

Rising Weekly Unemployment Claims as Pandemic Surges, Taking Toll on Economy

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending November 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 778,000, an increase of 30,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 6,000 from 742,000 to 748,000. The 4-week moving average was 748,500, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]

Feeding Matters raises more than $185,000 for Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)

Feeding Matters

Feeding Matters, the first organization in the world dedicated to advancing the system of care for pediatric feeding disorder (PFD), raised more than $185,000 during its 8th Annual Community Event, presented by Jaburg Wilk Attorneys at Law and Mead Johnson Nutrition and underwritten by several additional local sponsors. For the first time ever and in response to COVID-19, … [More]

Valley Philanthropists Support Families Experiencing Homelessness

inbusinessPHX.com

The Scottsdale group of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun donated $10,270 to Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit organization that works with families experiencing homelessness including their pets and helps them return to independence. 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun is a philanthropic group of 100+ women who come together quarterly to create an … [More]

There Is No Vaccine for Your Company Culture: 4 “Musts” for Leading through Times of Change

by Jason V. Barger

There is no magic pill, button or wand that you wave that will quickly fix or treat the ails of your culture.  We live in an instant gratification world where people/employees/leaders want things to change for the better immediately. They want the negativity, dysfunction and toxic elements of the organization to be eradicated overnight.  But when it comes to your company … [More]

Here Are Some Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

inbusinessPHX.com

Arizonans know how to come together and help one another. With the holidays nearly upon us, many are asking how they can serve others. Here are some ways you can give back, brought to you by the Office of the Governor and In Business Magazine: Food Donations St. Mary’s Food Bank, located in Phoenix and Surprise, accepts food donations Monday through Friday. In addition … [More]

Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Merck Lost $3.5B in Combined YTD Revenue

AksjeBloggen.com

The coronavirus pandemic put enormous pressure on the healthcare industry, forcing pharmaceutical giants to roll out clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine at breakneck speed. At the same time, significant changes in demand, research and development processes, and regulation revisions amid the coronavirus crisis cut down revenues of the biggest players in the market and … [More]

Arizona College-Going and Completion Rates Improve, but Still Lag Nationally

Arizona Board of Regents

Approximately 52 percent of Arizona’s 2018 high school graduates enrolled in a two or four-year degree granting institution within one year of graduation, as compared with just over 69 percent of their peers nationwide. College going and completion for Arizona remains uneven across demographics and continues to trail the national average, according the Arizona Board of … [More]

HVAC Co. Growth Continues with Acquisition of Arizona’s Dukes of Air

HomeServe USA Corp.

HomeServe USA, a leading provider of service plans, repair, and installation services for the home, today announced the acquisition of Arizona’s Dukes of Air, LLC (Dukes). Based in Mesa, Dukes is an A+ Better Business Bureau accredited company and the third company HomeServe has acquired in the greater Phoenix area since 2019. Dukes was founded in 2013 by the husband and … [More]

WEBINAR – Dec 1 and 3: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp and Collective

Arizona Commerce Authority

  UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here.     SESSION 101: TUESDAY - December 1 | 9:00 AM COVID-19 Tax Relief for Individuals and Small Businesses During this session, learn detailed information on how COVID-19 tax … [More]

WEBINAR – Dec 2: Virtual Workshop – Selling to the Federal Government

U.S. Small Business Administration

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]

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