Since the COVID-19 crisis began in March, the job market in Arizona has changed dramatically. Jobs that were once staples have become rare, while others that never existed are becoming more commonplace. As we are rebuilding the job market, are we doing all that we can to provide an opportunity to some of the more vulnerable populations as potential employees. In Arizona, … [More]
Vet-Owned Cidery Expands to Gilbert, Mesa Taproom Remains Open
Arizona really wants to drink great cider. As it celebrates its 3-year anniversary this month, Cider Corps announces it will expand to Gilbert with a new cidery designed for growth. Starting in mid-2021, all production of its craft ciders will take place in a 14,000 sqft facility sitting on 2.5 acres of property at 685 S. Gilbert Rd. Its Downtown Mesa location will remain open … [More]
Local Women Entrepreneurs Embrace Challenges and Rise Up as Shining Stars
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day #WEDO2020 (November 19) takes on special significance in Arizona this year in the midst of COVID-19. Just prior to the pandemic, woman-owned businesses here experienced 32.1% growth since 2007 compared with 1.7% growth among all businesses. According to the National Women’s Business Council, there are 13 million woman-owned businesses employing 9.4 … [More]
Arizona REALTORS® Donate $25,000 to the Arizona Housing Fund
The Arizona Association of REALTORS® recently approved a donation of $25,000 to the Arizona Housing Fund (AZHF) on behalf of the 2020 REALTORS® of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC) Major Investors. The Arizona Housing Fund is a dedicated and sustainable funding source for nonprofit agencies that build and operate permanent supportive, low-income, and working poor … [More]
With New Capabilities in Metal 3D Printing, Engineering Products Co. Expands its Presence
PADT, a globally recognized provider of numerical simulation, product development, and 3D printing products and services, today announced it has installed an advanced metal 3D printer from EOS, a global leader in the industrial metal 3D printing technologies, at its headquarters facility in Tempe, Arizona. With this increase in AM process and material capability, PADT can not … [More]
Amazon Begins Pharmacy Services
Amazon.com, Inc. announced two new pharmacy offerings to help customers conveniently purchase their prescription medications. Amazon Pharmacy, a new store on Amazon, allows customers to complete an entire pharmacy transaction on their desktop or mobile device through the Amazon App. Using a secure pharmacy profile, customers can add their insurance information, manage … [More]
Arizona Coyotes and WESTMARC Partner on Roundtable with Focus on Building Community
Change brings opportunity! The Arizona Coyotes new leadership, President & CEO Xavier Gutierrez and WESTMARC President & CEO Sintra Hoffman are partnering to co-host a business roundtable discussion on December 10th, from 3pm – 5pm at the Gila River Arena in Glendale. The purpose of the business roundtable is to strengthen the West Valley community’s connections with … [More]
Innovation Acceleration Center Opens in Chandler, First of Its Kind
Compound Photonics US Corporation (CP, also known as CP Display), a leader in compact high performance microdisplay solutions for Augmented and Mixed Reality (AR/MR), announced its opening of MiAC (MicroLED Innovation Acceleration Center) in Chandler, Arizona. It will be the first industry known fab in the world dedicated to accelerate the time-to-market of sub 5 µm pixel … [More]
