In the wake of emergency assistance available to help small businesses in response to the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the SBA is urging disaster loan applicants seeking federal aid to be alert to phishing campaigns and scams. These malicious actors are impersonating the SBA and its Office of Disaster Assistance to collect personally identifiable information (PII) for … [More]
REIT Acquires Two New Hotel Properties in Tempe
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. announced the opening and acquisition of the new 105-room Hyatt House and 154-room Hyatt Place in Tempe, Arizona, for a gross purchase price of approximately $64.6 million, or approximately $249,000 per key “We are pleased to enhance the diversification of our portfolio with the acquisition of these newly developed Hotels in the dynamic … [More]
‘Smart’ Traffic Lights Improve Driving Experience, Reducing Commute
Reducing delays through “smart” traffic lights should make for an easier commute for drivers in Phoenix. California-based NoTraffic, the company behind the world’s first autonomous traffic management platform, will install its technology at intersections in Greater Phoenix located on Glendale Avenue between Central and SR 51 on August 17, 2020. The system is being validated … [More]
New Community Health Center to Increase Access to Health Care for South Phoenix and Laveen Communities
Exceptional health care for South Phoenix and Laveen families is now more convenient than ever with Valleywise Health’s new state-of-the-art community health center at 35th Avenue and Southern Avenue. The Valleywise Community Health Center – South Phoenix/Laveen will open its doors to patients Monday, August 17. The new facility is conveniently located in the heart of Laveen … [More]
Republic Services Announces Partnership with Nikola to Develop and Purchase 2,500 Electric Collection Trucks
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced a partnership with Nikola Corp. (NASDAQ: NKLA) to develop and purchase 2,500 electric waste and recycling collection trucks, representing the industry's first large-scale commitment to fleet electrification. The zero-emissions vehicles, which will have a range of 150 miles and recharge overnight, are expected to be integrated into … [More]
Benefits Co. Creates Video for Employers on Telemedicine
Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group Company, has developed and distributed to its employer clients a short video that helps educate employees on telemedicine services available to them. As an employee benefits advisory and brokerage firm, Benefit Commerce Group (BCG) provides service and support to its clients to help them inform and educate their workforces about their … [More]
‘Creatures and Monsters’ Exhibition Opens Online and at Scottsdale Civic Center Library
“Creatures and Monsters,” an exhibition by Scottsdale Public Art featuring artists who explore the beasts of imagination, in now on display online and at the Civic Center Public Gallery inside the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. This is the first new exhibition at the gallery since the library’s initial March closure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibition can … [More]
MIM Reopened! Welcoming the Community Back Safely to Enjoy the World’s Music
Newest Display: New Roberta Flack Display in the Artist Gallery See the legendary singer and musician’s piano and stage outfit MIM’s newest display in the Artist Gallery pays tribute to Grammy Award–winning singer and musical icon Roberta Flack. Her body of work is acclaimed for its fusion of genres and soulful interpretation, with many of her songs topping the Billboard … [More]
Celebrate National Rum Day & Mai Tai Day at HULA’S Modern Tiki Aug. 14-16, 28-30
Celebrate National Rum Day & Mai Tai Day at HULA'S Modern Tiki Aug. 14-16 Plus, why just celebrate for one day when HULA'S is celebrating both National Rum Day (8/16) and National Mai Tai Day (8/30) with a full weekend of featured drinks Who: Food & drink reporters, Valley tiki fans and anyone else interested celebrating with some refreshing tropical … [More]
WEBINAR – Aug 18 and 21: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 71: TUESDAY - August 18 | 9:00 AM The Five Pillars of Digital Success Hear from IntraEdge Technology on ways to put your best digital food forward. Learn the five pillars of digital … [More]
WEBINAR – Aug 25: Update from Allister Adel, Maricopa County’s First Female County Attorney
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) is the third largest public prosecutorial agency in the nation, serving nearly four million residents in the fourth largest county in the U.S. In addition to handling all felony prosecutions in Maricopa County and misdemeanor filings in the county’s justice court system, the office also provides civil legal services to all county … [More]
