WEBINAR – Aug 18 and 21: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & 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 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

Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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]

Nearly $100 Million For Child Care Programs, Small Business Relief Announced

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey announced $98 million in new resources to help workers and businesses impacted by COVID-19. Provided by the CARES Act, $88 million will go toward supporting child care programs throughout the state. Less than half of state licensed and certified child care providers have managed to remain open through the pandemic. These dollars will support the reopening … [More]

Arizona Companies Launch Inaugural COVID-19 Consortium

The AZ COVID-19 Consortium

The AZ COVID-19 Consortium, a private sector collaborative of Phoenix-based companies, each holding an intervention to combat the spread of coronavirus, have come together by combining their ingenuity and solution-driven passion to serve to test a comprehensive solution to slow and stop the spread of coronavirus.  The Consortium prioritized their initial efforts in partnership … [More]

International Mattress Manufacturer Enters Phoenix Market

Colliers International

MLILY, the retail brand of Healthcare Arizona LLC, a venture of China-based Healthcare Co., Ltd., has leased 643,798 square feet of industrial space in Goodyear to be used as a manufacturing facility for its creation of memory foam products. The company leased space at First Park @PV|303, located at 3350 N. Cotton Ln. in Goodyear. To be completed in late 2020, this new … [More]

The Two Types of ROI: Return on Investment vs. Return on Influence

by Christopher Tompkins

In the marketing world, many businesses focus on ROI (return on investment). However, when they don’t get the immediate monetary results they desire, they begin to pull away from social media marketing. But there is another side of the coin: ROI 2.0 (return on influence). Many businesses have begun investing more time and money into individuals or organizations who can … [More]

Weekly Jobless Claims Just Under a Million, First Time in 21 Weeks

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending August 8, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 963,000, a decrease of 228,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 5,000 from 1,186,000 to 1,191,000. The 4-week moving average was 1,252,750, a decrease of 86,250 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]

Charting New Path to Recovery for Phoenix Convention Business

Phoenix Convention Center

As the meetings industry continues to struggle amid the ripple effects of global pandemic Covid-19, the Phoenix Convention Center with partner Visit Phoenix paves a new path for recovery. Bookings into the Future As the primary booking agent for the Phoenix Convention Center, Visit Phoenix works with the facility along with downtown hotels to book conventions into the … [More]

Fitness Co. Believes Industry Is Being Overlooked, Files ‘Contempt’ Motion

Mountainside Fitness

Mountainside Fitness has filed a “Motion of Contempt” against Governor Doug Ducey in another attempt to get the governor and the state to follow Arizona Superior Court JudgeTimothy J. Thomason’s order and provide health clubs an avenue for re-opening. Mountainside Fitness’ court filing comes after Governor Ducey defied the Judge Thomason’s order and once again failed to give … [More]

Small Business Contracting Goals Exceeded by Awarding Record-Breaking $132.9B to Small Businesses

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the federal government exceeded its small business federal contracting goal, awarding 26.50 percent or $132.9 billion in federal contract dollars to small businesses, over $12 billion increase from the previous fiscal year.  Additionally, the Fiscal Year 2019 Small Business Federal Procurement Scorecard marks the second time … [More]

Survey: Federal Government Receives Failing Grade on COVID-19 Response, Arizona Ranks Last

Thumbtack

Thumbtack, the app that helps local professionals and customers find each other, today announced results from its 2020 Small Business Friendliness Survey. In its 9th year, this survey represents the largest continuous study in the U.S. of small business perceptions on government policy. Last month, more than 2,400 small business owners nationwide evaluated federal, state, … [More]

High Tech App Partners with Healthcare Co. to Optimize Services for Substance Use

axialHealthcare

axialHealthcare recently announced a new partnership with Health Choice Arizona to offer care optimization services that support providers, patients, and families as they navigate substance use issues. axialHealthcare’s comprehensive risk to recovery platform identifies opioid and polypharmacy-related patient safety concerns, engages and assists providers who care for members … [More]

Digital Real Estate Closing Co. Expands into Arizona

Endpoint

Endpoint, the leading digital real estate closing company and subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation, today announced its expansion into the Arizona real estate market, providing a simplified home closing experience to all major metro areas, including Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson, and adding to their existing Southern California and Washington state footprint. … [More]

Delta Dental of Arizona Named One of the State’s Top Employers for Healthy Living

Delta Dental of Arizona

Delta Dental of Arizona understands that fostering a culture of healthy living promotes employee happiness, loyalty and productivity. The state’s top dental insurer goes above and beyond with employee wellness initiatives to help employees maintain their physical, mental and financial well-being. They have now been recognized for the fourth year in a row by Healthy Arizona … [More]

Residential Mortgage Loan Co. Lands in Tempe, 600 Jobs Planned

Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing (SMS) is pleased to announce that the company has established operations in Tempe, with plans to create 600 new jobs by the end of 2020. SMS is America’s 5th-largest non-bank mortgage servicer and has operations in Greenville, SC, Houston, TX, and Jacksonville, FL. In July 2019, SMS’ parent corporation, New Residential Investment Corp. (NYSE: … [More]

Healthcare Co. Improves Citizens’ Access to Care for Underserved, Uninsured Arizonans

Terros Health

He visited a primary care doctor for the first time in his adult life. She received routine medical care, along with treatment for two behavioral health conditions – depression and anxiety. These are among the Arizonans whose lives have been positively impacted by Community Health Centers. It is National Community Health Center Week, and Terros Health stands with … [More]

New Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility for Dynamic Scooter Co.

Cushman & Wakefield

Phat Scooters, a leader in Neighborhood Electric Vehicle manufacturing, will soon be opening a new headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. The company signed a long-term lease for a 44,162-square-foot industrial/flex building located at 3637 E Miami Ave. in the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport submarket. Phat Scooters is relocating and significantly expanding its operation from its … [More]

COVID-19 Stories: Starting a Business during COVID

by Stefanie Lerner

Encore Creative was my pride and joy. I joined what was then known as Encore Entertainment in 2002. It was already a successful Arizona entertainment event production company, but in 2014 I took the reins and began leading the company. Through the years, we built a great scenic shop to fabricate one-of-a-kind set pieces, a cast of stellar entertainers and artists, and grew from … [More]

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