Fulton Homes’ Annual School Supplies Drive Kicks Off in August with New Name, Promotion  

Fulton Homes

Back-to-school costs can be challenging for many families, but this school year in particular poses a whole new challenge as online learning costs can be crippling.  With the majority of students expected to return to the classroom virtually, Fulton Homes is proudly brining its annual “School Supplies for Small Fries” program across the Valley from August 3rd … [More]

$3 Million Grant for Simulation Training Program to Community Hospital

Valleywise Health

Valleywise Health has been awarded a $3 million grant from The Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (MCIDA) to assist in developing a comprehensive medical simulation training program. With this grant, Valleywise Health will provide expanded hands-on learning experiences to hundreds of medical residents and students with the most up to date technology. “This … [More]

Public Health Recommendations Released for Safe Reopening in Arizona

Rick McCartney

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) today announced public health recommendations for the eventual safe reopening of paused businesses in the state of Arizona. On June 27, Governor Ducey issued Executive Order 2020-43 “Pausing of Arizona’s Reopening.” This paused the reopening of several specific industries with operations that are considered by public health to … [More]

Freeport-McMoRan Announces New President and COO for Americas, Conger Retires

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. announced today the appointment of Joshua F. “Josh” Olmsted as President and Chief Operating Officer – Americas upon the retirement of Harry M. “Red” Conger, IV (age 64). Following a successful 33-year career with Freeport-McMoRan, Red Conger has elected to retire effective September 1, 2020. Josh Olmsted (age 49) currently serves as Senior … [More]

Western Alliance Bank Hires Diane Gallion to Lead New SBA Enterprise Lending Group

Western Alliance Bank

Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, today announced the hiring of Diane Gallion to lead its newly formed SBA Enterprise Lending Group. In her new role, Gallion will be responsible for leading and growing the bank’s SBA 7(a) loan program across its regional banking divisions, including building a cross-regional team of loan originators. In addition, she … [More]

Mobility Services Co. to Open First Location in Arizona

Mobility Plus

With a focus on health and wellness, Mobility Plus is opening its first franchise in Arizona - in Scottsdale. Owned and operated by longtime Scottsdale residents, Scott and Lara Vineyard, Mobility Plus North Scottsdale will be a space dedicated to providing quality products that empower individuals facing mobility challenges. Regular patrons of durable medical equipment … [More]

Sundt Foundation Donates more than $75,000 to Valley Charities

The Sundt Foundation

During its third-quarter disbursement, the Sundt Foundation awarded over $75,000 in grants to 25 Phoenix-area nonprofits. “It’s an honor to be able to support 25 organizations throughout the Valley,” said Cathie Gabriel, the Sundt Foundation’s Tempe region board member. “Being able to give back to the communities where we live and work is extremely rewarding.” The Sundt … [More]

$1.2 Million in CARES Act Funding to Boost Economic Development Programs in Arizona

U.S. Economic Development Administration

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $1.2 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to three EDA Economic Development District organizations across Arizona to update economic development plans and fortify programs to assist communities in responding to the coronavirus pandemic. “The … [More]

WEBINAR – Aug. 12: Preparing for PPP Loan Forgiveness and PPP Q&A

NFIB

Presented by: Elizabeth Milito, Senior Executive Counsel, Legal Foundation, NFIB, Holly Wade Director, NFIB Research Center Preparing for PPP Loan Forgiveness and PPP Q&A For businesses that received a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the rules are everchanging with new SBA guidance just published on August 4. This week’s webinar will cover … [More]

Cultivating Brand Activism? Pointers to Help Businesses Decide and Plan

by Andrea Fryrear

From the team formerly known as the Washington Redskins to #BlackLivesMatter to saying goodbye to Uncle Ben and Aunt Jemima, social activism is the latest must-have for brands. But should you join in? And if so, how can you do so without seeming cynical, especially if this is your first time dipping your toes into the social justice water? Brand activism is a significant … [More]

4 Factors to Consider Before Buying an Essential Business in COVID Times

inbusinessPHX.com

The shutdowns and rollbacks of businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to play havoc with the U.S. economy. But the least-affected businesses during the crisis, for the most part, have been those deemed “essential” by state and local governments, allowing those companies to remain fully operational or close to it. Meanwhile, with the idea that essential businesses … [More]

UnitedHealthcare Donates More than $100,000 to Nonprofits in Arizona

UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is awarding $105,000 in Empowering Health grants to three community-based organizations in Arizona to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities. In total, UnitedHealthcare is donating $12.3 million through Empowering Health grants across 21 states. … [More]

Local Credit Institution Raises $4,600 for the American Lung Association

TruWest Credit Union

TruWest® Credit Union has raised $4,600 for the American Lung Association through the first ever Fight for Air Climb in Phoenix. The Fight for Air Climb is an event where community members typically climb stairs together in support of raising awareness and funds for the cure of lung disease but was hosted virtually this year. Over 50 TruWest Credit Union team members rallied … [More]

#yesphx Summer Social for Good Raises more than $24,000 for Arizona Small Businesses

#yesphx

The month-long #yesphx Summer Social for Good fundraiser, hosted by Local First Arizona, StartupAZ Foundation, ThrivePHX, and #yesphx, raised a total of $24,690 for struggling small businesses in Arizona. The local entrepreneurial community usually comes together every July for the Summer Social, but due to Covid-19 and the financial hardships many businesses are facing, … [More]

What’s Old is New Again: Reviving a Historic Home with Five Expert Design Tips  

James Judge

Historic homes that are full of character deserve to be preserved, says one Arizona designer, who’s showing fellow DIYers how to strike the perfect balance between restoration and renovation by offering design ideas that blend classic materials with contemporary elements, without diluting the original style. Quickly becoming the go-to source for photo-worthy transformations … [More]

Black Theatre Troupe: Celebrates 50 Years with 2020-20201 Season Announced

Black Theatre Troupe

The Black Theatre Troupe’s 2020-2021 season Telling Our Stories will mark the 50th year the company has celebrated the Black experience. Since their 1970 debut production of Lonnie Elder’s nationally acclaimed drama of social and political consciousness, Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, Black Theatre Troupe has gone on to produce powerful works with an emphasis on African … [More]

Scottsdale Collaboration Makes Mass COVID-19 Testing More Accessible

Matrix Medical Network

Matrix Medical Network has partnered with Berkeley Data Ventures to improve the availability and ease of COVID-19 testing by combining the power of machine learning and pooled testing. The new solution, driven by machine learning algorithms, will enable more individuals to be tested, more often, through strategic pooled testing. “Frequent testing, for example at a school or … [More]

Small Business Employment Rebound Moderates in July

Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch

The latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch shows that employment growth moderated as new COVID-19 hot spots emerged in the South and West regions of the U.S. The national jobs index slipped 0.24 percent in July to 94.59. Hourly earnings growth also slowed slightly to 3.29 percent last month, but increasing hours worked, spurred by the shifting workforce … [More]

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