Total commercial chapter 11 filings in July 2020 increased 52 percent from the previous year, according to data provided by Epiq. Commercial chapter 11 filings totaled 643 in July 2020, expanding from the July 2019 total of 423. Conversely, total commercial filings decreased 17 percent in July 2020, as the 2,768 filings were down from the 3,314 commercial filings registered in … [More]
Uptown Phoenix’s First Boutique Hotel to Open Labor Day Weekend
Now accepting reservations, and featuring high-tech safety protocols, ARRIVE Phoenix invites visitors and locals alike to explore its gorgeous open-air design and gracious home-grown hospitality when Uptown Phoenix's first-ever neighborhood hotel opens this September. Scheduled to greet its first guests on Friday, September 4-who will enjoy exclusive pre-opening rates starting … [More]
Network to Feature Arizona-Based Scooter Co. in Upcoming Docuseries
Phat Scooters, an Arizona based manufacturer of recreational and commercial electric scooters, founded by two former University of Arizona Athletes, has entered into a six-episode agreement with five-year distribution rights Exclusive to Media Streaming Service Crackle, a partnership between Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment & Sony Picture, to produce a docuseries … [More]
First Commercial Buildings in Downtown Phoenix to Install Advanced Air Systems to Effectively Reduce Airborne Bacteria and Viruses
With safety concerns amid the COVID-19 outbreak mounting, San Diego-based Parallel Capital Partners, Inc. has implemented stringent safety protocols at two Phoenix high rises, including the installation of state-of-the-art Plasma Air sterilization systems at both One Arizona Center and One North Central. According to Matt Root, CEO and managing partner of Parallel Capital … [More]
Leadership Group Selects Nearly 100 Arizona Participants for First-Ever ‘Ready Together’ Program
Valley Leadership announced members of its first-ever Ready Together program, a completely virtual program designed to mobilize Arizonans to make an impact in the face of coronavirus. The cohort was selected from a diverse cross-section of industries ranging from health care, housing and food security to jobs and education, including front line workers, teachers, corporate and … [More]
WEBINARS – Aug 11, 18 and 25: 3-week Intensive Program Focused on Pandemic and Economic Recovery
The Chamber’s Business Innovation and Strategy Council is offering a 3-week intensive program focused on pandemic and economic recovery at no cost!* 90-minute classes will be led by experts in their field and are designed to give you a competitive advantage in the areas of marketing, customer acquisition, and HR. August 11th, 2:00 pm This class provides an essential … [More]
New Movement Launches to Help Drive More Local Spending, Reviving Main St. Economies
To help drive more progress in the recovery of all small businesses and their communities across the U.S. and Canada, Alignable.com is launching #MyMoneyStaysLocal today. #MyMoneyStaysLocal is a grassroots movement encouraging business owners and community members alike to spend more money on purchases close to home. The movement was created to raise awareness of how … [More]
WEBINAR – Aug 5: Economic Forecast – COVID-19 Impacts on Arizona’s Economy
Join us for a conversation about the impact of COVID-19 on Arizona’s economy and projections about our state’s economic recovery. Speaker: Dr. George W. Hammond is director of the Economic and Business Research Center in the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. He has decades of experience analyzing and forecasting state and local economies. His … [More]
Events Co. Names August ‘Hero Appreciation Month’ with Discount for First Responders
August will be Hero Appreciation Month at its drive-in events site at WestWorld of Scottsdale. As a thank you to healthcare workers, school teachers and education staff, police, fire and military personnel for their heroic services during these unprecedented times, Pop Up Events is offering discounted tickets to their families valid for any movie in the month of … [More]
Cox to Purchase SRP Clean Energy to Advance Aggressive National Sustainability Goals
Driving positive environmental change inside the company and within the communities served — it is a legacy challenge for Cox Communications, the largest broadband, phone and video provider in Arizona. Through its national sustainability program, Cox Conserves, the family-owned parent company, Cox Enterprises, has goals of zero waste to landfill by 2024, and to be carbon and … [More]
Arizona PPE Manufacturer to Start Production on 1 Billion Masks
US POWER AZ PPE, an Arizona manufacturer of high quality, reusable 3-Ply smart masks, announced today that its POWER3 Smart Mask and Filter inserts will commence production this week with an anticipated run rate of 1 billion per year. POWER3 3-Ply mask will utilize patented Smart Filter technology to protect users from airborne particulates. It will also protect against the … [More]
HR Professionals Are Most Involved in These 3 Activities, According to Survey
The three learning, development, and training activities in which HR staff are most involved are sexual harassment prevention training, antidiscrimination training, and new hire onboarding, according to 325 US employers responding to XpertHR's 2020 Survey on Learning, Development, and Training. The survey asked about 10 learning, development, and training activities, and … [More]
