Rick McCartney, Author at Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine

In Business | Online | June 23 2020

Partnership of Local Lab Results in New Protective Immunity Test to COVID-19

ARCpoint Labs

ARCpoint Labs, the diagnostic testing lab franchise with nearly 100 locations across the U.S., including Tipp City, is partnering with Ethos Laboratories to bring a brand new test to market that measures protective immunity to COVID-19. Tru-Immune™ by Ethos Laboratories is the first Surrogate Viral Neutralization Test (sVNT) to evaluate COVID-19 protective immunity in the … [More]

In Business | Online | June 23 2020

MVD Urges Patience with Service Delays due to Pandemic

Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division

Staffing limitations due to the ongoing public health emergency are resulting in delays to some Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division customer service operations. Some customers have contacted MVD worried that registration tabs have taken longer than expected to be sent via the U.S. Mail. Even if there is such a delay, once a first-time registration or … [More]

In Business | Online | June 23 2020

Tempe Multifamily Property Secures $52 Million to Build

Truist Financial Corporation

Truist Financial Corporation today announced that SunTrust now Truist, Commercial Real Estate, originated a $52 million balance sheet loan for Tides at South Tempe, a 442-unit multifamily property in Tempe, Arizona. The project is a joint venture between Tides Equities and FCP®. The joint venture is served by a complementary team from Truist, including: Jonathan White, head … [More]

In Business | Achievements | June 23 2020

Sundt Rises to No. 52 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors List

Sundt Construction, Inc.

Sundt Construction, Inc. climbed to No. 52 on Engineering News Record’s (ENR) 2020 Top 400 Contractors list. ENR, the construction industry’s principal trade publication, generates its list of Top 400 Contractors based on the prior year’s construction revenue. “We are pleased to move up again in the ENR Top 400 rankings,” said G. Michael Hoover, Sundt’s CEO and Chairman of … [More]

In Business | Online | June 23 2020

New ‘Digest of Equal Employment Opportunity Law’ Available on EEOC Website

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the newest edition of the federal sector Digest of Equal Employment Opportunity Law (EEO Digest), is now available on the EEOC’s website. The EEO Digest, a quarterly publication prepared by the EEOC’s Office of Federal Operations (OFO), features a wide variety of recent Commission decisions and federal … [More]

In Business | Online | June 23 2020

How Aristotle Can Help You Lead Your Business Through Tough Times

by Mike Hunter

Business leaders face plenty of questions as they try to get a handle on the new economic reality brought about by the COVID-19 shutdown and the resulting recession. But the answers to those questions may not appear in their corporate handbooks. Instead, they could lie in ancient philosophies with lessons that apply just as much today as they did centuries ago, says Cristina … [More]

In Business | Online | June 23 2020

Cybersecurity in the Age of ‘Work from Anywhere’

Avertium Cybersecurity Experts

The recent pandemic created a “New Normal,” that redefines the way business operates by eliminating security and physical work borders. A recent Global Workplace Study found that having employees work from home during the pandemic saved U.S. employers more than $30 billion per day. The study also predicts that 25-30% of the workforce will be working from home for multiple … [More]

In Business | Offers | June 23 2020

Local Brokerage Firm Responds to COVID-19 with New ‘Heroes’ Home Buying Discount

LIV AZ Realty

LIV AZ Realty, a residential real estate brokerage firm in Phoenix, owned by Lynn Janson and John Cabezas, is launching their OUR HEROES give-back program. OUR HEROES is a program offered exclusively by LIV AZ Realty and participating mortgage lenders, title companies and other third party vendors. The program is designed to give back to local community heroes by … [More]

In Business | Online | June 23 2020

5 Opportunities COVID-19 Created for Digital Banking Sector

ConnectPay

The novel coronavirus has had an immense impact on a range of industries, including the digital banking sector. In parallel to the difficulties it posed, the unforeseen circumstances have opened up new opportunities for increasing industry security and enhancing customer experience, as well as accelerating further development of FinTech companies and the digital banking market … [More]

In Business | Online | June 23 2020

CVS Health Announces 500 New Chandler Jobs on Price Corridor

CVS Health

CVS Health announced today a new 101,000 square foot office in Chandler, Arizona. Located at 1255 South Spectrum Boulevard in the Allred Park Place development, CVS Health will employ approximately 500 workers. Job opportunities include health care advocates, care management nurses, social workers, registered dieticians, behavioral health specialists, and medical directors. … [More]

In Business | Online | June 22 2020

Bank Announce $1 Million Commitment to Support Black-Owned Small Businesses

Comerica Bank

Comerica Bank today announced its $1 million commitment over four years to the National Business League as part of a national partnership that will launch the Black Capital Access Program (BCAP), an access to capital initiative to assist Black businesses across the country. This innovative small business program is set to pilot over the next three months and will reach … [More]

In Business | Online | June 22 2020

5 Largest Investment Firms Control more than $18 Trillion in Assets, 85% of US GDP

by Justinas Baltrusaitis

The leading investment firms continue to control a large pool of assets, in return contributing significantly to the general economic growth. By the first quarter of 2020, the top five investment companies had combined assets that amounted to at least three-quarters of the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Data gathered by Buyshares.co.uk shows that the five largest … [More]

In Business | Online | June 22 2020

Restore Consumer Confidence with Keep Arizona Safe Certificate

Arizona Small Business Association

The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) and the Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) are proud to announce a partnership that will support the safety of the small business community through expert guidance. With Arizona reopening, coronavirus cases are increasing by more than 1,000 cases a day. Small business owners are uncertain if reopening their business … [More]

In Business | Online | June 22 2020

Arcadia Pharmacy Chosen as COVID-19 Testing Site

Metier Pharmacy

Metier Pharmacy is offering free COVID-19 test collection that began May 12, 2020 in select pharmacies across the U.S. Metier Pharmacy has been successful in streamlining wait times and the testing process and making sure eligible persons are successfully tested. “We are extremely proud to be a part of this community service. With the pandemic reaching new levels here in … [More]

In Business | Online | June 22 2020

Emergency Management Technology Ensures Businesses’ Safety and Continuity during Pandemic

by Robert Watson

Emergency managers and public health officials are always preparing for a wide variety of unforeseen incidents and disasters. Unfortunately, just as businesses across the nation are beginning to reopen, recent events in Arizona are approaching what could reasonably be called a “perfect storm” situation. As of this week, the state has reached two unfortunate milestones: … [More]

In Business | Stimulus | June 22 2020

Dedicated Tool for Small Businesses to Connect with CDFIs, Small Asset Lenders Participating in PPP

Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced the launch of a dedicated online tool for small businesses and non-profits to be matched with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Certified Development Companies (CDCs), Farm Credit System lenders, Microlenders, as well as traditional smaller … [More]

In Business | Stimulus | June 22 2020

SBA and Treasury Announce Enhanced Transparency Regarding PPP

Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have agreed with the bipartisan leaders of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee to make public additional data regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This agreement will ensure that the interests of both transparency and protections for small businesses are served. “We are striking … [More]

In Business | Online | June 22 2020

Arizona Bankers Association Elects New Chairman, New Board Members

Arizona Bankers Association

The Arizona Bankers Association (AzBA) is pleased to announce Mr. Brian Schwallie, Head of Commercial Deposit and Payment Solutions of U.S. Bank, has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors. Also named to the AzBA Board were Mr. Ralph Tapscott, CEO & President of Horizon Community Bank, and Ms. Dina Ryan, Director-SW Region, State & Local Government Relations of … [More]