Dovly, a consumer-focused credit improvement company, today announced it raised $2 million in seed funding. The round was led by venture capital firm NFX, which focuses on helping grow companies based on the principals of network effects and marketplaces. The funding will accelerate Dovly’s commitment to provide consumers with a more efficient, effective credit improvement … [More]
LGBTQ Covered under Title VII, Says Supreme Court
Today, the Supreme Court handed down its opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County, ruling once and for all that Title VII’s protections based on “sex” apply to LGBTQ workers. This is a case I have been following closely, and the decision has been a long time coming. In the wake of President Trump’s roll-back of health insurance protections for transgender Americans, the LGBTQ … [More]
Trampoline Park to Open First Arizona Location
Big Air Trampoline Park will soon open its first Arizona location in Chandler at Alma School and Queen Creek. This will be the Orange County-based company’s ninth U.S. location. The Big Air Chandler location is a family affair, owned and operated by the Esparza family. Ivan Esparza will serve as the park’s general manager. According to Ivan, “We are thrilled to bring the Big … [More]
Chandler-Based Video Co. Opens Search for COVID-19 Business Stories for Documentary
COVID-19 has affected just about everything, but small businesses have been among the hardest hit. At the same time, small business owners have risen to the challenges they have been faced with, working to adapt and reinvent themselves to survive. Amoroma Productions, an innovative video company based in Chandler, has begun working on a documentary to highlight the resiliency … [More]
WEBINAR – June 17: Maintain Business Continuity
Chairman & CEO C-Suite Network and Bestselling Author Jeffrey Hayzlett will be leading this webinar and showing us time-tested tips, steps, and strategies to overcome any obstacle facing you and your business. You will learn: How to engage and support more customers, new customers and current customers Anticipating and adapting to new business needs and approaches Tips … [More]
Phoenix Named Bicycle Friendly Community by League of American Bicyclists
The League of American Bicyclists announced that Phoenix once again earned the Bronze-level award as a Bicycle Friendly Community for its commitment to making the city a better, safer place to bicycle. Phoenix is the fifth largest U.S. city and joins 482 communities across the country in the pursuit of safer streets and better bicycling for everyone. The award recognizes … [More]
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Unveils New Site-Specific Artwork
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) announces a new artwork on view outside its building with a goal of bringing the community together: an installation of text art created to cultivate a sense of togetherness. As part of a new series of work — “Untitled Gestures” — Tempe-based artist Kristin Bauer recently installed a text work on the main entry of SMoCA and along … [More]
Spa Days are Back as Popular Scottsdale Luxury Resort Reopens
If you're in need of a luxurious spa day, look no further than your favorite Scottsdale resort for plenty of pampering and fun in the sun. Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Bungalows announced today that has opened its award-winning Palo Verde Apothecary & Spa to locals and guests following its COVID-19 closure. "Now more than ever, taking the time to managing stress is … [More]
Five Tips for a Rewarding Return to the Gym
As Arizona businesses re-open, The CORE Institute, Arizona’s most respected orthopedic practice, wants everyone to have a safe and productive return to the gym, and that means being aware of the body and its limitations after being less active over the few months. Physical activity plays an important role in the overall well-being of the body and mind. However, now that gyms … [More]
Summer Nights Aboard Verde Canyon Railroad
Verde Canyon Railroad is back on track and reopening July 1st. Arizona’s state flag was inspired by the sun’s red and golden rays dancing across the horizon in symphony with the desert air, bathing everything in a deep sunset glow. Verde Canyon Railroad’s popular Starlight adventure, one summer Saturday each month, brings passengers into a red rock wilderness at this bewitching … [More]
Arizona Hospital Leaders Speak Out as Ducey Announces Remain-Open Plans
Governor Doug Ducey announced, yesterday, that Arizona would remain open saying that Arizona is not seeing an increase in patient volume. "We put the stay-at-home order in place so that we can prepare for what we’re going through right now,” Ducey stated in Thursday's press conference. Earlier Thursday, Arizona hospital leaders issued the following statement regarding the … [More]
WEBINAR – Jun 15 to 19: 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 32: MONDAY - June 15 | 9:00 AM Updates on Payment Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Join us for a session focused on outlining the modifications made to Paycheck Protection … [More]
