Engineering Firm Acquires Phoenix-Based Environmental Planning Group

Terracon

With a vision to expand its geographic presence and breadth of environmental services in the Southwestern U.S. and nationally, Terracon has announced the acquisition of Phoenix-based Environmental Planning Group (EPG). Terracon, a leading provider of environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, acquired EPG to provide additional regional support to … [More]

Republic Services Foundation Supports Neighborhood Revitalization amid Pandemic

Republic Services, Inc.

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Republic Services is finding innovative ways to support neighborhood revitalization efforts across the country through its charitable foundation's National Neighborhood Promise (NNP) program. In February, the Republic Services Charitable Foundation announced $2 million in grants to a total of 24 projects in communities where the Company's … [More]

Partnership Celebrates and Supports Local Latina Business Owners

NAWBO - Phoenix

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is honoring and supporting Latina business owners through a meaningful collaboration with the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (AZHCC). The new partnership coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 – Oct 15) through a series of “spotlights” featuring prominent Latina business owners in the Valley. Each of these … [More]

Launch of Virtual Small Business Summit Encourages Business Recovery

BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest

For over 50 years, National Small Business Week (NSBW) has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to honor the important role entrepreneurs play in the business community. Many of these businesses are women and minority-owned and are working to sustain their operations during these challenging times. In alignment with NSBW, celebrated September 21-25, … [More]

Nikola Works to Set Record Straight on False and Misleading Short Seller Report

Nikola Corporation

Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) (“the Company”) today issued the following statement commenting on a false and defamatory report published September 10, 2020, by Hindenburg Research (“Hindenburg”): Nikola believes that the Hindenburg report, and the opportunistic timing of its publication shortly after announcement of Nikola’s partnership with General Motors … [More]

Leading WooCommerce Product Developer to Bolster GoDaddy’s WordPress eCommerce Portfolio

GoDaddy

GoDaddy Inc., the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SkyVerge, a leading WooCommerce product developer. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. GoDaddy is committed to helping entrepreneurs succeed online with high-performance WooCommerce stores that are feature-filled and … [More]

Record-Breaking Industry Research Effort Demonstrates the Global Growth of Coaching

International Coaching Federation

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has released its newest piece of industry research, the 2020 ICF Global Coaching Study. The 2020 Global Coaching Study is the largest coaching industry research study ever. It incorporates a record-breaking 22,457 valid survey responses from coaches and managers and leaders who are using coaching skills in 161 countries and … [More]

Scottsdale Nutritional Supplement Co. Responds to COVID Needs, Launches Locally-Produced Hand Sanitizer

Jigsaw Health

Safe and effective hand sanitizer is essential for staying healthy during the coronavirus global pandemic. Unfortunately, not only is hand sanitizer in high demand and difficult to find, but now many options are being deemed unsafe – or even toxic - by the Food and Drug Administration. That’s why Scottsdale-based Jigsaw Health developed its NEW Jigsaw Health Clean … [More]

Dos and Don’ts That Can Save Millions when Selling a Business

by Terry Monroe

My own experience working with many buyers and sellers — as well as learning from his own mistakes as a buyer and seller — have helped me recognize some major points that business owners should consider if they are serious about putting money into their pocket rather than having it taken out. If at all possible, always sell your business when it is doing well. By doing good, … [More]

Phoenix-Area Restaurant among Winners in Discover’s $5 Million Commitment to Support Black-Owned Restaurants

Monroe’s Hot Chicken

Monroe’s Hot Chicken, a Black-owned restaurant in Phoenix, has won $25,000 from Discover’s Eat it Forward program. Discover is giving 200 $25,000 awards to Black-owned restaurants across the country to help them bounce back from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disproportionately impacted the Black community. The winners are randomly selected based on the … [More]

New Phoenix Co. Aims to Help People Breathe Better Air, Delivered to Your Door

TRU Filtered Air

TRU Filtered Air, a new company based in Phoenix, announces launching innovative subscription-based, medical grade air filters. TRU offers all high quality MERV 13 rated air filters, which are the same efficiency rating trusted by hospitals to catch the smallest particles of virus, bacteria, dust, allergens and other toxins. Founded by David Zimmerman and Chris McConnell, both … [More]

Arizona and Israeli Companies Sign Channel Partner Agreement, Facilitated by Local Biz Group

Arizona Israel Technology Alliance

In a move set to increase the use of superconducting technology that reduces the amount of electrical resistance in various products and applications, Arizona-based Ambature, Inc. today announced it has formalized a channel partner agreement with Israeli-based Ormic Components Ltd.  Dedicated to supporting business between Arizona and Israel through B2B initiatives, business … [More]

Environmental Compliance Co. Sees Residential Housing Market Growth, Bucking COVID-19 Pandemic

Earthworks Environmental

With the residential housing market across Arizona and the U.S. experiencing steady growth despite COVID-19, Earthworks Environmental LLC has seen an increase in business of 20 percent compared to a year ago. The Mesa-based woman/minority-owned environmental compliance firm operates in Arizona, Florida, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, … [More]

Global Supplier of Aftermarket Aviation Parts Gains 45,000 Line Items, Acquires Argentina’s Largest Airline

AvAir

AvAir, an industry leading inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, has purchased the complete surplus inventory of Aerolíneas Argentinas, Argentina's largest airline and the country's flag carrier. The inventory consists of 45,000 line items of rotable and consumable material from Aerolíneas Argentinas retired fleets. “The coronavirus pandemic disrupted … [More]

Axon Successful in Bid to Secure Land for New Headquarters

Axon Enterprise, Inc.

Axon Enterprise, Inc., was the successful bidder during a public auction of State Trust land at the southeast corner of Hayden Road and Loop 101 in Scottsdale. The 73.57-acre parcel’s final bid price was $49.1million. Axon has been headquartered in Scottsdale since 1993. The new land acquisition sets the stage for them to build a new, state-of-the-art facility where the … [More]

Local Credit Union Joins more than 700 Companies Committed to Giving Employees Time to Vote

Arizona Federal Credit Union

Locally-based financial cooperative, Arizona Federal Credit Union is one of more than 700 companies nationwide who have now joined Time to Vote, a business-led, nonpartisan coalition that aims to increase voter participation in the U.S. elections. Voter turnout in the U.S. is one of the lowest in the developed world and one of the most common reasons people give for not voting … [More]

4 Make-or-Break Customer Service Skills and How to Find Them

by Ken Crowell

Poor customer service costs American businesses billions each year, while companies with friendly and attentive employees keep customers and attract new ones. Customer service personnel are the first point of contact with your company and can make or break your business. According to Ken, some of the top skills to look for include: Patience/Grace Under Pressure: Customers … [More]

Smart Search Enables Work From Home Efficiencies

SearchBlox

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, enterprise employees spent an average of 1.8 hours every day searching for the information and data they need to do their jobs. Now that they're physically separated from teammates and collaborators, finding that information is harder than ever. After all, prior to the pandemic only about 15% of U.S. employees worked from home and only some of … [More]

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