Valley-based Grocer Foundation and Tea Co. Partner to Benefit School Programs

Sprouts Farmers Market

The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation and The Republic of Tea, a leading purveyor of premium teas and herbs, are pleased to announce their continued partnership to support school garden programs. The Republic of Tea will donate $1 to the Foundation for each Hibiscus Sangria Iced Tea and Blackberry Sage Iced Tea tin sold at Sprouts 350 locations across the … [More]

VT LandGroup Launches, Dedicated to Land Acquisition Nationwide

Van Tuyl Companies

Van Tuyl Companies has launched VT LandGroup, an entity dedicated to land acquisition initiatives. The company will operate in unison with its sister company VanTrust Real Estate to seek and acquire land nationwide in various stages, from raw land to fully entitled/developed land, over a full spectrum of uses. “Current market conditions have accelerated … [More]

GoDaddy Says Revenue to Exceed Prior Guidance; Announces Layoffs and Closures

GoDaddy

GoDaddy Inc., the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, continues to grow in the face of global economic challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has seen strong demand in its business, led by Domains and its Websites + Marketing offering, and management now expects second quarter revenue to exceed previously issued guidance of $790 million by … [More]

Arizona to Expand COVID-19 Testing, Says Ducey

Rick McCartney

Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced continued efforts to increase access to COVID-19 testing in partnership with health care providers statewide. On Tuesday, an additional Roche testing machine was secured for Sonora Quest Laboratories to expand testing in the state. ADHS will provide additional funding to laboratories, as … [More]

What Small-Business Owners Need to Know about the SCOTUS Ruling on Protections for LGBT Workers

by Edgar R. Olivo

On Monday, June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld that it is illegal for businesses across the country to fire employees based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. But Title VII does not cover companies with fewer than 15 employees. Nor did the decision address other civil rights questions, such as whether LGBTQ people can be refused access to housing or … [More]

Arizona Healthcare Provider Shares ‘Playbook’ to Help Businesses Return to Work Safely

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

As restrictions are being lifted, many organizations are putting in place plans to safely return employees back to work in office settings. As a local employer with more than 2,400 employees and a health resource for all, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona’s (BCBSAZ) team of clinical, facilities, human resources, and change management professionals have outlined plans that can … [More]

Valley Tech Giant Implements Platform to Help Detect Symptoms, Prevent Spread of Viruses

Insight

Insight Enterprises, the global integrator of Insight Intelligent Technology Solutions™ for organizations of all sizes, will use proprietary intelligent technology as a protective measure to help detect for common signs of COVID-19 and prevent its spread in the workplace when Insight returns teammates to its largest facilities. Insight this week activated the … [More]

70% of Americans Support More Economic Stimulus to Help Travel Industry Recover

American Hotel & Lodging Association

A new survey conducted by Morning Consult commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) found that while Americans remain hesitant about traveling, they overwhelmingly support efforts by Congress to help the travel industry recover including helping hotels keep their doors open and bring back employees, as well as incentivizing Americans to travel … [More]

COVID-19 Cases on Construction Sites Prompt Need for Health Screening and Contact Tracing

BuildCenter

From California to Maine, newly reopened construction businesses are experiencing rises in COVID-19 cases, prompting the need for robust solutions to avoid exposure and job-site closures. Two health-screening apps from BuildCenter, a COBE Construction software spinoff, help construction firms comply with new protocols to reduce the risk of spread on job sites. The Health … [More]

Arizona Accelerator Moves Online, Opens Applications across North America

Founder Institute Arizona

Founder Institute Arizona, the local chapter of the world's largest pre-seed accelerator, announced today that its 2020 program will take place 100% online, allowing anyone across North America to participate in the program from the comfort of home. Any aspiring entrepreneur or team interested in building a company with some of Arizona's top startup mentors is invited to apply … [More]

New Texting Service Launched to Reach Mental Health Clinicians during Pandemic

Magellan Health, Inc.

Magellan Health, Inc., announced that it has launched a free crisis texting service for anyone who needs help during these tumultuous times. Individuals will connect with a certified, licensed mental health clinician who will provide confidential mental health services. This service supports Magellan’s crisis telephone hotline, offering another way to access mental health … [More]

WEBINAR – June 30: Coronavirus-Related Paid Sick Leave Requirements for Business Owners, Employers and Other Stakeholders

U.S. Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) in Kansas City, Kansas, is joining with the IRS and the U.S. Small Business Administration to present a webinar to review paid sick leave requirements, tax relief and other coronavirus-related information critical for employers and business owners. The webinar will provide information on the Families First … [More]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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