Playcation at Talking Stick Resort Lasts All Summer Long

Talking Stick Resort

Dive into the summer months with Talking Stick Resort’s annual summer Playcation package. Scottsdale’s leading entertainment destination is opening its doors for guest to enjoy all of its state-of-the-art amenities for one low price. As part of the hotel room package, the property teamed up with Talking Stick Entertainment District so guests can have access to some of Arizona’s … [More]

Native American Musical Heritage at MIM – Reopening Next week

Musical Instrument Museum

Native American Musical Heritage Arizona Instrument Makers Arizona is home to centuries-old musical traditions as well as innovative craftspeople willing to experiment with instruments beyond conventional categories. Arizona instrument makers Anthony Belvado, member of the San Carlos Apache Nation, and Alex Maldonado, tribal member of the Pascua Yaqui Nation, demonstrate … [More]

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Announces 2020–21 Season Preview

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts announces an exciting season filled with performances featuring celebrated artists, local creatives, fan favorites and new discoveries. This season, Julia Chacón’s intimate Flamenco performances include more opportunities for families, ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro who delights all ages, classical performances highlighting emerging … [More]

WaFd Bank Arizona Donates $80,000 to Local Nonprofits Amid COVID-19

WaFd Bank

Through its WaFd Bank Foundation, WaFd Bank Arizona’s 31 branches were able to come together and donate $40,000 to Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS), based in Phoenix, and the Primavera Foundation, based in Tucson, in recent weeks to help them continue their critical operations amid COVID-19. “Our purpose through the Foundation is to facilitate direct giving to … [More]

Financial Advisory Services Co. Expands into Arizona

FinDec

One outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic: businesses and consumers alike grasp the importance of having a thorough financial plan in place for their future. Life insurance companies have seen major surges in applications since the start of the pandemic; people and corporations are paying closer attention to their retirement plans; and consumers, particularly high-net worth … [More]

WEBINARS: ASBA Management Essentials Overview Series

Arizona Small Business Association

Management Essentials Overview: Realizing that supervisor and management training is likely to be a luxury for many businesses; ASBA is thrilled to provide a Management Essentials Online Training program for its members and the community. Small business owners can register their supervisors and managers to attend any of the five fast-paced sessions (or all five) as a way to … [More]

New Survey Highlights Staggering Lack of Real Estate Literacy in America

Rick McCartney

Homie, a real estate technology company that has been changing the way homes are bought and sold since 2015, recently released the results of a survey polling 1,000 millennial Americans on topics related to real estate. The results of the survey highlight the extent to which the real estate industry has historically complicated the process, added unnecessary fees, and … [More]

City of Chandler Gets MBA Program through UArizona Eller College

Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona

The City of Chandler Economic Development Department, in partnership with University of Arizona Eller College of Management announce the new Professional MBA program blending online learning with bi-weekly practicums in Chandler. Chandler’s business-friendly environment and world-class labor force have made it an attractive location for companies of all sizes and industries. … [More]

Study: Displaying Fake Reviews Increases Consumer Trust in Review Platforms by 80%

INFORMS

Many people are using COVID-19 quarantine to get projects done at home, meaning plenty of online shopping for tools and supplies. But do you buy blind? Research shows 97% of consumers consult product reviews before making a purchase. Fake reviews are a significant threat for online review portals and product search engines given the potential for damage to consumer trust. … [More]

Scottsdale Co. Responds to Widespread Need for Rapid COVID-19 Testing

BioLab Sciences

Performing widespread antibody tests has been identified as a key component in the fight against the coronavirus and restarting the economy nationally. Private sector companies have been racing to meet demand, but many do not have the resources and expertise to scale up to the level of production currently needed. However, one US based company, BioLab Sciences is doing their … [More]

Local Distributor Donates Hospital-Type Disinfectant to Phoenix Rescue Mission

ProKure Solutions

Amidst rising COVID-19 cases, Phoenix-based ProKure Solutions has donated 123 gallons worth of hospital-type disinfectant for use in the Phoenix Rescue Mission’s high-traffic areas, including the food bank, cafeteria and warehouse. According to the Phoenix Rescue Mission, more than 25,800 people in Maricopa County experience homelessness each year. Amidst the COVID-19 global … [More]

Unemployment Weekly Jobless Claims Show Another 1.5M

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending June 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 1,508,000, a decrease of 58,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 24,000 from 1,542,000 to 1,566,000. The 4-week moving average was 1,773,500, a decrease of 234,500 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]

Guidance as Non-Essential Businesses Reopen and Employees Return to Work

U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance to assist employers reopening non-essential businesses and their employees returning to work during the evolving coronavirus pandemic. The guidance supplements the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ previously developed … [More]

Act Now on PPP Loan Forgiveness

B2B CFO

While the initial concern for business owners was getting funding from the PPP so they could continue to pay their employees, now the focus is on forgiveness of the loans. The next challenge for business owners is getting their PPP loans forgiven. The rules on forgiveness have changed so often, it’s hard for business owners to keep up.  Congress has extended the period in which … [More]

WEBINAR: U.S. Department of Labor to Host Compliance Assistance Webinars

U.S. Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor will host four webinars in June and July to discuss how the Department is helping workers and employers by reducing regulatory burdens and making it easier to understand and comply with the law. The webinars will also provide an opportunity for workers, employers, and state and local governments to ask questions and discuss how the Department can … [More]

WebPT Bolsters Executive Team with Two Industry Veterans to Scale Operations

WebPT

WebPT, the leading rehab therapy platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth, today announced the appointment of two prominent executives who will help drive the company’s continued year-over-year growth. Jason Heath joins as chief financial officer (CFO) and Ginger Miller as senior vice president (SVP) of revenue cycle management (RCM) operations. Heath, … [More]

Analysis Shows Child Care Tops Concerns about Returning to the Workplace

Talkwalker

As states begin to slowly reopen their economies, one of the most discussed details in social media is focused on companies’ plans to return to the office. According to international social media analytics firm Talkwalker, perhaps the most important thing on people’s mind is related to childcare. Uncertainty about what school will look like in the future, coupled with folks … [More]

70% of Job Seekers Value a Company’s Commitment to Diversity when Evaluating Potential Employers

The Manifest

Most job seekers (70%) want to work for a company that demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion, according to a new survey from The Manifest, a business news and how-to website. Protests against systemic racism and George Floyd's death have sparked discussions about diversity in the workplace. Although businesses are prohibited from discriminating against … [More]

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