Digital Processes Software Co. Announces Economic Recovery Software Grant Program

ScerIS, Inc.

ScerIS, Inc., a 27-year-old software developer and solutions resource that is changing the way its clients imagine, design and develop applications and efficient digital work processes, is excited to announce the ETCETERA® Economic Recovery Software Grant Program in partnership with Recruiting and Staffing Agencies nationwide. In an unprecedented effort to help facilitate … [More]

Hotel Report: $16.8B Tax Revenue Loss Nationwide, $312.5M in Arizona due to COVID-19

American Hotel & Lodging Association

As a result of the sharp drop in travel demand from COVID-19, state and local tax revenue from hotel operations will drop by $16.8 billion in 2020, according to a new report by Oxford Economics released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Hotels have long served as an economic engine for communities of all sizes, from major cities, to beach resorts, … [More]

Poll: State and Local Government Employees Have Serious Concerns about Their Safety, Finances and Job Outlook

Center for State and Local Government Excellence

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to present many challenges to state and local governments, a new national poll reveals that public employees are deeply worried about their personal safety, family finances, losing their job, furloughs, and pay and benefit reductions. Despite their concerns, the research finds that public employees value serving their communities during … [More]

Governor Ducey Announces Enhanced COVID-19 Action Plan, Allows Cities to Set Policies

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Following COVID-19 case increases and hospitalizations, Governor Doug Ducey today announced enhanced actions to contain the spread of the virus and protect Arizona’s most vulnerable residents. The announced actions build on Arizona’s substantial efforts to boost testing, expand contact tracing, secure PPE for health care and frontline workers, fast-track resources to the most … [More]

Market Jitters Remain on Second Wave Concerns

by Joshua Mahony

Fears of a second wave throughout a number of red states raises questions over both the U.S. recovery and Trump’s election hopes. Market volatility is rife once again today, with the opening of U.S. markets once again driving down sentiment throughout Europe. The role of central banks throughout this crisis has been considerable, and this week’s Fed actions have highlighted … [More]

Entertainment Co. to Bring Drive-In Events at New Venue

Steve LeVine Entertainment

Steve LeVine Entertainment & Public Relations (SLE) has announced it will open a social distancing, drive-in events venue at WestWorld of Scottsdale. At this venue guests will experience many of the same entertainment options they are accustomed to while still maintaining health, safety and social distancing guidelines recommended by the CDC. Entertainment and event … [More]

Global Spending on IT Devices to Plunge by $108 Billion in a Year

LearnBonds

Coronavirus outbreak caused a global IT spending to slip 8% this year, with thousands of companies cutting their technology and service budgets and financing only essential IT costs. Although the entire sector is forecast to shrink, IT devices and data center systems are set to witness the most significant drop in consumer spending this year. The global spending on IT … [More]

Children’s Hospital Ranked in All 10 Specialties by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals

Phoenix Children’s Hospital

For the fourth time, Phoenix Children’s Hospital earned national rankings by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals in 10 out of 10 specialties. The health system is the only children’s hospital in Arizona ever to have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and one of only 24 children’s hospitals in the United States to rank in all 10 surveyed … [More]

New Virtual Certificate Program Gives Owners and Workers Confidence in CDC Guidelines

by Edgar R. Olivo

As reopening across America is underway, many businesses are left wondering if they are doing enough to follow CDC guidelines to keep their workers and customers safe while making a profit. This is one of the many challenges small businesses will have to overcome soon to regain confidence in the marketplace, especially as we see spikes in COVID-19 cases and worries of a second … [More]

New EZ and Revised Full Forgiveness Applications for the PPP

Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020, signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020.  In addition to revising the full forgiveness application, SBA also published a new EZ … [More]

Investment Firm Sees Phoenix as New Headquarters, Goodbye Seattle

Smead Capital Management

Smead Capital Management, a registered investment advisor, today announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to Phoenix from Seattle, Wash. effective July 1. After considering several markets, Smead selected Phoenix because of the region’s large pool of investment management talent, an equitable quality of life, and access to key domestic and global financial … [More]

Medical Equipment Co. Continues Rapid National Expansion with New Office in Phoenix

US Med-Equip

Houston-based medical equipment provider US Med-Equip (USME) is expanding to Phoenix and Knoxville, giving more hospitals faster-than-ever access to the highest quality medical devices for patients in their care. USME partners with top hospitals across the nation in the rental, sales, service and asset management of movable medical equipment. The company has more than 40,000 … [More]

WEBINAR – June 24: Strategic Investing: Using a 1031 Exchange to Maximize Returns

Rick McCartney

1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges offer real estate investors a unique channel to maximize long-term returns. By leveraging an exchange, investors can often increase their real estate yield, reduce hands-on management, mitigate federal and state taxes and capitalize on emerging investment trends. REGISTER HERE This webcast will highlight: Why investors use 1031 exchanges … [More]

Farmers Markets Across Arizona Unite on Public Safety

by Mike Hunter

From June 15th to the 21st, farmers markets across Arizona unite behind Fresh. Healthy. Arizona Farmers Markets to promote safe practices. As the state of Arizona is getting back to business, it’s more important than ever that farmers markets, vendors, and customers continue best health practices to keep our markets safe, essential, and open to the community at … [More]

Electric Vehicle Co. Plans Retail Expansion into Arizona

ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp.

ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO), a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, today announced the accelerated expansion of the Company’s retail footprint for its flagship SOLO EV with new locations planned for Arizona and Oregon. In recent weeks, individual states and counties have begun the process of re-opening storefronts and businesses at varying rates … [More]

Commercial Real Estate Veterans Launch Development Co.

BH DevCo

Commercial real estate veterans Steve Backman and Tracy Hammer announce the launch of their new joint venture BH DevCo, a real estate development company specializing in build-to-suit delivery for national tenants in the e-commerce, distribution and fulfillment industries. “Our brand philosophy was built around the growing synergy between distribution, retail and industrial … [More]

New Production Plant in Goodyear Names Top Executives

fairlife, LLC

fairlife, LLC today announced the addition of a management team dedicated to supporting the company’s growth through its new 300,000 square foot production and distribution facility in Goodyear, Arizona. Neil Betteridge has been named Senior Vice President (SVP) of Global Manufacturing Technologies to oversee the Arizona plant. Reporting to Betteridge will be Troy Hancock … [More]

Going Remote: HR Co. Makes Rapid Change to Remote Work, Plan Pays Off

LandrumHR

When COVID-19 hit, the employers and employees served by LandrumHR needed the HR and staffing company's support and expertise to survive the crisis. To serve those clients, LandrumHR quickly adapted to a remote workforce to keep its staff on the job and connected. LandrumHR's forward-thinking infrastructure made it easier for the company to quickly transition to a remote … [More]

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