Construction has begun on Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine’s (SCNM) Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research, a 4,285 square-foot Biosafety Level 2 Lab (BSL-2), a compound isolation laboratory, and a compound identification and quantification facility at 2140 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe. Recently hired Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, … [More]
Glendale Businesses Get Boost with Social Media Campaign
In an effort to help promote and support Glendale based businesses the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Glendale’s Office of Economic Development will launch the social media campaign #ShopGlendaleAZ. The campaign encourages Glendale residents and visitors to share their experience patronizing a local business for a chance to win a $100 gift card. The goal … [More]
National Mortgage Lender Hiring 500 in Phoenix, Cites Record Growth
AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation, one of the fastest-growing privately-held mortgage lenders in the nation, announced its plans to recruit and hire more than 2,000 new employees across the U.S., including 500 in the Phoenix metro area. Critical positions to immediately fill include loan officers, mortgage underwriters, loan processors, mortgage specialists, technology roles, and … [More]
SAFETY: Four Ways to Combat Pathogens in Your Company’s HVAC System
“Jake” owns and runs a small commercial shop. He has been coughing a lot and is growing concerned as his employees have been calling in sick with sinus problems and “bronchitis.” He calls his friend “Rick,” who operates a different business but in the same block. To Jake’s surprise, Rick and his workers have not missed any time from work. While Rick’s employees have been … [More]
CenturyLink Expands AZNet Contract, Provides Advanced Technology to State Agencies
CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) recently won a contract with the State of Arizona to provide network connectivity and managed IT services that will support all state government agencies and transform how the state delivers services to residents. The company will be providing local and wide area network management, WiFi, security, unified voice communications, contact center … [More]
Partnership Helps Contractors Manage Total Cost of Risk
The Travelers Companies, Inc. announced an exclusive agreement with Procore, a leading provider of construction management software, to help contractors manage the total cost of risk through improved operations and job-site safety. Procore’s construction platform connects entire project teams, from the office to the field and across companies. This provides key … [More]
Phoenix-Based Investment Co. Expands to Support Demand for New Single-Family Home Market
Walton, a real estate investment and land asset management company with US$3.39 billion under management and administration, has expanded its Builder Option Land Development Funds (BOLD Funds), with an investment objective of raising capital to acquire land identified by large U.S. homebuilders for near-term residential development projects. The collective $500 … [More]
Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Award Nominations Now Open, Due Friday, August 7
The Arizona Technology Council, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), today announced nominations for the annual Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) awards are open now and due Friday, August 7 at 5 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 GCOI program will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 4. Award categories include MSS Business … [More]
An Alternative to Venture Capital Launched for Black Tech Founders
Founders of Black Startup companies no longer have to worry about being snubbed by VCs or finding hundreds of thousands of dollars to pay staff. Newly launched hiring platform, Black Startup Angel Staff (BSAS) gives Black Startups access to team members who are willing to work at reduced rates, for perks or profit-sharing. Such news comes at a critical time when the black … [More]
WEBINAR – July 27 to 31: 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 61: MONDAY - July 27 | 9:00 AM Practical Strategies to Lead Your Company Through COVID-19 Join us for a session focused on practical ways to lead your company through the COVID-19 crisis, featuring … [More]