Woz Enterprise – a division of Woz U – and University of Phoenix are bringing the technology and education sectors together to launch a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program to address the widening technology skills gap and put Americans to work. This world-class, transformative technology apprenticeship program trains community-college graduates in STEM … [More]
Renowned Furniture Retailer to Bring First Valley Locations to Vestar Shopping Centers
Connecticut-based Bob’s Discount Furniture will bring its long-awaited first Arizona locations to two Vestar shopping centers – Desert Ridge Marketplace and Crossroads Towne Center in August and September. The expansion into a new market and the selection of Vestar locations shows the strength and viability of the brand and the centers despite the recent challenges presented by … [More]
Insurance Co. to Open New Center in Tempe, Creating New Jobs
Bright Health Plan (BHP), with the support of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), Arizona Commerce Authority and City of Tempe, announced its decision to open a new contact center in Tempe, Ariz., to support Bright Health Plan’s rapidly growing membership across the country. The contact center will bring 35 jobs to the Tempe area this year and an additional 40 jobs in … [More]
National Hotel Group Declares ‘Save Hotel Jobs’ Day
As Congress debates a new round of COVID-19 recovery legislation, a new survey of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) members shows that the pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the hotel industry and its employees. Results show nearly nine in ten hotels have been forced to lay off or furlough employees due to COVID-19 and the resulting drop in travel. … [More]
Pivots Drive Next Wave of Growth and Innovation for Rehab Therapy Tech Co.
The second quarter brought about seismic shifts to the rehab therapy industry, and WebPT, the leading rehab therapy platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth, quickly responded by launching a telehealth solution in just seven days, rolling out digital intake, developing timely educational content for clinic owners, and expanding its team to meet customer … [More]
WEBINAR – Aug 3: SBA Presents COVID-19 Road to Recovery for AAPI Entrepreneurs
On Monday, August 3, 2020 at 2:30 pm PT, please join an Access Live event for AAPI entrepreneurs. Small businesses, non-profit organizations and faith-based organizations in need of financial assistance may join this call and learn what opportunities exist to recover from the COVID-19 global pandemic. Join the SBA and many other experts to learn how we can overcome these … [More]
WEBINARS – Aug 5, 12, 19, 26: FORESIGHT 20/20 – Eyes on Social Justice
We cannot understand our present moment without recognizing the lasting damage caused by a history of policies that have placed Black and White people into two separate worlds. During Black Philanthropy Month, the Black Philanthropy Initiative invites you to join a series of conversations every Wednesday in August called FORESIGHT 20/20 - Eyes on Social Justice. Each … [More]
World`s Five Largest Airlines Lost Over $40 Billion in Market Cap Since January
Not many industries have experienced such a severe impact of the coronavirus pandemic like the airline industry. While the global travel restrictions and the lockdown rules are expected to cause airline passenger revenues to drop by $300 billion in 2020, the world's largest airline companies are witnessing staggering losses in their market capitalization. According to data … [More]
Construction Begins on Biosafety Lab in Tempe, Mission to Advance Botanical Medicine
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]
