The nation’s hospitals are suffering significant financial damage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic response. Kaufman Hall’s data from more than 800 U.S. hospitals shows that volume and revenue declines, along with flat to rising expenses, resulted in a dramatic fall in margin within a matter of weeks, plunging not-for-profit hospitals, which historically operate on thin … [More]
Coping with COVID-19 in Month Two
It's been nearly one month since the first-shelter-in place order was announced and today, 80% of Americans have hunkered down, quarantining themselves to their homes. We have learned to adapt to isolation in many ways. We've upped our hygiene game, we wear face masks, and we've become pros at Zoom video chat. But now that we are in the second month of isolation, we find … [More]
Arizona Tech Employment Grows by 8,000 Net New Jobs
Information technology (IT) employment in Arizona grew by estimated 8,000 net new jobs in 2019, capping a decade in which the state’s tech-related labor force expanded by more than 52,400 workers, according to Cyberstates 2020™, the definitive guide to the U.S. tech industry, occupations and trends published annually by CompTIA, the leading trade association for the global IT … [More]
GOOD READ: Book Helps Businesses Thrive, Bridge Gap with Millennials
If there is one thing that every business needs, it is for their team to all be on the same page and working toward the same goal. Yet most business leaders don’t know how to create a vision that they can get everyone on board with or how to execute the mission once they do. One author, Joe Curcillo, has written a book that is helping many business leaders to do exactly that, … [More]
Food and Beverage Staffing Platform Expands Services to Grocers, Hospitals, and Delivery-Only Restaurants
Qwick, the leading on-demand staffing platform for the food and beverage industry, has actively expanded services to hospitals, grocers and delivery-only restaurants. This expansion helps create new opportunities for Professionals and enables businesses in these essential industries to meet high customer demand during COVID-19. “Now, more than ever, we are seeing businesses … [More]
Steady Install, Inc. brings on new Chief Growth Officer
Phoenix technology startup Steady Install, Inc. has added Ian Prendergast, former Director of Market Expansion and Business Development from Qwick, to help grow the company’s presence. In his new role as Steady Install’s Chief Growth Officer, Prendergast will also be joining the company as a partner and will champion business development and revenue growth, as well as … [More]
Russo and Steele Auctions Co. Founder Adds Division for Collectors, Car Enthusiasts
Drew Alcazar, co-founder and CEO of the famed Russo and Steele Auctions, which celebrated its 20th year during Arizona Car Week, recently announced the launch of an exclusive new extension of his passion for the hobby, that offers “a full spectrum of resources” under the division moniker: RS Collector Automobile Services. The acquisition of a state-of-the art, 40-plus … [More]
Locally-Owned Health Club to Collect Donations for St. Mary’s Food Bank
The Village Health Clubs & Spas have been part of the community for over 30 years, and now more than ever, want to help that very same community and those that have been hit hardest. From Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 1, each Village Health Club & Spa location will have donation boxes outside the main entrance between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm to collect … [More]
Downtown Curbside Produce Pickup Brings Together Local Farmers & Chefs
As part of its mission to serve the community, The Churchill in downtown Phoenix has partnered with local farmers, bakers and chefs, including James Beard Award-winner, Charleen Badman of FnB, to launch an innovative weekly curbside produce and food pickup service that helps people Valley-wide to cook like a chef, while directly supporting local farmers and restaurant workers … [More]
