As small businesses continue efforts to reopen and Congress and the Administration prepare the next phase of legislation, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, issued a plan, “NFIB Phase Four Legislative Priorities for Small Business Recovery,” today. The plan lays out five legislative priorities to … [More]
Online Trading Academy Opens New Peoria Location
Online Trading Academy opened its newest location in Peoria, Ariz. Locally owned and operated by Aaron Warby, Ammon Warby, Tate Buntz and Timothy Tormey since 2018, Online Trading Academy will continue to offer education for investors looking to increase their financial market knowledge. “It’s encouraging to watch new and experienced investors gain new knowledge through our … [More]
Goodwill Merger Brings Arizona Expertise to Out-of-State Entity
Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona and Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley jointly announced today that the merger was approved by their board of directors and Goodwill Industries International, Inc. The two organizations will combine operations effective immediately. “We are very excited to leverage our resources and strengthen our collective impact to help more … [More]
Award-Winning SCALE UP Program Announces 2020-2021 Virtual Series
SCALE UP (Sustainable Communities Accessing Lending and Expertise Upon Performance) is an award-winning program under the Local First Arizona Sustainability umbrella that offers a comprehensive, hands-on educational series for locally-owned businesses looking to create a sustainable business model centered on tackling existing environmental and societal issues. “Arizona’s … [More]
WEBINAR – July 20: Navigating the New Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act for Nonprofits
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) of 2020 brought major changes to the PPP loan program, and with the changes some additional questions: how can your nonprofit prepare? During this webinar we will share the latest guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and also respond to your frequently asked questions in regard to calculating loan … [More]
New High-Tech Pharmacy Opens in Gilbert
AdhereHealth, a healthcare technology leader in medication adherence insights and health outcomes, is further expanding its nationwide presence with the opening of a new pharmacy in Gilbert, Arizona – a rapidly growing town in the Metro Phoenix area. “AdhereHealth is another addition to our state’s health care industry, serving the needs of Arizonans who are choosing … [More]
Pandemic and BLM Protests Negatively Impacting Corporate Workplace Culture Health, According to Report
Corporate workplace culture has been impacted by recent world events, including the coronavirus pandemic and the #BlackLivesMatter protests, in several significant ways, according to new data released today by HR compliance training and data analytics company Emtrain. In a comparison of responses collected from more than 100,000 employees at 145 companies prior to March 15th … [More]
WEBINAR – July 22: Retail, Entertainment & Hospitality Development Projects
LEADING MARKET SERIES RETAIL, ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS JULY 22 | 7:30-9:30am Phoenix has long built an economy on tourism and hospitality, but now things are changing. Hear directly from developers in the Retail, Hospitality and … [More]
Global Consumer Confidence Suffers Record Drop in Q2
Deteriorating job prospects and rising anxieties about personal finances drove a record drop in global consumer confidence in the second quarter of 2020, according to The Conference Board® Global Consumer Confidence Survey. Conducted in collaboration with Nielsen, the survey found that overall global consumer confidence fell to 92 in the second quarter from a near-historic … [More]
Italian Restaurant Launches New ‘Take-and-Bake’ Menu Options
Macaroni Grill, the Italian restaurant inspired by Italian country cuisine, recently launched a Take-and-Bake option of its famous Lasagna Bolognese and it has quickly become a go-to solution for guests looking for a home style meal that is ready at a moment’s notice. Due to the popularity and demand of the Lasagna Bolognese, Macaroni Grill has just launched two new … [More]
Credit Union Doubles New Accounts with ‘OpenAnywhere’ Service
With the ever growing demand for online options to perform essential daily tasks, locally based financial cooperative Arizona Federal Credit Union made a strategic and innovative move prior to the pandemic to launch the use of JHA OpenAnywhere software, allowing existing and new members to open up accounts online without needing to visit a branch. Arizona Federal is now … [More]
