As a leader, during COVID-19 (or any crisis) it can be hard to find one’s feet and to feel confident in one’s path. It’s common to feel inadequate, unsure and out of one’s depth. That is to be expected. This is leadership like we have never seen before. So many businesses are closed or trying to find new ways of doing things. I believe almost every organization feels like a … [More]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Employees Assist with COVID-19 Patient Treatment
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) announced today more than 20 medically qualified employees have volunteered to assist in providing care and treatment to COVID-19 patients in healthcare facilities. The company will support trained healthcare specialists from BCBSAZ and its subsidiary, Health Choice Arizona, in returning to practice as physicians, nurses, and … [More]
House Passes $484B Emergency Relief Package
The House on Thursday passed a potential $484B emergency relief package that provides additional funds for small businesses and expand COVID-19 testing efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic. The measure brings the country’s total coronavirus pandemic response dollars to more than $2.8T and includes $310B in additional funds for the Paycheck Protection Program, $75B for … [More]
Staffing Platform Launches Digital Orientations and COVID-19 Certification Program for Professionals
Qwick, the leading on-demand staffing platform for the food and beverage industry, launched their digital orientations to help onboard new Professionals and a certification training program for hospitality Professionals currently enrolled on their platform. Qwick also took action to help the 82K+ Professionals on their platform respond to COVID-19 by waiving all cancellation … [More]
Central Logic Selected to Help Orchestrate Care for All COVID-19 Patients in Arizona
As state prepares for patient surge, Regional Access Center is formed that will leverage technology, best practices and other solutions to unite all health systems and hospitals--ensuring patient access to beds, ventilators and care without delay. Central Logic, the industry innovator in enterprise visibility and tools to accelerate access to care, has announced its … [More]
Creditor Options in the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the fallout from COVID-19 widens and the prospect of an economic downturn looms, lenders are likely to focus more on protecting their collateral. Although many lenders are negotiating accommodations with borrowers in the short term, some of these accommodations will inevitably be unsuccessful and lead to defaults. As defaults increase, lenders might consider the use of a … [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]
Consumer Tech Co. Joins Forces with Web Co., Promotes Free Digital Tools for Businesses
Digital Air Strike, the leading consumer engagement technology company, today announced it is joining forces with GoDaddy for its #OpenWeStand (www.openwestand.org) campaign to help auto dealers and other small businesses continue their sales online during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal for both Digital Air Strike and GoDaddy is to provide online tools so businesses can … [More]
Roommate Matching App is Solution for Renters during Crisis
ROOM8, a new app optimizing co-living through roommate matching and apartment search services, announces capabilities to provide solutions to renters during the COVID-19 crisis and help them avoid defaulting on rent. The new features include in-app audio and video calling capabilities, as well as a partnership with Google Street View Trusted Agency, LCP360 to provide immersive … [More]
Digital Marketing Firm Pledges Services to Local Restaurants amid COVID-19 Challenges
StringCan Interactive, a Scottsdale digital marketing agency known for accelerating the growth of wellness-focused businesses, today announces efforts to help local healthy restaurants impacted by the new coronavirus. The firm is offering to help a limited number of restaurants in metro Phoenix with its “Back to Business” marketing program, valued up to $30,000 in total … [More]
55% of Companies Say Employee Referrals Reduce Hiring Cost
More than half of companies with an employee referral program (55%) say it reduced hiring costs, according to new data from Clutch, the leading B2B ratings and reviews firm. On average, it costs $4,129 to hire a new employee, according to data from the Society for Human Resources Management. Employee referral programs can decrease that cost. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, … [More]
AI Developers to Accelerate Collaborative Research in the Fight Against COVID-19
AI researchers around the world are developing and publishing algorithms that can detect COVID-19 in medical images, including CTs and x-rays. To support the development and validation of those algorithms, Silicon Valley startup Arterys has launched its open innovation platform, the Arterys Marketplace. AI developers can publish their algorithms to the Arterys Marketplace to … [More]
Prospective Homebuyers Turn to Virtual Shopping During Coronavirus Pandemic
East Valley resident Alexis Cabrera considered selling her condo and moving to a larger, new home. With mortgage rates at an all-time low and with her children getting older and needing more space, the timing seemed perfect. Suddenly, the coronavirus pandemic changed everything. Families, like that of Alexis, forced to shelter-in-place in homes they’ve outgrown, felt stuck. … [More]
Shopping Center Owner Raises Funds to ‘Feed the Leads’ in Support of Hospital Workers
CIRE Equity owner and operator of the Park West shopping center and several other neighborhood centers throughout the valley have launched Feed the Leads, a campaign to feed hospital workers at HonorHealth facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Feed the Leads an opportunity to financially support local restaurants at the Park West, Valley Plaza, and Glendale Market Square … [More]
Science Engineering Firm Launches ‘Operation Face Shield’
A science and engineering technology company has found a new use for their 3D printers and laser cutters — Operation Face Shield, designed to provide local medical workers with protection against COVID-19. In Tucson, four scientists and engineers made use of their equipment’s evening downtime by creating face shields to medical specifications. After tweaking their original … [More]
West Valley Biz Group Launches ‘Open for Business’ Virtual Tours
The West Valley continues to be the place of growth in the Phoenix Metro region. The first quarter of 2020 started strong. While the immediate future remains uncertain, West Valley leaders are optimistic that growth will continue bringing new employment opportunities. Construction remains strong with many existing projects on a continued path to completion. It is … [More]
Title Co. Offers Remote Online Notarization (RON) at No Cost
Secretary of State Katie Hobbs and Governor Doug Ducey have issued an Executive Order allowing Arizonans to use Remote Online Notarization (RON), effective April 10, 2020. RON is the process of signing paperwork using audio-visual technology to appear before a notary instead of being physically present. As such, Pioneer Title Agency, which is the largest family-owned title and … [More]
Insurtech Startup to Aid Auto Insurance Clients with Giveback Program
Branch, the insurance technology startup with services in Arizona, announced they are giving back 15% of monthly insurance premiums to auto policyholders in response to the current health crisis. This compassionate initiative recognizes clients’ reduced driving due to shelter in place orders in effect and works to ease the financial burden many are facing across the … [More]