SRP has named 14 local businesses Champions of Sustainability for outstanding achievements in electrification, energy efficiency and clean energy through participation in SRP’s Business Solutions Program. The awardees were recognized today at the 10th Annual Champions of Sustainability Awards luncheon held at the Arizona Biltmore. SRP’s Business Solutions Program provides … [More]
Chandler-Based HR Management Firm Expands Services with Utah Firm Acquisition
Vensure Employer Solutions, a leading provider of HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing, announced the acquisition of Utah-based Resource Management Inc. (RMI), a highly respected HR solutions provider. “We are thrilled about the acquisition of RMI,” said Alex Campos, chief executive officer of Vensure. “This strategic move furthers our … [More]
Phoenix Mercury Names New Head Coach
The Phoenix Mercury today named Nate Tibbetts the team’s head coach. A widely-respected veteran coach with nearly two decades of experience in the NBA and NBA G League, Tibbetts will join Mercury General Manager Nick U’Ren in bringing championship-level results back to the Mercury. “Nate is an excellent basketball coach and an even better person,” said U’Ren. “I am excited … [More]
2023 Pay Study: Doctors, Lawyers and Dentists to Lose $15 an Hour by 2033
New research has ranked the U.S.’ most populated industries and estimated what their pay could look like in 10 years (2033) in line with inflation, and the results are surprising. The research by TollFreeForwarding.com found registered nurses are expected to make $12.82 more per hour in 2033 than they do today, the highest increase of the 16 professions included in the … [More]
Two Arizona Virtual Schools Bring Awareness to Bullying Challenges
Every year, almost 6 million students nationwide report being bullied during the school year. In a recent survey of parents, 44% said they enrolled their students in a K12-powered school because of safety and/or bullying-related concerns at a previous school. In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month this October, Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) and Insight Academy … [More]
Developers Announce New Affordable Housing Projects in Goodyear and South Phoenix
Estrella Springs. Image Credit: Max Wave Media Dominium, one of the nation’s leading owners, developers and managers of affordable housing, is holding a grand opening of 308 units of affordable housing for working families in South Phoenix on October 24 and breaking ground on 657 units of both family and senior affordable housing in Goodyear on October 25. The Goodyear … [More]
State Forty Eight Foundation Names New Executive Director
The State Forty Eight Foundation is thrilled to announce the appointment of Marina Sandoval as its new Executive Director. With a commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners across Arizona, the State Forty Eight Foundation welcomes Sandoval, a dynamic multicultural leader, to lead the organization into a new era of growth and impact. Marina's inspiration … [More]
Property Co. Breaks Ground on 2.4MSF Mega Industrial Project Near Luke Air Force Base
LPC Desert West, the Southwest arm of Dallas-based Lincoln Property Company (LPC), has joined with Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint Hickman, project partners and VIP guests to celebrate the groundbreaking of Luke Field, a $515 million, 2.4 million-square-foot Class A industrial development located adjacent to Luke Air Force Base in metro Phoenix. Being … [More]
Intel’s Arizona Expansion Marks Construction Milestone
Marking a milestone in Intel’s ongoing manufacturing expansion in Arizona, the company announced that the initial portion of the cleanroom is “weather tight” and the “blow down” phase1 has begun at the company’s two new leading-edge chip factories on its Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona. This milestone underscores Intel's dedication to advancing its presence in the state … [More]
Arizonans Can Add Licenses and State IDs to Google Wallet
ADOT MVD gives Arizona residents another way to carry their ID
The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is adding another option for digital identification: Arizonans can now keep a digital driver license or state ID in Google Wallet. This gives Arizonans three digital platforms to choose from. Arizona first offered the mobile driver license in 2021, then in 2022 added Apple … [More]
New First-of-Its-Kind Pilot Program to Make Tax Filing Free and Easy for Arizonans
Governor Katie Hobbs announced a new, easy way for Arizonans to file their taxes for free. The IRS Direct File Pilot Program, a first-of-its-kind project will allow eligible Arizonans to file their state and federal returns directly through the IRS Direct File Pilot Program. Arizona is one of a select few states participating in the pilot program, which starts in January … [More]
Buyer Beware: Is Your Financial Advisor Using AI to Make Investment Decisions?
Key considerations to discuss with your qualified professional
Just like all industries grappling with the breakneck pace at which artificial intelligence is permeating business as we know it — and how best to leverage it — it’s changing the game for financial advisors and their clients. Advisors must consider what AI does well — and doesn’t. Concurrently, clients must consider a new wave of security concerns as their detailed personal … [More]
Phoenix-Based Solar Co. Launches New AI-Powered Home Energy Assessment Tool
Homeowners and solar contractors can assess estimated savings and measure power usage based on location, home size and amount of sunlight.
SOAR Energy, the solar company powered by Better Earth, announced the launch of SolarScan, its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) powered home energy assessment tool for homeowners and solar contractors to analyze properties and receive a curated report on potential savings and power generation. Utilizing AI, ML and satellite imagery, … [More]
Optum Rx Opens New Integrated Pharmacy in Arizona
State-of-the-art facility in Mesa creates 300 jobs, aims to improve the pharmacy experience and health outcomes for consumers
Optum Rx opened a state-of-the-art home delivery pharmacy today in Mesa, Arizona. The facility expands the company’s integrated pharmacy care services capabilities, improving access to needed medications and helping people achieve better health outcomes. For people taking multiple prescriptions, the new facility prepares and bundles medications into daily, timed … [More]
Downtown Mesa Revitalization Progress Continues with Opening of 2nd Avenue Commons Housing Development
New Complex Brings Attainable Workforce Housing Solutions to a Booming Region of Maricopa County
CaliberCos Inc., a manager of real estate investments and developments, is accelerating the growth of a variety of housing solutions in the booming Downtown Mesa, Arizona, area. On Monday, October 16, Caliber executives alongside Mesa Mayor John Giles and Councilmember Jenn Duff, oversaw a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 2nd Avenue Commons at 140 W 2nd Avenue. The Commons is a … [More]
Everspin Announces Expansion of Industrial Devices
Everspin Technologies, Inc., the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) persistent memory solutions, announced that it is expanding its flagship industrial, high-density STT-MRAM product family, the EMxxLX. The EMxxLX product, announced last year, is the highest-performing persistent memory available today. It is ideal for … [More]
Arizona-Based Academic Software Co. Joins Fight against Underaged Alcohol and Drug Use
Gnosis IQ, an Arizona-based artificial intelligence software company that predicts and tracks student success and empowers the social emotional well-being of students, is teaming up with the Sold Out Youth Foundation to combat underaged alcohol and drug use stealing the lives of so many teenagers in America. All students, parents and administration using the Gnosis IQ software … [More]
Private Sector Addressing Arizona’s Homelessness Crisis with Arizona Housing Fund
Bank of America executive Howard Epstein established the Arizona Housing Fund (AZHF) in 2019 to provide a simple way for corporations, foundations, and individuals to fund more permanent, supportive, and affordable housing. After decades of serving on nonprofit boards working to address the growing issue of homelessness, it was clear government could not do it alone. It would … [More]
