WEBINAR – Nov. 16: Return Stronger in 2022

Arizona Commerce Authority

UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 202: Tuesday - November 16 | 9:00 AM Return Stronger in 2022 The upcoming holiday season will be different from last year, with so many unknowns and new challenges. Join us for a session focused on leading your team … [More]

WEBINAR – Nov 10: Accessing the Maricopa County Small Business Grant Program

Arizona Commerce Authority

UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SPECIAL SESSION: Wednesday - November 10 | 9:00 AM Accessing the Maricopa County Small Business Grant Program In partnership with Arizona Community Foundation, Local First Arizona launched the Maricopa County Small … [More]

WESTMARC to Host West Valley Tech Summit, Dec 2

WESTMARC

WESTMARC is hosting a regional West Valley Tech Summit on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park. Expert speakers will focus on how Arizona continues to thrive during disruptive times. Sandra Watson, President and CEO of Arizona Commerce Authority, will share her knowledge and experience on how Arizona and Greater Phoenix has become the hotspot … [More]

First Internet Bank Expands Arizona Commercial Banking Team

First Internet Bank

First Internet Bank announced the hiring of Vice President of Commercial Banking, Ryan Hasher. Mr. Hasher joins First Internet Bank’s Arizona-based commercial banking team, reporting to Regional Vice President Neil Barna “Ryan is an invaluable addition to our team,” said Mr. Barna. “His experience and expertise will provide flexible financing solutions for our clients … [More]

Vaccinations: Whose Responsibility?

by Jim White, PhD

Kyrie Irving’s stance on vaccination stole the headlines. The story captivated basketball fans and observers alike: the Brooklyn Nets star, an employee of the NBA, was willing to forgo tens of millions of dollars in salary by opting not to “take the shot.” Irving stood in solidarity with workers who, he said, are losing their livelihoods over COVID-19 vaccination mandates – … [More]

Payroll Employment Rises by 531,000 in October; Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 4.6%

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 531,000 in October, and the unemployment rate edged down by 0.2 percentage point to 4.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job growth was widespread, with notable job gains in leisure and hospitality, in professional and business services, in manufacturing, and in transportation and warehousing. … [More]

4 Ways to Fight Burnout and Win

by Andi Simon, Ph.D.

I always look forward to reading McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace research. This is the seventh year it has been collected, and the data compiles survey results from 65,000 people in 423 organizations. Of particular concern to me was the data on burnout. As this research reveals, “The pandemic continues to take a toll on employees, and especially women. Women are even more … [More]

ASU’s Thunderbird and the City of Phoenix Showcase Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Launch of Global Entrepreneurship Week

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Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University (ASU) has been selected by the Global Entrepreneurship Network to launch Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) on November 6 at the school’s new state-of-the-art global headquarters in Phoenix, Ariz. GEW is an international movement, powered by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) with support from the … [More]

$40.7 Million Announced to Expand Affordable Housing, Combat Homelessness

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Governor Doug Ducey announced $40.7 million to provide transitional housing for Arizonans, including members of the Native American community and those with special needs. “We’re making targeted investments to ensure Arizonans in need have a hand up, not a hand out,” said Governor Ducey. “These funds will help families and individuals who are struggling access transitional … [More]

Unfilled Job Openings Remain at Unprecedented Levels, Says Report

NFIB

Small business owners continued to struggle to find workers to fill open positions in October with 49% (seasonally adjusted) of all owners reporting job openings they could not fill in the current period, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. A net 44% (seasonally adjusted) of owners reported raising compensation, up two points from September and a 48-year record high … [More]

DES Announces the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

Arizona Department of Economic Security

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced today the launch of the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), to provide financial relief to families for water and wastewater bills to avoid shutoffs or disconnections. Eligible households statewide can receive up to $1,800 in water assistance, depending on their need. Assistance includes water … [More]

Ryan Companies Breaks Ground on Arizona Humane Society Campus

Ryan Companies

Ryan Companies US, Inc. – a national developer, designer, builder, capital markets partner and real estate manager offering full-service commercial real estate solutions – and Arizona Humane Society (AHS) announce today the groundbreaking of the Arizona Humane Society Rob and Melani Walton Papago Park Campus. The new 72,000-square-foot campus and medical complex will be a … [More]

EVENT – Nov 16: ACG Arizona November 2021 Breakfast Featuring the President & CEO of Telgian

Association for Corporate Growth-Arizona

Join ACG Arizona and Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Arizona, on Tuesday, November 16th for an exciting breakfast and conversation with James W. Tomes, President and CEO of Telgian Holdings, Inc! You don’t want to miss Tomes’ incredible insight and delicious breakfast at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. MEET THE SPEAKER Tomes is responsible for the … [More]

US Department of Labor Issues Emergency Temporary Standard to Protect Workers from Coronavirus

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The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a new emergency temporary standard to protect more than 84 million workers from the spread of the coronavirus on the job. The nation's unvaccinated workers face grave danger from workplace exposure to coronavirus, and immediate action is necessary to protect them. Under this … [More]

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to Pandemic Low, Showing Signs of Lasting Recovery

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending October 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 269,000, a decrease of 14,000 from the previous week's revised level. This is the lowest level for initial claims since March 14, 2020 when it was 256,000. The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 281,000 to 283,000. The 4-week moving average was 284,750, a decrease of … [More]

Scottsdale-Based Water Company Announces International Expansion with Canadian Distribution Agreement

The Alkaline Water Company

The Alkaline Water Company Inc., the country’s largest independent alkaline water company and the Clean Beverage® company, announced today that it will begin international distribution in Canada through a non-exclusive partnership with R&M Royal Palms Beverage Co. Ltd (“R&M”). R&M, which is based in Langley, British Columbia, will distribute Alkaline88® and A88 … [More]

Are You ‘Aged Out’ of Owning a Business? Think Again: Why Now May Be Your Time

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Two drivers behind “The Great Resignation” have been unhappiness and boldness – people thinking they can find a more fulfilling job at a different company, or a new career altogether, and then going for it. One example is the surge in new entrepreneurs. The pandemic has brought out a record number of them. And a high percentage of those who recently quit their jobs say … [More]

Providers across Arizona Set to Begin Vaccinating Ages 5-11 against COVID-19

Arizona Department of Health Services

Providers across Arizona are set to begin offering safe, free, and highly effective COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11 following this week’s approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "Parents already protect their kids against a host of diseases that have been eliminated or all but eliminated thanks to the modern miracle of vaccines,” said Don … [More]

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