Magellan Health and Gallup Team Up to Measure and Increase Well-being

Magellan Healthcare, Inc.

Magellan Health, Inc. and Gallup announced a collaboration called the Magellan-Gallup Wellbeing Project that will create some of today’s most comprehensive wellbeing studies and solutions. The project will combine the behavioral health expertise of Magellan with the respected data of Gallup to help society measure and increase wellbeing at a time when wellbeing has risen to the … [More]

Banner|Aetna Health Insurance Now Available to Individuals as Open Enrollment Begins for the ACA Health Exchange

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Open enrollment for 2022 begins Nov. 1, in Arizona’s health insurance exchange, allowing residents of Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties to obtain quality coverage from Banner|Aetna. This unique joint venture, owned by Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company, previously marketed health benefit plans exclusively to employers in the state. Individuals and families … [More]

3 Tips for Companies to Re-Engage as They Return to the Office

by Shideh Doerr

As companies begin phasing back into in-office work, they might notice employees engaging in a different manner. After nearly two years of isolating, Zoom meetings and remote work, many are feeling anxious and nervous thinking about daily interactions with people they’ve only ever seen or worked with virtually. If you're a business leader whose company is shifting into the … [More]

SBA Announces $44.8 Billion through Signature Lending Programs

U.S. Small Business Administration

U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the agency reached $44.8 billion in funding to small businesses through more than 61,000 traditional loans for fiscal year (FY) 2021. “In the midst of a once-in-a-generation pandemic, the SBA’s mission-driven team delivered a record number of SBA’s traditional loans to our nation’s small … [More]

How to Help Employees Look Forward to Monday in a Hybrid Working World

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The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the way many companies conduct business, but at least one critical fact remains unchanged. Businesses that keep their team members engaged and excited about starting their work day are more successful, whether the work is in an office, remote or some hybrid of the two, says Adam Witty, author of Looking Forward to Monday: How … [More]

Construction Technology Platform Raises $44M, Plans Major Hiring Effort

Mosaic

Mosaic Building Group, a construction technology platform for the residential development industry, today announced a $44 million Series B funding round from Peak State Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Starwood Capital, Founders Fund, Innovation Endeavors, and Building Ventures, among others, bringing Mosaic’s total funding to date to $68.75 million. Mosaic’s platform and team … [More]

Q3 Arizona Business Index Released, Consumer Confidence Drops

Greater Phoenix Chamber

The Greater Phoenix Chamber recently released the Q3 Arizona Business Index™ (ABI™), powered by OH Predictive Insights (OHPI).  The study measures and interprets the health of the Arizona economy from the perspective of the Arizona consumer. “We are pleased to see job satisfaction improving as Arizona continues to rebound from the pandemic,” said Todd Sanders, president and … [More]

Largest Indoor Pickleball Facility in the Country Opening in Chandler

Pickleball Kingdom

Pickleball Kingdom announced that it will be opening the first dedicated indoor pickleball facility in Arizona and the largest in the United States in the first quarter of 2022. “Chandler’s entrepreneurs are thriving and we are ecstatic over the announcement made by Mike Rodrigues that Pickleball Kingdom is opening in Chandler,” stated Mayor Kevin Hartke.  “Sixteen … [More]

Tallest Christmas Tree in Arizona Arrives Nov. 4

Outlets at Anthem

For the 20th consecutive year, Outlets at Anthem will be home to Arizona’s tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree. Santa Claus himself will lead the flatbed truck carrying the tree into the North Phoenix shopping destination, Thursday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 a.m. If winds are calm, the tree will then be lifted into place at 7:45 a.m. via an industrial crane. This year, the selected white … [More]

5 Kayaking and Hiking Tours Ideal for Fall

Evolution Expeditions

Evolution Expeditions, the Colorado River’s best-in-class kayaking and hiking tour operator, announces five incredible tours ideal to enjoy during autumn’s perfect weather. From three-hour tours to full-day excursions, Evolution Expeditions offers unique adventures daily led by expert guides who educate guests about geological features, spectacular wildlife, hidden beaches, hot … [More]

Zillow Creates First-of-Its-Kind Interactive Virtual Haunted House

Zillow

This Halloween, explore the darkest corners of Zillow's creepiest listing from the safety of your living room. The mansion at 667 Dead End Drive comes to life on an interactive 3D Home tour sure to frighten and delight those brave enough to enter this fictional house of horrors. Those brave souls then search for clues about the demise of its former owner, who still haunts the … [More]

37.2% National Year-Over-Year Increase in Mortgage Fraud Risk in Q2 2021, Says Report

CoreLogic

CoreLogic Reports a An estimated 0.83% of all mortgage applications contained fraud, about 1 in 120 applications Investment properties accounted for the highest-risk applications CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its latest Mortgage Fraud Report. The report … [More]

Magellan Healthcare Offers Resources to Support Emotional Wellness during the Holiday Season

Magellan Healthcare, Inc.

Magellan Healthcare, the behavioral and specialty healthcare segment of Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN), today announced programs and resources to support the emotional wellness of individuals as they manage a second holiday season amidst a pandemic. For many, the holidays can be an exciting time, but the pandemic has dramatically changed how we celebrate holidays … [More]

Acquired Technology Helps Valley Co. Become ‘One Stop Shop’ for Vote-by-Mail Services

Runbeck Election Services

Runbeck Election Services, an elections technology solutions company focused on delivering printing, equipment and software solutions, announced it has purchased two W+D 410 Easy Envelopers to bring all of the company’s vote-by-mail services within their production facility. With the addition of this new envelope converting machinery, Runbeck will be able to oversee each step … [More]

Has the Government Created a Housing Crisis by Penalizing Fannie Mae?

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There has been much discussion about the inflated housing market in recent months. But what about the continuing problems of high rent and low-income earners who need government assistance to find shelter? And with eviction and foreclosure moratoriums ending in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, finding affordable housing could be difficult for more people, including the middle … [More]

How Leaders Can Close the Gender Equity Gap that Remote Work Is Widening

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Gender bias in the workplace is a well-documented issue, with research showing women earn consistently less money than men and get fewer of the top leadership jobs. And now the new wave of remote working is magnifying gender gaps, a study shows. As companies continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and weigh the pros and cons of working from home versus returning to the … [More]

Phoenix Distributing Free Transit Passes to Those Most in Need

City of Phoenix

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Many Phoenix residents now have help with the cost of riding public transit - for both bus and light rail. Earlier this year, the Phoenix city council developed a strategic plan for the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to be received by the city of Phoenix. A component of that plan is to … [More]

Cancer Hospital Is First in Western U.S. to Offer AI System for Enhanced Colonoscopy Screenings

Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Cancer Treatment Centers of America Phoenix is the first hospital in the western half of the U.S. and the first hospital in Arizona to utilize GI Genius – a powerful ally in the fight against colorectal cancer that employs artificial intelligence (AI) to help physicians detect polyps. The GI Genius module uses advanced AI software to highlight suspicious polyps with a … [More]

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