Valley-Based Ice Cream Co. Expands Distribution in Natural and Conventional Grocers Nationwide

Bubbies Ice Cream

Bubbies Ice Cream, the iconic premium frozen novelty brand best known for its super-premium Mochi Ice Cream, has announced new distribution as well as increased shelf sets for its Mochi Ice Cream and Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bites in major retailers, including Sprouts Farmers Market, Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Albertsons, Shaw’s, Acme and Big Y. As one of the largest players in … [More]

Employers, What’s Your Vaccination Strategy?

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At long last the COVID-19 vaccines are here. While employers everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief, they are also wondering how to best handle the sticky subject (pun intended) of getting their employees vaccinated and back to work ASAP. The good news is many employees appear to want the vaccine. Recent poll numbers indicate that 71 percent of those surveyed are willing … [More]

Staying on Top of Your Game in these Uncertain Times

PEO Leadership

According to a recent report by Gallup, the mental health of Americans has dropped to its lowest point in two decades. This is largely because of the pandemic, which has led to a 9% drop in the number of people who feel their mental health is excellent. Business managers and entrepreneurs can relate, but it’s important that they stay on top of their game, especially as we close … [More]

Vaccines and the Economic Comeback

by Edgar R. Olivo

The Arizona Department of Health Services and Governor Doug Ducey announced on Monday that registration at Arizona’s state-operated COVID-19 vaccination sites in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma counties will be open to all Arizonans 16 and older beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 24. This is great news for many who have been waiting to have access to the vaccine, especially … [More]

Valley Law Firm Rebrands

Lewis Roca

Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP has launched a complete rebrand that includes a new visual identity, website and shortened brand name, Lewis Roca. The rebrand reflects the firm’s client experience focus that is the foundation of its culture and approach to service delivery. “We wanted our branding to reflect our guiding values which are focused on putting the client at … [More]

Sports Employment Hub will Join iHire’s Family of Industry-Focused Talent Brands

WorkInSports

WorkInSports, today announced plans to be acquired by iHire, an industry-specific recruitment marketing platform. WorkInSports, a leading employment hub of the sports industry, will join iHire’s family of talent brands, becoming the 57th industry-focused community on iHire’s platform. Both companies have signed a binding letter of intent and expect the transaction to be … [More]

SBA Shares Resources to Support Deaf and Hard of Hearing Entrepreneurs during National Deaf History Month

By Robert J. Blaney, SBA Arizona District Director 

Recently, I read an article about two entrepreneurs who were opening a new restaurant and they laughed at themselves for picking this time to go into business but, in reality, it is a great time to start their journey, especially if they have properly prepared. As the Arizona District Director, I have the pleasure to speak with many entrepreneurs. Last month, we assisted a … [More]

Arizona Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility to All, March 24

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Registration at Arizona’s state-operated COVID-19 vaccination sites in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma counties will be open to all Arizonans 16 and older beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services announced today. “Our goal has been and remains to get vaccine into the community as quickly, widely and equitably as … [More]

Keeping Work Zones Safe for Drivers, Workers

Arizona Department of Transportation

Ongoing efforts to create safer highway and street work zones for drivers and construction and maintenance workers have received an important boost — the awarding of a federal grant to a coalition of transportation agencies in the Phoenix region. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and Maricopa County Department of … [More]

Low-Income Renters Left Out of Pandemic Savings

Zillow

Home values continued their march upward in February, matching record monthly growth from months prior, according to Zillow's February Market Report.[i] While home sales and appreciation soared over the course of the pandemic, rent growth slowed, seemingly a boost for rent affordability. However, it was often the more-expensive areas of metros that softened the most, providing … [More]

Scottsdale Sustainable Water Brand Partners to Set New Standard for Sustainable Bottled Water

SOURCE Global

In response to growing consumer demand for sustainable products and travel experiences, The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) – the developer behind the most regenerative tourism project in the world – and SOURCE® – the earth’s first renewable, sustainable water brand - have come together to set a new global standard in bottled water. TRSDC is the first company to … [More]

SBA Launches Portal to Begin Accepting Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications on April 8

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal today in anticipation of opening applications for the much-anticipated critical economic relief program on Thursday, April 8, 2021. “Help is here for venue operators hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The SBA has worked diligently to build the … [More]

Does Your Company Care about the Environment as much as Consumers Do?

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It’s not just a product’s quality that compels consumers to purchase it. More people today care about how the item was manufactured and whether the company is harming the environment. Studies show sustainability is a factor driving customers’ buying decisions. Recent research by IBM revealed that nearly six in 10 consumers surveyed are willing to change their shopping habits … [More]

WEBINAR – Mar 23, 25 & 26: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective

Arizona Commerce Authority

UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here.   SESSION 131: TUESDAY - March 23 | 9:00 AM How to Bring and Brand Your Business Online Join us for a business branding session, featuring Square e-commerce specialist, Martin Guerrero. Learn how to claim your … [More]

Herberger Theater to Present Five Outdoor Concerts, Begins March 20

Herberger Theater

The Herberger Theater Center is excited to announce its new Art of Celebration Concert Series featuring five concerts on The Pavilion, its new outdoor stage. Throughout the months of March and April, the Herberger Theater will present Dennis Rowland & Diana Lee, The Stakes, Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra, HÄANA, and the Alice Tatum Band. “The concert series is one of the … [More]

New Documentaries Recount the Fascinating Stories of Craig Jackson’s Legendary Shelby Mustang Prototypes

Rick McCartney

Craig Jackson and his team’s epic search, recovery and restoration of the fabled lost 1967 Ford Shelby EXP 500 prototype dubbed "Little Red" and painstaking restoration of the experimental 1968 Shelby EXP 500 known as the "Green Hornet" will be featured in documentaries sponsored by Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, in partnership with … [More]

New Portraits Exhibition Opens at Scottsdale Civic Center

Scottsdale Public Art

Scottsdale Public Art is now showing a juried portraits exhibition at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. “I Am You, You Are Me: Portraits” will remain on view through June 21, 2021, at the Civic Center Public Gallery inside the library, located at 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale. In the “selfie” age, photographic self-portraits are abundant. The ease with which we can … [More]

Comerica Expands Community Development Lending Program

Comerica Bank

Comerica Bank announced it will expand its community development lending program, specifically as it relates to affordable housing. Comerica plans to strengthen access to capital assistance for nonprofit and for-profit developers of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects. The program will focus on increasing the availability of affordable multifamily housing for … [More]

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