WEBINARS – Mar 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8: SBA – PPP Updates for Your Small Business

U.S. Small Business Administration

The Small Business Administration has some key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which will be available for a limited amount of time to ensure America’s smallest businesses get exclusive access. If you are a small business owner with 20 employees or less, or are self-employed; there is new information for you. Please join us for a series of webinars hosted by … [More]

Arizona Downs Partners with Peninsula Pacific Entertainment for 2021 Summer Racing Meet

Arizona Downs

Arizona Downs announced a new partnership with Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) for the 2021 summer racing meet.  P2E has an extensive track record of supporting horse racing in Virginia and Louisiana, and will consult with Arizona Downs regarding the management of the live racing and simulcast operations during the racing season. “Arizona horse racing has faced … [More]

Annual US Home Price Appreciation Reaches Double Digits in January, Says Report

CoreLogic

CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI™) and HPI Forecast™ for January 2021. 2020 was a landmark year for the housing market. Factors such as record-low mortgage rates encouraged first-time homebuyers to dip their toe into the housing market and allowed home price … [More]

Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Supports Local Community Nonprofits With Fundraising Campaign

Smart & Final Charitable Foundation

Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, announces an in-store campaign to support the Smart & Final Charitable Foundation. The fundraiser will benefit thousands of local organizations in California, Arizona and Nevada that support the Foundation’s five pillars of focus: Health & Wellness, Education, Hunger … [More]

The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Donates $500,000 to Free Arts

The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation

The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation has donated $500,000 in general operating dollars over the next two years to Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona to support its strategic plan and ongoing growth. The nonprofit organization works to transform children’s trauma into strength and resilience through the arts. The focus of upcoming growth will be largely centered around … [More]

Serendipit Consulting Employees Donate Over $6,000 To Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Valley

Serendipit Consulting

Serendipit Consulting, a local full-service creative and public relations agency, announced recently that its employees donated $6,200 to Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Valley (BGCAZ). Employees were able to do so through an Employer Tax Credit Program utilizing the Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations (QCO). The State of Arizona program allows taxpayers the … [More]

VIRTUAL EVENT – Mar 24: West Valley Hot Topics presented by SRP: All Roads to the West Valley

WESTMARC

West Valley Hot Topics series sponsored by Salt River Project (SRP) will focus on key issues that drive business attraction and economic development for the West Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro area. The series will consist of six (6) bi-monthly events that will bring thought leaders and subject matter experts in key topic areas together, to elevate regional perceptions, … [More]

Veyo Collaborates to Increase Access to COVID-19 Vaccine Sites for Vulnerable Individuals

Veyo

Veyo , the first company to bring healthcare-credentialed rideshare to Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT), today announced that it has collaborated with AHCCCS, Arizona’s state Medicaid agency, and its contracted managed care organizations, to provide access to drive through COVID-19 vaccinations as a covered benefit. Arizona’s Medicaid program is the first in the … [More]

Pronouns Matter. 7 Strategies to Create a Gender-Inclusive Workplace

by Edgar R. Olivo

“Can everyone do a quick round of introductions with your name, job title and pronouns?” This request may seem unusual to make in most workplaces, but for companies investing in LGBTQ inclusion and gender-inclusive workplaces, pronouns have become an important central point. From listing pronouns in email signatures to pronoun buttons worn by retail workers, the business … [More]

VIRTUAL EVENT – Mar 16: Western Region Veterans Virtual Career Fair

RecruitMilitary

As we start a new year, does your organization need people who practice values like courage, integrity, loyalty, and selfless service? Military-experienced talent exemplifies all of these and more, and we would love to connect you with them at our upcoming RecruitMilitary virtual career fair.  Our virtual career fairs provide you: •  Access to all registered candidates’ … [More]

Top Reasons Why Your Employees Should Improve Their Business Language

by Phil Cord

No matter the type of organization, efficient business communication is crucial. Unfortunately, many companies struggle to manage miscommunication and foster honest, open communication. Just as employers raise their business's competencies using professional services (like Edinburgh translation services), they can enormously benefit from adding business language training to … [More]

Three Ways to Reduce the Risk of a Tax Audit

by Tom Wheelwright, CPA

Many people fear a tax audit. So much so that they choose to give up legal tax savings in the hope of avoiding the possibility of an audit, and many times at the advice of their own tax advisor. However, when done right, identifying legal tax saving opportunities actually helps reduce your audit risk. What Are the Risks? When it comes to audit risk, there are two factors … [More]

Vasa Fitness Opens Phoenix Location, Identifies Growth Market

VASA Fitness

VASA Fitness recently announced plans to open three new clubs in March in high-growth markets where its fitness brand is already very strong. VASA will open a brand new club and celebrate with safe grand opening events in Phoenix, Arizona on March 1, located at 8021 N. 35th Avenue. “Although VASA’s 2020 expansion plans were halted due to the pandemic, we are excited to be … [More]

State Adopts a Unique Hybrid Model for COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced today a new hybrid approach that provides Arizonans 55 and older eligibility along with frontline essential workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The new approach launches today in the Phoenix Metro Area. Arizona will continue its age-based approach to administering the vaccine. The new … [More]

ASU Partnership Offers Arizona K-12 Schools Free COVID-19 Resources

Arizona State University

Arizona State University is partnering with the Arizona Department of Health Services to help K-12 schools across Arizona safely operate this spring. The new program will offer school districts - including those in underserved areas - free resources such as COVID-19 testing, professional training for teachers, and other assets. The program already includes 14 school … [More]

Acquisition Expands Phoenix-Based Digestive and Immune Health Co’s Product Lines for Human Nutrition

PanTheryx

Phoenix-based PanTheryx, the world’s largest colostrum-based nutrition and biotechnology company, announced today that it has acquired TruBiotics®, a daily probiotic supplement brand, and its trademarks from Bayer HealthCare LLC. TruBiotics is one of the most recognized probiotics brands in the U.S. and is available at food, drug, and mass channel retailers as well as … [More]

WEBINAR – Mar 3: Tax Tips for the 2021 Tax Season: COVID-19 Tax Planning with Anders CPAs + Advisors

NFIB

April 15th will be here before you know it, so you do not want to miss this fast-paced session with the Anders CPAs COVID-19 team. The hour will be dedicated to answering small business tax-related questions and concerns due to the CARES Act and other stimulus legislation. Anders experts Dave Finklang, Dan Schindler, and Rebekah Tucker and will cover the following important … [More]

WEBINAR – Mar 3: Selling to the Federal Government

U.S. Small Business Administration - Arizona

Small business contractors continue to play an important role in helping federal agencies to respond during the COVID-19 pandemic. Opportunities remain available for small businesses to bid on contracts and contribute to the mission of agencies. Join us for an overview of how to sell to the federal government, to include SBA programs and certifications to assist your small … [More]

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