Remote Work Is Here to Stay! While a small number of workplaces offered working from home at least one day a week before the pandemic hit in March (36%, according to a Price Water House survey), when COVID hit that number spiked to 77%. During this time, we learned that remote work can and really does work! Yes, job roles are important, as many “essential worker” … [More]
Drive-In Zoppé Circus Show Extended at Big Surf in Tempe thru Jan 10
The Zoppé Circus is the only COVID-19-safe family entertainment available. We are on the forefront of providing opportunities for families to break the monotony and experience joy and escape from today’s worries. Sound will come through your car stereo, like a traditional Drive-In Theater on your FM radio. Minimal sound will come from the stage. If your sounds system is not … [More]
Herberger Theater to Present Three Outdoor Concerts in January
The Herberger Theater Center (HTC) is excited to announce its new Art of Celebration Concert Series featuring three concerts on The Pavilion, its new outdoor stage. Throughout the month of January, the Herberger Theater will present The Stakes, Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra, and Los Esplifs. “The concert series is one of the exciting ways we are continuing to offer diverse arts … [More]
COVID-19 STORIES: A Downtown Phoenix Pivot Is Building Back Our Creative Community
Always meant to be a place unlike anywhere Phoenicians had experienced downtown, The Pemberton PHX was an ever-evolving idea born from an understanding that out of challenge and hardship can come creativity, collaboration and a strong will to do things differently. Then the pandemic hit. Only an initial setback, the creativity began re-emerging when it was clear that a space … [More]
Carvana Launches Internal Tuition and Education Assistance Program
Leading online auto retailer Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) has launched Carvana KEYS (Keeping Education in Your Sight) to assist team members pursuing the completion of an undergraduate degree. Thousands at Carvana can now apply to pursue financial and programmatic assistance in earning their college degrees with this internal initiative. Working with InStride, the premier … [More]
Plexus Worldwide Hires Alexander Hoffmann as Vice President of International Sales for the Company’s Latin America Division
Plexus Worldwide (Plexus®), a leading direct selling health and wellness company, designated Alexander Hoffmann as their new Vice President of International Sales - Latin America. As Vice President, Hoffmann will be responsible for leading the sales efforts and revenue generation activities of Plexus in Mexico and throughout the region. This includes growing Latin America and … [More]
Addictions Recovery Co. Makes Newsweek’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers List
Scottsdale Recovery Center (SRC), locally owned and operated, was recently featured in Newsweek’s 2020 iteration of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers list. The list was made in partnership with Statista Inc., a research firm. Newsweek’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers list was created using a variety of criteria. Among the criteria were quality of service, reputation, and … [More]
Development Co. Gets $325,000 to Help Underserved Families Become Homeowners in Metro Phoenix
JPMorgan Chase announced $325,000 in philanthropic capital for Newtown Community Development Corp., based in Tempe, in support of their Community Land Trust that provides homeownership to low- to moderate-income and underserved families who are priced out of the market in metro Phoenix. A part of the firm’s broader neighborhood development work in underserved communities, … [More]
Small Business Job Growth Continues in December
Small business job growth continued in December, but the gains remain uneven as certain sectors of the economy are slowing due to state-mandated business closures and consumer resistance to spend, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. “Small businesses continued to prove that they are the engine of the economy as we closed a chapter on a challenging year,” said NFIB Chief … [More]
VIRTUAL EVENT – Jan 13: Governor Ducey in Conversation with the West Valley
WESTMARC will be hosting Governor Doug Ducey for a virtual discussion on his legislative priorities as they relate to the West Valley. The discussion moderated by WESTMARC President and CEO, Sintra Hoffman will be interactive addressing YOUR questions on how we move forward together in 2021. The Governor will take questions, so please send your inquiries to Sintra Hoffman in … [More]
Global Water Resources to Provide Water Services to Nikola’s New Zero-Emission Semi-Truck Manufacturing Plant
Global Water Resources, Inc., a pure-play water resource management company, has entered into a master utility agreement with Nikola Corporation to provide water and wastewater services to Nikola’s new manufacturing plant in Coolidge, Arizona adjacent to Inland Port Arizona. Nikola broke ground on its manufacturing facility where it plans to make hydrogen-powered and … [More]
