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5 Tips to Focus Your Company’s Transformation as COVID Forces Change

by Edwin Bosso

While the recession caused by COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on businesses of all sizes and industries, some are finding new ways to run daily operations, reach customers, re-shape their business, and stay relevant. But others are still trying to figure out how to transform, and an expert in the field says that launching a transformation begins with setting the right … [More]

Growth & Enterprise  |    |  

Business Leaders Team Up to Provide Virtual Business Education at No Cost

Enterprise University

Local business leaders from across the nation are coming together to provide virtual business classes to their peers at no cost through Enterprise University, a highly acclaimed business education program from Enterprise Bank & Trust. Enterprise University operates in St. Louis, Kansas City and Phoenix, and this semester has expanded to our markets in New Mexico, … [More]

Economy & Trends  |    |  

Report: Hotel Industry Facing Historic Wave of Foreclosures

American Hotel & Lodging Association

A new national report shows  that the hotel industry is facing a historic wave of foreclosures as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate small business hotel owners and its workforce. Since the beginning of the pandemic the hotel segment has faced a historic number of delinquencies and is the most heavily hit sector of the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) … [More]

Growth & Enterprise  |    |  

How to Build a Diverse Team of Experts So Your Business Can Thrive

Source Digital

According to a report by McKinsey & Company, companies that commit themselves to diverse leadership are more successful. When you have a team made up of people from various backgrounds and experiences, you will get a mix of results that can benefit your company. There are numerous benefits of having a diverse team, but not everyone knows how to build a team of … [More]

Technology & Innovation  |    |  

Four Reasons to Install a SMART Ventilation System

by Will Carson

In the ever-changing 21st century, SMART-equipped devices are turning up in more and more areas of our lives. Since SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) devices can quickly analyze and detect problems, it should come as no big surprise that SMART-equipped heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are revolutionizing the HVAC industry as an … [More]

Commercial Real Estate & Development  |    |  

Where Is Construction Today as a Result of COVID-19?

by Tom Harrison

Over the course of the last five months, paramount shifts have been made by many industries around the globe in response to the pandemic. These modifications are likely to remain in place even after the virus subsides, especially for the construction industry. As leaders begin to re-evaluate their current organizational processes — including technology implementation for … [More]

Growth & Enterprise  |    |  

Amazon Plans to Create 500 New Jobs in Phoenix as Part of National Tech Hub Expansion

Amazon

Amazon announced plans to create more than 500 new tech and corporate jobs in Phoenix, Arizona, expanding the company’s corporate office in the city. Amazon’s growing teams in Phoenix support a variety of business across the company, including Operations and Retail. To accommodate its growth plans in the city the company will add more than 90,000 square feet of office space at … [More]

Growth & Enterprise  |    |  

Tech Co. Moving Global Operations Hub & Headquarters to Phoenix Metro

Rick McCartney

ZorroSign, Inc., a global leader in blockchain-based digital signatures and digital transaction management, today announced the relocation of its worldwide headquarters to Phoenix, Arizona. “We’re very excited to establish our global operations hub in Greater Phoenix,” said Shamsh Hadi, CEO of ZorroSign. “The region offers a supportive ecosystem for a rapidly growing tech … [More]

Government & Compliance  |    |  

$350,000 from AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund to Support Domestic Violence Shelters and Services

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey today announced $350,000 from the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund has been allocated to 27 organizations in Arizona that provide shelter or support services to victims of domestic violence. The funds will be used to provide basic supplies, virtual services, transportation, medical exams, and adequate space for families in need of shelter while adhering to social … [More]

Government & Compliance  |    |  

Be Alert About SBA Loan Email Phishing Scams

by Keith A. Bluestein, SBA Chief Information Officer

In the wake of emergency assistance available to help small businesses in response to the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the SBA is urging disaster loan applicants seeking federal aid to be alert to phishing campaigns and scams. These malicious actors are impersonating the SBA and its Office of Disaster Assistance to collect personally identifiable information (PII) for … [More]

Leadership & Management  |    |  

Pandemics, Politics and the Impact of Women in Leadership Roles

inbusinessPHX.com

Despite enormous strides in business, government and other areas, women don’t always get the respect men do for their leadership abilities, even when they can boast greater accomplishments. But the combination of a pandemic, a recession and an election that 2020 brought could be the impetus for changing the way people view women and their leadership styles, a development … [More]

Growth & Enterprise  |    |  

Health Insurance, Labor, and Taxes Remain Top Issues for Small Business Owners, Says Study

NFIB

Many top concerns, including the cost of health insurance, labor, and taxes, remain constant despite economic conditions, according to the 2020 NFIB Problems and Priorities Survey. The data, collected just prior to the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, reflects owners’ views four years into one of the largest U.S. economic expansions. “Although the government shutdowns … [More]

Commercial Real Estate & Development  |    |  

REIT Acquires Two New Hotel Properties in Tempe

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. announced the opening and acquisition of the new 105-room Hyatt House and 154-room Hyatt Place in Tempe, Arizona, for a gross purchase price of approximately $64.6 million, or approximately $249,000 per key “We are pleased to enhance the diversification of our portfolio with the acquisition of these newly developed Hotels in the dynamic … [More]

Government & Compliance  |    |  

‘Smart’ Traffic Lights Improve Driving Experience, Reducing Commute

NoTraffic

Reducing delays through “smart” traffic lights should make for an easier commute for drivers in Phoenix. California-based NoTraffic, the company behind the world’s first autonomous traffic management platform, will install its technology at intersections in Greater Phoenix located on Glendale Avenue between Central and SR 51 on August 17, 2020. The system is being validated … [More]

Healthcare & Wellness  |    |  

New Community Health Center to Increase Access to Health Care for South Phoenix and Laveen Communities

Valleywise Health

Exceptional health care for South Phoenix and Laveen families is now more convenient than ever with Valleywise Health’s new state-of-the-art community health center at 35th Avenue and Southern Avenue. The Valleywise Community Health Center – South Phoenix/Laveen will open its doors to patients Monday, August 17. The new facility is conveniently located in the heart of Laveen … [More]

Government & Compliance  |    |  

Arizona One of the First to Extend Unemployment Benefits, Per President’s Executive Order

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Arizona is partnering with President Trump and his administration to extend unemployment benefits to nearly 400,000 Arizonans, making our state one of the first in the nation ready to make these benefits available to unemployment recipients. Under an executive order signed by President Trump last weekend, Arizonans are eligible to receive unemployment benefits of $540 a … [More]

Growth & Enterprise  |    |  

Republic Services Announces Partnership with Nikola to Develop and Purchase 2,500 Electric Collection Trucks

Republic Services, Inc.

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced a partnership with Nikola Corp. (NASDAQ: NKLA) to develop and purchase 2,500 electric waste and recycling collection trucks, representing the industry's first large-scale commitment to fleet electrification. The zero-emissions vehicles, which will have a range of 150 miles and recharge overnight, are expected to be integrated into … [More]

HR & Management  |    |  

Survey: 84 Percent of U.S. Workers Blame Bad Managers for Creating Unnecessary Stress

Society for Human Resource Management

A new SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) survey affirms the workplace adage that employees leave managers, not companies, as 84 percent of U.S. workers say poorly trained managers create a lot of unnecessary work and stress. The survey of U.S. workers examined their perspective on how ill—or well-equipped—their supervisor(s) were to manage people, the most important … [More]

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