Consumer Prices Jump Again in July, Rebounding from Pandemic Lows, Up 0.6%

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6 percent in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.0 percent before seasonal adjustment. The gasoline index continued to rise in July after increasing sharply in June and … [More]

AvAir Named on Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies in America” List

AvAir

AvAir, an industry-leading inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, has been named on Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies in America” list for a third year. AvAir’s three-year revenue growth of 106.36% earned the company a ranking of 3501 out of 5000 of the fastest growing companies in the nation. The list, which ranks 5,000 companies by their three-year … [More]

Bank Strengthens Commitment to “Banking for Good” through Its COVID-19 Response Efforts

FirstBank

FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” announced the achievement of a major milestone — deposit balances surpassed $20 billion for the first time in company history. The bank enters the second half of the year in a strong financial position and plans to continue monitoring the unfolding COVID-19 situation while supporting … [More]

Pac-12 Conference Postpones Season, No Football for ASU and UArizona

Pac-12

The Pac-12 CEO Group voted unanimously to postpone all sport competitions through the end of the 2020 calendar year. The Conference comprises 12 leading U.S. universities, including the University of Arizona and Arizona State University. The decision was made after consultation with athletics directors and with the Pac-12 COVID-19 Medical Advisory Committee who expressed … [More]

Anthem Area Residents Get Hospital and Medical Center, Opening in September

HonorHealth Sonoran Health and Emergency Center

The wait is over and now north Phoenix and Anthem residents can call Sonoran Crossing Medical Center their new official neighborhood hospital. Blossoming directly from the beautiful desert acreage on the east of the I-17 and south of Carefree Highway, the three-story, 210,000-square-foot, 70-bed hospital will soon be accepting new patients. “The services and extraordinary … [More]

Next-Gen Mapping Technology Changes How Consumers Experience Real Estate

AerialSphere

AerialSphere, the industry leader in delivering immersive aerial experiences, today announced the launch of XP360 web application and API, which creates an online home search experience that is transforming the residential real estate market - enabling agents to better attract and engage clients with the latest in mapping technology. XP360 features a simple, user-friendly … [More]

Natural Medicine Co. Shares Steps for At-Home Treatment for Those with COVID-19

Keystone Natural Family Medicine

As COVID-19 cases spike across the country, many are left wondering what they should do when they receive a positive diagnosis. Dr. Kristen Bishop of Mesa-based Keystone Natural Family Medicine has seen an influx of questions on how can a positive patient protect the people around them, how should they proceed with care at home, and what happens if they have to go to the … [More]

New Tool Helps Companies Make Sense of COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines

Picohealth

Picohealth, a text-message health screening company, today announced the availability of its new free tool, COVID-19 State Health Screening Requirements, for businesses to make sense of constantly changing COVID-19 symptom and temperature screening requirements in all 50 states. Each week, states are issuing return-to-work guidelines and executive orders mandating how employers … [More]

Crush Executive Interviews While Wearing Face Masks or Using Zoom

by Lisa Rangel

“If I can just have a mask-less, face-to-face interview, I know I would land the offer.”  This is what a frustrated job seeker said to me during a session. I felt her pain. Job interviewing has definitely changed. Interviews now take place either over Zoom or in person wearing a face mask sitting six feet or more apart. Not quite the best conditions to create rapport. But … [More]

Fintech Firm Hiring in Tempe to Expand Customer Service Solutions

Robinhood

Robinhood is excited to announce that this year we plan to hire hundreds of additional registered financial representatives in Southlake, Texas, and Tempe, Arizona! Over the coming months, we’re committed to working hard to provide seamless experiences for customers. With our customers’ interests and needs front and center, we will continue reducing response times, building … [More]

Hidden Assets: Hiring Job Seekers Who Have Been Laid Off

by Ken Crowell

Some hiring managers and recruiters may favor applicants who are presently employed over laid-off job seekers. They may believe it’s difficult to assess skills and qualifications of unemployed candidates. Pre-employment screening can help companies identify candidates with the specific skills they need from among many applicants, including those who are currently … [More]

How Businesses Can Avoid Becoming Irrelevant in a Changing World

inbusinessPHX.com

The business world has produced a veritable graveyard of once magnificently successful companies that came, conquered and thrived – but ultimately perished. In many cases, those businesses share a common reason for their demise: Times changed. They didn’t. “I’ve always been fond of the saying that if you don’t like change, you’re going to like irrelevance even less,” says … [More]

Phoenix Litigation Finance Firm Launches Fifth Specialized Fund with $200 Million

Pravati Capital

Pravati Capital, leading litigation finance pioneer and consulting firm, today announced the launch of its fifth specialized litigation finance investment fund with $200 million, following the success of its four previous funds launched since 2013. Pravati Investment Fund V (Fund V) will allow for the first time non-US and US-tax exempt international qualified investors the … [More]

COVID-19 Stories: Our Journey to Safely Reopening

by John Mahlmeister

To keep employees and customers safe amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have had to alter the way they do business. As stay-at-home orders lift from state to state, these companies continue to look for ways to improve safety and sanitation in the workplace. One such company is national ice machine provider Easy Ice. Before allowing its employees to return to … [More]

Fulton Homes’ Annual School Supplies Drive Kicks Off in August with New Name, Promotion  

Fulton Homes

Back-to-school costs can be challenging for many families, but this school year in particular poses a whole new challenge as online learning costs can be crippling.  With the majority of students expected to return to the classroom virtually, Fulton Homes is proudly brining its annual “School Supplies for Small Fries” program across the Valley from August 3rd … [More]

$3 Million Grant for Simulation Training Program to Community Hospital

Valleywise Health

Valleywise Health has been awarded a $3 million grant from The Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (MCIDA) to assist in developing a comprehensive medical simulation training program. With this grant, Valleywise Health will provide expanded hands-on learning experiences to hundreds of medical residents and students with the most up to date technology. “This … [More]

Freeport-McMoRan Announces New President and COO for Americas, Conger Retires

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. announced today the appointment of Joshua F. “Josh” Olmsted as President and Chief Operating Officer – Americas upon the retirement of Harry M. “Red” Conger, IV (age 64). Following a successful 33-year career with Freeport-McMoRan, Red Conger has elected to retire effective September 1, 2020. Josh Olmsted (age 49) currently serves as Senior … [More]

Western Alliance Bank Hires Diane Gallion to Lead New SBA Enterprise Lending Group

Western Alliance Bank

Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, today announced the hiring of Diane Gallion to lead its newly formed SBA Enterprise Lending Group. In her new role, Gallion will be responsible for leading and growing the bank’s SBA 7(a) loan program across its regional banking divisions, including building a cross-regional team of loan originators. In addition, she … [More]

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