Bankers are generally retail front-office people or in office environments throughout all of our communities. They were deemed “essential” under the governor’s executive stay-at-home order. Therefore, many have been in the bank as usual throughout this entire ordeal. That said, the banks have had to make some significant configuration changes in order to keep their customers … [More]
Count on Tech
COVID-19 has created a volatile market and will continue to negatively impact every business sector until we have a clearer picture surrounding the length and depth of this pandemic. In the technology industry, businesses are dealing with a dramatic strain on their supply chains all around the world. Companies are limiting travel, cancelling meetings outside of office walls and … [More]
Business Will Need a Hand
As a chamber of commerce with a broad and diverse membership base, we’ve seen the full range of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the Greater Phoenix region’s businesses, nonprofits and community-based organizations. For us, we’ve completely shifted our operations from emphasizing connections at events and programs to virtual offerings that still serve our members while … [More]
Local Startup Launches Made-in-the-USA ‘Red, White & Chew’ Dog Treats in Stores Nationwide
Do you know what is in your dog’s food? How about the treats and chews that you feed them? While the ‘big dogs’ of pet food are mass producing artificially flavored products made with unpronounceable ingredients, The Full Life Co., a family-owned underdog startup is introducing Red, White & Chew dog chews with a big difference: American made with natural ingredients at a … [More]
Behavioral Health Org. Recognized by National Foundation for LGBTQ-Inclusion Efforts
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Arizona, a leading nonprofit behavioral health organization, proudly announced that it is being recognized in Change-Makers in Child Welfare 2020 -- a report highlighting the HRC Foundation’s All Children - All Families (ACAF) program’s partnership with 100 organizations across the country working to improve the services they provide to the … [More]
Three Tips for Transforming a Company and Surviving an Uncertain Time
The COVID-19 pandemic stopped the business world in its tracks. As companies slowly open again, change is imminent for many. But “change” in this new normal could be insufficient for business survival. Transformation — the execution of several integrated change initiatives — goes further. The goal with a transformation is to make changes to processes, people and systems that … [More]
Why Remote Teams Could Be the Way of the Future
Prior to March of this year, many businesses never imagined they would be forced to go remote virtually overnight. But it happened. Businesses that do not rely on in-person contact quickly learned about Zoom - and the importance of a strong internet connection. What many of them may not have known are the undeniable advantages and benefits remote teams offer. Let’s take a … [More]
Avoid a Tsunami of Business Bankruptcies
Recent bankruptcy announcements from Neiman Marcus, Garden Fresh Restaurants and J.C. Penney are the beginning of a cresting tidal wave. The retail and restaurant industries have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic and related quarantine orders, with many other businesses on the brink of bankruptcy. However, bankruptcy isn’t always necessary, even when a business is in … [More]
Previously Unchanged Funeral Home Industry Changes Since COVID-19 Says Survey
The pandemic has significantly altered consumer attitudes and behaviors in three key areas of the funeral and cemetery business – the buying and shopping process, the necessity of physical presence to support loved ones in their time of need, and the influence of technology on both. This according to The Foresight Companies 2020 Funeral and Cemetery Consumer Behavior … [More]
Assessment Provider and Recruitment Co. Partner Creating a Bias-free Hiring Process
Bryq, a leading bias-free assessment provider, and SmartRecruiters, a global leader in enterprise recruitment software, announced today the availability of an integration between the two platforms. The partnership will enable recruiters and hiring managers to seamlessly assess hundreds of candidates and find the right candidate for the job, with a bias-free process. Bryq is … [More]
LegalTech Startup Opens Lawyer Marketplace to Consumers, Startups and All Businesses
AppearMe, the nation's largest on-demand and real-time network of freelance lawyers, solo attorneys and law firms, is now open to individuals, startups and businesses nationwide. A network of over 10,000 lawyers is here to provide affordable, reliable and transparent flat fee legal services. For over two years the UC Berkeley Skydeck cohort company was only available to … [More]
