The U.S. Small Business Administration today published Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting program regulations that will provide a free, online certification and eligibility application process for women-owned small businesses and economically-disadvantaged women-owned small businesses. The timeline for implementation of changes to SBA’s WOSB program has been … [More]
Arizona Homebuilder’s New Concept Opens Doors to New Homes Faster
Homebuyers with a tight timeline don’t have to give up the dream of owning a brand new home. Fulton Homes has two innovative ways to skip the line, forego the time and get keys in hands without delay. Through the Fulton Fast program, Move-In Ready and Quick Move-In home options can satisfy desire for a newly built home and relieve buyers of the stress related to construction … [More]
Arizona Motor Vehicle Division Makes Changes and Adapts
Recent weeks have seen a lot of changes for the ADOT Motor Vehicle Division. The biggest change was a welcome upgrade of the computer operating system. The obsolete platform that had served for more than three decades has been replaced by one that is state-of-the-art. The new system is far more flexible, adds many more service options online and makes sure those services … [More]
COVID-19 Stories: Returning to Work after Beating COVID-19
Receiving a positive coronavirus diagnosis can be scary. After I was diagnosed I knew that people’s perceptions would change, because this is such a misunderstood virus. I was confident in my health and the fact that I could take the precautions necessary, but I didn’t immediately think about how the diagnosis would impact me beyond the two weeks of illness. I spent multiple … [More]
How Brands Can Respond to a Crisis with Empathy
A public crisis often results in a call to action. The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest and perhaps largest case in point, hitting every aspect of American society and prompting the need for aid, whether it comes from federal and state government agencies or from a small restaurant owner serving free meals to the unemployed and homeless. Some well-known U.S. brands are … [More]
Work-Life Balance: An Impossible Dream?
I’ve asked quite a number of leaders whether there is such a thing as work-life balance. Almost everyone says “no” without hesitation. They agree there are times we’re present, we’re grounded, we’re in sync with what matters, and we’re in the zone — feeling all the joyous personal and professional satisfaction we’re looking for. Yet, it’s as though the second we become aware of … [More]
BBB Seeking Nominations for Annual ‘Torch Awards for Ethics’ Program
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) is seeking public nominations to recognize companies as part of the annual Torch Awards for Ethics program. The event celebrates businesses that positively impact the community, keeping ethics and integrity at the forefront of operations. Now is an especially important time to highlight businesses that take strides … [More]
National Laundry Service App Expands to West Valley
WashClub Phoenix, a national app-based laundry service that launched in the Valley of the Sun last month, is expanding its mobile laundry service to the West Valley. The online, on-demand mobile laundry service company has started serving the areas of Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria and Tolleson. "We've had an overwhelming … [More]
