In an October 2020 survey released by the National Endowment for Financial Education, 84% of Americans said COVID-19 is causing stress on their personal finances. More than half of those surveyed said not having money enough saved for emergencies, retirement, college and other uses ranks among their top financial concerns. Workplace Impacts When employees are stressed and … [More]
eSignatures – Social Distancing at the Closing Table
Among the many challenges facing the business world caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased complexity of closing commercial transactions. Of course, the days of all parties gathering around a conference table to execute documents passed long before the advent of COVID-19, but the pandemic further complicated transactions by scattering necessary signatories — who … [More]
New Public-Private Partnership Supports Rural Communities
How can rural communities get the support they need for infrastructure and development projects? Small communities have long struggled with the prohibitive costs of upgrading and maintaining their water systems and expanding or building the new schools, housing, firehouses and parks that are critical to the well-being of residents. Take the community of Bouse, located in La … [More]
Employers, What’s Your Vaccination Strategy?
At long last, the COVID-19 vaccines are here. While employers everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief, they are also wondering how to best handle the sticky subject (pun intended) of getting their employees vaccinated and back to work ASAP. The good news is, many employees appear to want the vaccine. Recent poll numbers indicate that 71% of those surveyed are willing to … [More]
EEOC Provides COVID-19 Technical Assistance Publication
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission addresses questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic in a technical assistance publication it published in December. The publication, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,” includes a new section providing … [More]
2021 Land Rover Defender
The new model represents 70 years of innovation and improvement, honoring the vehicle’s history for rugged solidity while thoroughly remaining a Defender for the 21st century. Developed in partnership with LEGO@ Technic™, the Land Rover Defender is a building kit — with multiple options and interchangeable parts. From doors, roof styles, wheels and explorers packages, this is a … [More]
PPE Kits: Return to Office Surprise
PPE kits are a cost-effective, convenient and efficient way to make sure individuals and teams are outfitted with the protection needed. A variety of kits are available, ranging from personal coverage or for the whole office, as well as on-the-go kits for stocking up the supply closet. In addition to providing protection, these kits — and products in the kits — provide a unique … [More]
The Craftsman Cocktails and Kitchen: Built on (of course) Craftsmanship
Roughly one year ago, The Craftsman Cocktails and Kitchen was in the works. With the COVID-19 crisis not yet in sight, business ventures were going as planned, and smoothly at that. When the pandemic took the world by storm, however, the owners and investors decided it was best to slow things down and push plans back. The Craftsman finally set an opening date for several months … [More]
Leadership Ethics, the Only Standard
It seems the public’s faith in many U.S. businesses, banks and financial markets has been eroded because of reported management failings, continued bankruptcies and repeated financial crises. Sadly, trust in corporate management, boards of directors and political leaders seems to be at a low point. What led us to such a low point in our moral beliefs and our moral conduct? … [More]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) is working to make a difference and is committed to helping Arizonans get healthier faster and stay healthier longer. With a focus on connecting people with the care they need, we offer health insurance and related services to more than 1.7 million customers. Through advanced clinical programs and community outreach, BCBSAZ is … [More]
Spring 2021 President’s Message
We’re fortunate when it comes to our members at the Arizona Technology Council. Beyond being our supporters through dues and sponsorships, many have become our partners in a number of initiatives that ultimately benefit the entire technology community here. But there is one member in particular that often is the first to respond when we have an idea or just need a hand. And … [More]
Embry Health
Embry Health operates the widest network of COVID-19 test locations in the State of Arizona. In March 2020, CEO Raymond Embry saw the toll COVID-19 was taking on his community, so he pivoted resources from Embry Women’s Health clinic in Mesa and began offering free* PCR COVID testing to the public. Today, Embry Health has more than 1,000 employees and more than 70 … [More]
Equality Health
Equality Health is a Phoenix-based whole-health delivery system focused on transforming value-based care delivery with population-specific programs that improve access, quality and member trust. Through an integrated technology and services platform, culturally competent provider network and personalized care model, Equality Health helps managed care plans and healthcare … [More]
Change Agents
Giving of yourself for something bigger than yourself. That mindset is alive and well among a group of individuals working quietly behind the scenes with a single mission in mind: to ensure Arizona’s competitiveness to accelerate technology-related policy and legislation, thus affecting positively the growth and development of a vibrant technology state. These are members … [More]
Fennemore
Fennemore’s client-focused approach means that in today’s complex and constantly evolving business and legal landscape, we aggressively protect the legal interests of the companies we serve, while identifying endless opportunities. As a law firm with 135-plus-years of storied history in Arizona and the Mountain West, and now California, Fennemore lets clients safely assume – … [More]
Healthcare Solutions Centers
Healthcare Solutions Centers, LLC (HCS) provides employers and their employees with exceptional and unique healthcare through our on-site, near-site and shared healthcare clinics. HCS assists your company reduce its overall healthcare costs and expenses, while improving the well-being of your workforce and attracting and retaining top talent. Employers want healthcare that … [More]
Kinessage
To stay alive over the last year, your business has had to incorporate new protocols to keep your team and customers physically safe. However, the ongoing trauma-level stress which has assaulted your team neurologically corrodes the underlying sense of psychological safety. The perception of safety is a critical cornerstone in having the mental and physical capacity to focus … [More]
Redirect Health
Redirect Health is an integrated healthcare technology company that created a new healthcare plan and end-to-end system that specifically enables small to medium sized businesses and their employees to have simple and truly affordable access to healthcare, nationwide. And, for a fraction of typical costs. The system’s strategy eliminates unnecessary activity and wasteful … [More]
