SRP recently received a Kenworth K270E battery electric vehicle, a first-of-its-kind electric truck. “SRP has a major focus on sustainability and remains steadfast in its objectives to improve EV adoption inside and outside our organization,” said Brendan King, manager of SRP’s transportation services engineering operations. “Our goals associated with using Kenworth’s new … [More]
Local Restaurant Owner Shares How He Competes in Tight Labor Market
The labor market right now is tight, particularly in the hospitality industry, and it’s tough to attract talent. But unlike most other smaller restaurateurs, the CEO of Ling’s Wok Shop and Ling and Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill plans to grow with a multi-pronged strategy based on giving back to the community. This will include traditional recruitment, opportunities for growth and … [More]
States with the Highest Job Resignation Rates, Arizona Is #3
With Americans quitting their jobs at record rates during the so-called “Great Resignation,” WalletHub released its report on 2022’s States With the Highest Job Resignation Rates, along with accompanying videos and expert commentary. WalletHub ranked the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on how frequently people are leaving their places of employment. Below, you … [More]
ASU Research Park Announces Viasat South Campus Expansion
Arizona State University Research Park, Inc. announced that Viasat Inc., a leading global communications company, is expanding its current footprint at the 324-acre ASU Research Park to accommodate the company’s future growth projections. Viasat, a global communications company that provides high-speed satellite broadband services and secure networking systems, employs more … [More]
Bank Devoted to Helping Small Business Obtains State of Arizona Conditional Approval
Integro Bank (In Organization) announced that it obtained conditional approval from the State of Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Services to open a new bank devoted to helping small businesses. Among the conditions for opening the bank is a requirement to raise a minimum of $27.9 million in capital and for the bank to obtain regulatory approval from the Federal … [More]
Universal Technical Institute Opening Its Campuses to High School Juniors Interested in Automotive Technician Training
As part of its ongoing effort to address workforce need for skilled transportation technicians, Universal Technical Institute is bringing its three-week Ignite program back to full capacity at its UTI campuses nationwide this summer. The program, which is free to high school juniors, offers students an introduction to the training they'll need to prepare to enter the workforce … [More]
