A record 95 percent of U.S. households had a bank or credit union account in 2019, according to a new biennial survey and report released today by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). How America Banks: Household Use of Banking and Financial Services also found that a record low 5.4 percent of U.S. households were unbanked in 2019. Since 2009, the FDIC has … [More]
Arizona Foundation for Women Announces SHE Leads!, New Local Women’s Leadership Program
Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW), a not-for-profit agency that advocates for Arizona women’s causes, is today launching SHE Leads!, a women’s-centric leadership program dedicated to advancing Arizona’s women. Women interested in honing their personal, professional and organizational leadership skills by taking part in this inaugural program are encouraged to apply between … [More]
ASU Police Going Green with Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Grant
The Arizona State University Police Department has received $46,871.08 in grant money from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for the purchase of two Zero DSR electric motorcycles. This is the second GOHS grant the ASU Police Department has used to purchase an electric motorcycle. The department purchased another Zero DSR last year. “The Zeros are an ideal … [More]
WEBINAR – Oct 22: Creating a Stronger and Brighter Future Together with the League of Arizona Cities and Towns
Join the Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) on October 22 for our free webinar: Creating a Stronger and Brighter Future Together. The webinar will be hosted by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns and will highlight The Arizona We Want, a shared vision of success that reflects what matters most to Arizonans. Attendees will learn about the latest updates made to The … [More]
Gilbert-Based Global Wellbeing Co. Makes Healthy Contributions to People, Communities and Planet
By nourishing and uplifting hundreds of thousands of people and reducing its carbon footprint, global wellbeing company Isagenix International is making an impressive impact worldwide, as detailed in a new report. “Now more than ever, companies need to step up, give back, and champion sustainability so people around the world and our planet can thrive,” said Isagenix Chief … [More]