For many people experiencing homelessness, finding a way out of shelters and off the streets is tough. A new program and an ambitious goal will help change that. On Wednesday, the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council approved a resolution to join House America, a national initiative to address homelessness. In the resolution, MAG set a goal of … [More]
Get to Know: Woman-Owned Small-Business Firm Flexing Its Design Muscle with a Diversity of Projects across Arizona
A church that has been a landmark in Mesa since 1962 blessed with an extensive remodel. A vacant office supply store transformed into a healthy exercise space. Two self-storage facilities that show off imaginative and sophisticated design. On Point Architecture, a woman-owned small-business firm, has recently been flexing its design muscle with a diversity of projects across … [More]
Six Fast-Emerging Trends Impacting the Warehouse Automation Industry
Warehouse and distribution centers (DCs) are grappling with a significant and ongoing labor shortage. Increased wages and benefits haven’t been enough to reverse the trend. Ever-increasing demand for faster delivery, and ongoing macro supply chain disruption add to the challenge. Warehouse safety issues also remain a problem for recruitment and retention of … [More]
City of Phoenix Names Agri-Food Tech Innovation Grant Recipients
The Phoenix City Council approved seven recipients of the Agri-Food Tech Innovation Grant to help them adopt agri-food technologies and innovations into their operations. The grant is part of the ARPA-funded Phoenix Resilient Food System Initiative, which provides for increased local food … [More]
Despite Continued Travel Demand, Phoenix Ranks ‘Best Departure Value’ to Europe
CheapAir.com has published its latest year-over-year study, analyzing over 24 million flights to Europe to identify how much airfare has changed since this time last year. With inflation impacting travel costs for much of 2022, it is a pleasant surprise that international airfare to Europe is down 15.1% with the lowest average price coming in at $908 as compared to $1,070 last … [More]
Law Firm’s Phoenix Office Launches Real Estate Practice
International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced that it has formed a four-attorney real estate group in its Phoenix, Arizona, office, led by Partner Ben Thinnes. In addition to Mr. Thinnes, the group includes Of Counsel Brian McNamara and associates Lauren Smith and Tom Whitten, all of whom joined in June 2022. Dorsey opened its Phoenix office in … [More]
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Want Accessible and Secure Voting, Do Not Want to Eliminate Vote by Mail
Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) released findings on election reform as part of their ongoing reveal of the Arizona Voters' Agenda, which identifies what likely voters in the general election want to hear about from candidates as they campaign for their votes. While Arizona was the focus of the well-covered audit of the 2020 General Election, as well as a lot of … [More]
Nonprofit CRM Tech Co. Expands New Digital and In-Person Events Functionality
Virtuous, the world’s fastest-growing nonprofit CRM and responsive fundraising platform, today introduced Events, an event registration and ticketing platform designed for nonprofits to more efficiently create and manage virtual, hybrid, or in-person events of all sizes for a better supporter experience. Events will give organizations freedom and flexibility in how … [More]
Record Drought Puts New Focus on GateWay Community College’s Water Program
As record drought conditions worsen for the state of Arizona and much of the southwestern United States, a new urgency has been placed on finding ways to preserve one of our most valuable natural resources. But for GateWay Community College, the news comes as no surprise. "We've always had a huge demand from our municipal partners to provide them with the next generation of … [More]
Family Construction Co. Rebrands after 30 Years, Looks Ahead to What’s Next
A new company name. A new brand. A new team of leaders. After 30 years, still – and always – a family business. Historically known as an industrial new-build firm, Renaissance Construction – formerly Renaissance Companies – is rebranding and shifting its focus to encompass business on both ends, new-build and tenant improvements, among several market types, to support its … [More]
Modern Indian Restaurant Concept Opens in Chandler
Feringhee is the first restaurant concept in Phoenix, developed by Chef Sujan Sarkar in collaboration with Madhavi Reddy where the kitchen is headed by talented Chef Karan Mittal who is closely working with internationally lauded Chef Sujan Sarkar who will introduce Valley diners to the rich flavors, diverse culinary resources, and contemporary plating and cooking styles … [More]
Former Phoenix Mayor, HeartHook President Launch Podcast
Former Phoenix Mayor and co-founder and president of Redirect Health Paul Johnson and HeartHook founder and president Frank Salls have co-founded The Optimistic American, a podcast rooted in optimism and forward-looking perspectives. The podcast, hosted by Johnson, is accessible on most leading streaming sites and aims to present the American people with unbiased, … [More]
Healthcare Foundation Grants More Than $1.3M to Organizations Addressing Mental Health
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement is awarding more than $1.3 million to 19 organizations throughout Arizona to address mental health. Through these grants, organizations will work to enhance programs and offer services that address access, suicide prevention, youth mental health, the intersection of mental health and … [More]
MAG Elects New Chair, Prioritizes Transportation Plan and Homelessness
Avondale Mayor Kenneth Weise was elected as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council during the agency’s annual meeting today. As the agency’s new chair, Weise identified two key priorities: shepherding a long-range transportation plan through funding approval, and continuing to work regionally to end homelessness. Mayor Weise noted that … [More]
Meltmedia Joins Evoke, Boosting Data-Driven Omnichannel and Marketing Technology Capabilities
Meltmedia, an award-winning provider of digital strategy, design, and development services to the life science industry, has been acquired by Evoke, a global brand, experience, and communications platform, purpose-built to make health more human™. Meltmedia was founded in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2000 and has over 70 team members. CEO and Partner Justin Grossman, … [More]
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Want to Protect Environment, Addressing Forest Fires and Air Quality among Priorities
On the heels of releasing survey findings on water issues important to voters earlier this week, Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) released additional environmental findings as part of their ongoing reveal of the Arizona Voters' Agenda, which identifies what likely voters in the general election want to hear about from candidates as they campaign for their … [More]
EmPower HR, Now a Division of Vensure Employer Services
Milwaukee-based PEO and HR Outsourcing Firm EmPower HR today announced it is now a division of Vensure Employer Services, a Phoenix-based business that provides PEO solutions and human resource outsourcing to small and mid-market businesses across the country. Through its subsidiaries, including VensureHR, the company processes more than $20.1 billion in payroll and supports … [More]
CampusLogic’s New Platform to Empower Colleges to Increase Financial Aid Literacy
CampusLogic, higher education’s category leader in Student Financial Success, today announced an exciting addition to its award-winning advising solution, VirtualAdvisor. The platform aims to fill a large—and growing—comprehension gap for millions of college students. “Students consume a large amount of video content,” said Chris Chumley, Ellucian’s SVP of Student Financial … [More]
