WebPT, the leading rehab therapy software platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth, today announced the appointment of Ashley Glover as Chief Executive Officer. Glover brings more than 20 years of experience as an executive at industry leading technology firms. She will succeed Nancy Ham, WebPT’s CEO for the last five years, who is retiring and moving to … [More]
Universal Technical Institute Acquires MIAT College of Technology, Adds 8 New Programs to UTI
Universal Technical Institute, Inc., the nation's leading provider of trained technicians to the transportation industry, has completed its acquisition of MIAT College of Technology for a purchase price of $26 million in cash. “On behalf of everyone at UTI, I am excited to officially welcome MIAT’s management, staff, students, faculty, and alumni to the team,” said UTI CEO … [More]
Clean Air Champions Named for 2021
There are many ways to get to work, and as Rideshare Month comes to a close, Valley Metro celebrates commuters who travel with the environment in mind. The 34th Annual Clean Air Campaign Awards, held at the Heard Museum today, recognizes Valley commuters who are committed to promoting and using alternative modes of transportation, from bicycling and carpooling to traveling on … [More]
‘Solar Choice’ Program Launches for Customers Interested in Supporting Clean Energy in Arizona
SRP announced a new program for residential and small business customers interested in supporting large-scale solar energy growth, called “Solar Choice.” Customers enrolled in SRP Solar Choice can choose to offset half or all their energy use with clean, solar power energy by paying as little as a half a cent per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on top of their current monthly price plan … [More]
Topgolf Partners with Volta to Add Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Select Properties
Volta Inc., an industry leader in commerce-centric electric vehicle (“EV”) charging networks, today announced a partnership with Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports and entertainment company, to add electric charging stations to additional venues across the country. Charging stations have already been installed at select venues in Arizona, California, Georgia, … [More]
Checkout-Free Technology Introduced at Multiple Arizona Circle K Stores
Grabango, a leading provider of checkout-free technology for existing grocery and convenience stores, today announced the first-ever multi-store rollout in select Arizona Circle K stores. Grabango’s checkout-free solution is now available across six Circle K stores in the greater Tucson area. The six Circle K locations where shoppers can checkout with Grabango and easily skip … [More]
Zayo Expands Fiber Network to Address Increasing Demand for Connectivity in Phoenix Area
Zayo Group Holdings, Inc, a leading global provider of fiber-based communications solutions, today announced continued investment in and expansion of network infrastructure in Arizona’s Maricopa and Pinal Counties. Completion of the expansion projects is anticipated by the end of 2021 and will result in new, direct fiber connectivity to hundreds of buildings in the Phoenix … [More]
Magellan Health and Gallup Team Up to Measure and Increase Well-being
Magellan Health, Inc. and Gallup announced a collaboration called the Magellan-Gallup Wellbeing Project that will create some of today’s most comprehensive wellbeing studies and solutions. The project will combine the behavioral health expertise of Magellan with the respected data of Gallup to help society measure and increase wellbeing at a time when wellbeing has risen to the … [More]
Banner|Aetna Health Insurance Now Available to Individuals as Open Enrollment Begins for the ACA Health Exchange
Open enrollment for 2022 begins Nov. 1, in Arizona’s health insurance exchange, allowing residents of Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties to obtain quality coverage from Banner|Aetna. This unique joint venture, owned by Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company, previously marketed health benefit plans exclusively to employers in the state. Individuals and families … [More]
Construction Technology Platform Raises $44M, Plans Major Hiring Effort
Mosaic Building Group, a construction technology platform for the residential development industry, today announced a $44 million Series B funding round from Peak State Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Starwood Capital, Founders Fund, Innovation Endeavors, and Building Ventures, among others, bringing Mosaic’s total funding to date to $68.75 million. Mosaic’s platform and team … [More]
37.2% National Year-Over-Year Increase in Mortgage Fraud Risk in Q2 2021, Says Report
CoreLogic Reports a An estimated 0.83% of all mortgage applications contained fraud, about 1 in 120 applications Investment properties accounted for the highest-risk applications CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its latest Mortgage Fraud Report. The report … [More]
Magellan Healthcare Offers Resources to Support Emotional Wellness during the Holiday Season
Magellan Healthcare, the behavioral and specialty healthcare segment of Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN), today announced programs and resources to support the emotional wellness of individuals as they manage a second holiday season amidst a pandemic. For many, the holidays can be an exciting time, but the pandemic has dramatically changed how we celebrate holidays … [More]
Acquired Technology Helps Valley Co. Become ‘One Stop Shop’ for Vote-by-Mail Services
Runbeck Election Services, an elections technology solutions company focused on delivering printing, equipment and software solutions, announced it has purchased two W+D 410 Easy Envelopers to bring all of the company’s vote-by-mail services within their production facility. With the addition of this new envelope converting machinery, Runbeck will be able to oversee each step … [More]
Phoenix Distributing Free Transit Passes to Those Most in Need
Many Phoenix residents now have help with the cost of riding public transit - for both bus and light rail. Earlier this year, the Phoenix city council developed a strategic plan for the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to be received by the city of Phoenix. A component of that plan is to … [More]
Cancer Hospital Is First in Western U.S. to Offer AI System for Enhanced Colonoscopy Screenings
Cancer Treatment Centers of America Phoenix is the first hospital in the western half of the U.S. and the first hospital in Arizona to utilize GI Genius – a powerful ally in the fight against colorectal cancer that employs artificial intelligence (AI) to help physicians detect polyps. The GI Genius module uses advanced AI software to highlight suspicious polyps with a … [More]
Celebrating the Hispanic Business Community and Its Legacy in Phoenix
Celebrating the richness and diversity of the Hispanic-Latino community and recognizing our collective path forward to drive social and economic progress is not confined to National Hispanic Heritage Month – especially when it comes to the outlook of Hispanic-owned small businesses nationwide. This year in particular, we recognize the resilience of small business owners … [More]
Lucid Confirms First Customer Deliveries to Take Place on October 30
Lucid Group, which is setting new standards with its advanced luxury EVs, today announced initial customer deliveries of the Dream Edition launch versions of Lucid Air, which sets new benchmarks in range and efficiency for electric vehicles. The first group of Dream Edition reservation holders are invited to take delivery of their vehicles on Saturday, October 30. Highlights … [More]
Starbucks Makes Historic Investments In Employees
Starbucks Coffee Company announced a wave of investments for its partners (employees), building on its 50-year history and tradition of listening and learning, while investing its success back into its people. Announcements of both operational and wage investments for U.S. partners and company-operated stores are designed to retain and recruit the best people and affirm … [More]
