Hownd®, a technology company that generates effortless foot traffic and revenue for brick and mortar merchants, has acquired PoweredLocal, an Australian provider of mesh WiFi solutions that convert real-world visitors into digital profiles complete with contact information to drive ongoing engagement and repeat visits. The acquisition adds new capabilities to the Hownd … [More]
Valley Metro Welcomes First Streetcar Vehicle
On Monday, March 22, Valley Metro celebrated the arrival of its first vehicle in the Tempe Streetcar fleet. The new streetcar is manufactured by Brookville Equipment Corporation and can transport up to 120 passengers. “We are really excited about the streetcar coming into play in the city of Tempe, particularly to add to our regional infrastructure along with light rail and … [More]
Responsive Nonprofit Summit Rallies Leaders Growing Global Generosity, Apr. 14 and 15
Virtuous, the world's leading responsive fundraising platform for nonprofits, will bring together some of the world’s most forward-thinking fundraisers from the international nonprofit community for its third Responsive Nonprofit Summit held virtually April 14-15, 2021. The two-day virtual learning experience will focus on equipping nonprofit fundraisers and leaders with the … [More]
Phoenix Chamber Launches Diversity and Inclusion Program for Employers
The Greater Phoenix Chamber is launching a Diversity and Inclusion Employer Toolkit to support Chamber members and the community at large in implementing and expanding diversity and inclusion efforts in the workplace. The Chamber’s Diversity and Inclusion Employer Toolkit outlines four key pillars of diversity & inclusion and allows companies to select a starting point … [More]
March is Social Work Month, Essential to Healthy Society
From food banks, to retirement centers, counseling services and vaccinations, chances are a social worker is one of the first persons people will encounter when seeking help. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Arizona is helping celebrate this year’s Social Work Month in March with the theme “Social Workers are Essential” to highlight the invaluable contributions social work … [More]
Valley-Based Ice Cream Co. Expands Distribution in Natural and Conventional Grocers Nationwide
Bubbies Ice Cream, the iconic premium frozen novelty brand best known for its super-premium Mochi Ice Cream, has announced new distribution as well as increased shelf sets for its Mochi Ice Cream and Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bites in major retailers, including Sprouts Farmers Market, Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Albertsons, Shaw’s, Acme and Big Y. As one of the largest players in … [More]
Valley Law Firm Rebrands
Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP has launched a complete rebrand that includes a new visual identity, website and shortened brand name, Lewis Roca. The rebrand reflects the firm’s client experience focus that is the foundation of its culture and approach to service delivery. “We wanted our branding to reflect our guiding values which are focused on putting the client at … [More]
Sports Employment Hub will Join iHire’s Family of Industry-Focused Talent Brands
WorkInSports, today announced plans to be acquired by iHire, an industry-specific recruitment marketing platform. WorkInSports, a leading employment hub of the sports industry, will join iHire’s family of talent brands, becoming the 57th industry-focused community on iHire’s platform. Both companies have signed a binding letter of intent and expect the transaction to be … [More]
SBA Shares Resources to Support Deaf and Hard of Hearing Entrepreneurs during National Deaf History Month
Recently, I read an article about two entrepreneurs who were opening a new restaurant and they laughed at themselves for picking this time to go into business but, in reality, it is a great time to start their journey, especially if they have properly prepared. As the Arizona District Director, I have the pleasure to speak with many entrepreneurs. Last month, we assisted a … [More]
Keeping Work Zones Safe for Drivers, Workers
Ongoing efforts to create safer highway and street work zones for drivers and construction and maintenance workers have received an important boost — the awarding of a federal grant to a coalition of transportation agencies in the Phoenix region. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and Maricopa County Department of … [More]
Scottsdale Sustainable Water Brand Partners to Set New Standard for Sustainable Bottled Water
In response to growing consumer demand for sustainable products and travel experiences, The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) – the developer behind the most regenerative tourism project in the world – and SOURCE® – the earth’s first renewable, sustainable water brand - have come together to set a new global standard in bottled water. TRSDC is the first company to … [More]
Amazon Prime Streaming NFL by 2023 Season
Amazon and the National Football League (NFL) made history today by announcing a 10-year agreement to exclusively broadcast 15 Thursday Night Football games and one pre-season game per year on Prime Video in the United States. The Prime Video deal begins in 2023 and is the NFL’s first exclusive national broadcast package with a digital streaming service. The number of … [More]
Charitable Trust Achieves $500 Million Milestone and Presses Forward on Grantmaking Legacy
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, a private foundation that honors the legacy of Virginia Galvin Piper, recently surpassed a grantmaking milestone of investing more than $500 million since its inception (21 years ago) in nonprofits and programs that enhance the lives of people in Maricopa County. The half-billion-dollar investment is made possible by Virginia Piper’s … [More]
Virtual Diversity Career Expo: Top Companies Hiring March 25
ONE Community, a Valley-based business coalition, is hosting a free virtual career fair March 25, 2021, that is open to the public and Valley job seekers. Hosted in partnership with BestCompaniesAZ, a local company specializing in workplace culture and employer branding, the Virtual Diversity Career Expo connects Arizona residents with award-winning employers who are … [More]
Water Technologies Co. Relocates Its Operations to Brand New Purpose-Built Facility
Perfect Water Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator of water purification products, makes the move to its new purpose-built operational facility. Built from the ground up, the new building houses sales, technical, and manufacturing teams under one roof. Established in 2002, Perfect Water Technologies continues to provide quality drinking water filtration products to serve … [More]
Arizona Window & Door Opens New Design Center in the Scottsdale Airpark
Arizona Window and Door, a top-rated, full-service company that provides a vast selection of windows and exterior doors for homes, is pleased to announce that it will be opening a new location in Scottsdale Airpark. All visitors who attend the grand opening week, which will begin on April 1 at 7625 E. Redfield Rd., Scottsdale, Ariz., 85260, will receive a free foaming, … [More]
Job Satisfaction, Covid Optimism on the Rise in First Two Months of 2021, Says Phoenix Chamber Data
The Greater Phoenix Chamber released new economic data from the Arizona Business Index™ (ABI™), powered by OH Predictive Insights (OHPI), a barometer on the health of the Arizona economy from the perspective of the Arizona consumer. This extensive statewide consumer sentiment survey provides an accurate pulse on the key indicators that drive the economy and delivers expert … [More]
Banner Poison Center Sees 140% Spike in Hand Sanitizer Incidents
In 2020, poison centers across the nation saw an increase in exposures to household cleaning products, chemicals, and medications. With more people working remotely and children schooling at home, there continues to be an increased potential for poisoning accidents. “Please be alert about the location of these products and keep them out of reach for small children,” said … [More]
