The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A., is proud to announce they have been selected as outside counsel for Crow Vote, LLC. Crow Vote is the world’s leading provider of online competitions. “Burch & Cracchiolo is pleased to be chosen to work with this unique company in providing their legal services,” comments Firm president Andy Abraham. “I believe our depth of … [More]
Local Entrepreneur Debuts Arizona AKT Studio in Gilbert on July 13
AKT, a new dance-cardio fitness concept featuring carefully curated playlists, high-energy music, disco ball bumping and a supportive community, will open in Gilbert on July 13. The new AKT studio, located at 2484 S Santan Village Parkway, will allow Gilbert residents to experience a full body workout that combines cardio dance intervals with strength and toning. AKT has … [More]
Boutique Pilates Studios Offering Re-Opening Specials, On Demand Classes
Club Pilates, the nation’s largest premium Pilates franchise, has temporarily closed three of its Valley studios following the Governor’s recent executive order to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Arizona. Local franchise locations include Scottsdale Shea, Gainey Ranch and Arcadia. “Since reopening on Friday, May 15, we have taken every possible measure to not only meet, but … [More]
Scholarship Management Co. Acquires Social Enterprise to Help Colleges and Universities Enroll, Engage and Retain More Students
CampusLogic, the category leader in student financial success, today announces that it has acquired RaiseMe, a social enterprise focused on expanding access to higher education, especially among low-income and first-generation students. This acquisition brings together two champions of student financial success, which will drive more integration and innovation in this … [More]
5 Reasons Why It’s a Good Idea to Create a Live Video Community
There is a good chance that most people reading this have tuned into at least one live video over the last week. It’s something that is becoming increasingly popular, and is expected to continue to increase in popularity going forward. There are many good reasons why more influencers and businesses alike are turning to creating a live video community, and harnessing the power … [More]
Organizations Are Raising Monies Where Stimulus Is Not
SipScience, a national data analytics hospitality company for consumers, bars, and restaurants, will continue with its fundraising initiative titled ‘Hospitality Industry Associates Fund’ in support of individuals in the bar industry community who are affected by COVID-19. The goal for the fundraiser is $100,000. All proceeds will directly benefit The USBG National Charity … [More]
Online Job Service Identifies 25 Freelance Side Jobs for Professionals to Boost Income
With unemployment rates expected to remain high through 2021, many may seek jobs they can do on a part-time, freelance basis that allow them to earn income while also giving them time to continue searching for more permanent, full-time employment. To highlight the variety of side jobs available to professionals, FlexJobs has identified 25 freelance jobs that can be used for … [More]
Tech Startups Laid Off 69,000 Employees amid COVID-19 Outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused job losses to escalate, with nearly half of the global workforce at risk of losing livelihoods. Thousands of companies worldwide have been forced to reduce costs and cut the number of workplaces, and startups are no exception. According to data gathered by BuyShares, the tech startups laid off more than 69,000 employees between March and July … [More]
CORE Industrial Partners Announces Investment in Arizona Natural Resources
CORE Industrial Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, today announced it has completed an investment in Arizona Natural Resources. ANR is a leading provider of full-service custom formulation and contract manufacturing solutions for personal care products with an expertise in haircare and skincare. ANR’s development and turnkey manufacturing services include concept … [More]
Arizonan Appointed to National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced the appointment of six new members to the National Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Advisory Board. “We are delighted to welcome new board members who bring with them a strong business acumen and extensive knowledge to the SBDC Advisory Board,” said SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza. “The SBDC Advisory Board has played an … [More]
Small Business Labor Market Remains Weak in June
The NFIB Research Center released its monthly jobs report, showing the small business labor market has further weakened in June. Firms reduced employment by 0.28 workers per firm over the past month, weaker than the decrease of 0.17 workers per firm in May. Unchanged from last month, 6% reported increasing employment an average of 2.6 workers per firm and 22% (up one point) … [More]
Valley Salesforce Consulting Firm Introduces New Cloud Platform for Licensing Agencies
MST Solutions, a leading Salesforce CRM and marketing automation consulting partner, has just introduced its MST Licensing Solution for Salesforce, a new, all-in-one, cloud platform built specifically for licensing agencies to enable them to automate the licensing, permitting and enforcement process, and support virtual operations. The proprietary cloud-based … [More]
Walmart Celebrates 6,400 Veterans Hired in Arizona
Marc Penterman served 20 years in the Air Force prior to joining Walmart just eight months ago. He worked as an Assistant Manager overseeing Home Lines and is now responsible for a team that restocks the shelves for a store in Phoenix, Ariz. “When I started working at Walmart less than a year ago, they gave me a Veteran badge to wear and it made me very proud,” said Marc … [More]
Local Business Pivots to offer Remote Health and Wellness Solutions
As employers enter the 'new normal' of managing health and wellness during Covid, one Tempe company has pivoted to meet needs of a remote workforce. Risk Assessment Group, a 20-year-old accredited employment screening company has launched a sister business, The Benefit Guard, with its premier service being Teledoc consults. Teledoc services allow people who may otherwise be … [More]
Nearly All Employers Are Offering Remote Work Accommodation Option Upon Reopening, Says New Poll
As businesses begin to reopen, employees returning to the workplace may request reasonable accommodations for medical conditions that place them at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. In response, nearly all employers (92%) are offering a work-from-home option to meet accommodation requests, most of which are from at-risk employees (77%), according to a new XpertHR … [More]
Valley Credit Union Supports Center of Excellence for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Desert Financial Credit Union is proud to help sponsor the Filene Research Institute in launching their new Center of Excellence for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). DEI is a five-year research project led by Dr. Quinetta Roberson of Villanova University to tackle challenges in access to both talent and products and services in the financial services industry. Dr. … [More]
Scottsdale Realty Services Co. Partners with Credit Unions and Expands to Oregon
Five new credit unions, including the first in the state of Oregon, have partnered with Scottsdale-based CU Realty Services to offer the HomeAdvantage® program to members. HomeAdvantage is a turnkey real estate marketing platform that helps credit unions attract and nurture home-buying members and close more purchase loans. CU Realty Services is the largest real estate … [More]
Global Spending on Web Conferences Set to Jump by More Than Half to $4.1B This Year
Virtual meetings as a way to streamline business schedules and reduce costs have become increasingly popular in recent years. However, with lockdown rules in place and millions of employees working from home, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in the use of web conferencing platforms. Global spending on cloud-based web conferencing solutions is expected to hit $4.1bn … [More]
