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]
Global Spending on Blockchain Solutions to Surge by 235%
As one of the most significant innovations to come out of the cryptocurrency boom, blockchain technology completely changed the way companies across different industries operate, make transactions, and manage their assets. According to data gathered by BuyShares.co.nz, the global spending on blockchain solutions is expected to surge by 235% and reach $14.4 billion in … [More]
BBB Partners with Indeed to Offer Eligible Companies a $200 Sponsored Job Credit
As many businesses turn toward rebuilding and recovery following the economic shutdown, the Better Business Bureau® has partnered with Indeed® to offer a $200 Sponsored Job credit* for new accounts in the U.S. and Canada that post a job. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment rates have risen dramatically as companies have been forced to lay off or furlough employees. … [More]
Installation Co. Opens New Distribution Center in Phoenix, Cutting Delivery Times
Today, ABB Electrification’s Installation Products division made inaugural shipments from its 400,000 square foot West Coast Distribution Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The distribution center, which will supply products to customers in the western region of the U.S., will be fully operational during the third quarter of 2020. In addition to creating more than 100 jobs in the … [More]
Credit Union and Local Businesses Giving Sweet Treats for a Year
Desert Financial proves once again that giving back is “sweet.” Arizona’s largest credit union will support four local businesses for one of the company’s signature “Random Acts of Kindness” efforts. Beginning June 26 through July 3, anyone can enter to win Sweet Treats for a Year, so winners can also engage in the #KindnessRevolution. Winners will be announced on July 8 on the … [More]
Remote Workforce Has New Work-At-Home Product for Reliable Connectivity
As working at home has become the new normal, many forward-thinking Arizona employers are taking extra measures to ensure employee productivity isn’t hindered by connectivity challenges. This is why Cox Business is launching Cox Business Work-At-Home solutions, including an enterprise-grade, separate internet connection direct to employees’ homes. Cox Business’ Work-At-Home … [More]
Telehealth Co. Partnership Introduces At-Home COVID-19 PCR Testing for Employees
With the safety of America’s workforce in the spotlight, national telehealth provider MeMD has introduced an at-home PCR testing solution for businesses assessing workplace readiness in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. PCR, which is short for polymerase chain reaction, detects the presence of the COVID-19 virus. The test determines whether or not an individual is currently … [More]
Car Buying Tech Co. Unlocks Platform for New Way to Wholesale Vehicles
Carvana, the Phoenix-based e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, has launched CarvanaACCESS, a direct-purchase platform that gives independent and franchised dealers the ability to buy wholesale vehicles from Carvana. As consumer trade-ins and other wholesale vehicles are processed at Carvana locations across the country, they will be made available on … [More]
Employment and Staffing Agency Opens Goodyear Office to Serve West Valley
West Valley employers and job seekers now have access to proven staffing resources and expertise as businesses reopen. PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, has opened a new agency in Goodyear. Rhae and Debbie Buckley, owners and strategic partners, bring three decades of personnel experience with all sizes of businesses across multiple … [More]
VT LandGroup Launches, Dedicated to Land Acquisition Nationwide
Van Tuyl Companies has launched VT LandGroup, an entity dedicated to land acquisition initiatives. The company will operate in unison with its sister company VanTrust Real Estate to seek and acquire land nationwide in various stages, from raw land to fully entitled/developed land, over a full spectrum of uses. “Current market conditions have accelerated … [More]
COVID-19 Cases on Construction Sites Prompt Need for Health Screening and Contact Tracing
From California to Maine, newly reopened construction businesses are experiencing rises in COVID-19 cases, prompting the need for robust solutions to avoid exposure and job-site closures. Two health-screening apps from BuildCenter, a COBE Construction software spinoff, help construction firms comply with new protocols to reduce the risk of spread on job sites. The Health … [More]
New Texting Service Launched to Reach Mental Health Clinicians during Pandemic
Magellan Health, Inc., announced that it has launched a free crisis texting service for anyone who needs help during these tumultuous times. Individuals will connect with a certified, licensed mental health clinician who will provide confidential mental health services. This service supports Magellan’s crisis telephone hotline, offering another way to access mental health … [More]
Tempe Multifamily Property Secures $52 Million to Build
Truist Financial Corporation today announced that SunTrust now Truist, Commercial Real Estate, originated a $52 million balance sheet loan for Tides at South Tempe, a 442-unit multifamily property in Tempe, Arizona. The project is a joint venture between Tides Equities and FCP®. The joint venture is served by a complementary team from Truist, including: Jonathan White, head … [More]
New ‘Digest of Equal Employment Opportunity Law’ Available on EEOC Website
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the newest edition of the federal sector Digest of Equal Employment Opportunity Law (EEO Digest), is now available on the EEOC’s website. The EEO Digest, a quarterly publication prepared by the EEOC’s Office of Federal Operations (OFO), features a wide variety of recent Commission decisions and federal … [More]
Local Brokerage Firm Responds to COVID-19 with New ‘Heroes’ Home Buying Discount
LIV AZ Realty, a residential real estate brokerage firm in Phoenix, owned by Lynn Janson and John Cabezas, is launching their OUR HEROES give-back program. OUR HEROES is a program offered exclusively by LIV AZ Realty and participating mortgage lenders, title companies and other third party vendors. The program is designed to give back to local community heroes by … [More]
Restore Consumer Confidence with Keep Arizona Safe Certificate
The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) and the Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) are proud to announce a partnership that will support the safety of the small business community through expert guidance. With Arizona reopening, coronavirus cases are increasing by more than 1,000 cases a day. Small business owners are uncertain if reopening their business … [More]
Arcadia Pharmacy Chosen as COVID-19 Testing Site
Metier Pharmacy is offering free COVID-19 test collection that began May 12, 2020 in select pharmacies across the U.S. Metier Pharmacy has been successful in streamlining wait times and the testing process and making sure eligible persons are successfully tested. “We are extremely proud to be a part of this community service. With the pandemic reaching new levels here in … [More]
Arizona Bankers Association Elects New Chairman, New Board Members
The Arizona Bankers Association (AzBA) is pleased to announce Mr. Brian Schwallie, Head of Commercial Deposit and Payment Solutions of U.S. Bank, has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors. Also named to the AzBA Board were Mr. Ralph Tapscott, CEO & President of Horizon Community Bank, and Ms. Dina Ryan, Director-SW Region, State & Local Government Relations of … [More]
