Recent events in our country have brought a renewed focus within organizations on diversity training and inclusive hiring practices. Despite a strong commitment to these initiatives, many are still wondering if these efforts are driving meaningful change. University of Phoenix and Chicago United will co-host a panel of diversity, equity and inclusion leaders across … [More]
Founders of Axosoft Plan $10 Million Investment in Arizona Startups
Axosoft founders Hamid & Lawdan Shojaee have announced plans to make a $10 million investment in Arizona startups, especially in their early stages of development. Hamid has also announced a revamp of the AZ TechBeat website and the launch of his new podcast, AZ Tech Podcast. AZ Tech Beat is committed to being a trustworthy and reliable site for the latest Arizona tech … [More]
First Fully Integrated COVID-19 Prevention, Testing & Therapy Center Opens in Phoenix
Concierge physician, Tyler Southwell, created a new division of his practice – Southwellness COVID Solutions (SCS) – late last year and is opening a 2,600 square foot one-of-a-kind facility this week in Phoenix, dedicated specifically to COVID-19 prevention, testing, and therapy. The convenient, comfortable, and private office is the first and only fully-integrated … [More]
Intel Embree Wins Academy Scientific and Technical Award
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded the Intel® Embree ray tracing library, a component of the Intel® oneAPI Rendering Toolkit, a Scientific and Technical Achievement Award. The Academy, who hosts the annual Academy Awards®, recognizes Intel Embree’s industry-leading ray tracing for geometric rendering as a contributing innovation in the moviemaking … [More]
Mayor, Council Approve Additional Beds for Those Experiencing Homelessness
City Council took the a step toward adjusting zoning restrictions to add new shelter beds at the Human Services Campus (HSC) located near 13th Ave. and Madison St. Today’s decision will increase total shelter beds at Central Arizona Shelter Services by 275 to bring the available total number to 700. In addition, the vote will allow St. Vincent de Paul to continue operating … [More]
Comprehensive Healthcare Platform Launches to Provide Hands-On Care, Virtually
Driven by the mission of providing a healthier approach to healthcare, Alanté™ is launching a fully integrated virtual healthcare solution. Today’s announcement comes as the company and its spectrum of services emerge from stealth mode. CEO Mark Hansen wants to motivate and empower Alanté patients around the country with his new offering. “Our goal is to educate patients, … [More]
Locally Owned Pizzeria Named to National 40/40 List
QSR Magazine has announced its annual 40/40 list of America’s hottest startup fast casuals in 2021 and locally-owned and operated fast-casual pizza concept, Fired Pie, is included as the only Arizona-based restaurant on the list. The magazine reports that the list includes “a look at the 40 fast-casual concepts with fewer than 40 locations that survived COVID-19 and are primed … [More]
Cintron to Serve as the Official Energy Drink of the Arizona Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes announced today that the club has signed a multi-year partnership with beverage company Cintron World. As part of the agreement, Cintron will serve as the official energy drink of the Arizona Coyotes. As per club policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Cintron's Classic Sugar-Free, and Cranberry Sparkling Energy beverages will be … [More]
Construction Giant Announces Opening of New Phoenix Area Office
Granite, one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States, as well as a full-suite provider in the transportation, water infrastructure, and mineral exploration markets, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Mesa, Arizona to serve the Phoenix metropolitan area including Maricopa, Yavapai, and Pinal … [More]
Phoenix Mayor Announces Second COVID-19 Mobile Testing Van
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced today the launch of Phoenix's second COVID-19 Mobile Testing Van (Van #2) during its first day of operations at Cielito Park. Customized by the Phoenix Public Works Department's Fleet Management division, Van #2 will provide testing services to the community three days a week and will offer two types of COVID-19 tests at no … [More]
City of Phoenix Selected for Future Site of E-Commerce Center adding 400 New Jobs
The City of Phoenix has been selected by The RealReal, Inc. - the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, consigned luxury goods - as the site for its new e-commerce center. The company signed a lease to expand its physical footprint with nearly 600,000 square feet of warehouse space in Greater Phoenix. “This expansion by The RealReal into Arizona is the latest … [More]
Addiction Treatment Center Expands with New Location in Phoenix
Recovia is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new treatment center in Phoenix Arizona. The new treatment center is located on Interstate-17 and Northern Avenue and expands Recovia’s outpatient addiction treatment program to the Phoenix metro area. The Phoenix location will be Recovia’s third location in the Valley along with locations in Tempe and Deer … [More]
Lincoln Property to Develop West Phoenix Industrial Facility
Lincoln Property Co.’s LPC Desert West is one step closer to developing Buckeye85, a 321,873-square-foot industrial project in Phoenix’s West Valley. The company recently acquired nearly 20 acres at the southwest corner of 103rd Avenue and Buckeye Road and intends to break ground on the development this April. Butler Design Group will provide architecture services and Hunter … [More]
Business and Education Summit to Be Discussion on Positive Change and the Future of Work
The Gilbert Chamber Foundation will host a community dialog at the 2021 Business & Education Summit with focus on how businesses and schools have been impacted by the changes of 2020, and how to forge a path forward this year and beyond. Keynote speakers Maria Anguiano, Executive Vice President of Learning Enterprise with ASU and Representative Jennifer Pawlik, AZ House … [More]
New Hospital to Bring 100 Jobs to Avondale, Treat 650 Patents Annually
ClearSky Health, an established rehabilitative healthcare provider, today announced plans to build an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Avondale, Ariz. The hospital is expected to create about 100 new healthcare-related jobs. ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Avondale will be a 30-bed facility located at 109th Avenue and West McDowell Road in Avondale, Az. It will … [More]
Plexus Worldwide Hosts Virtual Event to Learn Strategies, Improve Business
Plexus Worldwide (Plexus®), a leading direct-selling health and wellness company focused on health and happiness, held it’s annual “Super Saturday” event earlier this month. On Saturday, January 9, a 3-hour livestream event provided the company’s independent business owners, also known as Ambassadors, with advanced training and a look at new products for 2021. The virtual event … [More]
CDC Issues Order Requiring Face Masks on Public Transit
Centers for Disease Control issued an order requiring everyone traveling on public transit to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth. This new mandate is in addition to the executive order by President Biden earlier this month. Valley Metro is committed to keeping your communities safe during this pandemic and remember, we're all in this together. You can do your part to … [More]
Valley Tech Giant Earns Perfect Score on Corporate Equality Index for Third Consecutive Year
GoDaddy Inc., the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, received a 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. "GoDaddy is proud to be recognized for the third year in a row in the Human Rights … [More]
