Botco.ai, Inc., a software technology company offering an automated conversational marketing platform that intelligently nurtures real-time chats with customers, today announced it has secured funding from several prominent angels and investor groups. Botco.ai recently closed funds from AZ Tech Investors, Desert Angels, InvestU and PHX Ventures, setting the stage for … [More]
Being Impolite to the Support Staff is Costly Interview Mistake
Being impolite to the support staff - and other surprisingly common interview mistakes that can cost you the job. Most successful professionals spend a very small percentage of their time interviewing. Because of that, it can be easy to get tripped up by simple mistakes. Whether you have an interview on the far horizon or next week’s calendar, brush up on these four mistakes … [More]
Small Business Volunteer Group Says ‘Reach Out to Black-Owned Businesses’
Americans are once again forced to reckon with systemic inequality at the intersection of race and crime. Protests, riots, looting, and violence following the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police and vigilantes have gripped the nation. Racism and violence have no place in our society; for all lives to matter, Black lives have to matter too. Among other … [More]
Arizona Entrepreneur Recognized Among Top Women in STEM Making a Difference during Pandemic
Dr. Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, Board Certified in Infection Control and owner of IPCWell, a company founded to combat infectious diseases, has been recognized as one of the most notable women in STEM taking significant steps to combat the novel coronavirus. Lloyd-Krejci joins eight other women who were selected by the award-winning, nonprofit media organization, The Story Exchange, … [More]
How to Avoid Being the Victim of ‘Zoom-Bombing’ and Other Intruders
With the coronavirus outbreak forcing many people to work from home, taking computer security measures to protect both themselves and their company has grown even more important. Video conferencing, for one example, isn’t always safe from intruders. The FBI has received many reports of “Zoom-bombing,” in which graphic images pop up during company Zoom meetings and video … [More]
Dog Daycare, Boarding and Spa Facility to Open its Doors on June 8
Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog daycare, boarding and spa facility, is opening a new location in Paradise Valley Village on June 8. Situated at 13001 N Tatum Blvd., Ste. C01, this location marks the sixth Dogtopia in the Phoenix area. Offering personalized care for Phoenix pups in a fun, safe and comfortable environment, Dogtopia sets the industry standard among dog … [More]
Local Startup Launches Made-in-the-USA ‘Red, White & Chew’ Dog Treats in Stores Nationwide
Do you know what is in your dog’s food? How about the treats and chews that you feed them? While the ‘big dogs’ of pet food are mass producing artificially flavored products made with unpronounceable ingredients, The Full Life Co., a family-owned underdog startup is introducing Red, White & Chew dog chews with a big difference: American made with natural ingredients at a … [More]
Hands-Free Door Adapters & Modular Sneeze Guards Boost Safety and Morale at Work
Businesses looking for quick, effective ways to protect employees and customers, as well as enhance their feeling of well-being, can now access Hands-Free Door Adapters and Sneeze Guards from Indow. These innovations help reduce disease transmission in the workplace. Indow Hands-Free Door Adapters allow people to open doors with their forearms instead of their hands. They’re … [More]
Previously Unchanged Funeral Home Industry Changes Since COVID-19 Says Survey
The pandemic has significantly altered consumer attitudes and behaviors in three key areas of the funeral and cemetery business – the buying and shopping process, the necessity of physical presence to support loved ones in their time of need, and the influence of technology on both. This according to The Foresight Companies 2020 Funeral and Cemetery Consumer Behavior … [More]
Assessment Provider and Recruitment Co. Partner Creating a Bias-free Hiring Process
Bryq, a leading bias-free assessment provider, and SmartRecruiters, a global leader in enterprise recruitment software, announced today the availability of an integration between the two platforms. The partnership will enable recruiters and hiring managers to seamlessly assess hundreds of candidates and find the right candidate for the job, with a bias-free process. Bryq is … [More]
Valley Construction Co. Foundation Donates $200,000 to Valley Charities
The Sundt Foundation donated $100,000 to aid five Valley nonprofits to address the increased need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Matthew’s Crossing, Aster Empowered, Midwest Food Bank, Chrysalis and Community Alliance Against Family Abuse each received $20,000 in relief aid. “So many are hurting during this pandemic across the Valley,” said Cathie Gabriel, the Sundt … [More]
LegalTech Startup Opens Lawyer Marketplace to Consumers, Startups and All Businesses
AppearMe, the nation's largest on-demand and real-time network of freelance lawyers, solo attorneys and law firms, is now open to individuals, startups and businesses nationwide. A network of over 10,000 lawyers is here to provide affordable, reliable and transparent flat fee legal services. For over two years the UC Berkeley Skydeck cohort company was only available to … [More]
Learning Portal Offers Free Online Training during COVID-19 Pandemic for Business Professionals
TrainUp.com has launched a new online training portal loaded with free training content for business professionals to stay sharp and connected in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) global pandemic. The TrainUp.com Learning Center features a robust amount of free training videos, eLearning courses, and resources in four key areas including business continuity, change / … [More]
Top Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Now with Compliance Guarantee
Media Partners Corporation, a leading producer of people skills and compliance training films and learning content, has released a new, streamlined version of its best-selling sexual harassment prevention training, Once & For All: Stopping Sexual Harassment at Work with a compliance guarantee. Media Partners now guarantees that the training complies with Federal Title VII … [More]
Phoenix Municipal Court to Require the Wearing of Masks
To provide guidance and direction in transitioning all Arizona courts back to full operations from the COVID-19 public health emergency declared in March 2020 by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, the Arizona Supreme Court, the governing authority of all Arizona courts, has issued Administrative Order 2020-079. The order directs all Arizona courts to implement plans to prevent all, … [More]
Valley Behavioral Health Co. Virtually Connecting Youth at Critical Time
Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN), one of the nation’s leaders in behavioral health, today announced a virtual program called Stay at Home for MY LIFE (Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment) for youth ages 13-23 who have experience with mental health, substance use, juvenile justice and foster-care-related issues. In response to the novel coronavirus … [More]
Health and Wellness Company’s Philanthropic Efforts Recognize Local Heroes
Plexus Worldwide (Plexus®), a leading direct-selling health and wellness company, is proud to recognize the heroic work of first responders during the coronavirus crisis. To ensure officers and staff at local police departments have access to nutritious meals during this busy time, Plexus donated 1,480 bags of Lean Meal Replacement Shakes to the Mesa Police Department and … [More]
Honing Job Skills in this Unusual Market
As unemployment numbers continue to rise in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people have suddenly found themselves needing to update their resumes and CVs and polish their job interviewing skills. Toastmasters International, the global organization devoted to communication and leadership skills development, has been offering its members a safe place to … [More]
