With retail employment down by more than 250,000 since February 2020 and the holiday season rapidly approaching, retailers are preparing for a labor shortage that will negatively impact in-store and online customer shopping experiences. According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, retailers are expected to add 700,000 workers during the 2021 holiday season. While this … [More]
New Individual Market Health Insurance Plan Introduced in Maricopa County
Medica announced a new health plan option for individuals and families in Maricopa County. The plan, Medica PinnacleSM, is the result of a relationship between Medica and Arizona Care Network, Dignity Health and Phoenix Children’s Care Network in the Phoenix area. By teaming up, the organizations have created an insurance plan for individuals and families focused on getting the … [More]
Insight Academy of Arizona Becomes First Online Career Program Approved by State DOE
Insight Academy of Arizona (ISAZ), a full-time online school serving students throughout the state of Arizona, becomes the first 100% online school recognized by the Arizona Department of Education for their Career Prep program. The ISAZ Career Prep program allows students in middle- and high-school to jump-start their future by taking career-focused electives to explore job … [More]
Construction Trends Seen in Crane Index Quarterly Report, Mixed-Use and Residential Projects Most Evident
International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has released its latest Crane Index and Quarterly Cost Report. Together, the two documents provide an eye-opening perspective on the North American construction industry in 14 key markets. With data current to July 1, 2021, the latest RLB quarterly cost report shows that the national average … [More]
Abercrombie & Fitch to Open New West Coast Operations Hub
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has partnered with GXO Logistics Inc. to establish a distribution center in Goodyear, Ariz. To that end, the companies will lease a 715,000-square-foot, Westcore-owned development, according to the Phoenix Business Journal. Slated to become fully operational in late 2021, the facility will serve as the retailer’s new hub for its West Coast … [More]
Industrial Distribution Center Purchased by New York Investment Firm
KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has acquired an approximately 226,000 square-foot, Class A industrial distribution property in the Papago industrial park, located in the highly infill Southwest Valley submarket of Phoenix, Arizona. The property was built in 2000 and is recently renovated and leased on a long-term basis to a leading industrial … [More]
Complimentary COVID-19 In October at Multiple Locations Valleywide
Easy Testing is announcing their continued partnership with Maricopa County to offer free COVID-19 testing for the Maricopa community at the following locations and dates: LAVEEN, AZ WHERE: Laveen Education Center ADDRESS: 5001 W Dobbins Rd #9733, Laveen Village, AZ 85339 DAYS: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday TIMES: 10am – 1pm DEER VALLEY, AZ WHERE: … [More]
Arizona Celebrates Manufacturing Month
Governor Doug Ducey declared October as Arizona Manufacturing Month to highlight and recognize all the manufacturers in the state who play a vital role in Arizona’s expanding economy. “Our manufacturing industry is a national powerhouse,” said Governor Ducey. “Just this year, Arizona has attracted several new manufacturing firms, from KORE Power in Buckeye to CP Technologies … [More]
Florence Crittenton Services and Chicanos Por La Causa Join Forces
On the anniversary of 125 years of service, Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona is excited to announce that it will become an affiliate nonprofit agency of Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC). Both longstanding, renowned and committed organizations will leverage expertise, capacity and resources to assure continuity of programs to empower girls and young women across the … [More]
Enterprising Podcast for Business Leaders Launches
Enterprise Bank & Trust, the banking subsidiary of Enterprise Financial Services Corp (NASDAQ: EFSC), has launched a new podcast for business leaders who want to build powerful connections, learn how to cultivate relationships and keep business relationships healthy and strong. The first three episodes of the podcast are now available, and new episodes will be released … [More]
Bank of America Increases U.S. Minimum Hourly Wage to $21 as Next Step to $25 by 2025
Bank of America announced it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $21 as a next step in the company’s plans to increase to $25 by 2025. In May, the company also announced that all of its U.S. vendors are now required to pay their employees dedicated to the bank, at or above $15 per hour. This builds on the company’s history of being a leader in establishing … [More]
Sauna Studio Signs Agreement to Open 6 New Studios in Phoenix Area
Perspire Sauna Studio, the nation’s fastest-growing infrared sauna studio franchise, announced today two new franchise agreements that will bring six new studios to the Phoenix market over the next few years. These deals mark the debut of the brand in Arizona with the first studio slated to open the first weekend of February 2022 in Gilbert. Behind one signed agreement to … [More]
New Artsline Spotlight Artist Hopes to Inspire Younger Generations
A new mural is up at our Roosevelt/Central Ave light rail station thanks to our new fall Artsline Spotlight Artist, Jerome Fleming aka Kulorbandit. The lush green landscape with brightly colored accents is eye-catching whether you’re at the station to catch a train or simply passing by. “I let the colors and shapes in my art do the talking for me. This piece needed to stand … [More]
Republic Services Opens Industry’s First Technical Institute
Republic Services, Inc., a leader in the environmental services industry, today unveiled its Technical Institute, the industry's first-ever diesel technician training program. As the need for skilled workers continues to increase, this investment offers best-in-class training, fully compensating students during the 12-week program. Graduates will immediately begin full-time … [More]
Money for Teachers: Educators Can Apply Now for SRP Education Grants
Salt River Project is offering grants for teachers looking for ways to enhance learning in the classroom in the areas of math, science, engineering, technology as well as social science. Teachers are encouraged to apply for the SRP Classroom Connections program, which consists of: Learning Grants by SRP, which provide funding up to $5,000 per school for projects … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Eco-Friendly Water Company to Launch in Sam’s Clubs Nationwide
The Alkaline Water Company Inc., the country’s largest independent alkaline company and The Clean Beverage Company™, is pleased to announce that the Alkaline88 1-liter 12 pack will be available this fall at Sam’s Club. Sam’s Club is a leading membership warehouse club with nearly 600 clubs and millions of members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Beginning in early November, … [More]
Junior Achievement Partners with Pipeline AZ to Help Youth Understand Career Opportunities
Pipeline AZ, an Arizona career development and job skills exploration platform, and Junior Achievement of Arizona, a workforce, entrepreneurship and financial literacy preparation program for Arizona students, announced a new collaborative partnership pairing each organization’s unique tools and services to create a comprehensive and robust career readiness solution for Arizona … [More]
Firm Launches to Help Women and Men Navigate Separation and Divorce
Consulting firm un·tied announced today the official launch of its company aimed at providing confidential concierge services for those women and men contemplating separation or divorce, as well as newly separated women and men. The services include financial document sourcing, a wide network of professional references and the expertise to help navigate the numerous challenges … [More]
