Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) recently concluded their inaugural Empower By GoDaddy business incubator program. Twenty-eight entrepreneurs graduated from the program, and an additional eleven Arizona nonprofits were awarded subgrants to further their business development in the community. Awardees were chosen as leaders in the business community … [More]
REIT Acquires Two New Hotel Properties in Tempe
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. announced the opening and acquisition of the new 105-room Hyatt House and 154-room Hyatt Place in Tempe, Arizona, for a gross purchase price of approximately $64.6 million, or approximately $249,000 per key “We are pleased to enhance the diversification of our portfolio with the acquisition of these newly developed Hotels in the dynamic … [More]
‘Smart’ Traffic Lights Improve Driving Experience, Reducing Commute
Reducing delays through “smart” traffic lights should make for an easier commute for drivers in Phoenix. California-based NoTraffic, the company behind the world’s first autonomous traffic management platform, will install its technology at intersections in Greater Phoenix located on Glendale Avenue between Central and SR 51 on August 17, 2020. The system is being validated … [More]
New Community Health Center to Increase Access to Health Care for South Phoenix and Laveen Communities
Exceptional health care for South Phoenix and Laveen families is now more convenient than ever with Valleywise Health’s new state-of-the-art community health center at 35th Avenue and Southern Avenue. The Valleywise Community Health Center – South Phoenix/Laveen will open its doors to patients Monday, August 17. The new facility is conveniently located in the heart of Laveen … [More]
Republic Services Announces Partnership with Nikola to Develop and Purchase 2,500 Electric Collection Trucks
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced a partnership with Nikola Corp. (NASDAQ: NKLA) to develop and purchase 2,500 electric waste and recycling collection trucks, representing the industry's first large-scale commitment to fleet electrification. The zero-emissions vehicles, which will have a range of 150 miles and recharge overnight, are expected to be integrated into … [More]
Benefits Co. Creates Video for Employers on Telemedicine
Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group Company, has developed and distributed to its employer clients a short video that helps educate employees on telemedicine services available to them. As an employee benefits advisory and brokerage firm, Benefit Commerce Group (BCG) provides service and support to its clients to help them inform and educate their workforces about their … [More]
International Mattress Manufacturer Enters Phoenix Market
MLILY, the retail brand of Healthcare Arizona LLC, a venture of China-based Healthcare Co., Ltd., has leased 643,798 square feet of industrial space in Goodyear to be used as a manufacturing facility for its creation of memory foam products. The company leased space at First Park @PV|303, located at 3350 N. Cotton Ln. in Goodyear. To be completed in late 2020, this new … [More]
High Tech App Partners with Healthcare Co. to Optimize Services for Substance Use
axialHealthcare recently announced a new partnership with Health Choice Arizona to offer care optimization services that support providers, patients, and families as they navigate substance use issues. axialHealthcare’s comprehensive risk to recovery platform identifies opioid and polypharmacy-related patient safety concerns, engages and assists providers who care for members … [More]
Digital Real Estate Closing Co. Expands into Arizona
Endpoint, the leading digital real estate closing company and subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation, today announced its expansion into the Arizona real estate market, providing a simplified home closing experience to all major metro areas, including Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson, and adding to their existing Southern California and Washington state footprint. … [More]
Healthcare Co. Improves Citizens’ Access to Care for Underserved, Uninsured Arizonans
He visited a primary care doctor for the first time in his adult life. She received routine medical care, along with treatment for two behavioral health conditions – depression and anxiety. These are among the Arizonans whose lives have been positively impacted by Community Health Centers. It is National Community Health Center Week, and Terros Health stands with … [More]
New Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility for Dynamic Scooter Co.
Phat Scooters, a leader in Neighborhood Electric Vehicle manufacturing, will soon be opening a new headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. The company signed a long-term lease for a 44,162-square-foot industrial/flex building located at 3637 E Miami Ave. in the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport submarket. Phat Scooters is relocating and significantly expanding its operation from its … [More]
Local Credit Union Launches Local Artist, Local Causes Debit Card to Benefit Local Community
Giving back to the community has never been easier as Arizona Federal Credit Union announced today the launch of its newest community-focused debit card, the Local Artist, Local Causes Visa® debit card. Local artist Jon Arvizu created the design for the debit card, and every time a cardholder makes a purchase with the card, Arizona Federal will make a donation to a community … [More]
Bank Strengthens Commitment to “Banking for Good” through Its COVID-19 Response Efforts
FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” announced the achievement of a major milestone — deposit balances surpassed $20 billion for the first time in company history. The bank enters the second half of the year in a strong financial position and plans to continue monitoring the unfolding COVID-19 situation while supporting … [More]
Next-Gen Mapping Technology Changes How Consumers Experience Real Estate
AerialSphere, the industry leader in delivering immersive aerial experiences, today announced the launch of XP360 web application and API, which creates an online home search experience that is transforming the residential real estate market - enabling agents to better attract and engage clients with the latest in mapping technology. XP360 features a simple, user-friendly … [More]
Natural Medicine Co. Shares Steps for At-Home Treatment for Those with COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases spike across the country, many are left wondering what they should do when they receive a positive diagnosis. Dr. Kristen Bishop of Mesa-based Keystone Natural Family Medicine has seen an influx of questions on how can a positive patient protect the people around them, how should they proceed with care at home, and what happens if they have to go to the … [More]
Urgent Care Franchise Leader Partners with Solutions Technology amidst COVID-19
To better handle the influx of inquiries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, American Family Care (AFC) today announced a partnership with Botco.ai to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into AFC’s chat channels. Botco.ai intelligent chat provides patients with immediate and relevant answers regarding COVID-19 testing and clinic wait times, in addition to resources for potential … [More]
New Tool Helps Companies Make Sense of COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines
Picohealth, a text-message health screening company, today announced the availability of its new free tool, COVID-19 State Health Screening Requirements, for businesses to make sense of constantly changing COVID-19 symptom and temperature screening requirements in all 50 states. Each week, states are issuing return-to-work guidelines and executive orders mandating how employers … [More]
Crush Executive Interviews While Wearing Face Masks or Using Zoom
“If I can just have a mask-less, face-to-face interview, I know I would land the offer.” This is what a frustrated job seeker said to me during a session. I felt her pain. Job interviewing has definitely changed. Interviews now take place either over Zoom or in person wearing a face mask sitting six feet or more apart. Not quite the best conditions to create rapport. But … [More]
