Robinhood is excited to announce that this year we plan to hire hundreds of additional registered financial representatives in Southlake, Texas, and Tempe, Arizona! Over the coming months, we’re committed to working hard to provide seamless experiences for customers. With our customers’ interests and needs front and center, we will continue reducing response times, building … [More]
Hidden Assets: Hiring Job Seekers Who Have Been Laid Off
Some hiring managers and recruiters may favor applicants who are presently employed over laid-off job seekers. They may believe it’s difficult to assess skills and qualifications of unemployed candidates. Pre-employment screening can help companies identify candidates with the specific skills they need from among many applicants, including those who are currently … [More]
Phoenix Litigation Finance Firm Launches Fifth Specialized Fund with $200 Million
Pravati Capital, leading litigation finance pioneer and consulting firm, today announced the launch of its fifth specialized litigation finance investment fund with $200 million, following the success of its four previous funds launched since 2013. Pravati Investment Fund V (Fund V) will allow for the first time non-US and US-tax exempt international qualified investors the … [More]
$3 Million Grant for Simulation Training Program to Community Hospital
Valleywise Health has been awarded a $3 million grant from The Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (MCIDA) to assist in developing a comprehensive medical simulation training program. With this grant, Valleywise Health will provide expanded hands-on learning experiences to hundreds of medical residents and students with the most up to date technology. “This … [More]
Back-to-School Without a Glitch: Virtual Academy Opens Its Online Doors for the New School Year
Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA), a tuition-free full-time online public school, serving students in grades K-12 throughout the state, is ready to get back to work providing Arizona students with the safe and comprehensive education they need during these historic times. Students and teachers will open their laptops to log on and start the 2020-2021 school year Monday, August … [More]
Misguided TikTok and WeChat Bans Risk Fragmenting the Internet Economy, Says ITIF
In response to executive orders signed by Trump that would require TikTok and WeChat to either shut down or find new owners within 45 days, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) issued the following statement from ITIF Vice President Daniel Castro: The United States is creating a double standard. There is no security justification for banning an app … [More]
Arizona Launches Program To Assist Rental Property Owners
Applications for Arizona's Rental Property Owner Preservation Fund, providing assistance to rental property owners across the state who are facing a loss of rental income due to COVID-19, opened today. Governor Doug Ducey announced $5 million for this Fund last month. All applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the entire amount is awarded. About The Rental … [More]
Strong HR Practices Will Help Ride through Tough Times
Companies that have built strong employee relationships are likely to be best placed to ride out the economic storm created by COVID-19, researchers found. The World Bank is predicting the pandemic will cause the worst global recession since the Second World War, with unemployment expected to rise to its highest level since 1965. Experts found that organizations with … [More]
Ignite the Masses, Lead with Compassion
Morgan James Publishing's new release, international bestseller Light a Fire in Their Hearts: The Truth About Leadership, by Lisa Anna Palmer, engages aspiring leaders, managers, and executives with research driven principles and deeply personal lessons. Lisa Anna Palmer has written a contemporary leadership book for an era that demands strong and compassionate leadership. A … [More]
Network to Feature Arizona-Based Scooter Co. in Upcoming Docuseries
Phat Scooters, an Arizona based manufacturer of recreational and commercial electric scooters, founded by two former University of Arizona Athletes, has entered into a six-episode agreement with five-year distribution rights Exclusive to Media Streaming Service Crackle, a partnership between Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment & Sony Picture, to produce a docuseries … [More]
First Commercial Buildings in Downtown Phoenix to Install Advanced Air Systems to Effectively Reduce Airborne Bacteria and Viruses
With safety concerns amid the COVID-19 outbreak mounting, San Diego-based Parallel Capital Partners, Inc. has implemented stringent safety protocols at two Phoenix high rises, including the installation of state-of-the-art Plasma Air sterilization systems at both One Arizona Center and One North Central. According to Matt Root, CEO and managing partner of Parallel Capital … [More]
Leadership Group Selects Nearly 100 Arizona Participants for First-Ever ‘Ready Together’ Program
Valley Leadership announced members of its first-ever Ready Together program, a completely virtual program designed to mobilize Arizonans to make an impact in the face of coronavirus. The cohort was selected from a diverse cross-section of industries ranging from health care, housing and food security to jobs and education, including front line workers, teachers, corporate and … [More]
New Movement Launches to Help Drive More Local Spending, Reviving Main St. Economies
To help drive more progress in the recovery of all small businesses and their communities across the U.S. and Canada, Alignable.com is launching #MyMoneyStaysLocal today. #MyMoneyStaysLocal is a grassroots movement encouraging business owners and community members alike to spend more money on purchases close to home. The movement was created to raise awareness of how … [More]
Events Co. Names August ‘Hero Appreciation Month’ with Discount for First Responders
August will be Hero Appreciation Month at its drive-in events site at WestWorld of Scottsdale. As a thank you to healthcare workers, school teachers and education staff, police, fire and military personnel for their heroic services during these unprecedented times, Pop Up Events is offering discounted tickets to their families valid for any movie in the month of … [More]
Cox to Purchase SRP Clean Energy to Advance Aggressive National Sustainability Goals
Driving positive environmental change inside the company and within the communities served — it is a legacy challenge for Cox Communications, the largest broadband, phone and video provider in Arizona. Through its national sustainability program, Cox Conserves, the family-owned parent company, Cox Enterprises, has goals of zero waste to landfill by 2024, and to be carbon and … [More]
Arizona PPE Manufacturer to Start Production on 1 Billion Masks
US POWER AZ PPE, an Arizona manufacturer of high quality, reusable 3-Ply smart masks, announced today that its POWER3 Smart Mask and Filter inserts will commence production this week with an anticipated run rate of 1 billion per year. POWER3 3-Ply mask will utilize patented Smart Filter technology to protect users from airborne particulates. It will also protect against the … [More]
HR Professionals Are Most Involved in These 3 Activities, According to Survey
The three learning, development, and training activities in which HR staff are most involved are sexual harassment prevention training, antidiscrimination training, and new hire onboarding, according to 325 US employers responding to XpertHR's 2020 Survey on Learning, Development, and Training. The survey asked about 10 learning, development, and training activities, and … [More]
New Identity Integrates Global Tech Subsidiaries to Boost Transformational Outcomes
Next-Gen product engineering and digital experience services leader Indecomm Digital Services Inc. announced the company and its subsidiaries, Nearsoft and Söoryen Technologies, have unified and are now operating under the name Encora. The strategic positioning better enables Encora to boost business outcomes for its global client base by combining the best talent and … [More]
