Avnet, Inc., a leading global technology solutions provider, today announced that William J. (“Bill”) Amelio is moving on from his role as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Avnet Board of Directors. Rodney C. Adkins, Chairman of the Board, said, “Bill has been a great asset since joining Avnet’s Board of Directors in 2014 and for the past four years as … [More]
Phoenix Attorney Authors First Book to Examine Laws Governing Psychedelic Substances
On the verge of a pop culture tipping point, Psychedelica Lex now serves as the preeminent legal manual for individuals and organizations with a vested or growing interest in psychedelics and entheogens. Authored by Gary Smith, a Phoenix-based attorney and a veteran cannabis attorney and general counsel to the nation's oldest non-Native American peyote church, … [More]
Tech Best Practices Co. Formed to Address Critical Customer Challenges, Headquartered in Arizona
GMI (Global Market Innovators), one of the largest women- and minority-owned Information Technology Solutions companies in the United States, officially launched. GMI, headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, was formed by industry leaders General Microsystems Inc., nVision Networking, Inc., and Extreme Integration who merged to combine their expertise, leadership, and … [More]
Scottsdale Medical Services Co. Announces Formation of Clinical Advisory Board in Response to COVID-19
Matrix Medical Network has formed a strategic committee of trusted clinical advisors that includes distinguished industry experts whose focus will be to guide the strategy and clinical practices of Matrix’s COVID-19 support programs. Working closely with the Matrix leadership team, the advisory board will provide insights that support and advance the services Matrix provides to … [More]
Micro-Businesses Resilient Through COVID-19, Helping Communities Weather Economic Impact of Pandemic
Everyday entrepreneurs and their millions of ventures in the U.S. were resilient in the face of the punishing economic climate of the first two months of COVID-19, according to new data from Venture Forward, GoDaddy's multi-year research project that demonstrates and quantifies the impact that ventures have on local communities and the U.S. economy. The new data … [More]
Woz Enterprise Launches Federally Recognized Technology Apprenticeship with University of Phoenix
Woz Enterprise – a division of Woz U – and University of Phoenix are bringing the technology and education sectors together to launch a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program to address the widening technology skills gap and put Americans to work. This world-class, transformative technology apprenticeship program trains community-college graduates in STEM … [More]
Renowned Furniture Retailer to Bring First Valley Locations to Vestar Shopping Centers
Connecticut-based Bob’s Discount Furniture will bring its long-awaited first Arizona locations to two Vestar shopping centers – Desert Ridge Marketplace and Crossroads Towne Center in August and September. The expansion into a new market and the selection of Vestar locations shows the strength and viability of the brand and the centers despite the recent challenges presented by … [More]
Insurance Co. to Open New Center in Tempe, Creating New Jobs
Bright Health Plan (BHP), with the support of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), Arizona Commerce Authority and City of Tempe, announced its decision to open a new contact center in Tempe, Ariz., to support Bright Health Plan’s rapidly growing membership across the country. The contact center will bring 35 jobs to the Tempe area this year and an additional 40 jobs in … [More]
National Hotel Group Declares ‘Save Hotel Jobs’ Day
As Congress debates a new round of COVID-19 recovery legislation, a new survey of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) members shows that the pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the hotel industry and its employees. Results show nearly nine in ten hotels have been forced to lay off or furlough employees due to COVID-19 and the resulting drop in travel. … [More]
Healthcare Co. Launches New Approach to Deliver Innovative Healthcare Solutions
Magellan Health, Inc. launched Magellan Health Studio to accelerate the design, development and delivery of next generation products complemented by integrated digital solutions for health plans, healthcare systems, providers and ultimately patients. Magellan Health Studio, located in Frisco, Texas, will focus on solving healthcare’s most vexing issues through a … [More]
Pivots Drive Next Wave of Growth and Innovation for Rehab Therapy Tech Co.
The second quarter brought about seismic shifts to the rehab therapy industry, and WebPT, the leading rehab therapy platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth, quickly responded by launching a telehealth solution in just seven days, rolling out digital intake, developing timely educational content for clinic owners, and expanding its team to meet customer … [More]
Construction Begins on Biosafety Lab in Tempe, Mission to Advance Botanical Medicine
Construction has begun on Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine’s (SCNM) Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research, a 4,285 square-foot Biosafety Level 2 Lab (BSL-2), a compound isolation laboratory, and a compound identification and quantification facility at 2140 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe. Recently hired Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, … [More]
National Mortgage Lender Hiring 500 in Phoenix, Cites Record Growth
AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation, one of the fastest-growing privately-held mortgage lenders in the nation, announced its plans to recruit and hire more than 2,000 new employees across the U.S., including 500 in the Phoenix metro area. Critical positions to immediately fill include loan officers, mortgage underwriters, loan processors, mortgage specialists, technology roles, and … [More]
SAFETY: Four Ways to Combat Pathogens in Your Company’s HVAC System
“Jake” owns and runs a small commercial shop. He has been coughing a lot and is growing concerned as his employees have been calling in sick with sinus problems and “bronchitis.” He calls his friend “Rick,” who operates a different business but in the same block. To Jake’s surprise, Rick and his workers have not missed any time from work. While Rick’s employees have been … [More]
CenturyLink Expands AZNet Contract, Provides Advanced Technology to State Agencies
CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) recently won a contract with the State of Arizona to provide network connectivity and managed IT services that will support all state government agencies and transform how the state delivers services to residents. The company will be providing local and wide area network management, WiFi, security, unified voice communications, contact center … [More]
Partnership Helps Contractors Manage Total Cost of Risk
The Travelers Companies, Inc. announced an exclusive agreement with Procore, a leading provider of construction management software, to help contractors manage the total cost of risk through improved operations and job-site safety. Procore’s construction platform connects entire project teams, from the office to the field and across companies. This provides key … [More]
Phoenix-Based Investment Co. Expands to Support Demand for New Single-Family Home Market
Walton, a real estate investment and land asset management company with US$3.39 billion under management and administration, has expanded its Builder Option Land Development Funds (BOLD Funds), with an investment objective of raising capital to acquire land identified by large U.S. homebuilders for near-term residential development projects. The collective $500 … [More]
Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Award Nominations Now Open, Due Friday, August 7
The Arizona Technology Council, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), today announced nominations for the annual Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) awards are open now and due Friday, August 7 at 5 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 GCOI program will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 4. Award categories include MSS Business … [More]
