Founders of Black Startup companies no longer have to worry about being snubbed by VCs or finding hundreds of thousands of dollars to pay staff. Newly launched hiring platform, Black Startup Angel Staff (BSAS) gives Black Startups access to team members who are willing to work at reduced rates, for perks or profit-sharing. Such news comes at a critical time when the black … [More]
CDFI Fund Requests Information on Small Dollar Loan Program
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) is currently seeking information from Certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Federally Insured Depository Institutions, trade organizations, and the general public about the Small Dollar Loan Program (SDLP). Authorized by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act … [More]
Mobile Sanitizing and Disinfecting Co. Expands to Phoenix
Continuing on its rapid national expansion - Germinator Mobile Sanitizing and Disinfecting - a broad-spectrum sanitization, disinfection and deodorization provider with unique extended protection, is proud to announce it has opened doors in Phoenix. The 19th Germinator franchise to launch since February, Germinator Phoenix will offer door-to-door sanitizing and disinfecting … [More]
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $852,000 to Spur Industrial Growth in Yuma, Arizona
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $852,000 grant to the city of Yuma, Arizona, to construct a sewer system to serve an industrial area that will support commercial and industrial business enterprises. This EDA grant, to be matched with $213,000 in local funds, is expected to create 500 jobs and generate $50 million in … [More]
Global Semiconductor Co. Provides New Security Tools
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, today announced the immediate availability of Veridify’s Public Key security tools for the RSL10, the industry’s lowest power Flash-based Bluetooth® Low Energy radio System on Chip (SoC). Veridify Security’s tools are available in a CMSIS-Pack, giving developers a familiar and fast implementation path to protect their … [More]
Cox Offers Free Internet to New Qualifying Families for Back-to-School
As back-to-school fast approaches, Cox has announced that new customers who qualify will receive Connect2Compete, the company's low-cost internet, for two months at no cost. New customers must sign up between July 21 and September 30 for free service, which also includes free technical support. Distance learning is the new normal, and we're focused on removing barriers so … [More]
Phoenix Global Tech Co. Introduces New Computer to Accelerate IoT Time to Market and Reduce Development Costs
Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet is adding the MaaXBoard Mini, a new single-board computer, to its portfolio of hardware designed to accelerate time-to-market and reduce costs for IoT developers. Based on NXP’s i.MX 8M Mini processor, the production-ready MaaXBoard Mini is ideal for embedded computing and smart edge IoT applications. The product is Avnet’s … [More]
Hotel Industry Rolls Out Priorities for COVID-19 amid Economic Fallout
As lawmakers consider additional legislation to address the ongoing health crisis and economic fallout from COVID-19, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) sent a letter to Congress calling for additional help in several areas, including extending the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for severely impacted businesses and their employees, creating targeted lending … [More]
Innovative Security Co. Provides Affordable and Secure IT Solution for Home Office or Remote Workforce
Businesses and individuals are adapting to the new normal. Employees that once worked at the office are now working from home. The only problem is many companies were forced into this new normal and were not prepared for teleworking capabilities, ultimately leaving many businesses exposed to security vulnerabilities. To address this problem, Phoenix-based SimpleWAN, a cloud … [More]
Small Business Org’s ‘Growth Grant’ Fund Gets Support, Helps Businesses in Need
With the mission of supporting the small business community, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, today announced that Dell, an American multinational technology company headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, will sponsor the association’s Growth Grant program in July. … [More]
Nonprofit Lending Division Receives $55 Million New Markets Tax Credits Award
Prestamos CDFI, Chicanos Por La Causa’s mission-driven lending division, has been awarded $55 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. Prestamos is a leading Community Development Entity that provides capital and business education to businesses and community facility projects … [More]
Popular Restaurant Provides Meals for Greater Phoenix-Area First Responders
Casa Amigos, the popular restaurant in the heart of Scottsdale's entertainment district, is supporting local police and fire departments in the Greater Phoenix metro area by donating free meals to first responders supporting our community. Casa Amigos, and parent company Evening Entertainment Group, recognize the importance of their partnership with the police and fire … [More]
Online Trading Academy Opens New Peoria Location
Online Trading Academy opened its newest location in Peoria, Ariz. Locally owned and operated by Aaron Warby, Ammon Warby, Tate Buntz and Timothy Tormey since 2018, Online Trading Academy will continue to offer education for investors looking to increase their financial market knowledge. “It’s encouraging to watch new and experienced investors gain new knowledge through our … [More]
Goodwill Merger Brings Arizona Expertise to Out-of-State Entity
Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona and Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley jointly announced today that the merger was approved by their board of directors and Goodwill Industries International, Inc. The two organizations will combine operations effective immediately. “We are very excited to leverage our resources and strengthen our collective impact to help more … [More]
Award-Winning SCALE UP Program Announces 2020-2021 Virtual Series
SCALE UP (Sustainable Communities Accessing Lending and Expertise Upon Performance) is an award-winning program under the Local First Arizona Sustainability umbrella that offers a comprehensive, hands-on educational series for locally-owned businesses looking to create a sustainable business model centered on tackling existing environmental and societal issues. “Arizona’s … [More]
New High-Tech Pharmacy Opens in Gilbert
AdhereHealth, a healthcare technology leader in medication adherence insights and health outcomes, is further expanding its nationwide presence with the opening of a new pharmacy in Gilbert, Arizona – a rapidly growing town in the Metro Phoenix area. “AdhereHealth is another addition to our state’s health care industry, serving the needs of Arizonans who are choosing … [More]
Pandemic and BLM Protests Negatively Impacting Corporate Workplace Culture Health, According to Report
Corporate workplace culture has been impacted by recent world events, including the coronavirus pandemic and the #BlackLivesMatter protests, in several significant ways, according to new data released today by HR compliance training and data analytics company Emtrain. In a comparison of responses collected from more than 100,000 employees at 145 companies prior to March 15th … [More]
Credit Union Doubles New Accounts with ‘OpenAnywhere’ Service
With the ever growing demand for online options to perform essential daily tasks, locally based financial cooperative Arizona Federal Credit Union made a strategic and innovative move prior to the pandemic to launch the use of JHA OpenAnywhere software, allowing existing and new members to open up accounts online without needing to visit a branch. Arizona Federal is now … [More]
