WorkInSports, today announced plans to be acquired by iHire, an industry-specific recruitment marketing platform. WorkInSports, a leading employment hub of the sports industry, will join iHire’s family of talent brands, becoming the 57th industry-focused community on iHire’s platform. Both companies have signed a binding letter of intent and expect the transaction to be … [More]
SBA Shares Resources to Support Deaf and Hard of Hearing Entrepreneurs during National Deaf History Month
Recently, I read an article about two entrepreneurs who were opening a new restaurant and they laughed at themselves for picking this time to go into business but, in reality, it is a great time to start their journey, especially if they have properly prepared. As the Arizona District Director, I have the pleasure to speak with many entrepreneurs. Last month, we assisted a … [More]
Keeping Work Zones Safe for Drivers, Workers
Ongoing efforts to create safer highway and street work zones for drivers and construction and maintenance workers have received an important boost — the awarding of a federal grant to a coalition of transportation agencies in the Phoenix region. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and Maricopa County Department of … [More]
Scottsdale Sustainable Water Brand Partners to Set New Standard for Sustainable Bottled Water
In response to growing consumer demand for sustainable products and travel experiences, The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) – the developer behind the most regenerative tourism project in the world – and SOURCE® – the earth’s first renewable, sustainable water brand - have come together to set a new global standard in bottled water. TRSDC is the first company to … [More]
Amazon Prime Streaming NFL by 2023 Season
Amazon and the National Football League (NFL) made history today by announcing a 10-year agreement to exclusively broadcast 15 Thursday Night Football games and one pre-season game per year on Prime Video in the United States. The Prime Video deal begins in 2023 and is the NFL’s first exclusive national broadcast package with a digital streaming service. The number of … [More]
Charitable Trust Achieves $500 Million Milestone and Presses Forward on Grantmaking Legacy
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, a private foundation that honors the legacy of Virginia Galvin Piper, recently surpassed a grantmaking milestone of investing more than $500 million since its inception (21 years ago) in nonprofits and programs that enhance the lives of people in Maricopa County. The half-billion-dollar investment is made possible by Virginia Piper’s … [More]
Virtual Diversity Career Expo: Top Companies Hiring March 25
ONE Community, a Valley-based business coalition, is hosting a free virtual career fair March 25, 2021, that is open to the public and Valley job seekers. Hosted in partnership with BestCompaniesAZ, a local company specializing in workplace culture and employer branding, the Virtual Diversity Career Expo connects Arizona residents with award-winning employers who are … [More]
Water Technologies Co. Relocates Its Operations to Brand New Purpose-Built Facility
Perfect Water Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator of water purification products, makes the move to its new purpose-built operational facility. Built from the ground up, the new building houses sales, technical, and manufacturing teams under one roof. Established in 2002, Perfect Water Technologies continues to provide quality drinking water filtration products to serve … [More]
Arizona Window & Door Opens New Design Center in the Scottsdale Airpark
Arizona Window and Door, a top-rated, full-service company that provides a vast selection of windows and exterior doors for homes, is pleased to announce that it will be opening a new location in Scottsdale Airpark. All visitors who attend the grand opening week, which will begin on April 1 at 7625 E. Redfield Rd., Scottsdale, Ariz., 85260, will receive a free foaming, … [More]
Job Satisfaction, Covid Optimism on the Rise in First Two Months of 2021, Says Phoenix Chamber Data
The Greater Phoenix Chamber released new economic data from the Arizona Business Index™ (ABI™), powered by OH Predictive Insights (OHPI), a barometer on the health of the Arizona economy from the perspective of the Arizona consumer. This extensive statewide consumer sentiment survey provides an accurate pulse on the key indicators that drive the economy and delivers expert … [More]
Banner Poison Center Sees 140% Spike in Hand Sanitizer Incidents
In 2020, poison centers across the nation saw an increase in exposures to household cleaning products, chemicals, and medications. With more people working remotely and children schooling at home, there continues to be an increased potential for poisoning accidents. “Please be alert about the location of these products and keep them out of reach for small children,” said … [More]
WEBINAR – Mar 18: The 1619 Project Webinar Series – Multicultural Education Movement
University of Phoenix’s hosting of The 1619 Project will continue on Thurs., March 18, 2021, at 11 a.m. PDT with a second discussion, this time on multicultural education. Despite a renewed focus on diversity and inclusion education, misconceptions about the difference between multicultural education and anti-racist education persist. The presentation will define the … [More]
ON Semiconductor Affirms Commitment to Climate Change Action and Transparency
ON Semiconductor Corporation announced that it has posted its 2020 Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) results specific to the semiconductor industry on its social responsibility webpage. In addition, the company confirmed that its sustainability programs are aligned with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The … [More]
Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $64.5M Sale of Luxury Multifamily Community in Arizona
Cushman & Wakefield announced the firm has brokered the sale of Village at Aspen Place, a 222-unit Class A, mixed-use luxury multifamily community located within a premier lifestyle center in Flagstaff, Arizona. An entity formed by Orange County, California-based NNC Apartment Ventures, LLC acquired the Village at Aspen Place community for $64.5 million. The seller was an … [More]
Healthcare Real Estate Co. Weathers Covid-19 Storm, Adds Industry Expertise to Team
As the founder and president of a woman-owned commercial real estate brokerage firm, Melynn Wakeman bucked the trend of cutting back during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, she grew her company in 2020 with the addition of two brokers and a team of IT, marketing, website, legal and accounting consultants. “It’s hard to believe, but the pandemic year was the best (year) of … [More]
BBB Pacific Southwest to Host International Entrepreneur Summit, April 7
Immigrant business owners and entrepreneurs face unique challenges when it comes to accessing resources to start and develop a business. Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) promotes diversity, inclusion and access for business owners, and is proud to host the International Entrepreneur Summit presented by GoDaddy on Wednesday, April 7. The virtual event … [More]
Credit Union Announces Completion of Historic Acquisition
After completing a first of its kind acquisition of a community bank by a credit union in late 2019, Arizona Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the full integration and conversion of Pinnacle Bank services is now complete. With the official conversion complete, Arizona Federal now offers an extended suite of small business services, including SBA and commercial … [More]
HVAC School and Local Company Partner to Hire and Train 100 New Construction Installers in Phoenix
The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) announced today its partnership with Chas Roberts, one of the largest and longest-standing residential HVAC companies in Arizona, to recruit and train 100 new installers for Chas Roberts. RSI will recruit the aspiring skilled trades professionals and provide hands-on training leading new students to a path of employment with Chas Roberts. … [More]
