Arizona State University, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), is opening a new COVID-19 saliva testing site in south Scottsdale. SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, will open a free, drive-thru public testing site beginning Tuesday, February 16. The SkySong site replaces a previous ASU and ADHS testing site at Phoenix Municipal … [More]
Tuition-Free, Customized Tech Training Now Available to Job Seekers in Phoenix
TEKsystems, a full-stack technology services provider that addresses the pressing strategy, implementation and talent needs for more than 80% of the Fortune 500, and Per Scholas, a nationally recognized leader in effective tech workforce training, announced new customized courses in Pittsburgh, Phoenix and Seattle in 2021. These tuition-free, full-time training courses … [More]
Partnership Helps Improve Medication Access in Phoenix
MedAvail, Inc. (“MedAvail”), a technology-enabled retail pharmacy company driving best in class medication adherence by embedding its pharmacy services directly into Medicare-focused clinics using its proprietary MedCenter solution, today announced that it is partnering with Cigna Medical Group to provide patients an additional safe and convenient way to receive medications … [More]
Retail Destination in Gilbert Welcomes Popular Brand Retail and Restaurants
Epicenter, the high-end, vertically integrated mixed-use community and retail destination in the heart of Agritopia®, announces seven new retail and restaurant tenants that complement its existing line-up of impressive businesses. Epicenter’s new tenants include barre3, Belly Kitchen & Bar, OLIVESPA, Raw Organic Juice, Source, Spinato's Pizzeria & Family Kitchen and … [More]
Video Ad Spending to Grow by 12.5% YoY and Hit $37.4B in 2021
With major events canceled or postponed and cut advertising budgets, marketers are under immense pressure to find the most effective way to share brand messages. For many of them, that means an even greater reliance on video advertising, especially across digital and social platforms. According to data presented by Finaria.it, ad spending in the video advertising segment … [More]
Arizona Community Foundation and Donors Distribute Record $183M in 2020 Grants, Scholarships and Loans
The Arizona Community Foundation and its donors are pleased to announce grant, scholarship, and loan distributions for the calendar year. Between January 1 and December 31, 2020, a record total of $183,125,928 was awarded from funds of the Arizona Community Foundation and its six statewide Affiliates in Cochise, Flagstaff, the Gila Valley, Sedona, Yavapai County, and … [More]
Architect Firm Launches New In-House Interior Design Studio
Cawley Architects has announced the formation of a new in-house interior design service, Cawley Design Studio, and has promoted one of its seasoned professionals to bring it to life. RoseAnn Linsmeyer was promoted from Senior Project Manager to Associate in May 2020 and recently achieved the title of Interior Designer, NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design … [More]
Valley-Based Tech Giants Join Forces to Accelerate IoT Innovation with New Development Framework
Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet and ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, have joined forces to create a framework that helps OEMs more rapidly develop end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The collaboration simplifies the process of building IoT-enabled devices through rapid prototyping system solutions from ON Semiconductor that are … [More]
Life’s First Naturals Expands Product Line
PanTheryx, the world’s largest colostrum-focused nutrition and biotechnology company, announced today the expansion of their Life’s First Naturals product line. The line expansion includes products developed specifically for digestive and immune health, with innovative new formulations designed to bring the health benefits of colostrum to consumers of all ages. “We are … [More]
ASU Climbs in National Research Rankings, as Measured by Non-Medical School Expenditures
Building on nearly two decades of unparalleled advancement, Arizona State University moved up to sixth out of 759 universities in the nation for total research expenditures among universities without a medical school, according to the latest National Science Foundation (NSF) Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) rankings. With a total of $639.6 million in … [More]
Partnership Event to Bring Together Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Executives to Discuss How Businesses Can Be a Force for Change
Recent events in our country have brought a renewed focus within organizations on diversity training and inclusive hiring practices. Despite a strong commitment to these initiatives, many are still wondering if these efforts are driving meaningful change. University of Phoenix and Chicago United will co-host a panel of diversity, equity and inclusion leaders across … [More]
Founders of Axosoft Plan $10 Million Investment in Arizona Startups
Axosoft founders Hamid & Lawdan Shojaee have announced plans to make a $10 million investment in Arizona startups, especially in their early stages of development. Hamid has also announced a revamp of the AZ TechBeat website and the launch of his new podcast, AZ Tech Podcast. AZ Tech Beat is committed to being a trustworthy and reliable site for the latest Arizona tech … [More]
First Fully Integrated COVID-19 Prevention, Testing & Therapy Center Opens in Phoenix
Concierge physician, Tyler Southwell, created a new division of his practice – Southwellness COVID Solutions (SCS) – late last year and is opening a 2,600 square foot one-of-a-kind facility this week in Phoenix, dedicated specifically to COVID-19 prevention, testing, and therapy. The convenient, comfortable, and private office is the first and only fully-integrated … [More]
Intel Embree Wins Academy Scientific and Technical Award
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded the Intel® Embree ray tracing library, a component of the Intel® oneAPI Rendering Toolkit, a Scientific and Technical Achievement Award. The Academy, who hosts the annual Academy Awards®, recognizes Intel Embree’s industry-leading ray tracing for geometric rendering as a contributing innovation in the moviemaking … [More]
Mayor, Council Approve Additional Beds for Those Experiencing Homelessness
City Council took the a step toward adjusting zoning restrictions to add new shelter beds at the Human Services Campus (HSC) located near 13th Ave. and Madison St. Today’s decision will increase total shelter beds at Central Arizona Shelter Services by 275 to bring the available total number to 700. In addition, the vote will allow St. Vincent de Paul to continue operating … [More]
Comprehensive Healthcare Platform Launches to Provide Hands-On Care, Virtually
Driven by the mission of providing a healthier approach to healthcare, Alanté™ is launching a fully integrated virtual healthcare solution. Today’s announcement comes as the company and its spectrum of services emerge from stealth mode. CEO Mark Hansen wants to motivate and empower Alanté patients around the country with his new offering. “Our goal is to educate patients, … [More]
Locally Owned Pizzeria Named to National 40/40 List
QSR Magazine has announced its annual 40/40 list of America’s hottest startup fast casuals in 2021 and locally-owned and operated fast-casual pizza concept, Fired Pie, is included as the only Arizona-based restaurant on the list. The magazine reports that the list includes “a look at the 40 fast-casual concepts with fewer than 40 locations that survived COVID-19 and are primed … [More]
Cintron to Serve as the Official Energy Drink of the Arizona Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes announced today that the club has signed a multi-year partnership with beverage company Cintron World. As part of the agreement, Cintron will serve as the official energy drink of the Arizona Coyotes. As per club policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Cintron's Classic Sugar-Free, and Cranberry Sparkling Energy beverages will be … [More]
