The pandemic has upended the lives and wellbeing of nearly everyone, but Healthcare employees had the largest decrease in motivation (-48%) of any industry and were least likely to say their employer was supportive, according to a new meQuilibrium study of 7,000 workers which compared changes in job stress, burnout, motivation and sleep between December 2019 and June … [More]
Healthcare and Tech Industry Workers See Major Negative Changes in Mental Wellbeing, New Study Finds
New UV-C Home Sanitizing System Announces Results of SARS-CoV-2 Scientific Testing
Puritize, a new ultraviolet light (UV-C) home sanitizing system brought to market by Scottsdale-based Clean Light Laboratories, LLC, has announced the results of a laboratory study concluding that Puritize is scientifically proven to kill more than 99.9% of SARS-CoV-2. The study was conducted by The Pathogen and Microbiome Institute (PMI)’s COVID-19 Testing Service Center … [More]
Phoenix Tech Start-Up Supports Local with Gift Card Give-Away
CorkBird, a new start-up based in Phoenix, was originally created to better connect people to their community. Its mobile application was built not as a tool to engage the world through a screen but to help people discover, share and actually get out and engage in the things happening right around the corner. “Be with humans” was the motto. But that had to change with the onset … [More]
BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest Announces 2020 Torch Awards for Ethics Finalists
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) announces 16 Arizona companies selected as finalists for the 2020 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union. The program raises awareness in marketplace ethics and honors businesses who operate with integrity. BBB made the critical decision to pivot this year’s in-person event to a virtual … [More]
Digital Court Recording Technology Co. Launches Virtual Justice Platform for AZ Judicial Branch
For The Record is pleased to announce the launch of its Virtual Justice platform with a successful roll out for the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County. Virtual Justice combines the security of Microsoft Teams with For The Record’s industry leading solutions for capturing, managing, and distributing recordings of court proceedings to address the needs … [More]
Luxury North Phoenix Multifamily Property Sells for $90M at I-17 and Loop 303
Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, announced the sale of Liv North Valley, a 385-unit luxury multifamily asset in Phoenix, Arizona. The property sold for $90 million, which equates to $233,766 per unit “A modern desert oasis in the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, Liv North Valley attracts affluent suburban dwellers from Greater … [More]
WebPT Selected as Platform Partner for New Therapy Alliance Network
Southern California-based Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN) today announced Phoenix-based WebPT as its platform partner for Therapy Alliance, a premier network created by PRN that provides value-added, growth-focused services to rehab therapy clinics, helping free up providers to focus on delivering exceptional care quality and patient experiences. PRN, the … [More]
E-Scooter-Related Injuries Are on the Rise, CPSC Releases New Study and Public Service Announcement
The use of micromobility products, including e-scooters, hoverboards, and e-bikes, has grown in popularity in recent years. Users say they are a convenient, cost-effective and fun mode of transportation for short distances. Unfortunately, injuries and deaths associated with their use have also increased, according to a new report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety … [More]
$14 Million More to Support Universities’ Response to Pandemic, $31M to Date
Joined by public health and university leaders, Governor Doug Ducey today announced the State of Arizona is investing $14 million additional dollars to support the efforts of Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University to contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect Arizona communities. The state is providing $8 million for additional … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation’s Wellness AtoZ Initiative Launches Healthy AZ Pledge
Wellness AtoZ, an initiative of the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (Foundation), is launching the Healthy AZ Pledge to support Arizona’s businesses and community members that make a commitment to follow local and state health and safety guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. “Wellness AtoZ is addressing a need in the Arizona business community by recognizing … [More]
U.S. Treasury Awards $204.1 Million to Support Economic Growth in Low-Income, Distressed, and Native Communities
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) awarded 397 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) $204.1 million in awards today. The awards, through the fiscal year (FY) 2020 round of the Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI Program) and the Native American CDFI Assistance Program (NACA … [More]
Promising Pilot Career Outlook amidst COVID-19 Headlines
AeroGuard Flight Training Center recently hosted a webinar with Flight Path Vectors, an organization dedicated to helping pilots achieve a successful career in aviation. Together, they brought forth an expert panel of guest speakers to guide current and future pilots through the impacts COVID-19 has made on the aviation industry and what they can expect in the years to … [More]
Scottsdale Dietary Supplement Manufacturing Co. Launches New All-In-One Product
Arthur Andrew Medical, a leading manufacturer of enzyme and probiotic-based dietary supplements headquartered in Scottsdale, has launched a new product called KD Ultra. KD Ultra is the only dietary supplement on the market that combines the most absorbable full spectrum blend of vitamin K2 (all four chains: MK4, MK6, MK7 and MK9) with vitamin K1, vegan-sourced vitamin D3 and … [More]
Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Supports Face Covering Mandates
The Board of Directors for the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce formally approved a resolution supporting a local requirement that individuals wear facial coverings to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The mask regulation had been in place since June 19, 2020, when it was implemented via emergency proclamation by Mayor Lane. On Monday, the Mayor rescinded that … [More]
Engineering Firm Acquires Phoenix-Based Environmental Planning Group
With a vision to expand its geographic presence and breadth of environmental services in the Southwestern U.S. and nationally, Terracon has announced the acquisition of Phoenix-based Environmental Planning Group (EPG). Terracon, a leading provider of environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, acquired EPG to provide additional regional support to … [More]
Republic Services Foundation Supports Neighborhood Revitalization amid Pandemic
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Republic Services is finding innovative ways to support neighborhood revitalization efforts across the country through its charitable foundation's National Neighborhood Promise (NNP) program. In February, the Republic Services Charitable Foundation announced $2 million in grants to a total of 24 projects in communities where the Company's … [More]
Nonprofit Housing Counseling Agency Provides Guidance to Arizona Residents Looking to Purchase or Rent a Home
In response to ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19, Phoenix-based Take Charge America has made its one-on-one housing counseling services free through the end of October. “Whether facing eviction, shopping for a home in a tight market or experiencing anxiety about foreclosure or mortgage default, people are experiencing a wide range of struggles related to … [More]
Electrical Contracting Co. Announces Zero Tolerance for Prejudice Policy in Tempe Office
In response to recent acts of hate in the construction industry, Rosendin Holdings, Inc., the parent company to Rosendin and Modular Power Solutions (MPS), announced a Zero Tolerance for Discrimination policy. This commitment addresses inequity in the construction industry and takes meaningful action to build a more inclusive culture where individuals are free from any form of … [More]
