Arizona Federal Credit Union announced today it has been designated an SBA Preferred Lending Partner (PLP) by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and is the only Arizona-based credit union with SBA PLP status. As an SBA preferred lender, Arizona Federal has the authority to approve its SBA-guaranteed loans, which simplifies and expedites the SBA-loan approval process for … [More]
Arizona and Israeli Companies Sign Channel Partner Agreement, Facilitated by Local Biz Group
In a move set to increase the use of superconducting technology that reduces the amount of electrical resistance in various products and applications, Arizona-based Ambature, Inc. today announced it has formalized a channel partner agreement with Israeli-based Ormic Components Ltd. Dedicated to supporting business between Arizona and Israel through B2B initiatives, business … [More]
Environmental Compliance Co. Sees Residential Housing Market Growth, Bucking COVID-19 Pandemic
With the residential housing market across Arizona and the U.S. experiencing steady growth despite COVID-19, Earthworks Environmental LLC has seen an increase in business of 20 percent compared to a year ago. The Mesa-based woman/minority-owned environmental compliance firm operates in Arizona, Florida, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, … [More]
Global Supplier of Aftermarket Aviation Parts Gains 45,000 Line Items, Acquires Argentina’s Largest Airline
AvAir, an industry leading inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, has purchased the complete surplus inventory of Aerolíneas Argentinas, Argentina's largest airline and the country's flag carrier. The inventory consists of 45,000 line items of rotable and consumable material from Aerolíneas Argentinas retired fleets. “The coronavirus pandemic disrupted … [More]
Best of the West Finalists Announced, Positively Impacting West Valley
Honoring the West Valley’s best, WESTMARC has selected the finalists for its Annual Best of the West Awards Dinner. There are four categories that will be recognized: Economic Engine, Excellence in Innovation, Quality of Life Enhancement in the Community and Quality of Life Enhancement in Education. We’re excited to announce our finalists in each award category! … [More]
Axon Successful in Bid to Secure Land for New Headquarters
Axon Enterprise, Inc., was the successful bidder during a public auction of State Trust land at the southeast corner of Hayden Road and Loop 101 in Scottsdale. The 73.57-acre parcel’s final bid price was $49.1million. Axon has been headquartered in Scottsdale since 1993. The new land acquisition sets the stage for them to build a new, state-of-the-art facility where the … [More]
Medical Advisory Services Co. Launches Medicare Services throughout Arizona
Connie Health, a personal Medicare advisory service combining Medicare expertise and local advisors with data-driven insights, to help individuals make confident and informed decisions about their Medicare options, has launched its services in Maricopa, Pinal and Yavapai counties. Connie Health was formed in 2019 by Valley resident David Luna and partners Michael Scopa and … [More]
New Downtown Phoenix College IT Institute to Host (Virtual) Grand Opening Event
Phoenix College is excited to join ranks with Arizona State University and the University of Arizona as it opens its first downtown Phoenix location. The grand opening will take place on Sept. 18, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in a virtual format open to the community for live streaming. The virtual grand opening of the Phoenix College IT Institute will include remarks from … [More]
Magellan Health and Livongo to Co-create a New Digital and Clinical Care Experience across the Behavioral Health Continuum
Magellan Health, Inc., one of the nation’s leaders in behavioral health, today announced a strategic relationship with Livongo (Nasdaq: LVGO) the leading Applied Health Signals company empowering people with chronic conditions to live better and healthier lives, making Livongo for Behavioral Health available to Magellan Health customers and their members as the digital entry … [More]
Partnership to Deliver Customized Professional Development Curriculum to Returning Citizens
The global pandemic has revealed widening social and economic divisions that can no longer be ignored. Fixing these issues requires commitment, innovation, and action from across sectors where business, academia, philanthropy, and government work together to reduce global inequality so that all individuals have opportunities to prosper. As one of the country’s most marginalized … [More]
What You Need to Know About Canceling Credit Cards
Closing a rarely used credit card may sound like a good idea, but it’s not as simple as some people may think. “Many don’t realize that closing a credit card can negatively impact their credit scores in the short term,” said Michael Sullivan, a personal financial consultant with Take Charge America, a national nonprofit credit counseling and debt management agency. … [More]
Local Credit Union Joins more than 700 Companies Committed to Giving Employees Time to Vote
Locally-based financial cooperative, Arizona Federal Credit Union is one of more than 700 companies nationwide who have now joined Time to Vote, a business-led, nonpartisan coalition that aims to increase voter participation in the U.S. elections. Voter turnout in the U.S. is one of the lowest in the developed world and one of the most common reasons people give for not voting … [More]
High-Performance Brands Announce New Alliance
Bondurant High Performance Driving School today announced a historic promotional agreement with PepsiCo designed to put their iconic beverages into the fast lane with the auto enthusiasts who attend Bondurant driver training programs. This is the first time that Bondurant has entered into such an encompassing agreement with an international beverage company. “Over the last … [More]
Federal Contract Accommodation Strategies during COVID-19 Announced
Everyone is adjusting their workplace for COVID-19 and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) understands that federal contractors are trying to remain productive and are finding innovative ways to continue the work they do. In a continued effort to provide contractors with resources on how to remain in compliance, OFCCP is … [More]
Arizona Complete Health Encourages Early Childhood Vaccinations during COVID-19 Pandemic
Routine well-child care and vaccinations have declined dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, as parents avoid medical services to mitigate the transmission of the coronavirus. While Arizona Complete Health recognizes the health concerns of Arizonans across the state, it encourages parents to continue to schedule checkup appointments and get early vaccinations for young … [More]
Emergency Charity Stimulus Proposal Would Provide $200 Billion to Charities
A coalition of nonprofit groups is calling on the Senate to enact a temporary emergency stimulus to unlock $200 billion in charitable funds to assist charities overwhelmed by the pandemic. They are asking the Senate to update the laws governing private foundations and donor-advised funds (DAFs) to require that they release more of the estimated $1.2 trillion they currently … [More]
Nikola Badger to be Engineered and Manufactured by General Motors
Nikola Corporation and General Motors Co. announced a strategic partnership that begins with the Nikola Badger and carries cost reductions through Nikola’s programs, including: Nikola Badger, Nikola Tre, Nikola One, Nikola Two and NZT. As part of the agreement, Nikola will utilize General Motors’ Ultium battery system and Hydrotec fuel cell technology, representing a key … [More]
President and CEO of ON Semiconductor Plans to Retire Effective May 2021
ON Semiconductor Corporation announced that Keith D. Jackson, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, intends to retire from ON Semiconductor in May 2021. To ensure an orderly transition, Mr. Jackson will continue to remain in his current roles until his retirement and will assist the Board of Directors in its search for his successor. In addition, Mr. Jackson will … [More]
