The “I can do it myself” mentality is ingrained in American culture, particularly when it comes to business. We glorify the idea of the self-made entrepreneur — the businessperson who builds their company on their own from the ground up. When it comes time to hire extra help, our first thoughts include, “Why hire interns when I could do this myself?” Here are the facts: A … [More]

The Institute for Mental Health Research (IMHR), an Arizona based nonprofit, announced the creation of the ‘COVID-19 Mental Health Research Impact Fund’ to provide funding for innovative Arizona researchers as they study the worsening mental health crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s critical that we understand the ways that COVID-19 is affecting the mental … [More]

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), today announced two six-month pilot programs that will expand opportunities for parties to voluntarily resolve charges through mediation and increase the effectiveness of the conciliation process. “EEOC’s popular mediation program has been tremendously successful over its 20-year history and the ACT Mediation pilot … [More]

AKT, a new dance-cardio fitness concept featuring carefully curated playlists, high-energy music, disco ball bumping and a supportive community, will open in Gilbert on July 13. The new AKT studio, located at 2484 S Santan Village Parkway, will allow Gilbert residents to experience a full body workout that combines cardio dance intervals with strength and toning. AKT has … [More]

Club Pilates, the nation’s largest premium Pilates franchise, has temporarily closed three of its Valley studios following the Governor’s recent executive order to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Arizona. Local franchise locations include Scottsdale Shea, Gainey Ranch and Arcadia. “Since reopening on Friday, May 15, we have taken every possible measure to not only meet, but … [More]

CampusLogic, the category leader in student financial success, today announces that it has acquired RaiseMe, a social enterprise focused on expanding access to higher education, especially among low-income and first-generation students. This acquisition brings together two champions of student financial success, which will drive more integration and innovation in this … [More]

There is a good chance that most people reading this have tuned into at least one live video over the last week. It’s something that is becoming increasingly popular, and is expected to continue to increase in popularity going forward. There are many good reasons why more influencers and businesses alike are turning to creating a live video community, and harnessing the power … [More]

SipScience, a national data analytics hospitality company for consumers, bars, and restaurants, will continue with its fundraising initiative titled ‘Hospitality Industry Associates Fund’ in support of individuals in the bar industry community who are affected by COVID-19. The goal for the fundraiser is $100,000. All proceeds will directly benefit The USBG National Charity … [More]

With unemployment rates expected to remain high through 2021, many may seek jobs they can do on a part-time, freelance basis that allow them to earn income while also giving them time to continue searching for more permanent, full-time employment. To highlight the variety of side jobs available to professionals, FlexJobs has identified 25 freelance jobs that can be used for … [More]

The COVID-19 outbreak has caused job losses to escalate, with nearly half of the global workforce at risk of losing livelihoods. Thousands of companies worldwide have been forced to reduce costs and cut the number of workplaces, and startups are no exception. According to data gathered by BuyShares, the tech startups laid off more than 69,000 employees between March and July … [More]

CORE Industrial Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, today announced it has completed an investment in Arizona Natural Resources. ANR is a leading provider of full-service custom formulation and contract manufacturing solutions for personal care products with an expertise in haircare and skincare. ANR’s development and turnkey manufacturing services include concept … [More]

SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced the appointment of six new members to the National Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Advisory Board. “We are delighted to welcome new board members who bring with them a strong business acumen and extensive knowledge to the SBDC Advisory Board,” said SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza.  “The SBDC Advisory Board has played an … [More]

The NFIB Research Center released its monthly jobs report, showing the small business labor market has further weakened in June. Firms reduced employment by 0.28 workers per firm over the past month, weaker than the decrease of 0.17 workers per firm in May. Unchanged from last month, 6% reported increasing employment an average of 2.6 workers per firm and 22% (up one point) … [More]