Van Tuyl Companies has launched VT LandGroup, an entity dedicated to land acquisition initiatives. The company will operate in unison with its sister company VanTrust Real Estate to seek and acquire land nationwide in various stages, from raw land to fully entitled/developed land, over a full spectrum of uses. “Current market conditions have accelerated … [More]
COVID-19 Cases on Construction Sites Prompt Need for Health Screening and Contact Tracing
From California to Maine, newly reopened construction businesses are experiencing rises in COVID-19 cases, prompting the need for robust solutions to avoid exposure and job-site closures. Two health-screening apps from BuildCenter, a COBE Construction software spinoff, help construction firms comply with new protocols to reduce the risk of spread on job sites. The Health … [More]
New Texting Service Launched to Reach Mental Health Clinicians during Pandemic
Magellan Health, Inc., announced that it has launched a free crisis texting service for anyone who needs help during these tumultuous times. Individuals will connect with a certified, licensed mental health clinician who will provide confidential mental health services. This service supports Magellan’s crisis telephone hotline, offering another way to access mental health … [More]
Tempe Multifamily Property Secures $52 Million to Build
Truist Financial Corporation today announced that SunTrust now Truist, Commercial Real Estate, originated a $52 million balance sheet loan for Tides at South Tempe, a 442-unit multifamily property in Tempe, Arizona. The project is a joint venture between Tides Equities and FCP®. The joint venture is served by a complementary team from Truist, including: Jonathan White, head … [More]
New ‘Digest of Equal Employment Opportunity Law’ Available on EEOC Website
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the newest edition of the federal sector Digest of Equal Employment Opportunity Law (EEO Digest), is now available on the EEOC’s website. The EEO Digest, a quarterly publication prepared by the EEOC’s Office of Federal Operations (OFO), features a wide variety of recent Commission decisions and federal … [More]
Local Brokerage Firm Responds to COVID-19 with New ‘Heroes’ Home Buying Discount
LIV AZ Realty, a residential real estate brokerage firm in Phoenix, owned by Lynn Janson and John Cabezas, is launching their OUR HEROES give-back program. OUR HEROES is a program offered exclusively by LIV AZ Realty and participating mortgage lenders, title companies and other third party vendors. The program is designed to give back to local community heroes by … [More]
Restore Consumer Confidence with Keep Arizona Safe Certificate
The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) and the Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) are proud to announce a partnership that will support the safety of the small business community through expert guidance. With Arizona reopening, coronavirus cases are increasing by more than 1,000 cases a day. Small business owners are uncertain if reopening their business … [More]
Arcadia Pharmacy Chosen as COVID-19 Testing Site
Metier Pharmacy is offering free COVID-19 test collection that began May 12, 2020 in select pharmacies across the U.S. Metier Pharmacy has been successful in streamlining wait times and the testing process and making sure eligible persons are successfully tested. “We are extremely proud to be a part of this community service. With the pandemic reaching new levels here in … [More]
Arizona Bankers Association Elects New Chairman, New Board Members
The Arizona Bankers Association (AzBA) is pleased to announce Mr. Brian Schwallie, Head of Commercial Deposit and Payment Solutions of U.S. Bank, has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors. Also named to the AzBA Board were Mr. Ralph Tapscott, CEO & President of Horizon Community Bank, and Ms. Dina Ryan, Director-SW Region, State & Local Government Relations of … [More]
Cloud Computing Security Threats Every Business Owner Needs to Know
The latest Netskope research has found that a worrying 44% of security threats start in the cloud. Hackers target popular cloud apps and services using well-known techniques of phishing and malware to get access to valuable enterprise data. “The majority of employees operate in the cloud — especially now, when remote work is booming. While the cloud is considered to be more … [More]
EEOC Introduces New Way of Illustrating Discrimination Statistics
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has created new data visualizations to illustrate existing online employment discrimination data found here, the federal agency announced today. The purpose of these visuals, created by the EEOC’s Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics (OEDA), is to display enforcement data in a simple, comprehensible, and visually … [More]
Financial Advisory Services Co. Expands into Arizona
One outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic: businesses and consumers alike grasp the importance of having a thorough financial plan in place for their future. Life insurance companies have seen major surges in applications since the start of the pandemic; people and corporations are paying closer attention to their retirement plans; and consumers, particularly high-net worth … [More]
Scottsdale Co. Responds to Widespread Need for Rapid COVID-19 Testing
Performing widespread antibody tests has been identified as a key component in the fight against the coronavirus and restarting the economy nationally. Private sector companies have been racing to meet demand, but many do not have the resources and expertise to scale up to the level of production currently needed. However, one US based company, BioLab Sciences is doing their … [More]
Local Distributor Donates Hospital-Type Disinfectant to Phoenix Rescue Mission
Amidst rising COVID-19 cases, Phoenix-based ProKure Solutions has donated 123 gallons worth of hospital-type disinfectant for use in the Phoenix Rescue Mission’s high-traffic areas, including the food bank, cafeteria and warehouse. According to the Phoenix Rescue Mission, more than 25,800 people in Maricopa County experience homelessness each year. Amidst the COVID-19 global … [More]
Digital Processes Software Co. Announces Economic Recovery Software Grant Program
ScerIS, Inc., a 27-year-old software developer and solutions resource that is changing the way its clients imagine, design and develop applications and efficient digital work processes, is excited to announce the ETCETERA® Economic Recovery Software Grant Program in partnership with Recruiting and Staffing Agencies nationwide. In an unprecedented effort to help facilitate … [More]
Poll: State and Local Government Employees Have Serious Concerns about Their Safety, Finances and Job Outlook
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to present many challenges to state and local governments, a new national poll reveals that public employees are deeply worried about their personal safety, family finances, losing their job, furloughs, and pay and benefit reductions. Despite their concerns, the research finds that public employees value serving their communities during … [More]
Entertainment Co. to Bring Drive-In Events at New Venue
Steve LeVine Entertainment & Public Relations (SLE) has announced it will open a social distancing, drive-in events venue at WestWorld of Scottsdale. At this venue guests will experience many of the same entertainment options they are accustomed to while still maintaining health, safety and social distancing guidelines recommended by the CDC. Entertainment and event … [More]
Updated COVID-19 EEOC Publication for Employers Addresses Antibody Testing Laws
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today posted an updated and expanded technical assistance publication addressing questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new question added to the publication, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws” … [More]
