For the fourth time, Phoenix Children’s Hospital earned national rankings by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals in 10 out of 10 specialties. The health system is the only children’s hospital in Arizona ever to have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and one of only 24 children’s hospitals in the United States to rank in all 10 surveyed … [More]
Medical Equipment Co. Continues Rapid National Expansion with New Office in Phoenix
Houston-based medical equipment provider US Med-Equip (USME) is expanding to Phoenix and Knoxville, giving more hospitals faster-than-ever access to the highest quality medical devices for patients in their care. USME partners with top hospitals across the nation in the rental, sales, service and asset management of movable medical equipment. The company has more than 40,000 … [More]
Health Insurance, Retirement among Other Benefits Discussed in New Benefits Survey
Traditional paid leave plans (where all leave is in separate categories, such as sick and vacation) maintain a strong presence in the workplace, as 49% of employers responding to XpertHR's 2020 Employee Benefits Survey noted they have this type of plan, compared with 44% who offer a paid time off (PTO) plan (where all or most leave is in a single PTO bank). XpertHR's 2020 … [More]
Commercial Real Estate Veterans Launch Development Co.
Commercial real estate veterans Steve Backman and Tracy Hammer announce the launch of their new joint venture BH DevCo, a real estate development company specializing in build-to-suit delivery for national tenants in the e-commerce, distribution and fulfillment industries. “Our brand philosophy was built around the growing synergy between distribution, retail and industrial … [More]
New Production Plant in Goodyear Names Top Executives
fairlife, LLC today announced the addition of a management team dedicated to supporting the company’s growth through its new 300,000 square foot production and distribution facility in Goodyear, Arizona. Neil Betteridge has been named Senior Vice President (SVP) of Global Manufacturing Technologies to oversee the Arizona plant. Reporting to Betteridge will be Troy Hancock … [More]
Partnership Improves Quality of Life for Arizona Kidney Disease Patients
Monogram Health and Banner—University Health Plans (B – UHP), a division of Banner Health, announced today an agreement that will improve the coordination of vital care for B – UHP members living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). “We’re excited to partner with Monogram to transform the delivery and management of kidney care,” said … [More]
LGBTQ Covered under Title VII, Says Supreme Court
Today, the Supreme Court handed down its opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County, ruling once and for all that Title VII’s protections based on “sex” apply to LGBTQ workers. This is a case I have been following closely, and the decision has been a long time coming. In the wake of President Trump’s roll-back of health insurance protections for transgender Americans, the LGBTQ … [More]
Trampoline Park to Open First Arizona Location
Big Air Trampoline Park will soon open its first Arizona location in Chandler at Alma School and Queen Creek. This will be the Orange County-based company’s ninth U.S. location. The Big Air Chandler location is a family affair, owned and operated by the Esparza family. Ivan Esparza will serve as the park’s general manager. According to Ivan, “We are thrilled to bring the Big … [More]
Chandler-Based Video Co. Opens Search for COVID-19 Business Stories for Documentary
COVID-19 has affected just about everything, but small businesses have been among the hardest hit. At the same time, small business owners have risen to the challenges they have been faced with, working to adapt and reinvent themselves to survive. Amoroma Productions, an innovative video company based in Chandler, has begun working on a documentary to highlight the resiliency … [More]
Mesa-based Health Clinic is Making Concierge-style Medicine Available to the Masses
Rising unemployment is driving anxiety about healthcare coverage for many Valley residents. Alden Witte, 49, is an East Valley father of two school aged children. His work as an independent contractor allowed him the flexibility needed to accommodate the kids’ busy schedules, but under the new economic conditions driven by the COVID-19 uncertainties, his self-employed status … [More]
Valley Moving Co. Offering Free Services to Anyone Fleeing Domestic Violence
Rapidly accumulating data is showing a disturbing trend during COVID-19 quarantine life—an uptick in domestic violence incidents. With families sheltering in place, it’s become increasingly difficult for domestic violence victims to escape from their situations and seek help. As such, College HUNKS Moving Company (HUNKS) is offering free moving services to anyone fleeing … [More]
Online Shopping Problems Top List of COVID-19-Related Complaints from Arizona Consumers
Reports about online shopping topped the list of COVID-19 related complaints from consumers in Arizona and nationally, according to new data released by the Federal Trade Commission. Most of the COVID-19-related online shopping complaints from consumers include reports about items not arriving or not arriving when promised and items that are different than advertised. The … [More]
Virtual Leadership Program Launches to Identify and Solve the Pressing Issues amid Crisis
As Arizona and the rest of the world grapple with the impact of COVID-19, Valley Leadership is launching a new, completely virtual program to mobilize all interested Arizonans in the face of this crisis. Ready Together will cultivate and prepare leaders to identify and solve the pressing issues further exposed by the pandemic. Designed as a living lab, the program will … [More]
New Tempe Hotel with Boutique Feel Offers Local Experience and Two Brand-New Dining Concepts
The Southwest’s first Canopy by Hilton will open its doors on June 16 in the heart of downtown Tempe, ushering in a contemporary, full-service hotel offering guests a local experience with a boutique feel, all within the central core of one of the most vibrant, dynamic and growing cities in Arizona. Owned and developed by Driftwood Capital, Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown, … [More]
Minority Banks Promoted by FDIC, Says Report
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today released a report submitted to Congress that chronicles the efforts the agency made to preserve and promote Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) in 2019. This report provides a summary profile of MDIs as of the end of 2019; a description of the FDIC’s MDI program; and detailed information on the FDIC’s 2019 initiatives … [More]
Thermal Management Is Way to Safely Check Employees, Customers and Vendors
As businesses struggle to create a safe, comfortable return for employees, customers, and vendors, thermal management has become an integral tool in providing immediate, visual, contactless scanning. Certify, a demonstrated healthcare technology provider since 2012, pioneered touchless registration and face-based check-in, two hallmarks of its latest innovation. The company … [More]
Census Bureau to Resume 2020 Census Field Operations in Arizona
Today, the U.S. Census Bureau reissued its June 5 statement to include additional updates related to field operations for the week of June 8. The Census Bureau, in coordination with federal, state and local health officials, will begin a phased restart of some 2020 Census field operations in additional area census offices (ACOs) across the nation the week of June 8. With these … [More]
Local Credit Union Offers Employees Full College Tuition Coverage
Consistently ranked a “Best Place to Work,” Desert Financial has launched InvestED, a program offering full college tuition and professional certification coverage for all eligible employees beginning July 2020. In partnership with InStride, employees of Desert Financial, the state’s largest not-for-profit credit union can enroll in online undergraduate and graduate degree … [More]
