Arcade has committed to match up to $5 million toward employee incentives for eligible small businesses. The program is designed to put money in employee's pockets, boosting morale and productivity after the economic struggle of the market shut down. Eligible businesses will receive up to $500 per location or a max of $20,000 per company towards employee incentives. What is … [More]
Group Urges Revisions to CDC’s COVID-19 Mask Recommendations
In a letter sent today to U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) calls for the agency to emphasize the need for clear face masks and the use of other communication aids to protect people with hearing and other communication disorders. The need for such resources is not covered … [More]
Bank’s Business Education Program Expands to Students and Graduates
Enterprise Bank & Trust’s highly acclaimed Enterprise University, a no-cost business education program available to local business leaders, is expanding with Enterprise University: College Edition - a weekly summer course offering geared toward college students. Courses will cover a variety of business topics including strategy, marketing, business culture and … [More]
Arizona Historical Society Announces Reopening Plans
The Arizona Historical Society is pleased to announce its reopening timeline for the Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park in Tempe. The reopening includes new policies and procedures for guests, visitors, and staff based on current guidelines from the Arizona Department of Health Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Arizona Heritage Center at Papago … [More]
Caesars Republic Scottsdale Hotel Opening January 2022, On Schedule
HCW, which has developed more than $2 billion in real estate in the last 23 years, in partnership with Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) and Macerich (NYSE: MAC), announced construction is currently underway for the 265-room Caesars Republic Scottsdale luxury brand hotel, and is on schedule to open in January 2022. "We are excited construction is moving forward … [More]
Phoenix Title Co. Acquired to Expand Efforts
Bill Shaddock, owner and CEO of Shaddock National Holdings is proud to announce the acquisition of major equity interest in Phoenix-based Landmark Title Assurance Agency, its newest affiliate. Landmark Title is a growing commercial and residential title company that operates six offices in the greater Phoenix area, including its headquarters at the Esplanade. “We are excited … [More]
Helping Businesses Meet New Safety Protocols
With Arizona's economic restart now fully underway, local businesses are scrambling to implement new safety and health protocols to keep their workers and customers safe. Demand for products such as plexiglass shields and dividers has skyrocketed more than 500 percent overnight. "The demand for social distancing products is strong across all industries,” says Jim Radzik, … [More]
Market Analysis from a Global Perspective as Gains Are Seen
The risk associated with the US jobs report is being cast aside as markets move higher once again. Travel stocks lead the way, while oil and gas stocks rise ahead of the OPEC+ meeting. Meanwhile, dollar weakness has helped drive GBPUSD higher despite Brexit fears. Another day of gains looks to be taking shape in Europe, with the value theme seen throughout the week … [More]
Local Corp. Donates Free Meals from Local Food Trucks to Hospital Employees and First Responders
Employees and first responders at Abrazo Health locations across the Valley will be treated to free meals from local food trucks during the second week of June courtesy of Ball Corporation. The meals donated by Ball Corporation are in recognition of Abrazo’s health care heroes serving greater Phoenix during the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. Abrazo hospitals, like … [More]
Software Co. Closes Seed Round, Creates Conversational Marketing at Scale for Enterprises
Botco.ai, Inc., a software technology company offering an automated conversational marketing platform that intelligently nurtures real-time chats with customers, today announced it has secured funding from several prominent angels and investor groups. Botco.ai recently closed funds from AZ Tech Investors, Desert Angels, InvestU and PHX Ventures, setting the stage for … [More]
Being Impolite to the Support Staff is Costly Interview Mistake
Being impolite to the support staff - and other surprisingly common interview mistakes that can cost you the job. Most successful professionals spend a very small percentage of their time interviewing. Because of that, it can be easy to get tripped up by simple mistakes. Whether you have an interview on the far horizon or next week’s calendar, brush up on these four mistakes … [More]
Small Business Volunteer Group Says ‘Reach Out to Black-Owned Businesses’
Americans are once again forced to reckon with systemic inequality at the intersection of race and crime. Protests, riots, looting, and violence following the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police and vigilantes have gripped the nation. Racism and violence have no place in our society; for all lives to matter, Black lives have to matter too. Among other … [More]
Arizona Entrepreneur Recognized Among Top Women in STEM Making a Difference during Pandemic
Dr. Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, Board Certified in Infection Control and owner of IPCWell, a company founded to combat infectious diseases, has been recognized as one of the most notable women in STEM taking significant steps to combat the novel coronavirus. Lloyd-Krejci joins eight other women who were selected by the award-winning, nonprofit media organization, The Story Exchange, … [More]
How to Avoid Being the Victim of ‘Zoom-Bombing’ and Other Intruders
With the coronavirus outbreak forcing many people to work from home, taking computer security measures to protect both themselves and their company has grown even more important. Video conferencing, for one example, isn’t always safe from intruders. The FBI has received many reports of “Zoom-bombing,” in which graphic images pop up during company Zoom meetings and video … [More]
Dog Daycare, Boarding and Spa Facility to Open its Doors on June 8
Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog daycare, boarding and spa facility, is opening a new location in Paradise Valley Village on June 8. Situated at 13001 N Tatum Blvd., Ste. C01, this location marks the sixth Dogtopia in the Phoenix area. Offering personalized care for Phoenix pups in a fun, safe and comfortable environment, Dogtopia sets the industry standard among dog … [More]
Local Startup Launches Made-in-the-USA ‘Red, White & Chew’ Dog Treats in Stores Nationwide
Do you know what is in your dog’s food? How about the treats and chews that you feed them? While the ‘big dogs’ of pet food are mass producing artificially flavored products made with unpronounceable ingredients, The Full Life Co., a family-owned underdog startup is introducing Red, White & Chew dog chews with a big difference: American made with natural ingredients at a … [More]
Hands-Free Door Adapters & Modular Sneeze Guards Boost Safety and Morale at Work
Businesses looking for quick, effective ways to protect employees and customers, as well as enhance their feeling of well-being, can now access Hands-Free Door Adapters and Sneeze Guards from Indow. These innovations help reduce disease transmission in the workplace. Indow Hands-Free Door Adapters allow people to open doors with their forearms instead of their hands. They’re … [More]
Previously Unchanged Funeral Home Industry Changes Since COVID-19 Says Survey
The pandemic has significantly altered consumer attitudes and behaviors in three key areas of the funeral and cemetery business – the buying and shopping process, the necessity of physical presence to support loved ones in their time of need, and the influence of technology on both. This according to The Foresight Companies 2020 Funeral and Cemetery Consumer Behavior … [More]
