Cox Business & Stream Data Centers pair to drive new economic growth in the Valley

Stream Data Centers Prepares to Open in Phoenix this Summer withCox Business as a Key Fiber ProviderPHOENIX, AZ – July 9, 2020 – Stream Data Centers, an industry leader in premium data center solutions, announces today that its near-complete Phoenix I data center in Goodyear, is now part of the growing Cox Business fiber network. At a time when economic growth is crucial to our economy, this pairing directly serves businesses of all sizes as they store, protect and share data across the region and the

ASU's Fall Career Fair 2020

ASU’s Career & Professional Development Services is hosting career fairs virtually this Fall. Our first career fair is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19th, 2020, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., and will be specifically focused on student employment. Employers who have part-time or flexible roles are encouraged to participate as long as they are able to adhere to ASU’s recruiting guidelines. You may find additional details and the event registration here.   This event is geared toward part-time opportunities

SRP Gives Away Energy-Saving Prizes all Summer

Customers Can Win Smart Thermostats and LED Light Bulbs WHAT:SRP wants to give its customers another "Summer of Savings" and help them trim their energy bills. By learning energy efficiency-tips and utilizing SRP's online energy-saving tools, found at www.savewithsrp.com, customers will be rewarded with entry codes to win prizes such as smart thermostats, energy-efficient LED bulbs and a grand prize ENERGY STAR® appliance package valued at more than $5,000 (photo below). The online scavenger hunt

Back to School Drive Benefiting Gilbert Public Schools

ASU IT Apprenticeship Program Partner Briefing Invitation

For those of you who are employers of talent, particularly in Information Systems, I am excited to share that ASU was recently awarded a U.S. Department of Labor grant award under the “Apprenticeships: Closing the Skills Gap grant program.”  The grant award enables ASU to advance its proposed Digital Workforce Apprenticeship Partnership to enable the expansion of apprenticeships throughout the information technology sector. Through this grant, we will establish a coalition of industry and community partners

ASU helping organizations reopen

ASU is assisting local, national and international partners in their reopening efforts. As our communities and businesses reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, they will continue to need the support of our expertise across all facets of their operations.  In response, ASU has developed 9 focus areas for businesses seeking support:   Customizing workplace expectations and guidesApplying data insights for business continuityAssessing and optimizing supply chainsRethinking consumer engagement and product

Topgolf Gilbert is Now Open

We've got big news to share! Topgolf Gilbert is now open as of Monday, July 6th at 10 a.m. Come in and see us!We are ready to safely welcome you back into our outdoor hitting bays with 11 feet from tee to tee. We have new guidelines around social distancing, protocols to help keep our Guests and Associates healthy and safe, and enhanced disinfecting measures throughout the venue. For a limited time, there will not be a fee to reserve a bay online.* So, as we open our doors and bays again, we want to

Deciding What Cell Design Will Fit Your Departments

Written by Jason Haines “There is no waste in the world that equals the waste of needless, ill-directed, and ineffective motions.” -Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Sr. I was first introduced to cellular design my first manufacturing job in Ohio. The facility had two separate types of cellular manufacturing, a single machine cell and multi-machine sight. The single machine cell had everything set up close to the machine and one operator and used minimal transportation and movement to make parts for automobile A/C

Gilbert Celebrates 100th Birthday with Virtual Birthday Party Video

  Gilbert, Ariz. – Happy 100th birthday, Gilbert! Join Mayor Jenn Daniels as she hosts Gilbert Good News (GGN), a 13-minute virtual birthday party inspired by John Krasinski’s Some Good News. The video features prominent community members including Jon Asher Himes, who as a youth growing up in Gilbert helped to refurbish the famous water tower, Sonia Ruiz, whose family has lived in Gilbert for many generations, and former Mayor John Lewis who makes a special appearance from across the globe. The

What Are the Differences between Automation and Autonomation?

Written by Jason Haines “Those three things- autonomy, complexity, and a connection between effort and reward- are, most people will agree, the three qualities that work has to have if it is to be satisfying.” -Malcolm Gladwell Many companies have invested in machines and computer programs that have assisted to automate their processes to grow their businesses. These investments have led them to produce more than ever before and find ways to fulfill the customer demands at higher pace than they ever

Cox extends relief to customers during unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic

Cox will continue to waive late fees, not terminate service and will keep WiFi hotspots open throughout Phoenix and Southern Arizona  PHOENIX – As Arizonans continue to face the coronavirus and economic challenges in our community, Cox is extending relief efforts for impacted customers through July 31, 2020.  Cox customer care representatives will continue to work with individual residential and business customers impacted by coronavirus by waiving late fees and providing flexible payment arrangements to

Support Our Capital Campaign by Buying a Brick!

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HD South is in Need of Front Desk Volunteers!

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Eviction Prevention Program - Save the Family Foundation of Arizona

Save the Family Foundation of Arizona is pleased to share that it has funding available to assist renters facing eviction resulting from financial hardship related to COVID-19. To learn more about the opportunity, available to Gilbert residents, visit Save the Family's website, https://savethefamily.org/need-affordable-housing/. Chamber members are asked to share widely with their networks.    Prospective applicants can download the application online, and submission is available by email to

New Cox Business solutions for a remote workforce

Cox Business’ new solutions provide business-grade connectivity to help ensure staff members have the same highly reliable, quick connectivity they would have when working in the office  PHOENIX, June 25, 2020 – As working at home has become the new normal, many forward-thinking Arizona employers are taking extra measures to ensure employee productivity isn’t hindered by connectivity challenges. This is why Cox Business is launching Cox Business Work-At-Home solutions, including an enterprise-grade,

HD South Closed for Month of July

Happy Birthday Gilbert! - Have You Found a Centennial Rock or got your Centennial Merch yet?

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''The Impact of a Journey'' Exhibit Extended Though October 10th!

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What is One-Piece Flow?

Written by Jason Haines “I hate wasting time or money and that happens all the time for no good reason, and then people save money by skimping on the important things,” -Rick Baker The ultimate goal of installing Lean Manufacturing into any facility is to have no inventory and create a One-Piece Flow system that will ultimately show the respect for all people in an organization. You may never reach no inventory and full One-Piece Flow, but companies will bring a culture of respect for people in the

Easy No- and Low-Cost Ways for Businesses to Save on Summer Energy Bills

It is the first official week of summer and a good time to implement energy- and money-saving habits that can bolster the bottom line and help businesses run more energy efficiently. No matter the type of business or facility, these simple ideas can limit unnecessary energy use and help to reduce costs:  Tips to save on lighting costsLighting is one of the largest energy expenses for a business. Turn off lights in unoccupied areas. Install occupancy sensors that automatically turn lights on and off. Take

From Arizona State University Office of the President

In mid-May, shortly after ASU announced that students will return to campus for the fall 2020 semester, Mercedes Benz USA contacted the university with a simple question, “how are you doing it?” Mercedes runs a set of educational training centers around America for its employees and as they began to contemplate plans to resume in-person activities, they wanted a playbook to follow. So, when we recently announced detailed plans to bring students back for fall 2020, safely and in accordance with public health

What Is the Goal of Lean Continuous Improvement?

Written by Jason Haines “A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course as long as you are always looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.” -C.S. Lewis Over the year’s organizations have tried to implement Lean into their businesses and failed or stopped moving forward with the program. Most of the time you hear the same old excuses, “we tried that here and it just didn’t stick”, or “we were to busy to ever make the change”. There are a multitude of reasons that

AZTV Offering Low Rates for AZ Daily Mix Feature

Having a Re-Grand Opening, special event or surprise a graduate?

Having a Re-Grand Opening, special event and wanting to bring smiles back to people's faces again or surprise your graduate with a balloon arrangement? Look no further, Zippy Entertainment can help you. Zippy Entertainment does balloon decorations such as elegant arches, floor arrangements,  centerpieces, balloon drops, contact-less balloon deliveries or even a visit from one of our interactive costume characters (Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Web Crawler, Dalmatian Dawg, Scooby, Ninja, or others) and been in

Meet Greg Ringel | General Manager of Flancer's

Business Name *Flancer'sWebsite or Social Media Link *http://flancers.comWho is the owner/manager? Jeff Flancer, Owner | Greg Ringel, General ManagerHow many years have you been in business? Flancer's opened in Gilbert in 2000. But for myself, Greg Ringel I have been in the hospitality business for 35 years.What product or service do you offer? *Gourmet sandwiches, salads, soup, pizza, and pasta!What makes your business different, competitive, or unique? *Locally owned and operated, independent, and serving

Meet Jess Janssen | Owner of Delta Life Fitness - Gilbert

Business Name *Delta Life Fitness - GilbertWebsite or Social Media Link *http://www.deltalifefitness.com/gilbertWho is the owner/manager? Jess JanssenHow many years have you been in business? 1What product or service do you offer? *We are the place for women to train RIGHT! *30-Minute Workout Classes *Designed for Women *Child SupervisionWhat makes your business different, competitive, or unique? *Delta Life Fitness tackles the 3 major roadblocks women experience utilizing a gym for their

Upcoming Changes to Arizona's Required Travel ID

Arizona Travel ID Beginning October 1, 2020, air travelers 18 years old and older must have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of ID for air travel within the United States. Travel ID is Arizona's REAL ID-compliant form of identification.Get Your Travel ID Visit GetTheGoldStar.com to start your application, review required documents, and access Arizona-specific FAQ.Learn More About the National REAL ID Program Visit tsa.gov/real-id for additional information and FAQ on the

Hospice of the Valley’s Speaker’s Bureau addresses community groups!

Hospice of the Valley’s Speaker’s Bureau gives educational presentations to community organizations, service clubs, civic and faith groups, businesses, schools, senior centers, retirement communities, and homeowners associations. There is no charge for the talks, and the topics are appropriate for all audiences.Topics include: dispelling myths about hospice and palliative care; living with chronic disease; dementia care; healthcare decisions (living wills); understanding grief and mourning; how to talk to