HOT TOPICS
Bank Hosting Second Annual Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders Fireside Chat
With this year's topic focused on "Are Good Leaders Born or Made," Integro Bank's Second Annual Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders Fireside Chat has a wide range of women leaders set for the event's panel covering a variety of segments. Business owners and leaders are encouraged to RSVP for this complimentary CEO Club event that is taking place on September 25, … [More]
$187.5 Million Multifamily Property Closes in Phoenix, Largest in Years
Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, announced the sale of Desert Club, a 497-unit multifamily asset in Phoenix, Arizona. The property sold for $187.5 million, or $377,264 per unit. The transaction is the largest single asset multifamily sale in Arizona in over two years and one of the ten largest single asset multifamily sales … [More]
New 414-Home 55+ Boutique Community Comes to Peoria
Trilogy by Shea Homes, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, has broken ground at Ridgecrest - a Trilogy Boutique Communit, a new 55+ resort-style community coming to Peoria, Arizona, in 2025. Located in the award-winning master plan of Northpointe at Vistancia, Ridgecrest is Arizona’s first Trilogy Boutique Community, a new offering from Shea Homes … [More]
Offerpad’s New Headquarters Begins Fifth Floor Improvements at Iconic Building in Tempe
Wespac Construction, Inc. announced the start of construction on a first-generation tenant improvement for Offerpad Solutions Inc., located on the fifth floor of “The Beam on Farmer” office building in Tempe. The Beam on Farmer, 433 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe, known for its distinctive mass timber construction, will have its architectural beauty preserved and showcased … [More]
Insurance Marketing Co. Expands into Scottsdale
Brokers Alliance, one of the nation's largest insurance marketing organizations providing growth opportunities to independent financial professionals, announced it has expanded its presence in the Valley with a new office location in the Scottsdale Quarter. “We’re thrilled to introduce our team to a new, dynamic location in a beautiful part of metro Phoenix,” said … [More]
Trinity Capital Inc. Provides $30 Million in Growth Capital to Slingshot Aerospace
Phoenix-based Trinity Capital Inc., a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-oriented companies, today announced the commitment of $30 million in growth capital toColorado Springs-based Slingshot Aerospace, a leader in AI-powered solutions for satellite tracking, space traffic coordination, and space modeling and simulation. Based in El … [More]
TOP STORIES
73% of Small Businesses Have Grown in Past Year, Phoenix-Based Small Business Owners Are Faring Better Than Most
Almost three quarters (73%) of American small business owners say their business has grown in the last year, with even higher percentages for Black (84%) and Hispanic (80%) owners, according to the U.S. Bank 2024 Small Business Perspective that was released today. The report, which is based on a survey of more than 1,000 small business owners, explores the complex … [More]
HonorHealth to Assume Operations of Multiple Steward Health Care Facilities in Arizona
HonorHealth, a leading healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix and Scottsdale areas, has agreed to assume operational control of several Arizona-based Steward Health Care facilities. Beginning today, HonorHealth will assume daily operations of the following Steward Health Care facilities: Mountain Vista Medical Center in … [More]
Governor Launches Talent Ready AZ Initiative, Announces Workforce Cabinet
Governor Katie Hobbs launched the Talent Ready AZ Initiative to effectively coordinate her cabinet’s resources and leadership behind connecting Arizonans to the education and training they need to secure good-paying jobs and fill growing industry needs. Building a ready workforce stands as one of the biggest economic demands and opportunities for Arizona as our state … [More]
Arizona Tech Job Growth Lagging Behind Other Southwest States, Says Report
The Arizona Technology Council released its Q1 2024 Arizona Technology Industry Impact Report. Takeaways from the report focused on job growth throughout the Southwest. Arizona technology job demand remains high but still lags Nevada, Utah and Texas. In Q1 2024, technology job growth sat at 3% in Arizona, tied with California, while other states reported job growth of … [More]
FEATURED STORIES
How to Determine If You Need to File Bankruptcy
Overwhelming debt can be unbearable, impacting all facets of one’s life. To remedy the situation, many people turn to bankruptcy as a debt relief option. Bankruptcy is a legal process that eliminates some — or all — of a person’s debt. The two most common types of consumer bankruptcy — Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 — address specific debts such as credit card and … [More]
Remote Chance: Two Thirds of U.S. Companies No Longer Allow Fully-Remote Working
Over two thirds (65%) of professional services firms in the U.S. have stated that as of this year, new job adverts will not feature the option of being ‘fully-remote.’ The decision, according to business leaders, is to encourage professionals to come back into the office – with close to half of hiring managers (44%) stating that they are ‘willing to wait’ for the … [More]
Their Take: Why the Job Market is Cooling Down: Three Big Reasons
The U.S. job market is slowing down, and more people are finding themselves unemployed. This change is happening because of three main reasons: the election year, high interest rates and new technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI). Let’s break down these reasons to understand what’s going on. The Election Year When it’s an election year, like 2024, … [More]
LATEST ISSUE
Leadership & Giving Back: Honoring Our 2024 Women of Achievement
“If I’m not for myself, who will be for me, if not now, when; but if I’m only for myself, what am I?” Taking a close look at the third part of this quote from Hillel, a noted Jewish philosopher who lived in the first century BC, we agree with the sentiment that doing good for others completes us as individuals. Our Women of Achievement awards this year celebrate … [More]
Barbara Barrett, 25th Secretary of the U.S. Air Force
In this annual Women of Achievement edition, In Business Magazine shines a special spotlight on women who are using their leadership positions in for- and nonprofit organizations to make a difference in our community. This year, the Women of Achievement Committee has sought women who demonstrate a powerful commitment to giving back to their communities. The Grand … [More]
LIVE AND LEARN
6 Downtown Phoenix Buildings to Celebrate during Historic Preservation Month
In a city that’s booming with new developments, the historic places and spaces that are dotted throughout our streets can elicit a sense of mystery, awe and curiosity about days gone by. Downtown Phoenix may be considered a young city, but it’s also home to a number of historic buildings that add character to our streets, and give a glimpse into what life … [More]
Mad Hatter the Musical Premiers This Weekend
Long before Alice, there was the notorious Mad Hatter. Discover the tumultuous tale of his haunting backstory and follow his path to Wonderland, where the secrets of his transformation await in this spellbinding new musical. Audiences at the Herberger Theater Center will be the first to experience this vivid new musical production of Mad Hatter The Musical, which … [More]
THE MOORS at Estrella Mountain Community College Performing Arts Center
Inspired by the letters of Charlotte Brontë, this dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility features two sisters and a dog living out their lives on the bleak English moors, until the arrival of a hapless governess and a moor-hen set them on a strange and dangerous path. Contemporary Queer playwright Jen Silverman has brilliantly crafted characters who each … [More]
PHILANTHROPY
Nonprofit Presents Inaugural Passion to PowHer Day, Empowering Young Women
Shelby Duplessis, founder and managing partner of Diversified Future established Passion to PowHer, a nonprofit foundation with a mission to … [More]
$500,000 Grant Bolsters Nonprofit Fund to Provide Emergency Housing Support
Pilgrim Rest Foundation is doubling its efforts to prevent homelessness across the Phoenix metropolitan area, thanks to a sizable grant from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable … [More]
$500,000 Awarded to Underserved K-12 Youth in Phoenix Through Nonprofit
As students across Arizona head back to school, young people in urban Phoenix are getting additional resources and support to help them succeed. Elevate Phoenix is pleased to … [More]
POSITIONS
Chicanos Por La Causa Board of Directors Elect 6 New Members
To continue serving the evolving needs of the community and impacting over a million lives every year, Chicanos Por La Causa welcomes six new members to the Board of … [More]
Nikola Names New Chief Commercial Officer
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, announced the appointment of accomplished … [More]
Commercial Property Management Co. Announces Leadership Transition
MODE Commercial Property Management announced a significant leadership transition. After more than 16 years Patty Hartley, co-founder and designated broker, is stepping back from … [More]
ACHIEVEMENTS
Chief Culture Officer at ASU Gets 2024 Leadership Award
Phoenix-based Mission Facilitators awarded Christine Whitney Sanchez their 2024 Excellence in Leadership Award. The goal of the award is to give back to a person who has … [More]
Valley Healthcare Marketing Agency Shortlisted as Finalist for Pharma Marketing Award
RIESTER RX has been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards 2024. This recognition is for the agency's impactful work on the "Sickle Cell … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Names 11 Finalists for 2024 Athena Awards
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced the 11 women chosen as finalists for its prestigious 37th annual ATHENA Awards, continuing its strong tradition of recognizing outstanding … [More]