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Greater Expectations: New Economic Opportunity in Arizona

There is tremendous opportunity in Greater Phoenix to grow business and continue diversifying our economic and employment base that will bring opportunity for our residents and move our innovation-centered economy forward. Supporting this assessment, Chris Camacho, president and CEO of Greater Phoenix Economic Council, says, “To meet the increasing demand, buildings … [More]

Celebration of Success: ACA’s 10th Anniversary

In Business Magazine is pleased to be the official publisher of the Arizona Commerce Authority 10th Anniversary Celebration. We, along with countless other businesses in Arizona wish to congratulate Sandra Watson and the Arizona Commerce Authority on all the important accomplishments over the past 10 years. Please enjoy this special section. … [More]

Single-Family Rent Growth Rate Spikes in May as Housing Economy Challenges Persist, Says Report

CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its latest Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), which analyzes single-family rent price changes nationally and across major metropolitan areas. May 2021 data shows a national rent increase of 6.6% year over year, up from a 1.7% year-over-year increase in May … [More]

The Great Reshuffling Is Changing How Far Americans Are Willing to Commute

A short commute has long come with a hefty price tag. But as remote work became more commonplace during the pandemic, Americans prioritized affordability over quick access to the office. Home values within a short commute of the country's biggest downtown job centers are growing more slowly than those farther out, a new analysis from Zillow® and HERE … [More]

U.S. Jobless Claims Show Unexpected Rise from Last Week’s Pandemic Low

In the week ending July 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 419,000, an increase of 51,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 8,000 from 360,000 to 368,000. The 4-week moving average was 385,250, an increase of 750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]

Eligible Previously Unemployed Arizonans May Now Apply for up to $2,000 Return-to-Work Bonus

The Arizona Department of Economic Security today announced eligible individuals who were previously receiving unemployment and have returned to work are now able to apply for a Return to Work Bonus (RTWB) of up to $2,000. On May 13, 2021, Governor Doug Ducey and DES announced Arizona's Back To Work Program to help individuals transition from unemployment and … [More]

Ready To Go Maskless? 7 Steps to Prepare Your Smile for Post-Pandemic Life

Wearing a mask was the public protocol throughout much of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently – and sadly for some – smiles disappeared from view. But with vaccinations available and most social restrictions ending, many people are happily ditching their masks and rediscovering the power of giving and seeing a smile. This public reemergence from the mask is a good … [More]

8 Tips for Cyber Security in a Company

Cyber attacks are becoming a more and more common problem for companies, and every business can be targeted, not only big corporations. That's why it is essential to implement security measures and be sure that each company’s systems won't be hacked. Business owners also have to make sure that every service they use, from online fax services to communication apps, is … [More]

Four Tips to Improve Customer Retention

After getting new customers, many business owners assume they’ll stick around — but why should they? That’s the question a great retention strategy will help answer for you. More than 70% of customers will leave a business due to unsatisfactory customer service. A big part of customer service is regular communication with customers. What can you do to level up your … [More]

4 Expert-Approved Solutions to Small Business Failure

If you are a small business owner in the United States, you are in good company. According to the US Census Bureau, around 1.4 million new startups were filed between June and September 2020, but research from Lending Tree reveals that around 20% of those will fail during their first year. There are many reasons new businesses fail, from misreading the market, … [More]

Powerhouse Research Orgs to Study Online Microbusinesses and Local Economies

GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, and UCLA Anderson Forecast announced today the latest results from their … [More]

GoDaddy Teams up with Google to Help Small Businesses Increase Reach and Boost Online Sales

GoDaddy Inc., the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, today announced an integration with Google which allows GoDaddy customers a way to get … [More]

Arizona and First Place AZ Featured in Award-Winning Autism Documentary

Arizona and First Place® AZ are prominently featured in an award-winning documentary about autism, “In A Different Key,” showing at the Phoenix Film … [More]

Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer Plans Additional Hiring Growth in Chandler, Signs Sublease

Netherlands-based ASML has signed a seven-year, 38,000 square foot office sublease on Price Corridor at 2625 W. Geronimo Place. ASML is currently … [More]

Cox Introduces New Service in Phoenix Metro, Protecting Businesses from Outages

Cox Business announced today the launch of its new Internet continuity service, Cox Business Net Assurance. With this solution, Cox customers will be … [More]

Tempe Chamber CEO to Retire, Immediate Search for Successor

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce announced that Anne Gill, president and CEO of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, will step down this summer after five … [More]

Student Artwork Decorates South Central Extension Corridor

Cities become more vibrant and inviting when public art is on display and the South Central community is no different. As construction on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project continues, Valley Metro is finding ways to enhance the area through art. Students from three different schools in south Phoenix created several pieces of art to be displayed on … [More]

What Determines a Quality Escape Room?

Escape room games have become extremely popular around the world, and with their increased popularity has come a wide variety of new escape rooms. While people have so many more opportunities to try new escape rooms, it is also easier than ever to get ripped off. How can you tell whether you’re about to experience a high-production escape room or a low-budget copout? … [More]

Madison Center for the Arts Announces 2021 Single Show Tickets on Sale

The Madison Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce single show tickets for the upcoming 2021 Broadway season, including “Escape to Margaritaville,” “Potted Potter”, American Ballet Theatre and “Santa’s Circus,” are on sale now. The Madison Center for the Arts The Madison Center for the Arts is a state-of-the-art venue featuring a 908-seat auditorium, … [More]

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