More than 15 companies headquartered in Arizona have made business connections with Ireland by establishing an office, development center or lab to expand and grow international business. These include such leaders as Standard Aero, MSR-FSR, ON Semiconductor, transACT, Microchip Technology and companies in the aviation sector. transACT: Headquartered in Phoenix, Transact … [More]
Chicken and Breakfast Foods Co. Marks Next Chapter of Westward Expansion Opening 20 New Restaurants in Phoenix
Bojangles, one of the leading chicken and breakfast brands famous for its made-from-scratch food, announced the signing of a multi-unit development agreement that will bring 20 new restaurants to Phoenix, marking the next chapter of the brand’s expansion West. The growth will be led by operators, LVP Restaurant Group, LLC, an entity of LV Petroleum, in partnership with … [More]
Noteworthy Changes for the 2024 Tax Season Affecting Small Businesses and Individuals
It’s a new tax season, signaling a time of financial planning and assessment for individuals and businesses alike. Taxpayers must be keenly aware of the tax-law changes in 2024, since these changes will impact those across various income brackets. Creating a new financial plan during the tax bracket shift allows taxpayers to minimize tax liability and be aware of new … [More]
Survey Unveils 2024 State of Business Growth
Keap, the leader in small business automation software, announces today the findings of its 2024 State of Business Growth survey, providing a data-driven look at the status of small and mid-market businesses. This comprehensive report sheds light on the differences between businesses that met or exceeded their goals in 2023. The 2024 State of Business Growth survey analyzed … [More]
Home Listings Surge, Luring Some Buyers Off the Fence, but Near-Record Housing Costs Price Others Out
New listings rose 13% from a year earlier, their biggest increase in nearly three years, but home prices and mortgage rates remain elevated
The median U.S. monthly housing payment was $2,686 during the four weeks ending March 10, just $30 shy of last October’s all-time high, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s due to a combination of still-high mortgage rates and rising prices. While mortgage rates came down slightly this past week after … [More]
Carvana Joins Coalition as Founding Member, Aims to Modernize Auto Title Registration
Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, is proud to announce its participation in the Electronic Secure Title and Registration Transformation (eSTART) Coalition as a founding member. The eSTART Coalition is a group of automotive industry stakeholders advocating for the application of modern digital solutions to state and local DMV … [More]
Valley Law Firm Names First Woman as President
Burch & Cracchiolo has announced that partner Susanne “Susie” E. Ingold has been elected president of the Firm. Ingold has been in practice with Burch & Cracchiolo for 26 years and is the first woman to lead the Firm. She succeeds Andy Abraham, who has served as president and led the Firm since 2017. “I am honored and energized by this appointment,” commented … [More]
WEBINAR – Apr. 2: ChatGPT For Business: An Introduction to The AI Revolution
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! ChatGPT For Business: An Introduction to The AI Revolution 4/2/2024 | 9:00 AM During this webinar, participants will be introduced to the fastest growing application and explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on small businesses. REGISTER NOW … [More]
$150 Million Investment Announced for Manufacturing Facility in Casa Grande
FrameTec, a pioneering building component manufacturing plant and building framing services company, announced today plans to build a truss and wall panel manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. The new facility will consist of two plant buildings, with the first phase of construction commencing in Summer 2024. The first plant is expected to be operational in 2026 … [More]
MAG Promotes Interim Director to Permanent Position as Environmental Director
The Maricopa Association of Governments has announced that Matthew Poppen will serve as the agency’s permanent environmental director, moving from the interim director role he has held since January. “This decision reflects Matt’s leadership abilities and his dedication to the environment and public health,” said MAG Executive Director Ed Zuercher. “Matt brings extensive … [More]
Board of Visitors Awards $50,000 Grant to Support Staff for Senior Living Organization
FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from The Board of Visitors that will be used to support the expenses of a vitally needed member advocate in their ReCreación adult day health program. “We are thankful to receive support from The Board of Visitors as we work to reach more individuals in need of services,” said Tami Bohannon, president and … [More]
Event Catering and Hospitality Co. Is Now a 100% Employee-Owned Business
North Phoenix-based M Culinary Concepts, Arizona’s premier event catering and hospitality company, announced today that it is now a 100% employee-owned business. Founded by Brandon Maxwell and Chef Michael DeMaria in 1999, M Culinary Concepts’ key to success starts with hiring the right employees with an obsessive commitment to excellence. After more than a quarter-century in … [More]
Barrett-Jackson Launches Semester-Long STEM Education Initiative
Barrett-Jackson has launched its semester-long STEM initiative, Gearing Towards the Future presented by Honeywell. In partnership with the SciTech Institute, this community, education and outreach initiative focused on STEM education is designed to serve a leading role in encouraging and developing future automotive engineers and technicians through learning modules focused on … [More]
New Dark Fiber Connectivity to Span Nine Valley Cities, Area Universities, Major Data Centers
Light Source Communications, a leading provider of secure, scalable, reliable connectivity on state-of-the-art dark fiber networks, announces the commencement of a new dark fiber route in the Phoenix, Ariz. metro area, following its deal with a major global hyperscaler as the anchor tenant. Once complete, this project will encompass nine cities, universities and several data … [More]
Registration Open for National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the SBA, announced that registration for the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit is now open. The two-day online event will take place from April 30-May 1. Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, visit National … [More]
Get a Taste of New Seasonal and Easter-Time Menus from Two Valley Culinary Concepts
As the season changes, so do the flavors at COURSE and Morning Would, two culinary concepts, one singular Scottsdale restaurant! We are excited to announce the launch of Chef/Partner Cory Oppold’s spring menus alongside a special menu for an unforgettable Easter Sunday celebration. COURSE Starting March 28, savor the new five- or 10-course seasonal tasting menus … [More]
Increased Dental Benefits for Those with Special Health Care Needs Announced
For the estimated 7 million adults and children living within the United States with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), visiting the dentist for oral health care can be overwhelming or even inaccessible. In an effort to advance its mission to create a path to better health and wellness, effective April 1, 2024, most Delta Dental of Arizona dental plans will give … [More]
Vistancia Community Secures 450 Acres, Prepares for Future North Peoria Growth
Northpointe at Vistancia, the 3,450-acre elevated desert living community located within the award-winning Vistancia master planned community, has recently secured over 450 acres in land sales, poising the community for future growth. Houston-based CastleRock Communities, looking to establish a larger position in the burgeoning North Phoenix-market, recently closed on 230 … [More]
