KLMR Homes, a Scottsdale-based homebuilder, has opened its first project – Bellos at The Summit in Fountain Hills. The first two homes are now available for tours. Bellos at The Summit features 27 homesites with 360-degree views of the Valley. Prior to 2005, 41 existing homes were built, and the community remained unfinished until KLMR Homes acquired the lots in 2020. The … [More]
2024 Predictions on AI, Cybersecurity, and Email Authentication
As the commentaries that follow detail, in 2024, we can expect to see a dramatic escalation in AI-fueled disinformation and sophisticated cyber threats, especially during the U.S. election year! With disinformation spreading more rapidly due to advanced AI tools, email authentication will become critical to safeguard against false narratives. The election season will likely … [More]
Snell & Wilmer Names Mike Donahey Managing Partner of Its Phoenix Office
Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that partner Mike Donahey has been named managing partner of the firm's Phoenix office effective January 1, 2024. Snell & Wilmer's Phoenix, Arizona office traces its origins to 1938, when Mark Wilmer and Frank Snell established the firm. Phoenix is Snell & Wilmer's largest office, with more than 200 attorneys serving a … [More]
Inflation Returns as Top Business Problem on Main Street, Says Report
Inflation surpassed labor quality in December as top business problem
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.3 points in December to 91.9, marking the 24th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Twenty-three percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, up one point from last month, and replacing labor quality as the top concern. “Small … [More]
New Non-Profit Offers Specialized Training Programs and Resources to First Responders, Innaugral Fundraiser Feb 6
Board Developer, a business providing enhancement and professional development services to for-profit and nonprofit organizations and leaders, announced today the formation of Preston’s Pursuit for Acceptance. The new non-profit equips first responders with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to effectively interact with individuals on the autism spectrum. The … [More]
Labor Quality Remains Top Concern for Small Business Owners
Forty percent of owners have job openings they could not fill
The percent of small business owners reporting labor quality as their top small business operating problem remains elevated at 20%, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. Labor costs reported as the single most important problem for business owners increased one point to 9%, four points below the highest reading of 13% reached in December 2021. “The tight labor market has … [More]
W. P. Carey School of Business, Televerde Foundation Expand Prison Education Program
Since 2020, the ASU W. P. Carey School of Business and Televerde Foundation have worked alongside community partners to offer a unique PATHS program for women as they transition out of prison. PATHS, an acronym for Prepare, Achieve, and Transform for Healthy Success, teaches skills in personal wellness, workplace readiness, employment strategies, mentoring, financial literacy, … [More]
Chamber Foundation Announces Recipients of Metro Phoenix Black Women in Business Grants
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Wells Fargo are proud to announce the recipients of the Black Women in Business Supportive Grants totaling $100,000. The grants were awarded to assist Black women-owned businesses in developing, growing and sustaining their businesses.The recipients are as follows: 2 Doves Notary, LLC – Joycelyn Wooten Arizona Network of … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Law Firm Expands Artificial Intelligence Practice
Rose Law Group, a full-service law firm and Arizona's largest woman-founded law firm announced the expansion of its practice with the addition of the new Intellectual Property Department and its chair, Paul Coble, an accomplished technology attorney. This strategic move demonstrates Rose Law Group’s commitment to bolstering its extensive focus and capabilities with AI and Web3 … [More]
First Friday Art Walk: Your Guide to Experiencing Downtown Phoenix’s Premier Arts Event
Downtown Phoenix is home to a thriving arts scene. From small stages and galleries to boutiques and murals, there’s no shortage of creative expression — no matter when you visit. And while you can experience the buzz of this scene at seasonal happenings that range from culinary and music festivals to pop-up markets of every variety, there is one event that is not only among … [More]
First Friday LIVE: Celebrating 2024 – Dance Party at Herberger Center
Kick off the New Year and join us for First Friday Live, hosted by the energetic and entertaining comedian, Lee Bradley! Featuring live music from DJ AKSHEN as he brings his turntable skills back to the Pavilion Stage! Plenty of fun for the whole family with a community live art project by Metropolitan Arts Institute and interactive art activities for the kids!Art Gallery … [More]
Healthcare Co. Acquisition to Increase Patient Convenience and Expand Access to Musculoskeletal Care
Phoenix-based HOPCo (Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company), the leader in musculoskeletal (MSK) clinical outcomes management solutions and the country's largest orthopedic value-based care organization, continues its digital health platform expansion with its acquisition of MoonlightOrtho. Founded in 2019 by orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Eisenhauer, MoonlightOrtho was the … [More]
Mesa Unveils Arizona’s First All-Electric North American Style Fire Truck
Mesa’s all-electric fire truck is officially in service. The pumper truck, stationed at Fire Station 221 in southeast Mesa, will reduce toxin exposure for firefighters as part of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department’s commitment to implementing cutting-edge health and safety practices. The truck, manufactured by E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., is the first fully … [More]
Interest Rates Expected to Fall, Boosting Affordability in Arizona’s Home Market
After a year of record-high interest rates and challenges posed from limited inventory, Arizona REALTORS® are optimistic as they look ahead to a promising year for housing in the Grand Canyon State marked by steady developments that will benefit both buyers and sellers. Shelley Ostrowski, 2024 Arizona Association of REALTORS® (the “Arizona REALTORS®”) president and designated … [More]
Business Leaders Split on Recession Forecasts as Economic Outlooks Moderate, Says Survey
Performance expectations remain high despite labor and inflation challenges
Following a year marked by banking industry disruption, geopolitical risks and sustained macroeconomic challenges, small and midsize business leaders are sharing a more balanced outlook heading into 2024, while pulling back from previous predictions of a near-term recession, according to JPMorgan Chase’s 2024 Business Leaders Outlook survey released today. Expectations for a … [More]
Production Co. Announces Two Arizona Original Musicals Headed to New York
Quixote Productions, founded by Arizona entrepreneur and public relations executive Jason Rose, is proud to announce the next chapter, a 29-hour double reading in New York City for two of Arizona’s most ambitious original musicals. The first of the two musicals,¡Americano! The Musical, originally debuted at The Phoenix Theatre Company in February 2020, where it enjoyed … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Homebuilder Sets New Record by Earning ‘America’s Most Trusted Home Builder’ Award for Ninth Consecutive Year
National homebuilder and land developer Taylor Morrison has once again earned the coveted America's Most Trusted® Home Builder title by Lifestory Research for the ninth consecutive year. Taylor Morrison's fast-growing resort-lifestyle brand, Esplanade, also climbed to the second spot in the America's Most Trusted® Active Adult Builder category. In the 12th year of the study, … [More]
$1.9B in Financing to Enable Continued Growth and Development of Data Center Campus in Mesa
EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, a wholesale data center developer, owner and operator, today announced the completion of a $1.9 billion debt financing transaction to fund scalable development on its data center campus in Mesa, Arizona. This transaction provides a template for several planned financings across the EdgeCore portfolio and was conducted in conjunction with its … [More]
