Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) is reimagining its former Smart Space as a new community area called _____ space, or “blank space.” The museum, which is operated by the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts, opened the Smart Space behind the museum store, Shop@SMoCA, in 2014 as an educational area, offering hands-on activities and additional information about … [More]
Business Owner Optimism Soars to 21-Year Record High while Hiring Concerns Linger, Says Survey
PNC's latest semi-annual survey of small and mid-sized businesses, which concluded Aug. 9, shows that business owner optimism about the outlook for their own business in the next six months has reached a 21-year high amid strong expectations for sales, profits and demand. Despite PNC economists' predictions for a shallow recession starting in early 2024, business leaders' … [More]
Home Equity Increases from Winter to Spring, Arizona Down $37K
CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the Homeowner Equity Report (HER) for the second quarter of 2023. The report shows that U.S. homeowners with mortgages (which account for roughly 63% of all properties) saw home equity decrease by 1.7% year over year, representing a collective loss of $287.6 billion, … [More]
Governor Celebrates Jobs, Strong Workforce, and Growing Economy
Governor Katie Hobbs attended two events highlighting Arizona’s booming economy and investments in workforce training. Governor Hobbs attended and gave remarks at the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation Workforce Summit that brought together employers and education leaders from across the state. The event focused on discussions about workforce trends and tangible workforce … [More]
Arizona Restaurant Association Partners to Expedite Cash Assistance for Arizona Small Businesses
The Arizona Restaurant Association, the leading trade organization that represents the state's dynamic food industries, has partnered with Adesso Capital to offer their members assistance expediting federal relief funds which can be used for operating capital, payroll, inventory, or other expenses. The assistance includes filing for the Employee Retention … [More]
Optimum Names New Vice President, General Manager of West Pacific Area
Optimum, the local provider of internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, announces the appointment of Kathleen Preston as Vice President, General Manager of the company’s West Pacific Area serving West Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and California. As Vice President, General Manager, Preston is responsible for overseeing local sales, operations, and engagement efforts … [More]
Seasoned Chief Legal Officer Is Franchising an Electronics Retail Brand in Arizona
Arizona's local retail scene is about to witness a dynamic shift as PayMore, the nation's fastest-growing electronics buy, sell, and trade franchise, announces a new five-unit deal to bring three more units to Phoenix and two to Tucson. With a keen focus on rapid growth, PayMore has closed 17 major deals in 2023 alone with nearly 140 units in development across Texas, New York, … [More]
Automated Lead Nurturing: An Essential Tool in Today’s Marketing Toolkit
The majority of high quality leads received through a company’s website never receive a response. Among the leads that do receive a response, 78 percent take more than an hour to respond to. Research suggests we will lose a customer’s attention unless they receive a response in 5 minutes or less. The need to respond to potential new customers and clients quickly, while you … [More]
Title Co. Acquisition to Further Grow Position as Locally Owned Market Leader
Clear Title Agency of Arizona, the fastest-growing Title and Escrow company in Arizona, announced an agreement to acquire the operating assets of First Arizona Title. First Arizona has been a provider of title and escrow services in the Phoenix metro market for over 20 years. This strategic acquisition is aligned with Clear Title Agency’s growth objectives and will further … [More]
Local Family-Owned Event Planning Co. Reflects on Success, Shares Future Vision
Got You Covered Entertainment, the locally based event planning company that helps their clients create unique and unforgettable special events, is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year. Founded in 2003 by Eric Cheroske, who now runs the company with his wife Paige and daughter Jamie, Got You Covered Entertainment has persevered over the course of two decades while … [More]
Phoenix Q3 Construction Stats: New Report Analyzes Trends in Labor, Supply Chain & Material Costs
One of the fastest-growing design-build firms in America, LGE Design Build (LGE), today released its third quarter Construction Delivery Outlook report to examine trends within construction labor, supply chain and material costs across the country as well as in the company’s key markets of Phoenix and Dallas.“Despite the lingering challenges created by the pandemic, our report … [More]
Abrazo West Campus Adds Second Interventional Radiology Suite
Construction is nearly complete for a second Interventional Radiology suite at Abrazo West Campus, increasing access to state-of-the-art capabilities for minimally invasive procedures, in addition to new space for the hospital’s pharmacy. Interventional radiology uses image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions in nearly every organ system. … [More]
Google Announces New Commitment to Arizona, Breaks Ground on $600M Data Center
Google broke ground on a new $600 million data center in Mesa, and will use state-of-the-art technology to air cool the facility. This will be the company’s first physical presence in the state. Governor Katie Hobbs, Mesa Mayor John Giles, and other community leaders joined Google in celebrating the announcement during an event today in Mesa. Google's continued investment in … [More]
Hawaii-Based Burger Concept Brings a Taste of Aloha to Queen Creek
Seven Brothers Burgers, the Hawaiian-born restaurant putting a family-oriented, quality-driven spin on the average burger joint, has officially kickstarted their Arizona development plans with the grand opening of their first Arizona location in Queen Creek. The new store, located at 24750 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, held its grand opening on June 21. The Hannemann Family, … [More]
More Than 80% of Home Shoppers Consider Climate Risks when Looking for a New Home, Says Survey
More than 4 out of 5 prospective home buyers consider climate risks as they shop, new Zillow research shows. Most say their major concern is flood risk, followed by wildfires, extreme temperatures, hurricanes and drought. "Climate risks impact where most prospective buyers shop for a home," said Zillow senior population scientist Manny Garcia. "While all generations … [More]
City of Phoenix Named Top Green Fleet of 2023
The City of Phoenix won the Top Green Fleet Award for 2023 from the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA). The annual Green Fleet Awards honor organizations that make a positive impact on the environment with their groundbreaking green initiatives. “Earning the Top Green Fleet of 2023 award is a testament to our city's commitment to sustainability and … [More]
New Collaboration Boosts Retention, Satisfaction and Reduce Costs Within Healthcare Systems
Dignity Health Global Education (DHGE), a leading workforce development solutions provider that exclusively enables healthcare systems and organizations to upskill and retain top talents, is announcing its strategic collaboration with Premier, Inc., a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, to provide Premier's vast network of 4,350 U.S. health systems and … [More]
Sonoran Technology and Professional Services Recognized as an SBA Legacy Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Arizona district office recognized Sonoran Technology and Professional Services, as an SBA Legacy Business. Founded in 2007, Sonoran Technology and Professional Services, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, is a business dedicated to delivering transformational training and technical solutions to a host of customers … [More]
