UPCOMING SESSIONS If you missed Tuesday's webinar, Mastering the P&L: Unlocking itsPotential for Efficient Business Operations, watch here. Business Loans: What Underwriters Want You to Know 09/19/2023 | 9:00 AM Gain comprehensive insights into the intricacies of lending to small businesses through an enlightening presentation delivered by Danny Knee, … [More]
Home Prices Tick Up After Two Months of Declines
Following two months of year-over-year declines, home prices rose in August (+0.7%) as the number of homes on the market decreased for the second month in a row, down -7.9% year-over-year, according to the Realtor.com® August Monthly Housing Trends Report released today. Active inventory remained -47.8% below typical 2017 to 2019 levels, although an unseasonable increase in … [More]
High Value, Low Price Gym to Open, Features Latest in Smart Fitness Technology
EoS Fitness, a nationwide gym chain that got its start in Arizona and now counts more than 125+ locations open or on the way, is opening its newest location in Phoenix. The brand-new gym features 40,000 square feet of high-end amenities, including top-of-the-line cardio equipment, smart technology strength training machines and innovative recovery options. “Our commitment to … [More]
Modern Chinese Korean Restaurant Set to Open at Desert Ridge
HL Concepts and ALINE Architecture Concepts are pleased to announce the grand opening of Jin Jia on September 6. When the modern Chinese Korean restaurant opens at Desert Ridge (in the former California Pizza Kitchen location across from Barnes & Noble), guests will enjoy traditional Chinese fare with a Korean twist in a setting that evokes the colors and sights of a … [More]
New President Named at Kitchell Contractors
Chris Kirch was recently named President of Kitchell Contractors Inc., taking the reins of one of the oldest commercial building contractors in the Southwest as it moves into a new era of leadership. “We are experiencing unprecedented innovation and growth as it relates to how and what we build,” said Kitchell President & CEO Wendy Cohen. “As someone who has lived this … [More]
Redevelopment at Scottsdale Fashion Square Progresses with More Retail Space for Men, More Dining
Macerich, one of the nation’s leading owners, operators and developers of high-quality retail and mixed-use properties in top markets, detailed progress for its current redevelopment of the south wing at Scottsdale Fashion Square, including more experiential dining and more retail space dedicated exclusively to men. During Macerich’s Q2 2023 earnings call with analysts, … [More]
Visiquest Properties’ 59 Evergreen Community Earns AMA Honors
It took vision (and five years) to transform a nearly 50-year-old, partially completed townhome project into a modern, award-winning multifamily community. Where countless developers saw the former Las Casas Contentas subdivision as a partially abandoned lot and aging eyesore along 59th Avenue in Glendale, Visiquest Properties saw an opportunity to bring a best-in-class … [More]
Real Estate Investors Pull Back, Buying 45% Fewer Homes Than a Year Ago
Investor home purchases fell 45% from a year earlier in the second quarter, outpacing the 31% drop in overall home sales, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s the biggest decline since 2008 with the exception of the quarter before, when they dropped 48%. The decline comes as this year’s relatively cool housing and rental … [More]
Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Co-CEO Recipient of Phoenix Mercury Believe in Women Award
Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is pleased to announce its co-CEO Christina Spicer has been named a recipient of the Phoenix Mercury Believe in Women Award, a recognition that elevates incredible women in sports, business and philanthropy who are making an impact in their communities. Spicer was honored during the Phoenix Mercury Game on Aug. 27, which also served as … [More]
Arizona Housing Fund Partners with Multifamily Industry to Fund Affordable Housing Projects
Arizona has a homelessness crisis and members of the Arizona Multihousing Association are coming together to launch the Arizona Housing Fund Application Donation program, a voluntary initiative to help fund more affordable housing for those who need it most. Participating multifamily property owners and management companies are donating $5 for every lease application they … [More]
Phoenix-Based Community Bank Launches Mortgage Division, Names Leader
With the launch of the Mortgage Division team, led by Steven Zielsdorf, the VP, Director of Residential Mortgage Lending, Integro Bank continues to position themselves as one of the few community banks in Arizona that is small business-focused and offers mortgage solutions that meets the needs and challenges small business owners face when purchasing a home. Almost four in … [More]
SBA Launches ‘Investing in America: Small Business Tools and Resources’ Webinar Series
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) formally announced today its “Investing in America: Small Business Tools and Resources” series, a new collaboration with Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) to expand public awareness of SBA’s programs, priorities, and initiatives that will empower business owners across the country, particularly those from underserved and … [More]
Patient Care and Practice Management Come Together with WebPT Launch
WebPT is proud to spearhead the introduction of Practice Experience Management (PXM) as a groundbreaking category of healthcare technology that revolutionizes the experience of a practice across every clinical, patient, and administrative touchpoint. As the first rehab therapy EMR, WebPT continues its legacy of innovation with the industry’s only unified PXM technology … [More]
See Which Arizona Charter Schools Top National Rankings
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today announced the 2023-2024 Best High Schools rankings. The rankings evaluate nearly 18,000 public high schools at the national, state and local level. This year’s rankings showcase the schools whose students demonstrate outstanding outcomes, surpassing the anticipated benchmarks, including … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Promotes Dr. Jared Muenzer to Chief Physician Executive
Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, today announced the promotion of Jared Muenzer, MD, MBA, to Chief Physician Executive. Muenzer also will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of Phoenix Children's Medical Group, a role he has held since 2016. As Chief Physician Executive, Muenzer will lead all clinical care, … [More]
Solar Co. Partners with Roofer to Reduce Energy Bills of Arizona Residents
SOAR Energy, the solar company powered by Better Earth, announced its partnership with Gryphon Roofing, a leading residential and commercial roofing contractor servicing Arizona, which holds the second highest solar potential in the nation according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. SOAR has also named Gryphon Roofing its Preferred Roofing Partner within the state, … [More]
Peter Piper Pizza Names New Chief Marketing Officer
Peter Piper Pizza, the "food, family and fun" fresh-made pizza restaurant, has named seasoned restaurant industry executive Genaro Perez as the brand's chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Perez most recently served as senior vice president of marketing at P.F Chang's, where he oversaw all facets of marketing, including advertising, research and development, … [More]
August Job Growth among Small Businesses Unchanged from July
According to the Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch, the national Small Business Jobs Index — which measures the rate of small business job growth in the U.S. — is essentially flat at 99.10, a decrease of 0.04% in August. Meanwhile, an hourly earnings growth rate of 3.98% among U.S. small businesses is unchanged in August from July and below four percent for … [More]
