Holmes Murphy is excited to announce the addition of insurance industry veteran Tim Anders. Anders will serve as the President of Programs where he will be responsible for formalizing existing programs and generating new opportunities for our Managing General Agent (MGA) practice. This will allow the Holmes Murphy team to broaden their capabilities, tailor unique insurance … [More]
Valley Residents Continue to Make the Switch to Electric Vehicles at a Rapid Rate
2023 National Drive Electric Week is Sept. 22 – Oct. 1
Whether tired of high gas prices or not being able to drive in the HOV lane, Valley residents continue to make the switch to electric vehicles at a rapid rate. People living in SRP territory have surpassed EV adoption targets in the last few years, with more than 40,500 EVs leased or purchased in SRP’s service territory as of this April. SRP hears from customers that the … [More]
Defense Department Announces $238M CHIPS and Science Act Award, ASU Selected for Microelectronics Commons Hub
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced the award today of $238 million in "Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act" funding for the establishment of eight Microelectronics Commons (Commons) regional innovation hubs. This is the largest award to date under President Biden's CHIPS and Science Act. "The Microelectronics … [More]
Freepoint Eco-Systems to Construct Advanced Recycling Facility in Arizona
Freepoint Eco-Systems LLC ("Freepoint") announced the development of a commercial-scale advanced plastics recycling facility located in Eloy, Arizona. The ISCC Plus Certified facility will recycle end-of-life waste plastic otherwise destined for landfills or incineration. It will span 40 acres of currently undeveloped land and have the capacity to recycle … [More]
National Housing Report for August 2023 Released, Phoenix YOY New Listings Rose 36.6%
New listings rose 1.8% sequentially in August, bucking the typical July-to-August seasonal trend of decline. Last year, new listings declined 12.8% in August, the second month in a streak of six month-to-month declines that ended in January. Home sales rose 7.4% over July and the Median Sales Price of $425,000 was unchanged across the 50 metro areas surveyed. Meanwhile, … [More]
Phoenix Awarded $10 Million to Expand Tree Planting Efforts
The United States Forest Service announced that the City of Phoenix was awarded a $10 million grant to support tree planting efforts in heat-vulnerable areas. "This significant award is more than just money for tree planting -- it's an acceleration toward a cleaner, cooler, more equitable Phoenix. Expanding our shade canopy has long been one of my priorities, and as we … [More]
5 Elements That Make a Good Company Culture
Successfully attracting and keeping talent that helps your company continue to flourish is heavily influenced by one key factor: culture. Many job seekers are even placing a higher value on a company’s culture than their salary when choosing a position. This is a value Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) holds high, not only with new employees, but every … [More]
Tempe Council Approves Indigenous Peoples’ Day as City Holiday
The City of Tempe will celebrate Indigenous People’s Day on Oct. 9 this year as a paid City of Tempe holiday. The Tempe City Council approved the holiday at its Sept. 7 Regular Council Meeting. Phoenix, Minneapolis, Denver and many other cities already recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the rich cultural heritage, history, and contributions of … [More]
ASU Ranked No. 1 in Innovation for 9th Straight Year by U.S. News
For the ninth year in a row, Arizona State University is No. 1 in innovation among American universities, ahead of Stanford, MIT and Caltech, in the newly released annual “Best Colleges” 2024 rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The continued recognition underscores ASU’s commitment to being a New American University — an enterprise dedicated to the … [More]
Valley Leadership Names Two Top Community Engagement Leaders Man & Woman of the Year
Angela Hughey and Brian Spicker will be Valley Leadership’s 74th Man & Woman of the Year. The two were selected because of their commitment to addressing Arizona’s most pressing issues, track record of community engagement and alignment with Valley Leadership’s Principles of Doing. “Angela and Brian have put decades of community-based service into Arizona over … [More]
Nikola Corporation Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via its HYLA brand, today announced the appointment of Mary Chan as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 9, 2023. In her capacity as COO, Chan will lead the company’s engineering, program, product, supply chain, and manufacturing … [More]
Governor Hobbs Discusses Jobs, Sustainable Economic Growth, and Partnership with TSMC during Taiwan Visit
Governor Katie Hobbs met with TSMC suppliers and top executives to highlight the state’s leadership in advanced manufacturing and encourage continued investments that will create good-paying jobs and build businesses in the state. Following the meetings, Governor Hobbs toured the TSMC Fab manufacturing plant and water treatment facilities where TSMC has achieved a water … [More]
How Does a Fraud Alert Work, and When Do You Need One?
If you’ve experienced fraud or are worried about potential identity theft, placing a fraud alert on your credit report may protect you from possible financial losses, the hassle of resolving fraudulent activities and adverse effects on your credit report. Fraud alerts are a preemptive security tool that people can implement to protect themselves, especially if they see … [More]
Vestar and Arizona State University Partner to Launch First-Ever ‘Cool Pavement Project’ at a Commercial Shopping Center
Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western United States, has joined forces with Arizona State University’s (ASU) Southwest Integrated Field Laboratory (SW-IFL) to launch the first-ever ‘Cool Pavement Project’ at a commercial retail center. The partnership comes on the heels of this summer’s record-breaking heat and aims to … [More]
WM Phoenix Open and the Thunderbirds Raise a Record $14.5 Million for Arizona Charities
The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open Presented by Taylor Morrison – announced the 2023 edition of “The People’s Open” raised a record $14.5 million for Arizona charities. This marks the sixth time in tournament history The Thunderbirds and the WM Phoenix Open have raised more than $10 million for charity in a single tournament. The previous record was set in 2020 … [More]
Phoenix-Based Cat Insurance Brand Expanding Portfolio and Capabilities through Acquisition
Independence Pet Group (IPG), a leading full-stack pet insurance platform, announced the completion of its acquisition of Felix, the only pet insurance brand just for cats in the U.S. "I'm thrilled to announce this latest expansion of our portfolio, which allows us to better deliver against our mission of strengthening the unique bond between pets and their … [More]
Home Purchases Fell Through at the Highest Rate in Nearly a Year in August, Says Report
Residential real estate deals are falling through at the highest rate in almost a year as high mortgage rates give homebuyers sticker shock, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Nationwide, nearly 60,000 home-purchase agreements were canceled in August, equal to 15.7% of homes that went under contract that month. That’s up … [More]
WEBINAR – Oct 3: Building Facebook Ads that Work for Small Businesses
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Boot Camp sessions.If you missed this week's webinar, New Considerations for Employers: Independent Contractors vs. Employees, watch here. Building Facebook Ads that Work for Small Businesses 10/03/2023 | 9:00 AM In this webinar, participants will gain valuable … [More]
