“I can’t take it anymore! We’re short staffed, I’m killing myself to hold it together, nobody says thank you, so goodbye! Life is too short for this. I can work somewhere else.” “I was doing just fine working from home. Now they’re making us go back. Call me crazy, but spending three hours in the car doesn’t excite me. I’m updating my resume this afternoon.” “I’m not … [More]
Mastering Video Content Marketing: Preparation, Positioning, and Punch
Video content marketing is about story. The videos you create — live or recorded — must be in service of this story. Your video content marketing (in support of your digital content strategy) includes how you show up on video meetings, the video shorts you post, even the production value of your video e-learning modules. It addresses the question of whether you need to be on … [More]
American Red Cross Announces New CEO for Region
Edgar R. Olivo will be joining the Arizona and New Mexico American Red Cross team as the next Regional Chief Executive Officer. Edgar brings valuable experience to the Red Cross, having served as a dedicated board member for the Central and Northern Arizona chapter since 2021, actively contributing to humanitarian causes. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Edgar on the … [More]
Piper Trust Helps Maricopa County Nonprofits Meet Fluctuating Challenges
Piper Trust’s nearly $34 million in grant support during the 15 months ending March 31 speaks to the return of investing in the community through both its application-based and Trust-initiated philanthropy. This two-pronged grantmaking approach follows more than two years of the Trust’s almost singular focus on addressing the significant, multifaceted challenges related to the … [More]
Goodwill Opens New High School Campus for Adults
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona unveiled the campus of its brand-new Papago Excel Center, a tuition-free, public charter high school for adults, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning. The nonprofit broke ground on the Papago Excel Center last year, but due to supply chain issues and construction delays, Goodwill moved to a temporary school for its first … [More]
Arizona Economic Development Sets New Records, Projecting 24,246 New Arizona Jobs
Arizona economic development efforts continue to break records and earn international attention. During the 12-month fiscal period that ended June 30, 2023, the Arizona Commerce Authority and local economic development agencies successfully worked with companies that committed to creating a projected 24,246 new Arizona jobs with an average wage of $71,893. Those companies also … [More]
Luxury Homebuilder Reports New Spike in Out-of-State Buyers, Several Communities Nearly Sold Out
Custom Home Builder of the Year Cullum Homes is proud to announce the luxury builder is almost sold out and down to its final remaining homes for sale in several of its marquee communities. The Scottsdale-based builder is currently finishing construction on its final two remaining model homes for sale at the Village at Mountain Shadows. Nestled at the base of the Valley’s … [More]
ASU, Arizona and Utah Move to Big 12 Conference
Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and the University of Utah will join the Big 12 Conference in 2024, positioning the universities and their student-athletes for increased stability and success. “We are excited for this new chapter, a move that is necessary to remain competitive in top-tier Division I athletics,” said ASU President Michael Crow. “We are … [More]
Mattel Adventure Park Set for 2024 Opening in Glendale Featuring Hot Wheels, Barbie
Pulse-pounding Hot Wheels rollercoasters and a life-size Barbie Beach House™ are just a few of the attractions underway at Mattel Adventure Park™, which will become Arizona’s first fully themed indoor/outdoor amusement park upon opening in 2024. Set to open just south of State Farm Stadium in Glendale at VAI Resort, Mattel Adventure Park will welcome guests 365 days a year, … [More]
The Gallery at The Madison Presents New Art Exhibition, Showcases Phoenix-Themed Artwork
Edgar Alejandro Gamez Sosa is an accomplished street artist and abstract painter who routinely sells his Phoenix-inspired canvases that feature a mixture of graffiti and Southwest abstract art. The Gallery at The Madison, an art exhibition space in Uptown Phoenix, is thrilled to present Sosa’s show, Art of Life, Art of Love, that will be on display in the lobby at The Madison … [More]
Phoenix-based Hot Air Balloon Co. Is Celebrating 40 Years in Business
Phoenix-based Rainbow Ryders is celebrating 40 years in business this fall! To celebrate, the hot air balloon company is offering $40 off their year-round gift cards now through September 14th. Locals can purchase the discounted certificate for $155 per person (normally $195) for sunrise flights starting October 17th. Valid one year from purchase, blackout dates apply. Take … [More]
Developer Closes on New Affordable Housing Communities in Goodyear
Dominium, a leading affordable housing owner, developer and manager announced that it has closed a deal to develop two new affordable housing communities in Goodyear, Arizona. Dominium will use the approximately 28-acre site located at 16985 W Van Buren Street in Goodyear to construct 657 new affordable apartment homes for low-income families and seniors. Once constructed, … [More]
Phoenix Office Market Posts Positive Net Absorption 2Q
The Greater Phoenix office market posted positive net absorption of 62,244 square feet during second quarter, which was largely made possible by fewer large move-outs in the evolving office environment. A report released by Colliers in Arizona indicates sublease space continues to pile into the market, increasing 19.7 percent during the past year. Second quarter posted … [More]
East Coast Italian Food and Pizzeria Concept Will Open a Brand New Concept in Tempe
Crust Simply Italian, a growing East Coast Italian food and drink concept will open a brand new concept, Crust Pizzeria, in Tempe in the upcoming weeks. The restaurant will be located on Baseline Road, in Lake Country Village Shopping Center. Michael Merendino, Crust owner, and a first-generation American whose parents both originate from Italy, serves up Italian food like … [More]
West Coast PR Agency Acquires Seattle-Based Firm, Bolsters Leadership and Broadens Capabilities
Kiterocket, a PR-forward, full-service communications and marketing agency, announced it has acquired Action Mary, a Seattle-based PR agency known for creative integrated brand campaigns and social impact marketing. As part of the transaction, Action Mary will bring all its clients and staff to Kiterocket, including industry veterans Patrick McGuire and Melanie Wilhoite, who … [More]
Phoenix-Based Health Co. Expands Value-Based Care Model to Louisiana
Equality Health, a national leader in value-based care, today announced its latest expansion into the state of Louisiana with an initial focus on the 17 counties surrounding Baton Rouge and New Orleans-Metairie. Equality Health will equip participating independent primary care practices (PCPs) with its proven platform -- including tools, technology and financial support … [More]
Builder Celebrates 40 Years of Building Diverse Projects, Building Relationships
An elephant ‘squeeze’ at the Phoenix Zoo. Renovation of the exterior surface of the Arizona Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum. A 155-acre camp for The Salvation Army plus numerous other projects for them. Surgery centers. Hospital renovations. Construction for more than 30 Arizona school districts. More than 75 CVS/pharmacy drug stores. More than 50 Auto Zone automobile parts … [More]
Carvana Launches Same Day Vehicle Delivery in Arizona
Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, is the first used auto dealer to provide select customers with the speedy and convenient service of online ordering with same day delivery. Carvana customers already benefit from an accessible, transparent and intuitive online car buying experience, and now have the opportunity to receive their new ride as … [More]
