Black, Hispanic and Latina women have gained confidence in their investing knowledge in recent years and are investing to build generational wealth, according to new research from J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. J.P. Morgan surveyed 1,000 investors to uncover investing trends within Black, Hispanic and Latino communities. “Everyone should be building their wealth and J.P. … [More]
Arizona Career Development Group Strengthens Advocacy for Education Attainment
The Arizona Coalition for Career Readiness (ACCR) welcomes Education Forward Arizona to its group of industry, education and business leaders that promote career literacy and development for all Arizonans. The addition of Education Forward Arizona to the coalition strengthens the organization’s ability to advocate for the statewide Achieve60AZ initiative of helping 60% of … [More]
Logistics Co. to Hire 400 Seasonal Workers in the Phoenix Area for Peak Season
GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, today announced plans to hire 400 seasonal workers in the Phoenix, Arizona, area to support anticipated peak season volume increases. The company is strengthening its workforce to enhance operational capabilities in its warehouses and distribution centers to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Insider Intelligence reported … [More]
Is It Time to Reinvent Yourself? Four Ways to Know You’re Ready for a Career Pivot
A few short years ago, the pandemic set off a wave of soul-searching about the role work plays in our lives. Some lost their job and had to reskill, some retired early, and some left for better opportunities. In general, there’s been a collective realization that life is too short to stay in an unfulfilling job. Hopefully, the worst of COVID-19 is behind us—but here in 2023, … [More]
Explore Arizona Science Center After Hours in September
Join us for September's Extended Hours! Explore all four levels of the Center, The Science of Guinness World Records and a showing of Jane Goodall - Reasons for Hope—for only $12! The best part? We're featuring different laser shows each week for only $5. Whether it's a family night out, date night or you simply want to stop in after work, it's the perfect way to end your … [More]
Latin Proud: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
As a Latina passionate about Mexican History, I hear the question arise, “Why does Hispanic Heritage Month start on September 15th?” On September 15, 1810, in the early morning in Dolores, Guanajuato Mex., a priest named Father Miguel Hidalgo rang the bells of his church and called for the people of Mexico to rise against the authoritative colonizers of New … [More]
Freeport-McMoRan Publishes Updated Climate Report
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. announced the publication of its annual Climate Report outlining FCX’s ongoing progress to advance its climate strategy focused on reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, enhancing its resilience to climate risks and contributing responsibly produced copper to the global economy. Richard C. Adkerson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive … [More]
Utah-Based Indoor Pickleball Co. to Add Six Locations in Metro Phoenix
The Picklr, the United States' premiere indoor Pickleball facility, headquartered in Kaysville, Utah, announced a major expansion that includes eighty new facilities and thirteen new franchisees, including six locations to be added in Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, and Phoenix. The new locations will span eleven states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, … [More]
Tempe-Based Co. Announces Robot, AI Handwritten Note Integration for Nonprofit Correspondence
Tempe-Based Handwrytten, the leading provider of robot generated handwritten notes for enterprises and consumers, announces a new integration with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, the leading donor management system for non-profits, making it easier than ever for cause-based organizations to send handwritten notes to current and potential donors. Handwrytten’s robots help non-profits … [More]
Scottsdale Arts Receives $15M Gift, Largest in Its History
Scottsdale Arts, one of Arizona’s largest arts nonprofit organizations, recently received notification from the Michael and Ellen Ziegler trust that the Ziegler estate has awarded more than $11.5 million to the organization. Most of these funds will be pledged toward a future capital infrastructure project, honoring the family’s passion for the arts and arts education. The … [More]
Caught Up in an Employee Conflict? Here’s How to Get Out of the Middle
One of your employees is butting heads with a colleague, and they’ve come to you for help solving the problem. This is what you hear: “I can’t talk to So-and-So about this; they’d blow up and make my life miserable,” or, “I tried to smooth this over, but it didn’t work,” or, “You’re our leader; can’t you help?” All of these complaints are typically accompanied by the … [More]
Abrazo West Campus First in Valley with EEG System Able to Help Detect Seizures
Abrazo West Campus announced today that it is the first hospital in the greater Phoenix area with the Ceribell point-of-care EEG system that uses AI (artificial intelligence) to help quickly detect non-convulsive seizures. Non-convulsive seizures can progress to non-convulsive status epilepticus, which may cause irreversible brain damage and may go unrecognized due to a lack … [More]
Highly-Anticipated East Valley Restaurant Completed, Opens Doors at Epicenter Gilbert
Willmeng Construction recently wrapped up work on one of the most highly-anticipated restaurants in the East Valley, delivering Buck & Rider’s latest location at Epicenter in Gilbert. The restaurant held a ribbon-cutting event with Gilbert Mayor Bridgette Peterson and several members of the Gilbert Town Council on hand. “We’re excited to be part of the Town of Gilbert. … [More]
Texas Property Management Co. Acquires More Multifamily Units to Their Metro Phoenix Portfolio with Award-Winning Property in Gilbert
Olympus Property, a renowned real estate investment and property management company, proudly announces the successful acquisition of Aiya, a 360-unit garden-style community nestled in the heart of Gilbert, AZ. Crafted in the image of a high-end resort, this Class A newly developed property is widely regarded as Gilbert's top retreat and has earned recognition by the National … [More]
Forecast Includes Arizona and Finds Small Businesses Confident, Undeterred by Economic Outlook
Nearly eight out of 10 small business owners feel a strong degree of confidence that their companies will grow over the next year even amid rocky market conditions, according to a new survey. The ninth annual First Citizens Bank Small Business Forecast found 79% of owners to be somewhat or very confident their small businesses will experience growth over the next 6-12 months, … [More]
Monthly Housing Costs Hit All-Time High, Deterring Would-Be Buyers, Says Report
The median U.S. monthly mortgage payment hit an all-time high of $2,632 during the four weeks ending September 10. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. What homebuyers need to know: It’s more expensive than ever to buy a home, with monthly payments at a record high due to stubbornly high rates and home prices. Although … [More]
Arizona Coyotes and Equality Health Announce Innovative Partnership Focused on Health, Well-Being
The Arizona Coyotes and Value-Base Care (VBC) leader Equality Health announced a new partnership focused on creating a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant Arizona while growing the game of hockey. As part of the agreement, Equality Health will serve as the "Official Partner of the Arizona Coyotes and the Arizona Coyotes Street Hockey League. "We are very excited to partner … [More]
Credit Union Awards $44K in Grants to 10 Statewide Nonprofits
Since launching the Local Causes Visa® debit card program in 2020, Arizona Federal Credit Union has supported more than 60 unique nonprofits throughout Metro-Phoenix. Today, the local credit union has announced the latest group of 10 nonprofit organizations that will receive grants to support community-based initiatives. This round of grants amounts to a total of $44,000, and … [More]
