The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced $42,177,864 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. This caps off another year of record tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund, with over $153 million dollars contributed in FY 2023. “Tribal gaming in Arizona continues to impress, with … [More]
Organizations Addressing Critical Health Challenges Encouraged to Apply for Grant
Organizations addressing Arizona’s most critical health challenges – including mental health, substance use disorder, chronic health conditions, and health equity – are encouraged to apply for a discretionary grant from The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement now through June 29, 2023, at 4 p.m. MST. In 2022, the Foundation … [More]
Arizona Healthcare Plan Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona has been awarded the industry-recognized Health Plan Accreditation and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Distinction by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations and manages the evolution of HEDIS®, the most widely used performance measurement tool … [More]
28-Story PALMtower Residences at Arizona Center in Downtown Phoenix Celebrates Milestone
Clayco celebrated the topping out of PALMtower Residences at The Arizona Center this month. Developed by North American Development Group and designed by Will Bruder Architects in collaboration with Lamar Johnson Collaborative, the 28-story structure is scheduled for completion in early 2024 in downtown Phoenix. Located at 440 East Van Buren Street, the building will contain … [More]
Amplify Business Value by Amping Up Your Brand
Branding is not what you may think. When executives consider branding, especially those with strong financial experience and limited marketing exposure (a classic CFO), they often see an expense with questionable ROI. They see a logo, tagline, website and marketing materials and equate those with the brand. While these are tools for delivering and building the brand, they are … [More]
Agency Manager Named at Western & Southern Life in Phoenix
Stephen Hinds has been named agency manager at The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company to lead business development and operations for the company’s Phoenix Agency. As agency manager, Hinds is responsible for driving profitable sales growth and training, coaching, and developing current and future sales associates in the region. “Steve has a long track record of … [More]
Phoenix Is Tops in Manufacturing Leasing Activity for Emerging Markets, Says Report
Over the past few years, industrial markets have grown dramatically. Several markets like Phoenix have emerged as growth markets, and they are becoming strategically important for operations, as well as attractive opportunities for industrial investors. Cushman & Wakefield recently examined national industrial leasing statistics from 2020-2022 to see which markets, outside … [More]
Arizona Highways Magazine Wins 17 Awards for Excellence
Arizona Highways, the world-renowned magazine highlighting Arizona’s scenery and stories, earned a total of 17 awards for excellence in visuals, writing and production at the recent annual conference of the International Regional Magazine Association. The magazine, published by the Arizona Department of Transportation, won four first-place Gold Awards, including Matt Jaffe as … [More]
Scottsdale Development Firm Closes on Land for First Development, Plans 20-Home Infill Project
Diversified Future recently closed on the purchase of 4 acres with plans to develop the company’s first project – an infill community of 20 single-family homes for sale. The parcel located in Phoenix at 34th Street and Tierra Buena Lane will be the future site for 34th Street Manors. The company is projected to receive final plat approval on the project by December … [More]
‘Vacation Just Isn’t Worth It’ If Your Employees Are Saying (or Thinking) This; Here’s What to Do
Vacations really matter. They reduce stress; help prevent burnout; and keep people healthier, happier, more motivated—and yes—more productive. Research on the positive health benefits and increased performance from regular paid time off (PTO) practices is indisputable. What this means for leaders is clear: Encouraging people to take their vacations isn’t only in their best … [More]
Arizona Is 10th ‘Most Improved’ State for Retirees, Says Study
Seemingly vying to appeal to the highest number of retiring individuals, each passing year presents a fresh ranking of the most desirable states for retirees. Recently, however, the landscape has fluctuated, with states gaining or losing allure based on various criteria including quality of life, affordable housing, reasonable healthcare costs, safety, and low … [More]
Renters Show Increased Interest for the Valley at the Beginning of the Rental Season
The Rental Activity Report is a comprehensive top of the 150 U.S. largest cities ranked based on the behavior of renters’ themselves. The millions of interactions on RentCafe.com do just that, providing data of their intent to move, which we compile in a monthly report. In June, Chandler and Glendale are the rental hotspots in Arizona, but, in fact, most large cities caught … [More]
Summer and Sweat: Your Body’s Response to Higher Temps
Now that higher summertime temperatures are arriving, it’s perfectly normal to sweat more and to feel more sluggish – it’s just your body’s way of getting used to the heat, says a Phoenix-area Banner Health urgent-care expert. “It’s really important to take it easy when the heat hits,’’ said Samia Kadri, nurse practitioner and supervisor at Banner Urgent Care. “Your body is … [More]
The Phoenix Zoo Is Celebrating World Giraffe Day
In just 30 years, the population of these gentle giants has fallen nearly 40 percent. In the wild, they face habitat loss & degradation, habitat fragmentation, human population growth, population isolation, climate change, oil/gas exploration and poaching. But hope is not lost! At the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited Phoenix Zoo (in collaboration … [More]
Affordability Crisis: United States Needs 4.3 Million More Homes, Phoenix Needs 87,000
A significant shortage of affordable housing options is fueling America's affordability crisis, particularly for those looking to move out on their own for the first time, a new Zillow analysis shows. This huge housing deficit underscores the need for policies and investments that can boost construction. This lack of housing — especially affordable options — has left … [More]
Catholic Education Arizona Receives $750,000 Grant to Support New Changing Lives Division
Catholic Education Arizona is honored to announce it has been awarded a generous grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. The grant is dedicated to enhancing fundraising capacity for Catholic Education Arizona's Changing Lives Division, focused on facilitating non-tax credit donations to increase scholarship assistance to underserved children for generations to … [More]
Chat Cloud AI Co. Unveiled a Suite of AI Products to Bring Privacy and Security to Generative AI Applications
Botco.ai announced the launch of the GenAI Chat Cloud, a suite of generative AI products to enable enterprises to transform their sales, marketing and customer relationship initiatives through the latest advances in Generative AI. Botco.ai’s GenAI Chat Cloud relies on proprietary, fine-tuned large language models (LLMs) to sort, analyze and contextualize information from … [More]
BBB Announces Greater Arizona 2023 Torch Awards for Ethics Finalists
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) proudly announces 19 Greater Arizona companies as finalists for the 2023 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. The event’s Title Sponsor is Desert Financial Credit Union and raises awareness in marketplace ethics and recognizes businesses that operate with the highest levels of integrity. “Honesty builds trust, which is a … [More]
