UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you've missed past sessions, watch here. Strategic Storytelling: The Secret to Selling Yourself, Ideas and Business 06/20/2023 | 9:00 AM Communicating your value and the value of your ideas compellingly and memorably is the key to success. … [More]
WEBINAR – Jun 13: Cybersecurity & Small Business
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you've missed past sessions, watch here. Cybersecurity & Small Business 06/13/2023 | 9:00 AM Discover ways to identify common digital threats and Google tools that can increase your business's cybersecurity. In this session, attendees … [More]
Arizona Commerce Authority Wins Inaugural Economic Development Award
With more than $60 billion announced since 2020, Arizona leads the nation in investment from the semiconductor industry, with further growth on the horizon. The state also has pioneered innovative workforce solutions to meet growing talent demands and facilitated a nationwide effort to increase U.S. semiconductor competitiveness. In recognition of these efforts and more, … [More]
Banner Health Names New Chief Financial Officer
Banner Health has named Staci Dickerson as the organization’s new chief financial officer and executive vice president, starting on July 17. Dickerson was selected following an extensive national search. “Staci will be a great addition to our executive team and will serve in a very critical role as we continue to grow our business and find ways to reduce the cost of health … [More]
Sophisticated Steakhouse and Bar Opens Another Location, This Time in the West Valley
Bourbon & Bones Chophouse|Bar, a rare chef-driven, sophisticated steakhouse and bar, opens at its highly anticipated third location at 83 Marketplace on the southeast corner of 83rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road. The stunning location is adjacent to Peoria’s Sunrise Mountain Preserve and opens almost seven years after the flagship Bourbon & Bones debuted in Old Town … [More]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Reminds Memorial Day Travelers to Plan Ahead
The summer travel season begins with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. As the number of people traveling continues to increase and people continue to focus on leisure travel, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is expecting robust summer travel passenger volume. As the airport has seen the busiest first quarter in its history, the key to ensure your summer getaway is … [More]
Luxury Rental Homes in Phoenix Become Part of Mark Taylor Management Portfolio
Mark-Taylor Residential proudly welcomes TerraLane at Park McDowell into their management portfolio. Owned by TerraLane Communities, these detached, luxury single-family homes present an elevated living experience for families seeking an up-and-coming suburban neighborhood. With a heightened focus on technology, functionality and accessibility, TerraLane at Park McDowell’s … [More]
Phoenix-Based Law Firm Tops All U.S. Law Firms for Revenue Growth
Fennemore, a leading U.S. law firm, announced that it posted the single largest year-over-year revenue growth among all firms in The American Lawyer 2023 Am Law 200, the listing of the 200 largest law firms in the country ranked by gross revenue. Fennemore’s revenue grew by a staggering 45% in 2022 versus 2021—outpacing the 2.7 - 4.1% average among the Am Law 100 and 200, … [More]
Airbnb Is Cracking Down on Arizona Parties
With the summer holidays approaching, Airbnb is announcing measures aimed at reducing the risk of disruptive and unauthorized parties in Arizona, as we continue to draw a hard line on parties and promote responsible travel. The anchor of this crackdown is a block on certain 1-night and 2-night reservations over both Memorial Day weekend and Fourth of July weekend for entire … [More]
Chicago-Based Diner Brand to Open in Scottsdale Quarter
JoJo’s ShakeBAR is bringing its modern take on the classic diner out west as they are set to open a new location in The Scottsdale Quarter in Summer of 2023 (June/July). The announcement comes as a continuation in the plan for the Chicago-based business to expand, bringing their over-the-top milkshakes and diner classics to people across the country. JoJo’s ShakeBAR is a … [More]
New 599,486 SF Industrial Complex in Glendale Sells for $81.7M
Cushman & Wakefield has advised US Capital Development (“USCD”), a first-class corporate industrial and office development firm, in the sale of a newly constructed 599,486-square-foot (SF) Class A industrial building in Glendale (Phoenix), Arizona. Falcon Park 303 - Phase I was built on a speculative basis in 2022 and is 100% leased. The freestanding building is part of a … [More]
PV Mall Redevelopment Gets Fox Concepts and More
RED Development today revealed six new tenants are opening at PV, the highly anticipated redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall, with an impressive roster ranging from restaurants, including two concepts by notable restaurateur Sam Fox, to global beauty retailers and services along with the expansion of local favorites opening in 2024. Fox Restaurant Concepts is … [More]
The Role of Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) in Achieving Impressive Customer Engagement
Google continuously modifies its algorithms to provide searchers with the most relevant content. In March 2023, Google rolled out its Core Update, which is one of the most significant updates in recent years. It continually adjusts its search engine ranking system and user interface, averaging 12 changes per day, keeping digital marketers on their toes. This algorithm update … [More]
The Dangers of Over-Regulating FinTech Software Companies
In a survey conducted on software providers for FinTech companies, 70% of the respondents stated they were keen on collaborating with FinTechs to work on data and AI, while 60% noted fraud as an area to partner with FinTechs. As the FinTech industry continues to redefine itself, experts note that understanding the difference between companies using financial technology for … [More]
Fresh Start to Expand Services for Women of Color through $1.3M Investment from JPMorgan Chase
Through a $1.3-million commitment from JPMorgan Chase to Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, the local nonprofit will provide expanded resources and support directly to women of color across the Valley. Fresh Start was selected as one of eight organizations nationwide to be awarded a grant from JPMorgan Chase’s Annual Challenge competition, receiving funding to increase support … [More]
Most Americans More Likely to Stay in Hotels for Vacation This Summer vs. Last
This summer, most adults are more likely than they were in the summer of 2022 to stay in a hotel and take vacation trips, according to a new national Hotel Booking Index survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult. Thinking about the summer ahead, most adults report being more likely than they were in 2022 to … [More]
Waymo and Uber Partner to Bring Waymo’s Autonomous Driving Technology to the Uber Platform
Waymo and Uber are excited to announce a new, multi-year strategic partnership to make the Waymo Driver available to more people via the Uber platform starting in Phoenix. Since both companies were founded in 2009, Waymo and Uber have in their own ways each revolutionized access to mobility. Now, we’re partnering to bring together Waymo’s world-leading autonomous driving … [More]
New CDO to Oversee Operational Development for Nonprofit Serving Valley families
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit organization that serves families with children who are currently homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness, has named Lotus Kaplan as its new Chief Development Officer. In her new role, Kaplan will oversee operations of the organization’s development team, further enabling Family Promise to support more families across the … [More]
