International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has released its latest Crane Index and Quarterly Cost Report. Together, the two documents provide an eye-opening perspective on the North American construction industry in 14 key markets. With data current to mid-Q1 2023, the latest RLB quarterly cost report shows that the national average … [More]
All That Jazz for First Friday at The Herberger Theater Center
Friday | APRIL 7 | 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. | FREE Admission A Jazz Party on the Herberger Theater Pavilion! We have live music by Dennis Rowland, Diana Lee and the band. The AZ Lindy Hop Society will present a performance and dance class. Enjoy a live painting demo from Martha Hernandez and food and drink specials from the Spotlight BAR. There will also be art activities for … [More]
‘A Chorus Line’ Opens at The Phoenix Theatre Company This Weekend
One of the longest-running musicals in Broadway history, “A Chorus Line,” returns to The Phoenix Theatre Company for the first time in nearly 20 years. The legendary musical will be on stage in Central Phoenix April 5 through May 14, 2023. Premiering on Broadway in 1975, "A Chorus Line," follows 17 would-be dancers in their quest to make the chorus, or ensemble, for a new … [More]
Funding Assistance for Small Businesses on Light Rail Still Available
After two successful years, the Small Business Financial Assistance Program (SBFAP) will continue supporting businesses impacted by light rail construction in Phoenix. Businesses located along the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub and Northwest Extension Phase II light rail projects can apply for this grant funding. Last year, the SBFAP granted $ 390,000 to nearly 70 … [More]
WEBINAR – Apr. 25: Build Your Professional Brand
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you've missed past sessions, watch here. Build Your Professional Brand 04/25/2023 | 9:00 AM Discover the benefits of having a strong professional brand. Learn how a well-structured career story can open many opportunities. REGISTER NOW … [More]
U.S. Employers Added 236,000 Jobs in March, Cooling the Labor Market
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 236,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in leisure and hospitality, government, professional and business services, and health care. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The household … [More]
Phoenix-Based Master Esthetician Launches Line of Beauty Products
An award-winning clinical esthetician of celebrities, and with clients from all over the U.S., Carmen Hamerski announces the official launch of her skincare line, offering a range of luxurious and high-performance skincare products that combine cutting-edge science with natural ingredients to deliver the ultimate self-care experience. With a passion for beauty and wellness, … [More]
Arizona Awarded Funding to Digitize Roadways, Improve Safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation named the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) one of the first recipients of funding under the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. The federal program provides resources to state, local, and tribal governments to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart city or community … [More]
Fiesta Bowl Promotes Kristina Chumpol to Chief of Staff, Vice President of Community Investment
The Fiesta Bowl Organization promoted Kristina Chumpol to the newly-created position of Chief of Staff and Vice President of Community Investment. The four-year Fiesta Bowl staff member will lead the planning and execution of the organization’s year-round community engagement, provide executive level support to the Executive Director/CEO on strategic planning initiatives and … [More]
Arizona Coyotes Development Arm Files Claim Seeking $2.3B from Phoenix City Hall
The Arizona Coyotes and its development arm, Bluebird Development, have filed a claim against the City of Phoenix for $2.3 billion claiming it broke its word on a plan to convert a hazardous unlined Tempe-owned landfill into a new sports and entertainment district next to Tempe Town Lake. On March 27th, Sky Harbor filed a complaint against the City of Tempe claiming the … [More]
Advanced Manufacturing Program Gets First Partners, 10 to 15 Startups to Be Onboarded
Plug and Play celebrated the official launch of its newest location in Arizona during an event in Phoenix alongside the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). Last month, Plug and Play announced their expansion to Arizona and they released the names of their first three founding partners of this new location: Intel, Honeywell Aerospace and Raytheon Missiles & Defense. “We’re … [More]
Want to Get the Most Business Out of Baseball? Win More Games
Baseball isn’t just a great sport to play and watch – it’s also an economic engine. Cities often help major league teams to build stadiums in hopes of boosting economic activity in the surrounding neighborhoods. But there’s one ingredient that really brings in the bucks: a winning team. Back in 1994, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted for a quarter-point increase … [More]
Thermal Management Climate Tech Co. Secures $14.1M Equity Investment for Innovation, Expansion, Talent Development, and Supply Chain Logistics
Air2O, a global leader in advanced thermal management solutions to mission critical environments and an Innovative Climatic Technologies (ICT) company, announced a $14.1 million investment from EREN Groupe in its equity as well as in assets giving access to its capital. This investment will help Air2O accelerate Innovation, Expansion, Talent Development, and Supply Chain … [More]
Construction Co. Adds to Arizona Office with Director-Level Hirings
Big-D Construction is proud to announce it has expanded its presence in Arizona with the hiring of a director of preconstruction and a director of multi-family. The general contracting firm’s Southwest office hired industry experts Rod Miller as director of preconstruction and Theresa Schultz as director of multi-family. Miller will be responsible for assisting the … [More]
U.S. Annual Home Price Growth Continues Single-Digit Slide in February, Says Report
CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI™) and HPI Forecast™ for February 2023. While annual U.S home price growth rose for the 133rd straight month in February, the 4.4% increase was the lowest recorded since 2019. Eight states and districts recorded annual home price … [More]
Drone Delivery Startup Closes $4M in Pre-Seed Money and Partners for Initial Deliveries in Greater Phoenix
Flyby Robotics, the end-to-end drone automation and delivery company, announced that they have raised $4M in pre-seed investment funding. The round was led by MaC Venture Capital, with participation from Weekend Fund, Anthemis, and Evening Fund. Other strategic investors include Naval Ravikant, (Co-Founder of AngelList); Balaji Srinivasan, (Finance and former CTO of Coinbase); … [More]
Metro Phoenix Office Revitalization Designed to Set New Standard for Workplace Culture and Amenities
Phoenix-based developer George Oliver, known for its cutting-edge office redevelopments, has unveiled plans for Bond, a $52 million renovation that will transform the landmark Biltmore Commerce Center into a hospitality-inspired office experience where thoughtfully crafted amenities and modern design bring teams together in an unparalleled workplace at the heart of the … [More]
Arizona Gives Day Reminds Us of Deadline to Donate to Qualified Charities for 2022 Tax Credit
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds individuals they have until the tax deadline of April 18 to make donations to qualified charitable organizations and claim the Arizona tax credits on their 2022 Arizona individual income tax return. Qualifying Charitable Organizations and Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organizations Arizona has two separate tax credits … [More]
