ROC Title, one of the fastest growing full-service title and escrow companies in western America, has named Shane Armstrong the Executive Vice President in Arizona and Nevada. Armstrong, who has been with ROC Title since its launch seven years ago, has more than a decade of experience in the Title and Escrow industry and a background in sales, marketing, and … [More]
Study Reveals Women Promoted Half as Often as Men
In advance of International Women’s Day, leading HR technology disruptor HiBob is releasing the results of its latest study, “Professional Women in the Modern US Workplace.” This report shows the imbalance between women and men in today’s economic uncertainty-impacted workplace, particularly in areas regarding promotions, salary transparency and flexibility. Most importantly, … [More]
Apartments in Phoenix Metro are Getting Larger, Despite Rentals Shrinking All Over the U.S.
U.S. apartments shrunk in size the past decade, hitting a new low of 887 square feet, on average. According to the latest RentCafe report — in which we looked at changes in apartment size in the 100 largest U.S. cities — new units will keep getting smaller and smaller. Shrinkflation hasn’t reached rentals in Phoenix metro yet. In fact, apartments here got larger in the last … [More]
The Southwest’s Largest Metal Supply Co. Expands Arizona Footprint
Industrial Metal Supply Co, the Southwest’s largest metal supplier, is moving to its new, larger warehouse and store located at 38th Street and Southern Avenue in South Phoenix. The new facility offers same-day access to a large variety of metals and related accessories, and continues IMS’s tradition of 75 years of service. “The demand for metal is growing exponentially here … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Health and Safety Co. Ranks Tops on List of Southwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine revealed that PathogenDx, a leader in next-generation microarray technology for better health and safety, is No. 50 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a … [More]
Illinois Distributor Acquires Two Arizona Cleaning Care Products Companies
Envoy Solutions announced that it has acquired two Arizona-based companies, Accurate Chemical, and GPMI Company. Accurate provides cleaning, sanitation, and hygiene solutions to the hospitality and healthcare industries. The company’s portfolio includes warewashing, housekeeping, laundry, and facility care products combined with best-of-breed service. GPMI manufactures home … [More]
More Than $700M in Event Impact March for the Busiest Cities of Phoenix, Jacksonville, Tulsa, Las Vegas and Tampa
The March 2023 Event Index reveals 18 cities that need to prepare for unusually busy weeks as sports, major concerts and the key holiday festivals events drive more than $700 million and millions of people into cities across America. Phoenix, Las Vegas, Jacksonville, Tampa and Tulsa will experience the most intense event activity clusters. The Super Bowl may be over for … [More]
Former Phoenix City Manager to Lead MAG
Ed Zuercher, who served the city of Phoenix for 28 years, including eight years as city manager, has been selected to lead the Maricopa Association of Governments after a unanimous vote by the MAG Regional Council this afternoon. Zuercher has entered into a two-year contract as the incoming executive director, following the retirement of Executive Director Eric Anderson … [More]
Find Your Niche: 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Business
Are you tired of working for someone else and ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship? Starting a business can be an excellent route to financial independence but, with so many options, it can be overwhelming to decide which path to take. Here are five tips to help you find the right business idea for you: Consider your passions and interests. Starting a business … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Encuentra tu nicho: 5 consejos para elegir el negocio correcto
¿Estás cansado de trabajar para alguien más y listo para dar el salto al emprendimiento? Comenzar un negocio puede ser una excelente ruta hacia la independencia financiera, pero con tantas opciones, puede ser abrumador decidir qué camino tomar. Aquí hay cinco consejos para ayudarte a encontrar la idea de negocio adecuada para ti: Considera tus pasiones e intereses. … [More]
SUMMIT- Mar 16: Aviation Business Summit Returns – Learn about Doing Business with Area Airports
Registration is now open for the upcoming Aviation Business Summit. Have you wanted to learn about doing business with the three Phoenix airports? The City of Phoenix Aviation Department will be hosting a virtual Aviation Business Summit on March 16. The virtual event is designed to give interested … [More]
New Innovation Workforce Center in Chandler Is Home for Training of Construction Trades for Area Builder
McCarthy Building Companies Inc. unveiled its new multifunctional Innovation and Craft Workforce Center (ICWC) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility serves as home to the firm’s craft workforce training, providing career development opportunities for those in the trades and the next generation of craft workers. The 40,000-square-foot, two-story facility, located at … [More]
Pioneering Study for Adults with Autism and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Sheds Light on Invisible Housing Crisis
A comprehensive report that provides the data needed to drive a more neuro-inclusive local housing supply has been released by First Place® AZ, an Arizona nonprofit with the vision of ensuring housing, healthcare and community options are as bountiful for people with autism and other neurodiversities as they are for everyone else. Report findings recognize that current housing … [More]
Phoenix Achieves Zero Waste Goal for Downtown Super Bowl Events
The City of Phoenix Public Works Department reached its goal of diverting at least 92% of waste from Super Bowl events away from the landfill. After final sorting and weighing, the 2023 Super Bowl events hosted in downtown Phoenix surpassed a previous Super Bowl’s diversion rate of 91% to become the … [More]
Electronics Retail Franchise Expanding Its Footprint in Arizona
PayMore, the in-demand buy, sell, trade electronics retailer, is seeing a trend of first-time franchisees upgrading their number of units with hundreds of new franchise owners signing on for multi-unit deals. In advance of the opening of his first Phoenix location, Arizona franchisee and serial entrepreneur has upgraded his unit count from one unit to five units – as the … [More]
North America’s First Mobile Hair Braiding Company Expands to Scottsdale
What do you get if you combine DoorDash with braids? Meet braidbabes, a team of mobile braiders as the first mobile hair braiding company in North America that comes to you, has officially launched in Scottsdale. You've seen the pictures: the perfect braid, the Pinterest hair of your dreams, but nowadays who has time to go to a salon? With braidbabes, you don’t need to find … [More]
Northern California Sandwich Shop Opens Another Location in Arizona
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, a beloved mom-and-pop family of quick-service restaurants in northern California, has officially opened its newest location in Arizona. The restaurant, located at 14696 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. on Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. and Thompson Peak Pkwy, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Since … [More]
Hotels on Hiring Spree with Better Wages, Benefits, Flexibility Despite Staffing Shortages
As nearly 80% of hotels experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering potential hires a host of incentives to fill vacancies, according to a new survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Seventy-one percent of respondents are increasing wages, 64% are offering greater flexibility with hours, and 33% are expanding benefits – … [More]
