NFIB Federal Update: Congressional Outlook for Small Businesses Small business owners continue to face inflation, supply chain disruptions, and worker shortages and NFIB is advocating on behalf of Main Street to stop new tax proposals. The Administration recently released the … [More]
City of Surprise’s Inaugural ‘Bases and Brews Music Fest’ This Weekend, Mar. 24 – 26
The City of Surprise Bases and Brews Music Fest announces the attractions and rides for its inaugural event. The festival will take place March 24 to 26 at Mark Coronado Park in Surprise, AZ. Attractions to include: USA BMX Presents Monster Energy BMX Stunt Show The USA BMX / Monster Energy stunt show features the world’s most extreme bicycle stunt riders in a spectacular, … [More]
Tonight: Animals After Dark – That ’70s Cirque Show at the Phoenix Zoo
Join us at the Phoenix Zoo for a far-out evening that takes aerial acrobatics to the max! This year’s cirque-style show, featuring local acrobats and performers, takes place in the far out 1970s, where everything was just a little more groovy, baby. Bust out your vintage bell bottoms and join us as we follow two friends on an unexpected adventure of juggling, dance, … [More]
Catholic Education Arizona Launches New Fund Raising Division ‘Changing Lives’
Catholic Education Arizona, the largest Catholic School Tuition Organization (STO) in Arizona, launched a new division to meet unmet student scholarship need. The new Changing Lives division will generate donations to ensure access to Catholic education for future generations. President and CEO of Catholic Education Arizona, Nancy Padberg, MBA, shared, "Educating children … [More]
Mastek Announces Growth Plans for Arizona at Chandler Office Ceremony
Mastek Group has announced major growth plans for its Chandler offices. A global technology services organization, Mastek provides digital engineering, customer experience and cloud transformation solutions to Healthcare, Retail, Higher Ed, State & Local government, & Manufacturing industries in North America. With the recent acquisition of MST Solutions in mid-2022, … [More]
Health Insurance Costs Remain a Significant Challenge for Small Businesses, Says Survey
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released a new survey assessing small businesses and health insurance. The data reveals that small businesses are facing a substantial affordability crisis in providing health insurance for their employees. Most small business owners find it challenging to manage the cost of offering employer-sponsored health insurance and … [More]
Global Battery Manufacturer to Invest $5.5 Billion to Build Battery Manufacturing Complex in Queen Creek
LG Energy Solution (LGES), a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT, and energy storage systems, announced it will invest a total of $5.5 billion to build a battery manufacturing complex in Queen Creek, Arizona. The complex will consist of two manufacturing facilities – one for cylindrical batteries for electric vehicles (EV) … [More]
Commercial Rent Problems Surge 6%, Highest Jump in 5 Months
Mirroring recent economic turmoil in the U.S., Alignable’s March Small Business Rent Report, released today, shows that rent delinquency rates have just experienced the highest surge in five months, jumping six percentage points from 32% in February to 38% in March, a record high for 2023 so far. Rising interest rates and rents, still-high inflation, and slumping revenues … [More]
Phoenix Office of Innovation Partners with Venture Café to Host Innovation Challenge
Students and residents can now apply to participate in a hackathon and pitch competition hosted by the Venture Café Phoenix and the City of Phoenix’s Office of Innovation. Competitors will have an opportunity to develop innovative solutions that will increase access to chilled drinking water in public spaces – and compete for cash prizes. “To solve an important challenge, … [More]
New Luxury Detached Rental Homes and Townhomes Open in North Phoenix
Mark-Taylor Residential, Arizona’s leading Investment Manager of luxury multifamily communities, proudly welcomes BB Living at Union Park into its esteemed management portfolio. In partnership with developer, BB Living, these brand-new spacious homes for rent in Phoenix, Ariz., combine the best of convenience and style. In the highly sought-after North Phoenix neighborhood … [More]
Building for World’s Largest Digital Corrugated Packaging Printer is Completed in Phoenix
Phoenix-based Stevens-Leinweber Construction (SLC) has completed the custom build-out of 160,000 square feet at Phoenix Logistics Center (PLC) Two, designed to meet the manufacturing and distribution needs of new tenant Georgia-Pacific LLC and its HP PageWide T1190 Press, the world’s largest high-volume digital pre-print solution for corrugated packing. The new press was … [More]
SRP Board Selects New General Manager and CEO
Salt River Project’s Board of Directors has named Jim Pratt as the company’s new General Manager and Chief Executive Officer. Pratt will officially start his new role on May 5 to lead Arizona’s largest community-based, not-for-profit utility. "I am humbled and honored to be selected to lead SRP," said Pratt. "It is a role steeped in history and has helped make a significant … [More]
WEBINAR – Apr. 18: Write a Compelling Capability Statement
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you've missed past sessions, watch here. Write a Compelling Capability Statement 04/18/2023 | 9:00 AM In this engaging, interactive session, you'll learn how to develop a compelling capability statement for your small business, which is an … [More]
WEBINAR – Apr. 11: Contracting Registrations
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you've missed past sessions, watch here. Contracting Registrations 04/11/2023 | 9:00 AM Understand the basic steps involved in contracting with federal, state, and local governments. Learn about the tools and services that can assist your … [More]
Goodwill and Suns Launch ‘Impactful’ Strategic Partnership
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with the Phoenix Suns to raise awareness of Goodwill’s vital efforts to drive social impact and sustainability across Arizona. As part of the partnership, Goodwill CEO, Tim O’Neal, will be honored for his innovation and contributions to help end poverty through the power of work during a … [More]
Upsizing from Condo to House in Major Arizona Cities
There’s no denying that work from home has amplified homeowners’ dream for more space – but high costs and inflation are making it hard to realize. New data reveals that upsizing from a condo to a single-family home is very much possible – and even profitable – in 20 of the 200 largest cities in the U.S. To see what cities make upsizing from condo to house easier and where … [More]
EarthWise Pet Expands Footprint with Acquisition of Four See Spot Shop Stores in Arizona
EarthWise Pet, now one of the biggest players in the pet supply and services industry, has announced the acquisition four See Spot Shop stores in the Scottsdale, Arizona market. These acquisitions are part of the company's larger mission to the leading pet services company in the nation. EarthWise Pet's recent acquisition of four See Spot Shop locations is … [More]
Phoenix’s Only Black-Owned Advertising Agency Named Creative Professional of the Year at 2023 ADDY Awards
Mya Kai Creative Agency, the full-service advertising agency dedicated to building and growing brands through design experiences that connect today’s companies to tomorrow’s culture, is pleased to announce its CEO and Chief Creative Officer Michael Jackson has been named the Phoenix 2023 Creative Professional of the Year. Jackson received this award at the 2023 American … [More]
