UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you've missed past sessions, watch here. Digital Marketing During a Recession Google My Business 02/28/2023 | 9:00 AM Learn how to maximize all the potential Google My Business offers to boost your brand's digital presence and convert … [More]
VIRTUAL PANEL – Mar. 9: Beating the Algorithm – AI in the Workplace
In March, Workplace Fairness is hosting a virtual panel event on artificial intelligence in the workplace, particularly focusing on its impact on the hiring process and future of work. The event is complimentary with an optional recommended donation in support of Workplace Fairness. Beating the Algorithm: AI in the Workplace Virtual Panel Thursday, March 9, 2023 | 1-2 … [More]
New Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility Comes to Casa Grande, First in North America for Ecobat
Ecobat, the global leader in battery recycling, is building its third lithium-ion battery recycling facility and first in North America. The new facility in Casa Grande, Arizona will initially produce 10,000 estimated tons of recycled material per year, with plans to expand capacity to satisfy the increasing need to recycle lithium-ion batteries. The Casa Grande facility will … [More]
Lucid Announces Financial Results and Continues Acceleration
Lucid Group, Inc., setting new standards with the longest-range, fastest-charging electric car on the market, announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. The Company produced 3,493 vehicles during Q4 at its manufacturing facility in Arizona and delivered 1,932 vehicles during the same period. On a full-year basis, the Company … [More]
$1M Gift Launches Barrow Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Program
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation has continued its support of the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute with a $1 million gift to launch the Legacy Caregiver Support Program. This will be an extension of the Lonnie and Muhammad Ali Legacy Care Program, which was created through a $4 million grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation in … [More]
Gilbert Mixed-Use Community and Retail Destination Keeps Expanding
Epicenter, the high-end, vertically integrated mixed-use community and retail destination in the heart of Agritopia® is opening of more Arizona establishments to its existing line-up of best-in-class retail and dining tenants. Currently, Belly Beer Barn, Barre3, Peixoto Coffee, Vintage Home, Source and Undertow are open to the public. We are thrilled to share additional … [More]
Inflation Eases Slightly on Main Street but Remains Top Business Problem
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.5 points in January to 90.3, remaining below the 49-year average of 98. Down six points from last month, 26% of owners reported inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business. Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months improved six points from December to a net negative … [More]
Grants and Hiring Partnership to Provide Skills to Those Without College Degrees in Phoenix Metro Area
Early Warning Services, LLC, owners of Zelle, announces a sponsorship grant and hiring partnership with national nonprofit workforce development organization Merit America. The grant and partnership will provide technical skills training and career development opportunities to individuals without college degrees in the Phoenix Metro Area, where Early Warning’s headquarters is … [More]
Local Tech Co. Appoints President of Dutch Bros Coffee to Board of Directors
Qwick, the technology-enabled leader in staffing for hospitality businesses and freelancers, announces the appointment of Christine Barone to the company's Board of Directors. Barone has more than a decade of experience in the foodservice industry and was recently appointed as President of Dutch Bros Coffee. She was previously CEO of True Food Kitchen, the high-growth … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona Awards More Than $740,000 in Local Grants
Delta Dental of Arizona, through its Foundation, has awarded grants to 33 non-profit organizations that are working to increase access to oral health services and provide nutritional programs for underserved populations across Arizona. These funds, totaling $743,536, were awarded to support projects and services promoting good oral health practices and increasing access to … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Early Education Provider Expands Montessori Portfolio
Scottsdale-based Cadence Education, LLC, one of the largest providers of early childhood education in North America, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of both The Suzuki School and the Montessori Teacher Education Institute (MTEI) in Atlanta, Georgia. This acquisition will significantly boost Cadence Education's presence in the Southeast, adding three new campus locations … [More]
5 Sustainable Ways to Support Black Businesses beyond Black History Month
There’s no doubt that the best and most meaningful way to support Black-owned businesses is to buy from them long-term. Highlighting them during Black History Month is a good first step that business leaders can expand on by incorporating supportive initiatives for Black businesses into their operational processes. Here are five ways to set your business up to have a … [More]
Remote Work Report Reveals How the Pandemic Reshaped Local Economies and the Way We Work
Yelp data found that about 25% of U.S. states, including Washington, D.C., experienced a decrease in their share of search locations, most notably Washington, D.C. (down 26%), New York (down 12%) and California (down 12%). Approximately 30% of U.S. cities* experienced a decrease in the share of searches compared to 2019, with several of them concentrated in large coastal cities … [More]
2023 Tech Salary Report: Six-Figure Compensation Is Here to Stay
The average salary for a technology professional in the United States increased to $111,348 in 2022, up from $108,857 in 2021. The continued upward trend in tech salaries represented in the 2023 Tech Salary Report, released today from tech career marketplace Dice, is a strong indicator that technology professionals remain in high demand in the U.S. The growth in tech … [More]
Carvana Turns 10, Celebrating a Decade of Disrupting the Automotive Industry
Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, is celebrating ten years of disrupting the automotive industry and creating exceptional customer experiences. Powered by proprietary technology and a thriving nationwide logistics network, Carvana’s team of dedicated individuals across the country are driving the future of automotive e-commerce. The company … [More]
Rooftop Opens ‘Vibe Dining’ at Old Town Scottsdale Steakhouse
The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. announced the opening of STK Rooftop at STK Steakhouse in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Located at 7134 East Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, the new rooftop space will offer STK’s signature Vibe Dining at its finest, with elevated and shareable culinary selections, world-famous cocktails and live music spun by renowned DJs. “At STK, … [More]
258-Unit Multifamily Community Opens in Tolleson
Evergreen Devco, Inc., a leading retail and multifamily development company, opens a 258-unit, multifamily community located at 89th Avenue and McDowell Road in Tolleson. “Parc Tolleson offers the perfect combination of contemporary design and urban touches.” said Matt Evans, regional president of Arizona multifamily at Evergreen Devco. “This 258-unit garden-style community … [More]
San Diego Summer of 2021 – Things to do to Enjoy (Post COVID and All)
With San Diego turning 250 in 2019, the city and its surrounds have been shaping up a massive year of openings, new attractions and familiar favourites that ensure the coastal Southern Californian destination remains at the top of everyone’s vacation lists, as we head into Summer 2021. Here’s a guide to what you need to be doing this Summer in San Diego. Have a Mezcal … [More]
