U.S. home-sale prices have fallen from a year earlier for the first time in more than a decade, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. The milestone comes as 7% mortgage rates sideline buyers, and sellers are forced to lower their asking price to accommodate high rates. The typical U.S. home sold for $350,246 during the … [More]
City of Phoenix Accepting Applications for Free All-Spanish-Speaking Food Business Training Program
The City of Phoenix and Thrive Consultancy, Inc. are partnering to launch an all-Spanish-speaking Sustainable Cooperative Food Business Training Program for Phoenix residents interested in collaborating to start a sustainable cooperative food business. During the program, participants will work … [More]
4,150 Acre Land Site in Florence Sells, Planned for 12,000 Homes and Commercial Space
GTIS Partners, a global real estate investment firm managing $4.3 billion in gross assets with a U.S. focus on residential and industrial/logistics investments, announced the sale of 4,150 acres at Merrill Ranch to El Dorado Holdings. Merrill Ranch is located in Florence, AZ, in close proximity to the Phoenix's Southeast Valley, about 20 miles southeast of … [More]
New Office Managing Partner Named at Phoenix Law Firm
Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce David E. Funkhouser III has been named the new office managing partner for the firm’s Phoenix office, effective March 1. He succeeds partner Andrew Federhar, who has served in the role since the office’s 2017 opening. “I’m honored to take ownership of this vital role and look forward to further advancing the firm’s vision and growth. … [More]
Phoenix City Council Approves Ordinance to Ban Source of Income Discrimination in Housing
Phoenix City Council approved an amendment to Chapter 18 of the Phoenix City Code to prohibit housing discrimination based on a renter or buyer's source of income. This decision solidifies the City’s position on the right to fair housing and affirms that there is no place for discrimination in Phoenix. Chapter 18 outlines the City’s commitment to undertake … [More]
WEBINAR – Mar. 14: Sales and Marketing – Best of Enemies or Trusted Partners
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you've missed past sessions, watch here. Sales and Marketing: Best of Enemies or Trusted Partners 03/14/2023 | 9:00 AM Marketing and sales don’t have to be rivals. You can leverage both to reach your 2023 business goals. Learn how to attract … [More]
Tempe-Based Semiconductor Resale Co. Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023
Moov, the world's largest and fastest growing marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023. "We're excited to be named to Fast Company's prestigious list of most innovative companies," said Moov co-founder and CEO Steven Zhou. "In building the world's first B2B … [More]
More Choices for Home Buyers as Inventory Recovery Continues at Breakneck Speed
In February, active inventory rose 68% above a year ago; Austin, Las Vegas and San Antonio are first markets to recover pandemic inventory shortages and surpass pre-pandemic levels The U.S. supply of homes for sale rose at a record annual pace for the sixth month in a row, up 67.8% year over year in February, signaling the housing market's continued … [More]
Arizona Lender Offers Secure Funding through New Bridge Loans
Hard Money Lenders Arizona, led by Michael Iuculano, announced that they are now offering bridge loans to their clients. This new offering will provide real estate investors and property owners with the flexibility they need to secure funding quickly and efficiently. Bridge loans are a type of short-term financing that helps borrowers bridge the gap between … [More]
What Steps Should Small Businesses Take to Prepare for a Recession?
Is the U.S. heading into a recession? Opinions are divided but, on one level, it doesn’t matter. It’s always a good time for small businesses to prepare for a downturn in the economy. The most important thing any small business should do toward that end is to take control of its finances. Ideally, this should happen well before a downturn looms. If not, however, there are … [More]
5 Key Influencer Strategies for B2B Marketing
Influencers are an underutilized B2B social marketing resource. Not every organization has the knowledge to adapt the lessons of a particularly successful influencer campaign to their own needs, or even the foggiest clue of where to begin. Any influencer strategy requires a customized approach that follows a few general principles: entertain, align, engage, relate, and be … [More]
Partnership to Build the Valley’s Most Expensive Home to Ever Be Built at $75M
Arizona's leading custom home builder, Cullum Homes, which has been building award winning homes since 1985 in the finest neighborhoods of Paradise Valley and Scottsdale is proud to partner with WOW Luxury Properties and present Arizona's most expensive home to ever be built. Introducing the $75 million Palo Cristi Estate. Led by Rod and Kim Cullum, alongside daughter … [More]
Valley Hospital Begins Countdown to Opening of 10-Story New Medical Center
After officially breaking ground on the brand new 673,000 square-foot, 10-story Valleywise Health Medical Center on February 26, 2020, the public teaching health system is proud to announce the countdown to the grand opening in October of 2023. The new medical center will replace the more than 50-year-old facility Valleywise Health is currently operating in at 24th Street … [More]
Upscale Extended-Stay Hotel Brand Debuts Next-Generation Property in Phoenix
Lodging industry innovator WaterWalk recently introduced its first-ever next-generation extended-stay property, WaterWalk Phoenix North Happy Valley, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration on Wednesday, February 22. WaterWalk leadership team members were joined by hotel employees and local representatives from the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors … [More]
KORE Power Selects Siemens as Infrastructure Technology Provider for Arizona Battery Gigafactory
KORE Power, Inc., the leading U.S.-based developer of battery cell technology for the clean energy and e-mobility industries, has chosen Siemens to support the company’s future 12-GWh lithium-ion battery cell production facility, known as ‘the KOREPlex.’ Smart factory technology from Siemens and investment capital via Siemens Financial Services will help accelerate the … [More]
Tiger Woods’ PopStroke Glendale to Open Mar. 2
PopStroke Entertainment Group, a national leader in golf entertainment owned by Greg Bartoli, Tiger Woods’ TGR Ventures, and TaylorMade Golf Company, announced its PopStroke Glendale, Arizona location will open on Thursday, March 2 at noon. The address is 9480 W. Hanna Drive, Glendale, Arizona, in the Westgate Entertainment District. The Glendale location is the seventh … [More]
Roc Title Names New Executive V.P. in Arizona and Nevada
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]
