Twelve Piper Fellows Selected for Their Leadership and Impact in Maricopa County

inbusinessPHX.com

Twelve of Maricopa County’s outstanding nonprofit leaders were selected for Piper Trust’s 2022 Class of Piper Fellows. The newly selected class becomes part of the larger and enduring Piper Fellows network that is now a community of 102 Fellows. The 2022 Piper Fellows will participate in self-designed professional development “sabbaticals” focused on strengthening leadership … [More]

EV Manufacturer Celebrates Start of Electric Vehicle Production in Mesa

inbusinessPHX.com

ElectraMeccanica celebrated the start of production for the company’s electric vehicles, continuing Arizona’s manufacturing momentum following a week of major announcements from semiconductor and battery manufacturers. “Arizona and our thriving manufacturing ecosystem have made quite the statement over the last six days,” said Governor Ducey at the production facility … [More]

Greater Phoenix GDP More Than Doubles National Post-Pandemic Economic Growth

by Eric Jay Toll

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Greater Phoenix saw its annual gross domestic product climb 7.7 percent since 2019, the last full economic year before the pandemic, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis and its 2021 County GDP Report released Dec. 8. The metro area’s growth rate was more than twice the national average for the same period, 2.9 percent, and … [More]

Report Demonstrates Progress in Valley Transportation from Proposition 400

inbusinessPHX.com

Valley residents have seen 410 new corridor miles of freeways, 252 miles of street projects, and millions of additional miles of bus service since the implementation of Proposition 400, according to new report by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). The 2022 Annual Report on the Status of the Implementation of Proposition 400 details … [More]

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Set to Kick Off Event Season in Arizona

inbusinessPHX.com

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is set to kick off another exciting event season in Arizona once again with its 2023 Scottsdale Auction, January 21-29 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. As event season begins with Barrett-Jackson each year, the auction company welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests to take part in the world-renowned automotive lifestyle … [More]

Supply Posts Record Increase as Homes Linger on the Market, Says Report

Rick McCartney

The total number of homes for sale increased 15% year over year during the four weeks ending December 4, the biggest uptick since at least 2015, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. New listings declined by more than 20%, which means homes are sitting on the market as prospective buyers stay on the sidelines and wait for … [More]

WEBINAR – Jan 10: How to Manage and Navigate Challenging Customers

Arizona Commerce Authority

UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you missed any past sessions, watch here. How to Manage and Navigate Challenging Customers 01/10/2023 | 9:00 AM Having a customer service business can bring demanding customers that feel impossible to satisfy. However, how you handle … [More]

The Phoenix Symphony Performs Handel’s Messiah at Three Valley Locations

inbusinessPHX.com

The Phoenix Symphony will perform the beloved Handel’s Messiah at three Valley locations this holiday season. With the “Hallelujah” chorus at its heart, Messiah has become synonymous with the Christmas celebration. Tito Muñoz conducts this magnificent sacred masterpiece with The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and soloists. This season, The Phoenix Symphony is pleased to offer four … [More]

Pueblo Grande Museum Celebrates Its 45th Annual Indian Market, Dec. 10 and 11

Rick McCartney

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The Friends of Pueblo Grande Museum presents its 45th Annual Indian Market at Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11,  from 9 a.m.-4 p.m . This annual event will include an art showcase with over 100 local and regional artists, contemporary and … [More]

Industry-Led Semiconductor Action Plan Released, Arizona Taking Center Stage

inbusinessPHX.com

A diverse coalition representing industry, academia, and states released a much anticipated blueprint for increasing U.S. competitiveness in the semiconductor industry and strengthening supply chain resiliency. The National Semiconductor Economic Roadmap (NSER) is a ten-year, industry-led action plan that focuses on driving semiconductor innovation across four domains: … [More]

Phoenix Receives $1 Million Grant for South Central Light Rail Development

inbusinessPHX.com

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The City of Phoenix is excited to receive a $1 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to help implement the South-Central / Downtown Hub light rail extension Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Community plan. The Phoenix project is one of 19 to receive a portion of the $13.1 … [More]

Diners Have Spoken: Top 100 Restaurants List Includes Four Arizona Hot Spots

Rick McCartney

This year, restaurants became much more than just a place to grab a meal – but instead, the perfect backdrop for socializing, a way to connect with the local community and an escape from too much time spent at home. OpenTable is revealing diners' most beloved spots to do just that via the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2022, curated for diners, by diners, from over 13 … [More]

356-Unit Apartment Complex Sells for $116M in Gilbert

inbusinessPHX.com

Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, announced the sale of Liv Crossroads, a 356-unit multifamily property in Gilbert, Arizona. The $116 million sales price represents $325,843 per unit. “Adhering to the principles of the Liv Communities’ brand, the property offers a unified culture built around a lifestyle that encourages … [More]

Repairing the Public Disconnect toward Tech Companies

inbusinessPHX.com

It is no secret that big tech companies have massive amounts of digital power. Five tech giants alone are projected to account for a fifth of all earnings accrued by the S&P 500 by 2023. With tech companies having this amount of influence and power, it can be easy for the public to be or feel isolated and uninformed about various developments. A recent Zelros study also … [More]

Phoenix-Based Hotel Group Partners to Offer Digital Tipping in the U.S. and Canada

inbusinessPHX.com

BWH Hotel Group® has selected eTip, a leader in cashless tipping, as an endorsed digital tipping solution. Using eTip, BWH Hotel Group will create a seamless, secure, and easy-to-use digital tipping experience that will allow guests to express gratitude to hardworking hotel associates through pre-selected or custom tipping. eTip will be available at properties within the BWH … [More]

Nonprofit Launches Institute to Help Dementia Family Caregivers Nationwide

inbusinessPHX.com

Nationwide, the unmet need of family caregivers is extensive and rapidly growing. One in nine Americans, age 65 and older, suffers from Alzheimer’s and 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.  The majority of these dementia patients are cared for by 16 million family caregivers who are unsupported, suffer from poor health, emotional stress, depression and … [More]

Arizonans Wagered Nearly $540M on Sports in September

inbusinessPHX.com

Arizonans wagered nearly $540 million on sports during the month of September, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This amount represents an 84.7% increase when compared to September of 2021. “September was clearly a strong month for Arizona sports betting, with the state seeing over $245 million more in wagers when compared to the same month of … [More]

Scottsdale-Based Conscious Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Hospitality Staffing and Recruiting Franchise

inbusinessPHX.com

Conscious Capital Growth announced today that Patrice & Associates, a franchise company that for 30 years has led the way in hospitality and food and beverage staffing and recruiting, is now primed for a rapid growth trajectory as part of Conscious Capital Growth's rapidly developing portfolio. Conscious Capital Growth's managing partners and tenured … [More]

In Business Dailies

Sign up for a complimentary year of In Business Dailies with a bonus Digital Subscription of In Business Magazine delivered to your inbox each month!

  • Get the day’s Top Stories
  • Relevant In-depth Articles
  • Daily Offers
  • Coming Events