A newly released study sponsored by Legal & General Group, U.S. Gig Economy, Part 1: The Gig Economy Is Here to Stay finds that with pandemic work shutdowns and a spiralling inflationary environment, the very nature of work in the U.S. and people’s relationship to it is evolving toward a more independent, flexible, and financially volatile model. More than a third of … [More]
AI Becomes Part of a New Partnership to Support Mental Health for Arizona Teens
Gnosis IQ, an Arizona-based artificial intelligence software that predicts and tracks student success and empowers the social emotional well-being of students, is excited to announce a new partnership with the nonprofit organizations notMYkid and Death2Life that will provide Arizona teens with immediate access to the mental health resources they need, specifically emotional … [More]
Housing Outlook: A Post-Pandemic Sales Slump Will Push Home Prices Down, 12 Predictions for 2023
Mortgage rates will take center stage in 2023, with high rates likely to make it the slowest housing-market year since 2011, according to annual end-of-year predictions from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Redfin’s forecasts for mortgage rates, home sales and home-sale prices account for a range of outcomes for inflation, employment and other … [More]
Rainbow Ryders Leads ‘Save AZ Ballooning’ Campaign
As a leader in the hot air balloon industry for more than 40 years, Rainbow Ryders, is spearheading the “Save AZ Ballooning” campaign to engage the community and create change for the hot air balloon community in Arizona which is in danger due to Arizona state land issues that are prohibiting all hot air balloon companies from launching and landing on state land. Hot air … [More]
Arizona Community Foundation Selects New President & CEO
Anna Maria Chávez will join the Arizona Community Foundation as President & CEO in February 2023 following a national executive search process conducted by Carlson Beck and the ACF CEO Search Committee. Anna Maria Chávez is an executive leader, attorney, inspirational speaker, writer, and community advocate. She has dedicated her career to advocating for others, … [More]
Education Group Launches Solar Technician Course for Amazon Employees
StrataTech Education Group, a long-time leader in training skilled professionals, launched a new solar technician course for Amazon’s hourly employees as part of Amazon’s Career Choice program. The 10-week solar technician course is offered at The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) and teaches photovoltaic (PV) science and an introduction to the fundamentals of solar energy, with … [More]
Nikola’s Hydrogen Project Advances to Next Phase of U.S. Department of Energy $1.3 Billion Loan Application Process
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, recently announced that the Department of Energy Loan Program Office (LPO) has invited its Phoenix Hydrogen Hub LLC project loan application into Part II of its application process. The project loan application was submitted on May 26, 2022, and has now … [More]
Local Public Relations Firm Hits Milestone Growth, Empowers Business Community
For the past 12 years, Evolve PR and Marketing has worked with local and national businesses to promote and enhance their message to the world. Since 2018, the company has doubled its workforce to 21 employees, adding eight additional PR account managers to the roster in 2022 alone. Additionally, it grew to provide essential PR services for more than 100 clients, a 66% increase … [More]
BMO Wealth Management Names New Leadership
Amid accelerating growth, BMO Wealth Management’s Arizona office is introducing new leadership and expanding its capabilities to local businesses and high-net-worth clients. BMO’s Arizona office serves as the hub for the Western United States and is now led by Managing Director, Michael Blanton. The Scottsdale resident previously served as managing director for BMO Wealth … [More]
M Catering among the Founders of a New Organization Forming within the Hospitality Industry
The US food service industry represents a whopping $909 billion (Global Data), with a $10 billion catering industry channel, both set for steady growth in 2023 and beyond. Even with these numbers, food service and catering purveyors found themselves with little representation in Washington D.C. during the tumultuous pandemic years. To gain strength during … [More]
California Beverage Franchise Breaks into Arizona Market, Plans for Aggressive Growth in Southwest
Sip Fresh, an innovative, handcrafted juice and beverage franchise concept, is expanding out of California and entering the Arizona market with plans to open its first location in Glendale. This entry into the greater Phoenix area marks the first of multiple units the high-quality beverage franchise is set to open in the Grand Canyon State. The Glendale location is set to open … [More]
CRE Co. Completes $255 Million Sale of Four-Property Seniors Housing Portfolio in the Phoenix
Newmark announces the $255 million sale of a four-property, Class A seniors housing portfolio—LivGenerations—located in Phoenix, Arizona. Newmark represented the seller, regional owner/operator and developer Liv Communities, in the transaction. The LivGenerations portfolio totals 546 units comprising independent living, assisted living and memory care units. … [More]
December Brings Jazz, Dance, Classical and Holiday Performances to Scottsdale
December performances at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts celebrate the holiday season and continue the center’s focus on presenting the best of classical music, jazz and dance. Perennielly popular Christmas programs like the Scottsdale Philharmonic’s “Messiah” and Mariachi Sol de México®’s “A Merry-Achi Christmas” are already close to selling out while Emerson … [More]
Join the Fiesta on Central, Saturday, Dec. 3
Come one, come all! Attend the Fiesta on Central Avenue to celebrate the holiday season and support local businesses. This family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, kids’ activities and the chance to shop at more than 30 local businesses in the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project corridor. What: Visit booths featuring community businesses Enjoy … [More]
Capital Management Co. to Partner with Scottsdale-Based SmartRent
SVN | SFR Capital Management, a private commercial real estate investment firm dedicated to the single-family Build-for-Rent housing sector, announced its partnership with property technology solutions provider, SmartRent. SmartRent’s smart home solutions aim to help SVN | SFR reduce costs and increase operational efficiencies within its dedicated rental communities while … [More]
