Car Sales Co. to Hire 150 Employees for Reconditioning Centers Nationwide

inbusinessPHX.com

As the largest privately owned car sales and finance company, DriveTime is shifting into high gear, and is looking for new employees to come along for the ride. DriveTime's tire tracks are uncovering new territory as they rev up to hire 150 new employees nationwide. DriveTime is looking to hire for their Reconditioning Centers across the country. Enjoy … [More]

Stress-Reducing Wearable Devices Tech Co. Names New President

inbusinessPHX.com

TouchPoint Solution, Inc., a leading global provider of stress-reducing wearable devices, announced that it has named Adrienne Stevens as its President. Vicki Mayo, a serial entrepreneur who has been leading the organization as Chief Executive Officer since she founded the company in 2016 with her breakthrough neuroscientific wearables, will continue to support company … [More]

WEBINAR – Oct 18: Securing Business Capital: Preparing, Adapting and Overcoming

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. Securing Business Capital: Preparing, Adapting and Overcoming 10/18/2022 | 9:00 AM Join experts from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to learn how to acquire financing for your small … [More]

Downtown Tempe Plans Sunday Fun-Days to Kick Off Fall-O-Ween, Starting Oct. 9

inbusinessPHX.com

It’s sure to be a fun-filled fall with the return of several popular family-friendly fun events in Downtown Tempe. Favorites like the Second Sundays on Mill series and annual Halloween Stroll ensure Sundays will be fun-days in Tempe this October. Visitors of all ages can enjoy oodles of free activities while soaking up the spectacular seasonal weather, supporting local … [More]

Public Artwork Livens Up New Sports Complex in Scottsdale

inbusinessPHX.com

A new public artwork has joined the Scottsdale Public Art Permanent Collection to welcome a new local attraction. Arizona artist Mary Shindell created “Mesquite Bosque,” which can be found at the Bell94 Sports Complex in north Scottsdale. The McDowell Mountains, located east of the complex, became Shindell’s inspiration for the artwork from the moment she saw them as a … [More]

Worker Shortage Remains a Top Issue for Small Businesses

inbusinessPHX.com

Small business owners reporting labor quality as their top business operating problem remains elevated at 22% in September, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. Labor cost reported as the single most important problem to business owners was unchanged at 10%. “The worker shortage remains challenging for many small business owners nationwide,” said NFIB Chief … [More]

Saguaro Capital Management Launches Next-Generation Value Investment Firm

inbusinessPHX.com

Saguaro Capital Management, a value investment firm with extensive experience and expertise combining classic fundamental analysis with modern data science tools and proprietary machine learning models to produce attractive long-term returns, today announced its official launch. The Firm is led by James Falbe, CFA, Managing Principal and Portfolio Manager. Mr. Falbe … [More]

Arizona’s Multifamily Industry Remains Positive Despite Headwinds, Says AMA

inbusinessPHX.com

Arizona’s multifamily industry has been one of the most robust the past few years, even during the pandemic. While there is still plenty of runway as 2023 nears, there are some headwinds that could slow down the momentum. They include a lack of housing supply and a lack of affordable housing. “You can’t go a day without hearing about the housing supply and the lack of … [More]

Inflation is an Upward Trend in Arizona, Says Greater Phoenix Chamber Q2 Business Index

inbusinessPHX.com

GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER RELEASES Q2 ARIZONA BUSINESS INDEX The Greater Phoenix Chamber recently released the Q2 Arizona Business Index™ (ABI™), powered by OH Predictive Insights (OHPI). The study measures and interprets the health of the Arizona economy from the perspective of the Arizona consumer. "The news is as we expected with inflation continuing an upward trend in … [More]

Homebuyers’ Down Payments Doubled during the Pandemic, Says Report

inbusinessPHX.com

The typical U.S. homebuyer who took out a mortgage in July made a $62,500 down payment, up 13.6% from a year earlier and almost twice the median $32,917 down payment in July 2019, before the pandemic. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. The combination of increased down payments and monthly mortgage payments near all-time … [More]

Japanese Mining Co. Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Plant in Mesa, Creating More Than 100 Jobs by 2025

inbusinessPHX.com

JX Nippon Mining & Metals USA, Inc., together with the City of Mesa, the Arizona Commerce Authority, and local officials, held a groundbreaking ceremony today initiating construction of JX USA’s new state-of-the-art electronic materials manufacturing plant in the City of Mesa, Arizona. The new plant is expected to be operational in early 2024 and create more than 100 jobs … [More]

Joint Venture to Create 313-Unit Multifamily Community in Downtown Phoenix Opportunity Zone

inbusinessPHX.com

EJF Capital LLC and Toll Brothers Inc., through its Toll Brothers Apartment Living division, announced the formation of a joint venture to develop Henri, a 313-unit multifamily community in downtown Phoenix, AZ. The 2.32-acre site is in a “Qualified Opportunity Zone” under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”), which offers investors potential tax benefits to invest into … [More]

Arizona Is 8th among Least Impacted States by Climate Change and Natural Disasters, Says Study

inbusinessPHX.com

From raging wildfires to tornadoes, floods and hurricanes, the U.S. sees its share of natural disasters every year. The latest of these disasters, Hurricane Ian, may have done as much as $57 billion in damage to Florida and South Carolina. Nine other natural disasters have already caused over $1 billion in damage each during 2022. Millions of Americans’ homes and workplaces … [More]

How to Master Short-Form Videos in Short Order

by John Ferin

So you’ve been assigned to create a short-form video for your company. Maybe you even have a ring light, a tripod, dedicated studio space, or a quality microphone. Now what? Anyone who can hit the “record” and “stop” buttons on an iPhone can make a video. But the goal should not simply be to make a video, to complete the assignment, to check a box. It’s essential to first … [More]

Partnership Shows the Effects of Prison Education and the Transformative Power of a Second Chance

inbusinessPHX.com

Building and sustaining a strong pipeline of talent requires heavier investments in education, upskilling, and career development. And in today's job market, it also requires business leaders to evolve their thinking and expand workforce strategies to include individuals who have historically been excluded from job consideration, specifically men and women with a criminal … [More]

Economic Impact Report Underscores Nonprofit’s Outcomes on Youth, Community

inbusinessPHX.com

From improved high school graduation rates to reductions in teen pregnancy, food insecurity and underage drinking, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley is making a positive, measurable impact on youth and the greater community. These are the findings from a study by the L. William Seidman Research Institute at Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business. The … [More]

Carvana Named Title Sponsor of the Professional Pickleball Association in Multi-Year Partnership

inbusinessPHX.com

Carvana, the industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online was announced today as the title sponsor for the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) ahead of the 2023 season. Set to break new ground in the burgeoning world of pickleball, America’s fastest growing sport, the fastest growing used car retailer in U.S. history continues to forge new partnerships with … [More]

Science Prep Academy Wins $1M, Other Education Providers Split Additional $1M

inbusinessPHX.com

Governor Doug Ducey joined Janine Yass, founder of The Yass Prize, to unveil the winners of the STOP for Arizona Education Awards, which rewards six Arizona education providers who best articulated how they would scale to meet the demands of a growing number of parents wishing to utilize the state’s pioneering Empowerment Scholarship Accounts. The STOP Awards are an initiative … [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