The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.1 percent in August on a seasonally adjusted basis after being unchanged in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.3 percent before seasonal adjustment. Increases in the shelter, food, and medical care indexes were the largest of … [More]
GateWay’s Pro Bono Healthcare Clinic Makes Lasting Impression on Community
When the Healthcare United at GateWay (HUG) Clinic opened in 2013, the faculty members at GateWay Community College knew there was a need for a specialty healthcare clinic in the community. But, they may not have realized just how extensive their impact would be. Now in its 10th year, the student-run HUG Clinic is the only pro bono specialty healthcare clinic in the United … [More]
ASU Undergraduate Business Program Holds No. 23 Spot, Celebrates 10 Top-20 Disciplines in Latest U.S. News Rankings
The newest U.S. News & World Report rankings are out, and the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University kept its No. 23 ranking in the country for undergraduate business programs, ahead of University of Arizona, Purdue University, and Boston College. In addition, the school has 10 undergraduate disciplines or departments ranked in the top 20. "The last … [More]
Family-Founded Insurance Agency Rebrands as BCG Property & Casualty Division
The commercial property and casualty consulting firm known as Schwartz Insurance Agency, which is part of Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group Company, is rebranding as BCG’s Property & Casualty Division. This change was effective September 1st. The firm has been a division of Benefit Commerce Group since joining Alera Group in November of 2021. “The purpose of … [More]
Arizona’s Largest Dispensary Becomes First in the State to Operate 24/7/365
Mint Cannabis will soon be the first dispensary in Arizona, and one of a handful of dispensaries in the country, to have the ability to offer 24-hour service, 365 days per year to those 21 and older. “The Mint is well known for innovation and pushing the envelope in the marijuana industry to enhance the customer and patient experience,” said Eivan Shahara, Co-Founder and CEO … [More]
‘Classics Never Go Out of Style’ Campaign Showcases Homebuilder through the Decades
Kitchen Sink Creative is launching the first-ever brand marketing campaign for luxury home builder, Camelot Homes. The campaign, titled Classics Never Go Out of Style, was created to differentiate Camelot Homes in the marketplace and establish a recognizable luxury brand for the family-owned home builder, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The brand campaign will … [More]
CMIT Solutions Expands in Arizona to Meet Increased Demand for Technology Services
CMIT Solutions recently opened a new office in Glendale under the ownership of Chris Lackore, local entrepreneur, software development leader and project management expert. Lackore’s CMIT Solutions business will serve small to medium businesses in the West Phoenix Valley area including Glendale, West Phoenix, Peoria, Surprise, Sun City, Sun City West, and El Mirage. Chris … [More]
Mission Critical to End Student Hunger in Arizona
As excitement builds for Super Bowl LVII in February 2023, GENYOUth, the national non-profit organization founded by America's dairy farmers and the NFL that creates healthier school communities, announced today a partnership with the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, Dairy Council® of Arizona, and purpose-minded corporate sponsors including Fry's Food Stores, Frito-Lay North … [More]
Miraval Resorts & Spas Debuts Miraval Mindful Weddings
Miraval Resorts & Spas, a global leader in wellness destinations, announces its first ever wellbeing wedding offering, the Miraval mindful wedding. Available to book beginning this fall at Miraval Berkshires, the Miraval mindful wedding is a multi-day, immersive experience customized to honor the couple’s intentions. This one-of-a-kind wedding journey includes a thoughtful … [More]
‘Hamilton’ Stars to Perform in Scottsdale
Javier Muñoz and Mandy Gonzalez, the Broadway stars of “Hamilton” and “In the Heights,” will join voices on Sept. 24 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts in a special performance. Titled “Hitting New Heights,” the show will celebrate Broadway’s hottest composers, from Stephen Schwartz to Lin-Manuel Miranda. Songs from “Wicked,” “Hamilton” and more will be part of … [More]
Barrett-Jackson and SciTech Institute Launch New Automotive STEM Initiative for Arizona Students
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, today announced the launch of Gearing Towards the Future, the auction company’s new community, education and outreach initiative focused on STEM education. Created in conjunction with SciTech Institute, the program will serve a leading role in encouraging and developing future automotive engineers and technicians … [More]
Phoenix City Council Approves Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan
The Phoenix City Council unanimously approved during its Wednesday meeting a comprehensive Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan and the allocation of $10 million in annual funding for its implementation. Traffic fatalities have increased in Phoenix over many years, and the Road Safety Action Plan creates a data-driven, decision-making process to identify and prioritize … [More]
AFW Accepting Applications for Annual SHE Leads!™ Women’s Leadership Development Program
Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW) is currently accepting participant and mentor applications for their third annual SHE Leads!™ program. The SHE Leads!™ program is crafted to repair the “Broken Rung” in the career ladder that often impairs women from reaching higher levels of management and leadership by developing women personally, professionally and philanthropically. Each … [More]
W. P. Carey Partners to Launch Professional Program to Mentor REALTORS®
The Arizona Association of REALTORS®, the largest trade association in Arizona representing more than 57,000 Arizona REALTORS®, has teamed up with W. P. Carey and its Division of Real Estate at Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business to launch the ASU/Arizona Association of REALTORS® Professional Salesperson Mentoring Program. This first-of-its-kind program … [More]
WEBINAR – Sep 27: Navigating a Hot Job Market
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and workshops. If you missed any past sessions, watch here. Navigating a Hot Job Market 09/27/2022 | 9:00 AM Experts from Elite Entrepreneurs frequently connect with various businesses to learn about the most pressing issues, needs and opinions entrepreneurs … [More]
