Bank Launches Fall Lineup of Courses for Business Professionals

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Enterprise Bank & Trust has launched its fall program as part of its professional development course series, Enterprise University. Business professionals anywhere in the country may now register for virtual courses. There is no cost to register, and no limit to the number of courses participants can attend. More than 30 courses will be offered between September 7 and … [More]

Focus on the Customer & Employee Experience to Transform Your Business

by Jason S. Bradshaw 

As busy leaders and business owners, you are faced with a seemingly endless list of things to do to keep your business operating and an ever-increasing list of ideas on how to improve your business. However, you are encouraged to throw out the hundred-plus to-do items and ideas; instead, focus on the experience you deliver and start with these three fundamental steps: … [More]

Local Multifamily Management Company Utilizes New AI Technology to Support during Labor Shortages

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Amid a national labor shortage, MEB Management Services (MEB) found a unique way to ensure their resident are taken care of and their current employees aren’t overworked to fill in the employment gaps. By incorporating cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology, MEB has saved more than 3,000 team member hours while effortlessly helping keep apartment managers and … [More]

Hit Comedy Comes to Pop-Up Venue at Arizona Center

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Arizona Center, a shopping, dining and entertainment destination in the heart of downtown Phoenix, prepares to welcome the “smashed” hit comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, for a limited run, Aug. 25, 2022 through Jan. 14, 2023 at The Rose Theatre. Created by Scott Griffin and David Hudson and directed by Hudson and Lisa Klages, Drunk Shakespeare is a New York Times’ Critic’s Pick … [More]

Has Your Safe Harbor Become a Snare? Now Is the Time to Take Digital Marketing Chances

by Lisa Apolinski, CMC

Arriving to the seventh continent of the world, Antarctica, was both the most breathtaking and most daunting expedition experience. Antarctica has the distinction of being the coldest, windiest, highest and driest continent on earth. When Ernest Shackleton set out for Antarctica in 1914, he had no concept of what lay ahead for himself and his crew. During the Shackleton … [More]

Homebuyers Gaining Time and Options as Housing Market Rebalances

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After two years of unprecedented growth, home values fell slightly from June to July, according to the latest market report from Zillow®. The market is quickly rebalancing. With buyers' purchasing power diminished by nearly two years of double-digit price growth and higher mortgage rates, competition for homes is dropping off.   The typical U.S. home value declined by 0.1% … [More]

Phoenix-Based Aviation Program Soars to New Heights

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Western Maricopa Education Center, a career technical education (CTE) public school district serving Phoenix, Arizona, is preparing students to enter the aviation industry with high-value credentials. In 2021, 13 out of 26 West-MEC's high school aviation program students were able to head straight into the workforce after completing the program for directly related … [More]

Study: Colorado River Basin Residents Using Less Water Outdoors in 2022

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Flume Data Labs released the Q2 2022 update to the Household Water Use Index, the leading measure of U.S. household water use. Flume Data Labs publishes the Household Water Use Index quarterly, regularly assessing water use across the top 15 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). Analysis is based on data from tens of thousands of sensors installed on household water meters … [More]

Senior Placement Service Sets Monthly Record in Franchise Growth, Underscores Growing Demand

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Assisted Living Locators, a leading senior placement and referral service, set a new monthly record in franchise growth by awarding a dozen franchise agreements in August. The franchise development milestone underscores the needs of seniors, the most vulnerable population, and growing demand for more businesses that serve them. "The needs of an aging population … [More]

Greater Phoenix Chamber Plans Workforce Summit, Aug 30

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The Greater Phoenix Chamber and Foundation is pleased to bring together employers and education leaders from across Arizona for their annual Workforce Summit on August 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Desert Willow Conference Center, 4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd, in Phoenix. This robust program will feature renowned keynote presenters Dr. … [More]

WEBINAR – Sep 6: No-Cost Small Business Support Programs

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. No-Cost Small Business Support Programs 09/06/2022 | 9:00 AM Hear from various experts representing the Arizona SBDC Network, SCORE, and the Women’s Business Center to learn about Small … [More]

Chicago-Based Private Equity Firm Acquires Arizona Cosmetic Products Co.

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CORE Industrial Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of Contract Filling Inc., a specialized contract manufacturer of high-end fragrances, deodorants and cosmetic products, by CORE portfolio company Arizona Natural Resources, based in Phoenix, Arizona. The acquisition solidifies ANR’s position as one of North America's largest … [More]

Design Firm Transforms Guest Experience at Immersive Downtown Phoenix Cocktail Bar

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The Rose Garden, an immersive cocktail bar located in Phoenix, transports its guests into the fable written by the design team at House of Form. The story of villagers who flock to see a beautiful rose garden each year, only to be surprised by the beauty of a peacock. The rose garden and peacock fight for the attention of the villagers, while guests decide who wins during their … [More]

Investor Home Purchases Plateau, Phoenix among Top Markets for Investors

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Real estate investors purchased 87,500 U.S. homes in the second quarter, up 11% quarter over quarter and 5.9% year over year, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s down from the all-time high of 93,700 in the third quarter of 2021, the height of the pandemic-driven homebuying frenzy. Still, investors are buying far more … [More]

Wealth Development Co. Launches Opportunity Zone Fund

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CaliberCos Inc., a fully integrated alternative asset manager and investment sponsor, announces that it has launched Caliber Tax Advantaged Opportunity Zone Fund II, LLC (the “Fund”), a $250 million equity fund targeted to invest in a diversified portfolio of real estate properties and real estate-related equity investments in select opportunity zones located in high-growth … [More]

Fiesta Bowl Charities Announces $3 Million in Charitable Giving for 2022-23

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Fiesta Bowl Charities continues to be a leader in college football for community impact, surpassing the $3 million mark for its charitable giving in the 2022-2023 season. Donations will benefit 40 nonprofit organizations across the state of Arizona who serve audiences in youth, sports and education. Through the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Guaranteed Rate Bowl, Fiesta Bowl Parade … [More]

Scottsdale-Based Healthcare Tech Co. Launches Instachat Builder AI platform

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Botco.ai, the leading HIPAA-compliant conversational marketing solution, announced today the launch of Instachat Builder, a new product that accelerates AI chat deployment by allowing Botco.ai customers to directly train Botco.ai’s chatbot on any type of text information. Traditionally, chat applications required extensive manual training before they could begin fielding … [More]

Business Tech Summit to Hit West Valley

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WESTMARC’s Business Technology Summit will be held on September 8th at the Goodyear Civic Square at GSQ, Gen. 1 Building the newest Class A office development in the West Valley. The three-panel discussions will highlight key innovations and development in technology. Panel 1: Modernizing infrastructure leads to better opportunities and a more sustainable community. … [More]

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