April was another strong month of event wagering for Arizona with over half a billion dollars in total money wagered, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. “Event wagering levels continue to look strong in Arizona, with over half a billion dollars wagered during April,” said Ted Vogt, Director, ADG. “I am excited to see how the state closes out its … [More]
Tempe-based Sportiqe Announces Roam Grant Program
Comfortwear manufacturer Sportiqe has announced the formation of the Roam Grant Program, designed to help individuals roam far beyond their normal boundaries and to explore places both charted and uncharted. Prospective grant recipients are asked to submit an application outlining their dream adventure, and Sportiqe will make one lucky person's dream a reality with a $2,500 … [More]
City of Phoenix Adds Paid Parental Leave to Employee Benefits
Beginning October 1, the City of Phoenix will provide eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period. The new parental leave benefit was unanimously approved by City Council, and solidifies Phoenix as a top employer in the region. 480 hours is among the most generous parental leave … [More]
Phoenix Among Major U.S. Cities to Experience Unusually High Event Volume in July
The July 2022 Event Index reveals 10 cities spanning the USA that are set to experience very high volumes of large events in July. With more than 9,700 events with 3,000+ attendees taking place in July, businesses can tap into the people movement and billions of dollars in demand these drive. This is especially true for the ten cities detailed extensively in the report due to … [More]
Barrett-Jackson Celebrates Fourth of July Weekend With More Than $49.1 Million in Sales, Including World Record $1.65 Million 1970 HEMI Superbird
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, delivered the ultimate automotive lifestyle experience during this year’s Las Vegas Auction, June 30-July 2, in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Fittingly, American muscle cars led the way over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, including a 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird that sold for a world auction … [More]
Alerus Completes Acquisition of Metro Phoenix Bank
Alerus Financial Corporation announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of MPB BHC, Inc., the bank holding company for Metro Phoenix Bank. Founded in 2007, Metro Phoenix Bank is the largest full-service community bank headquartered in Phoenix, with approximately $453 million in total assets, $280 million in total loans, and $402 million in total deposits as … [More]
Scottsdale-based Camelot Homes Honored with 2022 Gold Nugget Award
Camelot Homes has been honored with a 2022 Gold Nugget Award. PCBC's Gold Nugget Awards are presented each year to top innovators in design, planning and development. The Scottsdale-based family-owned luxury home builder received an award for Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Home Priced $1.5 Million and Over for their Cavallo model at the Bronco community in Scottsdale. … [More]
Avondale to Host Fireworks Event at Phoenix Raceway July 2
Avondale Parks & Recreation, Avondale Toyota, and Phoenix Raceway will hold Avondale Light Up the Sky, a fireworks event, at the racetrack on July 2. Attendees can enjoy the free fireworks show, the largest tailgate fireworks experience in the Southwest Valley, or choose an upgrade to watch the fireworks from the VIP area at Phoenix Raceway. Festivities include a kid zone; … [More]
D-Backs to Host Fourth of July
The Arizona Diamondbacks will celebrate Fourth of July on Monday, July 4 with a 3:10 p.m. game against the San Francisco Giants to open their next homestand. ***The Fourth of July game will not feature the traditional postgame fireworks show as a result of ongoing roof issues at Chase Field.*** The D-backs holiday celebration will include: A Patriotic 4th of July Tee … [More]
Real Estate Crowdfunding Co. Finds Success with Midtown Complex Investment
In less than a day Arizona-based real estate crowdfunding company Neighborhood Ventures reached 77% of its target fund amount for Venture on 12th Place, a 30-unit contemporary apartment complex in Midtown Phoenix. Since its launch, 130 Arizona locals have invested a total of $1,161,000 into the property, The target hold period for this project is three years, with a targeted … [More]
Get your Independence Day on early at Tempe Town Lake!
Celebrate our country’s freedom on Sunday, July 3, at a free family festival with an in-lake fire show, live music and more. There won't be fireworks, but there will be fun. Join the City of Tempe and the Tempe Kiwanis Club for Red, White and Floom at Tempe Beach Park. Floom is the name of the fire show created by local artists, Walter Productions. Twelve floating … [More]
Employee Benefits Co. Changes Name, Streamlines Operations and Gains Brand Visibility
Cambridge Benefit Solutions is changing its name to Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group Company. This change is effective July 1st. Cambridge has been a division of Benefit Commerce Group since joining Alera Group in April of 2020. “The purpose of this change is to streamline operations and to reflect the greater brand visibility of BCG for all our employee benefits … [More]
Against Backdrop of SCOTUS Ruling on EPA, Americans Are Unified around Protecting Water Resources during Climate Change
The Supreme Court of the United States on Thursday ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency had limited authority to regulate and enforce the Clean Air Act. The ruling could also mean that the federal government's ability to enforce the Clean Water Act is now similarly limited, even as polling shows this is the opposite of what the majority of voters … [More]
WEBINAR – July 19: Habits for Successful Growth
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. Habits for Successful Growth 07/19/2022 | 9:00 AM Bad habits can hinder the growth of any company. Entrepreneurs must develop new habits to ensure success during the many phases of growth and … [More]
97% of Hotels Report Staffing Shortages, Multi-Channel Ad Campaign May Help
Nearly all hotels are experiencing staffing shortages, and half report being severely understaffed, according to a new member survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Ninety-seven percent (97%) of survey respondents indicated they are experiencing a staffing shortage, 49% severely so. The most critical staffing need is housekeeping, with 58% … [More]
29 Local Women Graduate from Woman-Centric Leadership Program
Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW), a not-for-profit agency that advocates for women’s causes in Arizona, graduated 29 local women from their second annual woman-centric leadership program, SHE Leads!™. Throughout the past six months, SHE Leads!™ participants raised over $72,000 for non-profits focused on helping Arizona women. The cohort is proud to fund the following … [More]
