As the U.S. economy faces decades-high inflation, soaring interest rates and continued supply chain and labor shortages, midsize business leaders across the country are increasingly cautious in their economic outlooks, according to JPMorgan Chase’s 2022 Business Leaders Outlook Pulse survey released today. More than 1,500 midsize business leaders participated in the survey … [More]
Get to Know: Woman-Owned Small-Business Firm Flexing Its Design Muscle with a Diversity of Projects across Arizona
A church that has been a landmark in Mesa since 1962 blessed with an extensive remodel. A vacant office supply store transformed into a healthy exercise space. Two self-storage facilities that show off imaginative and sophisticated design. On Point Architecture, a woman-owned small-business firm, has recently been flexing its design muscle with a diversity of projects across … [More]
Six Fast-Emerging Trends Impacting the Warehouse Automation Industry
Warehouse and distribution centers (DCs) are grappling with a significant and ongoing labor shortage. Increased wages and benefits haven’t been enough to reverse the trend. Ever-increasing demand for faster delivery, and ongoing macro supply chain disruption add to the challenge. Warehouse safety issues also remain a problem for recruitment and retention of … [More]
City of Phoenix Names Agri-Food Tech Innovation Grant Recipients
The Phoenix City Council approved seven recipients of the Agri-Food Tech Innovation Grant to help them adopt agri-food technologies and innovations into their operations. The grant is part of the ARPA-funded Phoenix Resilient Food System Initiative, which provides for increased local food … [More]
Despite Continued Travel Demand, Phoenix Ranks ‘Best Departure Value’ to Europe
CheapAir.com has published its latest year-over-year study, analyzing over 24 million flights to Europe to identify how much airfare has changed since this time last year. With inflation impacting travel costs for much of 2022, it is a pleasant surprise that international airfare to Europe is down 15.1% with the lowest average price coming in at $908 as compared to $1,070 last … [More]
Law Firm’s Phoenix Office Launches Real Estate Practice
International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced that it has formed a four-attorney real estate group in its Phoenix, Arizona, office, led by Partner Ben Thinnes. In addition to Mr. Thinnes, the group includes Of Counsel Brian McNamara and associates Lauren Smith and Tom Whitten, all of whom joined in June 2022. Dorsey opened its Phoenix office in … [More]
View Arizona’s Smallest Beauty in New Scottsdale Arts Exhibition
Scottsdale Public Art will host the “Designed to Move: Seeds That Float, Fly or Hitchhike through the Desert Southwest” exhibition July 7 – Sept. 30, 2022, at Scottsdale Civic Center Library. “Designed to Move” features work by photographer Taylor James, introducing viewers to a surprising, up-close look at the beauty and functional diversity of desert seed designs. James’ … [More]
Demand for Vacation Homes Is Now Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, Says Report
Demand for vacation homes has fallen below the pre-pandemic baseline for the first time in two years, with mortgage-rate locks for second homes down 4% from before the pandemic in May, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s down from a revised rate of 3% above pre-pandemic levels a month earlier, and 70% above pre-pandemic … [More]
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Want Accessible and Secure Voting, Do Not Want to Eliminate Vote by Mail
Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) released findings on election reform as part of their ongoing reveal of the Arizona Voters' Agenda, which identifies what likely voters in the general election want to hear about from candidates as they campaign for their votes. While Arizona was the focus of the well-covered audit of the 2020 General Election, as well as a lot of … [More]
55% of WFH Employees in America Have Never Met Their Colleagues in Person, Says Survey
Let's Face(time) it, when you're working remotely and behind a screen all day, it leaves no opportunity to bump into coworkers throughout the day and grab a coffee break together. And for those who have started new jobs since the start of the pandemic, some may have never even had their first physical team meeting opportunity at all. As we enter unchartered waters in a … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Names New Board Members, Further Promoting Prosperity
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced new leaders within its board of directors to lead the organization in its mission to promote regional prosperity and serve as a catalyst for economic vitality and strong communities in fiscal year 2023. Erin Mettille, public & social impact leader, Slalom Consulting, will serve as the 2022-2023 board chair, succeeding Christina … [More]
Nonprofit CRM Tech Co. Expands New Digital and In-Person Events Functionality
Virtuous, the world’s fastest-growing nonprofit CRM and responsive fundraising platform, today introduced Events, an event registration and ticketing platform designed for nonprofits to more efficiently create and manage virtual, hybrid, or in-person events of all sizes for a better supporter experience. Events will give organizations freedom and flexibility in how … [More]
EVENT – July 12: WESTMARC’s Annual West Valley Legislative Breakfast
West Valley government, business, education, and non-profit leaders are invited to attend WESTMARC’s annual West Valley Legislative Breakfast. The 2022 Legislative Breakfast will be held Tuesday, July 12th from 8-10 am at the Rio Vista Recreation Center. In attendance will be a panel of legislators representing the West Valley. The Legislative Breakfast provides a forum for … [More]
Record Drought Puts New Focus on GateWay Community College’s Water Program
As record drought conditions worsen for the state of Arizona and much of the southwestern United States, a new urgency has been placed on finding ways to preserve one of our most valuable natural resources. But for GateWay Community College, the news comes as no surprise. "We've always had a huge demand from our municipal partners to provide them with the next generation of … [More]
Family Construction Co. Rebrands after 30 Years, Looks Ahead to What’s Next
A new company name. A new brand. A new team of leaders. After 30 years, still – and always – a family business. Historically known as an industrial new-build firm, Renaissance Construction – formerly Renaissance Companies – is rebranding and shifting its focus to encompass business on both ends, new-build and tenant improvements, among several market types, to support its … [More]
