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]
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP – Aug 11: Grow Your Business: Access to Capital and Other Resources
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. The journey to successfully expanding your small business begins with a plan. This exclusive workshop will be held virtually and in person to help entrepreneurs access capital and resources to grow … [More]
WEBINAR – July 12: Cutting Costs and Managing Cash Flow
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. Cash flow management is essential for small businesses. Join special guests from Yavapai College to learn the best practices to maximize income, reduce costs, and share additional resources you can use for … [More]
WEBINAR – June 28: Skills Based Hiring: Removing Barriers and Paving Pathways to an Inclusive Workforce
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte A. Burrows and Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Director Jenny R. Yang will host a livestream roundtable discussion, Skills Based Hiring: Removing Barriers and Paving Pathways to an Inclusive Workforce, to examine how skills-based hiring can promote equal … [More]
Modern Indian Restaurant Concept Opens in Chandler
Feringhee is the first restaurant concept in Phoenix, developed by Chef Sujan Sarkar in collaboration with Madhavi Reddy where the kitchen is headed by talented Chef Karan Mittal who is closely working with internationally lauded Chef Sujan Sarkar who will introduce Valley diners to the rich flavors, diverse culinary resources, and contemporary plating and cooking styles … [More]
Former Phoenix Mayor, HeartHook President Launch Podcast
Former Phoenix Mayor and co-founder and president of Redirect Health Paul Johnson and HeartHook founder and president Frank Salls have co-founded The Optimistic American, a podcast rooted in optimism and forward-looking perspectives. The podcast, hosted by Johnson, is accessible on most leading streaming sites and aims to present the American people with unbiased, … [More]
Healthcare Foundation Grants More Than $1.3M to Organizations Addressing Mental Health
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement is awarding more than $1.3 million to 19 organizations throughout Arizona to address mental health. Through these grants, organizations will work to enhance programs and offer services that address access, suicide prevention, youth mental health, the intersection of mental health and … [More]
