According to Arizona State University economists, most 2021 metrics for the state and national economy were the best in more than 40 years, but 2022 is being whipsawed by rapid inflation, geopolitical shocks, and rising interest rates that loom as headwinds. So, what is next for the economy? With continuing supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and land … [More]
Delay Safes at All CVS Arizona Pharmacies to Reduce Organized Retail Crime
As part of an ongoing commitment to support law enforcement and help build safer communities, CVS Health announced the completed installation of time delay safe technology in all 198 Arizona CVS Pharmacy locations, including those in Target stores. The safes are anticipated to help prevent pharmacy robberies and the potential for associated diversion of controlled substance … [More]
Local Power Supplier Co. Opens New Headquarters in Phoenix
Loftin Equipment Company is celebrating 45 years in business this summer with the opening of its new headquarters in Phoenix. The family-owned business has nearly doubled in size and revenue over the past few years and continues to grow throughout the Southwest. “It’s an exciting time to be celebrating our 45th anniversary with such an experienced team and family,” says … [More]
WORKSHOP – May 6: Grow your Business: Access to Capital and Other Resources
UPCOMING WORKSHOP Please join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. Grow your Business: Access to Capital and Other Resources 05/06/2022 | 9:00 AM The journey to successfully expanding your small business begins with a plan. This exclusive workshop will … [More]
WEBINAR – May 10: Bookkeeping Made Easy
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. Bookkeeping Made Easy 05/10/2022 | 9:00 AM Keeping accurate financial records is the difference between success and failure for small businesses. Bookkeeping can be overwhelming, but it … [More]
Creighton University Partners with First Place-Phoenix to Serve Autistic Community
The Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions has launched a partnership to support and serve adult residents at First Place-Phoenix, a supportive community development designed to serve autistic and neurodiverse adults. Creighton University’s Health Sciences Campus Phoenix is committed to helping First Place fulfill its mission of supporting residents … [More]
BASIS Charter Schools Dominate National STEM School and National Charter School Rankings
Educators and students across the 32 BASIS Charter School campuses grinned broadly at the publication of U.S. News & World Report's new rankings on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Then they went back to class. Back to class? Really? "Yes, really! Our students and teachers acknowledge their hard work, even celebrate it! But they always keep working," … [More]
SBA National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Sets Schedule for May 2-5
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the official cosponsors and schedule for its 2022 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Virtual Summit, themed “Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship,” taking place May 2-5, 2022. National Small Business Week events are made possible every year due in part to the support of cosponsors. Longtime National Small … [More]
Zero-Emission Semi-Truck Maker Is a Driving Force in Arizona’s High-Tech Manufacturing Ecosystem
Many, including Governor Ducey celebrated the start of production and initial shipments to customers of Nikola Corporation’s zero-emission vehicles, a bold vision that was first launched more than four years ago. “When I first met with Nikola, I was blown away by their technology and innovative spirit. I hadn’t seen anything like it,” said Governor Ducey at Nikola’s … [More]
Arizona Commerce Authority Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of the Small Business Boot Camp
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), today celebrated the second anniversary of the Small Business Boot Camp. Launched on April 27, 2020 as a six-week program to help small businesses respond to the immediate impacts of the pandemic, the Small Business Boot Camp has developed into a comprehensive resource for small businesses in Arizona. The first-of-its-kind program … [More]
Orchard Expands West to Arizona, Empowering Buyers to Win Their Dream Home
Orchard, the company that is radically simplifying home buying and selling, has expanded into three new markets: Phoenix, Portland and Seattle. This expansion marks Orchard's entry to the Western United States after helping thousands of buyers in other parts of the country to win their dream homes. These three markets are some of the most competitive in the country. In … [More]
Move Over Apple and Meta: 1.6M Square-Feet Planned Industrial in Mesa Gateway Submarket
IndiCap, a newly formed boutique commercial real estate company specializing in industrial investment and development in the Arizona and Nevada sectors, in a joint venture with AECOM-Canyon Partners, announced its entry into the Phoenix real estate market with the recent $48 million acquisition of two parcels of land totaling 113 acres in the Eastmark master-planned community … [More]
