Here’s Some Guidance for Taxpayers Following the Prop 208 Ruling   

Arizona Department of Revenue

The Arizona Department of Revenue is issuing the following guidance for taxpayers who are affected by the recent Maricopa County Superior Court ruling striking down the surcharge imposed by Proposition 208. Taxpayers Who Have Already Filed Don’t Need to Amend Their Returns Although this late-breaking change has occurred during tax season, ADOR is working alongside its tax … [More]

Existing COVID EIDL Program Borrowers Receive Additional Deferment 

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, directed the Agency to provide additional deferment of principal and interest payments for existing  COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program Borrowers for a total of 30 months deferment from inception on all approved COVID EIDL loans. … [More]

WEBINAR – Mar 16: Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) will host a webinar as part of their Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community (BBA Resource Community) series. The goal of these webinars will be to connect small businesses with critical resources and information including how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, … [More]

The Human Factor in Disruptive Leadership: 5 Tips to Help Your Team in Transition

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Disruption has become the name of the game in business, whether it’s seen in the practices of proactive company leaders seeking a competitive advantage or as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But disruption isn’t just about new products or services; the success of the massive change depends largely on the disruptive leader and how he or she manages all the people involved – … [More]

Goodwill Breaks Ground on First-of-Its-Kind Adult High School in Phoenix

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Governor Doug Ducey this morning welcomed Goodwill’s first Excel Center in Arizona at a groundbreaking ceremony. “Arizonans who are past the eligible age to attend high school and never got a diploma should have all the same opportunities to pursue the career of their choosing,” said Governor Ducey at the groundbreaking. “This brick-and-mortar, tuition-free academy designed … [More]

Cutter Aviation Breaks Ground on New Hangar at Deer Valley Airport

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Cutter Aviation has broken ground on its $12 million dollar hangar complex at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport. Joining Will Cutter, President & CEO of Cutter Aviation, for the ceremony were Phoenix City Councilwoman Ann O’Brien, United States Senator Kyrsten Sinema along with various invited guests, airport officials and media. The first phase of the 60,000 square feet … [More]

Female-Owned Construction Co. Inspires Young Girls, Launches ‘Girls Can Build’ Initiative

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One of Arizona’s top-ranked and female-owned general contractors wants to give young women inspiration, knowledge and opportunity to enter its traditionally male industries. Sharp Construction is launching the Girls Can Build initiative today. It will partner with the Girls Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council on its first project – a mobile building space to be operated by the … [More]

Arizona Food Co. Expands with New Healthy Snack Choices

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Fresh Cravings, a family-owned snacking brand known for chilled salsas and hummus dips, debuts a new look and expands its portfolio of hummus at Walmart stores. Sporting all new packaging and brand imagery, Fresh Cravings Everything Bagel, Honey Jalapeño, and Spicy Red Pepper Hummus join its three beloved flavors: Roasted Red Pepper, Classic, and Roasted Garlic, in the deli … [More]

How the City of Phoenix Is Working to Address Homelessness

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The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) released the data today from it's 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count. The PIT Count is an annual street and shelter count to determine the number of people experincing homelessness in Maricopa County during a given point in time, as part of a national effort to identify the extent of homelessness nationwide. The numbers reflect … [More]

Tempe Chamber of Commerce Names President & CEO

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The Tempe Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has named Colin Diaz, IOM, ACE, as the new President & CEO following the retirement of Anne Gill. Colin Diaz is no stranger to chamber of commerce work, as he assumes the role of President & CEO with over four years of experience as the Chief Executive Officer/President of the Culver City Chamber of Commerce in Culver … [More]

All-Cash Homebuyers Are Four Times More Likely to Win a Bidding War, Says Report

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Prospective homebuyers who offered all cash were more than four times as likely to win a bidding war as those who didn’t in 2021, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. This makes all-cash offers by far the most effective strategy to win a home when there are multiple offers. Waiving the financing contingency and conducting a … [More]

Local Governments Work Together to Address Increase in Homelessness

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The number of people experiencing homelessness continues to increase in communities across the region, with those living in unsheltered situations climbing by 35 percent since 2020, according to newly released numbers from the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). The numbers reflect a two-year increase, since the 2021 count was not conducted due to the COVID … [More]

Get a Grant for Your School or Nonprofit

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​The City of Phoenix is now accepting applications for two different COVID-19 related funding opportunities for nonprofits or schools. The first is the COVID Clean Public Facilities and School Improvement and Upgrades Program. The Phoenix City Council allocated $2.3 million in Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) money to fund COVID-19 prevention improvements … [More]

Phoenix-Based Qwick Launches in Washington, D.C.

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Qwick, the leading on-demand labor marketplace for food and beverage Professionals announces the launch of its services in Washington, D.C., the company's 16th city to launch in since 2018. Qwick is thrilled to launch in our nation's capital and help change the way people work, enabling D.C. hospitality businesses – who could be struggling during this historic labor shortage – … [More]

2022 Career Optimism Index™ Shows Significant Gap Between Employee Realities and Employer Perceptions

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As the Great Resignation continues to disrupt the U.S. workforce, the University of Phoenix Career Institute™ has released its 2022 Career Optimism Index™, a comprehensive study assessing the state of Americans’ career trajectories. New to this year’s Index—and based on findings uncovered in last year’s report—is the addition of employers as a surveyed group, alongside American … [More]

Florida & Arizona Trail California in Number of Expensive Submarkets

Rick McCartney

PropertyShark just released a new report, which ranks the top 100 U.S. office submarkets by average sale prices listed in 2021. Nine Florida submarkets ranked among the nation’s 100 most expensive last year. Of these, the best positioned was Miami’s central business district, which landed in 28th with an average office sale price of $504 per square foot. Next, downtown West … [More]

Sundays in Paradise at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain

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Join us for live music in jade bar or Paradise Views Patio for our award-winning music series every Sunday 12pm - 4pm. Relax with afternoon cocktails, 1/2 priced bottles of wine, and live music. Don't miss a Special Performance by Tom Yankton on March 13th. A former Rascal Flatts band member, artist, musician, vocalist, songwriter, and producer, Tom Yankton has an extensive … [More]

Ostrich Festival Opens Tonight, Top Acts and Attractions Set for March 11-13 and March 17-20

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GET TICKETS HERE The 32nd annual Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival announces the attractions and rides to the first-ever two-weekend festival. The event will take place two consecutive weekends, March 11-13 and March 17-20, and will include a special St. Patrick’s Day themed celebration on Thursday, March 17, at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler. Attractions to include: PAW … [More]

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