Venture Madness 2022 Winners Announced

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The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), in partnership with Invest Southwest, announced five winners for Venture Madness 2022. Arizona’s longest-running pitch competition, Venture Madness features early stage and emerging growth companies and offers participants exclusive access to the region’s most active, accredited angel investors and venture capital firms. At the event, held … [More]

Labor Quality and Costs Remain Top Business Problems for Many as Owners Struggle to Increase Workforce

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Small businesses continued to struggle to increase their workforce in February, with 22% of owners reporting that labor quality was their top business problem, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. Eleven percent of owners cited labor costs as their top business problem, unchanged from January. Reports of labor costs as the top business problem are at 48-year record high … [More]

Luxury Apartment Building Sells in Scottsdale for $193.5M, One of the Highest per Unit Sales on Record

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Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), announced today the sale of Roadrunner on McDowell, a 356-unit multifamily asset in Scottsdale, Arizona. The property sold for $193.5 million, which equates to $543,539 per unit. The price per unit is the highest in Arizona’s history for an institutionally sized apartment building. The … [More]

Sunsets and Sips Happy Hour at Taliesin West

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Sunsets and Sips is our happy hour program hosted at Taliesin West. With views of the city below, we invite guests to linger and mingle with a drink on our famous Prow. Each evening will also feature a different portion of our Taliesin West campus for you to discover. All tickets come with a complimentary drink and access to these select spaces on property, with staff present … [More]

Bathtubs and Wi-Fi-Free: These Are the Top Amenities Travelers Are Searching for in 2022

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Haven't planned a trip in a while? You aren't alone. Americans haven't taken a proper spring break trip in nearly three years, and in that time, the travel landscape has changed and travelers' preferences along with it. That's why Hotels.com analyzed searches on its site and mobile app from the past three years to identify the most in-demand and out of touch amenities so far in … [More]

ASU’s New Iceplex Gets Naming Sponsor

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Arizona State University and Sun Devil Athletics, in partnership with OVG360, today revealed a multi-year naming rights partnership with Mountain America Credit Union. whereby the new on-campus community Iceplex will be named the Mountain America Community Iceplex at ASU. As part of the naming rights agreement, Mountain America will be an integral part of … [More]

How Can You Tap into Your Superpower? 5 Tips for Becoming a Visionary Leader

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The business world moves fast – faster than ever before, thanks in large part to new technology and higher expectations from customers in an ultra-competitive landscape. And for leaders, it’s about constantly moving their company forward or being left behind. Being “in the moment” is crucial, but one key factor separating successful companies from mediocre ones are visionary … [More]

It’s Important for Small Business Owners to Open a Business Checking Account

by Kim Dees

Starting a business can come with multiple challenges, including money issues you might not anticipate. Financial hiccups often stem from lack of organization — which can be solved by keeping personal and business finances separate. If you are starting a business, the first financial move to make is to separate your accounts. There is a difference between a personal checking … [More]

Payroll Employment Rises by 678,000 in February, Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 3.8%

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 678,000 in February, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job growth was widespread, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, health care, and construction. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The … [More]

New Scooter to Be World’s Most Eco-Conscious, Safe

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Sustainability, safety and smart technology. These are the principles that are moving the micromobility industry forward. They’re also the driving force behind our newest scooter model, the Bird Three. Designed and built by the only micromobility team with experience serving riders in more than 200 cities around the world, the hardware and software powering Bird Three … [More]

New Sky Harbor Concourse Features Exciting Shops, Restaurants and Lounge

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's 8th concourse at Terminal 4 will be opening this summer, and today, Phoenix City Council approved the recommended proposals for new restaurants, shops, and a common use lounge at the new concourse. Now, America's Friendliest Airport® will have even more local dining options for travelers to enjoy while visiting the airport as well … [More]

New Arizona Facility Gets Investment to Support North America Semiconductor Growth

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Edwards, the leading supplier of vacuum and abatement services and solutions to the global semiconductor industry, has announced its investment in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chandler. The new 200,000-square-foot facility will leverage the latest manufacturing and digital technologies to support the fast-growing North American semiconductor market with … [More]

Scottsdale Couple Pieces Together Unique Business, Creates Arizona Experiences

by Holly Morgan

Beginning in 2016, Katie and Gregg Dufort ran a golf cart taxi service that took people from bar to bar in Old Town Scottsdale and Downtown Historic Prescott. Tens of thousands of locals and tourists used the free service each year and the Duforts relied on advertising revenue to keep the business running. After a year, they had found their footing and the operation was running … [More]

WORKSHOP – Mar 31: Business Tax Basics – Transaction Privilege Tax

Arizona Commerce Authority

Upcoming Workshop: Business Tax Basics: Transaction Privilege Tax 03/31/2022 | 9:00 AM Join the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) to learn the basics of transaction privilege tax (TPT) concerning all taxable business classifications. During this workshop, you will learn about Arizona's TPT licensing tax compliance, payment deadlines, tax rates, filing … [More]

WEBINAR – Mar 15: Small Business PPP Loan Forgiveness

Arizona Commerce Authority

UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and workshop. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here.   Business Resources Small Business PPP Loan Forgiveness 03/15/2022 | 9:00 AM Join us for a special session focused on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness. … [More]

Polestar Scottsdale Unveils O₂ Concept Roadster ahead of Showroom Opening at Fashion Square

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Polestar, the pure-play electric performance car brand, has revealed a new concept car that redefines sports roadsters for the electric age. Named Polestar O2, the hard-top convertible is Polestar’s vision of open-top performance and a thrilling driving experience – with all the benefits of electric mobility. The announcement comes just ahead of the Polestar | … [More]

Phoenix Children’s Gets $125K Grant to Provide Mobile Healthcare, Homeless Youth Outreach

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Phoenix Children’s has been committed to improving the health and welfare of all children in the community, not just those patients treated in the brick and mortar facilities.  In alignment with Boeing’s mission to support outreach projects that directly improve access to quality health care to historically underserved communities, Phoenix Children’s has received a $125,000 … [More]

Entertainment Venue Enjoying Complete Turnaround after Opening Its Doors Just Days before COVID-19 Shutdown

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Mavrix, the locally owned entertainment hub in Scottsdale, is hosting a five-day party to celebrate its second anniversary. The 50,000 square-foot venue, located at the Pavilions at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, is marking its milestone birthday from Feb. 28-March 4 with high-value promotional offers for guests and a fundraising effort to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis … [More]

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