The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 7.5 percent before seasonal adjustment. Increases in the indexes for food, electricity, and shelter were the largest contributors to the … [More]
ASU Law Forms Center for Constitutional Design
Recent history has amply demonstrated that questions of constitutional design and interpretation remain at the center of U.S. politics. Universities and law schools can serve the nation by promoting a robust dialogue about the strengths and weaknesses of our constitutional system. In that spirit, the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University has launched … [More]
NAIOP Arizona Gets National Nod, Captures Award for Most New Members
The Arizona Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, was named 2022 Large Chapter of the Year at the annual Chapter Merit Awards (CMAs). NAIOP Arizona also won an award for a record Highest Number of New Members among the 52 chapters across the U.S. and Canada last year. NAIOP Arizona added more than 270 new members in 2021, a 13 percent … [More]
Leading Window Treatment Franchise Expands Footprint in Arizona
Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, continues to increase its presence in Arizona with the opening of Gotcha Covered of Paradise Valley. The new home-based center is owned and operated by Yulia Venedektova. With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, this business will provide the best in soft and hard … [More]
Republic Services to Acquire a Leading Environmental Solutions Company
Republic Services, Inc. and US Ecology, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Republic Services will acquire all outstanding shares of US Ecology for $48 per share in cash, representing a total value of approximately $2.2 billion including net debt of approximately $0.7 billion. US Ecology is a leading provider of environmental solutions offering … [More]
Leading Dog Daycare and Wellness Franchise Poised for Record Year in 2022
Dogtopia, the nation's fastest-growing dog daycare franchise, is excited about 2022 after another year of great success in 2021. The brand is embarking on its most aggressive expansion to date in the new year while forging new partnerships and rolling out new systems, technology and support along with unique wellness initiatives that will deliver holistic mental and physical … [More]
Harkins New Dine-In Luxury Theatre Experience at New PV Mall Development
Harkins Theatres, Arizona’s homegrown movie theatre company, announces plans to bring its new dine-in theatre concept to the new mixed-use development underway on the former site of Paradise Valley Mall in Phoenix and to Lake Pleasant Towne Center in Peoria, AZ. Harkins Ciné Grill™ will feature made-to-order delicious cuisine, craft cocktails, local brews and traditional movie … [More]
‘How to Start a Nonprofit’ Resource Guide Offered as Free Download
A new free resource guide from the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits provides insight and questions to ask when considering the creation of a new nonprofit organization, including what other options may exist for an individual to contribute to their desired community impact. If creating a nonprofit is the option, the guide leads users through the process of starting a nonprofit in … [More]
Make-A-Wish Celebrates 40 Years of Wishes to Go to the Super Bowl
Make-A-Wish will be sending a team of 15 wish kids and their families to Los Angeles to attend Super Bowl LVI. The kids, who are all facing critical illnesses, will be treated to a life-changing experience thanks to the generous donations of individuals and corporate supporters, including the National Football League (NFL). In addition to celebrating a return of wish kids to … [More]
Tech Co. Raises $2M in Seed Round to Redefine Quality Certification Management in Global Supply Chains
SaaS startup Aramid Technologies announced it has raised $2M in seed funding to expand its flagship product, SmartCert. SmartCert is a supplier collaboration platform that streamlines the processes by which companies prepare, manage and share quality certifications that underpin trillions of dollars in global commerce. Phoenix angel, Paul Winandy, led the … [More]
Magellan Health Announces Total Wellbeing Solution for Employers
Magellan Health, Inc., one of the nation’s leaders in behavioral health, today announced eMbrace, a new fully integrated, evidence-based solution that will support members’ total wellbei Offered by Magellan Healthcare, Inc., the behavioral health and specialty division of the Company, the eMbrace solution will include a customized wellbeing survey developed with … [More]
