VIRTUAL EVENT – Nov 18: Employer Resource Job Fair

Diversity Leadership Alliance

Hear from top tier companies in the Valley who are also sponsors of the amazing 20th anniversary DLA Conference. They will share details on their company culture, DEI programs, Employee Resource groups and available and open job postings! You do not want to miss the chance to network and mingle with hiring managers and leadership from SRP, USAA, MAYO CLINIC, UNIVERSITY OF … [More]

America Recycles Day is November 15: What to Know Before You Throw

Republic Services

With supply chain issues limiting the availability of raw materials, it's more important than ever to recycle, and to recycle correctly. Republic Services, a leader in environmental services, is celebrating America Recycles Day on November 15 by sharing simple tips designed to help households recycle properly. A 2020 Republic Services survey revealed that 75 percent of … [More]

How to Protect Your Small Business from Cybersecurity Attacks

By Robert J. Blaney, SBA Arizona District Director

Cybersecurity is the method or methods that business owners employ to protect their internet-connected systems, such as their hardware, software and/or other data systems, from unauthorized access. When the world was young, there were only a few ways to steal from an average person.  Robbery, burglary, larceny and perhaps, even extortion, come to mind.   In some cases, you … [More]

Veterans Day Events and Parades: Celebrating Our Veterans on Thursday, November 11

inbusinessPHX.com

In celebration of our Nation's Veterans, we provide this information on parades and events throughout the Valley. Parades: Phoenix Veterans Day Parade After a virtual event last year, the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade returns with an in-person event that salutes veterans’ — and their families’ — service. The parade starts just south of Bethany Home Road, at Montebello and … [More]

Outdoor Furniture Co. Launches Line Made of 100% Recycled Ocean and Landfill-Bound Plastic

Neighbor

Phoenix-based outdoor furniture brand Neighbor announces today the launch of their new product line in collaboration with POLYWOOD, the leading brand of sustainable outdoor furniture. Neighbor’s new “Low Chair” and matching ottoman are available for purchase at hineighbor.com starting today. “We are excited about the introduction of the Low Chair and what it means to our … [More]

In Retirement Planning, Short-Term Greed Never Outweighs Long-Term Benefits

by Peter Blatt

When it comes to investing, people fall into many categories. There are risk-takers and there are overly cautious people. Some investors react to every up and down in the market, exulting in the gains they achieved at trading day’s end or fretting every time their stock prices drop. Conversely, some pay little attention to what their money is doing day to day, going about … [More]

Mortgage Delinquency Continues to Sink as Pandemic Recedes, Says Report

CoreLogic

CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its monthly Loan Performance Insights Report for August 2021. For the month of August, 4% of all mortgages in the U.S. were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due, including those in foreclosure), representing a 2.6-percentage point decrease … [More]

Lessons Learned: How to Avoid 6 of the Most Common Business Mistakes

by Edgar R. Olivo

Learning from mistakes is the most valuable action a small business owner can do on the journey to business success. Think about this: Every successful business started as a great idea. This great idea is usually purpose-driven, vision-driven, or both. Unfortunately, not everyone is born as a business expert when they start, so, to get better, they need to learn from mistakes … [More]

EN NEGOCIOS: Lecciones aprendidas: Cómo evitar 6 de los errores empresariales más comunes

por Edgar R. Olivo

Aprender de los errores es la acción más valiosa que puede realizar el propietario de una pequeña empresa en su camino hacia el éxito empresarial. Piense en esto: todo negocio exitoso comenzó como una gran idea. Esta gran idea suele tener un propósito, una visión o ambas cosas. Desafortunadamente, no todos nacen como expertos en negocios cuando comienzan, por lo que, para … [More]

CPI for All Items Rises 0.9% in October, Consumer Prices Rose 6.2%

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.9 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.4 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 6.2 percent before seasonal adjustment. The monthly all items seasonally adjusted increase was broad-based, … [More]

Gulfstream Aerospace Announces Aircraft Service Facility in Mesa

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Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced today it will build a new aircraft service center in Mesa. Gulfstream’s first facility in Arizona will expand the company’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in the region, creating hundreds of jobs. The sustainable facility is expected to open in 2023. The 225,000-square-foot facility at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport marks … [More]

StartUpPHX Provides Resources and Networking Opportunities to Local Business Creators

City of Phoenix

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Phoenix Public Library’s hive @ central, an entrepreneurial resource and services program is now StartUpPHX! Providing refreshed programing, resources and networking opportunities to local business creators, StartUpPHX’s mission is to provide free robust services and support for entrepreneurs. … [More]

Small Business Optimism Decreases, Owners Uncertain about Future Business Conditions

NFIB

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased slightly in October by 0.9 points to 98.2. One of the 10 Index components improved, seven declined, and two were unchanged. “Small business owners are attempting to take advantage of current economic growth but remain pessimistic about business conditions in the near future,” said NFIB Chief Economist Bill … [More]

Growing Broadband Provider Brings Affordable 5G Broadband Access to Arizona Metro Markets

WeLink

WeLink, a rapidly-growing, next-generation broadband provider, has announced the rollout of its 5G-based fixed-wireless broadband service throughout the metro areas of Phoenix and to Las Vegas. More than three million customers in these cities can experience affordable internet access at up to gigabit speeds, download, and stream movies and TV shows in seconds, collaborate in … [More]

Avnet Collaboration Enables Companies to Be Their Own Video Broadcasters and More

Avnet

Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet is teaming up with Digital Realty, the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, to equip companies and application providers to develop, launch, scale and/or enhance their video broadcast product offerings. Jointly developed specifically for high performance, … [More]

Tips to Avoid a Busted Budget This Holiday Season

Take Charge America, Inc.

From labor and product shortages to higher prices and shipping delays, this year’s holiday shopping season has the potential to be more stressful — and costly — than usual for consumers. “Despite the uncertainty and added stress brought on by supply-chain and other pandemic-induced challenges, no doubt many people will get caught up in the spending spirit this holiday … [More]

Transact Appoints Mechelle King Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement

Transact

Transact, the leader in innovative credential and payment solutions for a connected campus, today announced the appointment of Mechelle King as vice president for inclusion, diversity, and engagement. Ms. King brings to Transact nearly 30 years of human resources expertise and experience in the technology, healthcare, and financial services industries. Most recently, she served … [More]

Phoenix City Manager Names First Director of Office of Accountability and Transparency

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City Manager Jeff Barton has named Roger Smith as the city’s first Director of the Office of Accountability and Transparency (OAT). The Phoenix City Council first approved the new office last year, finalizing the specific duties of the office in June. This includes monitoring or investigating members of the Phoenix Police Department and ensuring complaints against officers … [More]

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