Sports Betting Pre-Registration Kicks Off this Saturday – So Get to Know Betarizona.com

Betarizona.com

With the online sports betting pre-registration coming up this Sat., Aug. 28th, and the official launch of sports betting on Sept. 9, 2021, here is a resource for all things sports betting, Betarizona.com. Betarizona.com is an online resource with industry experts and analysts that can offer insights and analysis, game projections, odds comparisons, sportsbook reviews and … [More]

Celebrate a year of Kaizen!

Kaizen

Everyone at Kaizen is so happy and grateful for the amazing response they've had in their first year of #kaizenphx and we have an exciting evening planned to celebrate their anniversary! They will be hosting a 4-course dinner specially created by Chef Gustavo- and you're invited to join the party! Dinner will be served at 5 pm and 7 pm on Thursday, September 2, and will be … [More]

Devoted Health Expands Footprint in Arizona, Adding 100 Jobs in the Phoenix Area

Devoted Health

Devoted Health, one of the fastest-growing Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in the United States, is opening a new office in Scottsdale to support its rapid expansion, and will be hiring for at least 100 positions in the new location. The greater Phoenix team supports Devoted Health members across the country to provide the highest-quality care and member experience … [More]

Trust Acquires Self Storage Facility in Surprise, Arizona

Strategic Storage Trust

Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc., a private real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc., announced the acquisition of an approximately 665-unit self storage facility in Surprise, Arizona. The property was completed in 2017 and was approximately 87% occupied at acquisition. This is the fourth acquisition in the newly formed SST VI … [More]

Their Take: Arizona is a Hot Spot for Businesses to Land, Creating Myriad Opportunities for Metro Phoenix CRE Industry

by Andrea Davis

It’s scorching hot in Arizona and this time it’s not about the weather. More than ever, companies across the U.S. are packing up their businesses and flocking to Arizona. With its high-skilled talent pipeline, affordable cost of living, and lower taxes than neighboring states, Arizona – and primarily Metro Phoenix – has developed its position as an attractive business … [More]

Study: Phoenix Could Generate $4.56B by Leasing Sky Harbor International Airport 

Reason Foundation

Phoenix could generate $4.56 billion by leasing Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, giving the city money to fund other needed infrastructure projects or pay down debt, according to a new Reason Foundation study of U.S. airports. Based on data from previous airport sales and long-term leases around the world, the Reason Foundation report found the airport could be worth … [More]

Retirement Planning Also Means Dream Planning – But Will Yours Materialize?

by Peter Blatt

Not everyone’s dream retirement is the same. Perhaps yours involves traveling in an RV to National Parks, places you spent a lifetime hearing about but never got the chance to see. Or maybe your dream retirement is to launch your own business, something you wanted to do long ago. But with bills to pay and college tuition costs for children, the idea of quitting your day … [More]

WEBINARS – Sep 7 and 9: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective

Arizona Commerce Authority

UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 183: Tuesday - September 7 | 9:00 AM Your Brand Your Way: Mind Your Messaging Whether you are crafting your brand message for a marketing channel, your website, a video, or a meeting, you need to be sure the people … [More]

SBA Announces Moratorium on Bona Fide Place of Business Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program  

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced a moratorium on the requirement that participants in SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program must establish a bona fide place of business in a specific geographic area in order to be awarded any construction contract through the 8(a) Program due to the ongoing challenges of COVID-19.  The moratorium is effective August 25, … [More]

AC Hotel Downtown Phoenix Acquired by Chicago Group

inbusinessPHX.com

Chicago-based hotel investment and management company, Arbor Lodging Partners, is proud to announce today its latest acquisition and first expansion into the Phoenix market, with AC Hotel Phoenix Downtown. Located in the lively, bustling downtown that has been experiencing rapid growth and development in recent years, the AC Hotel Phoenix Downtown boasts 199 luxurious rooms and … [More]

Ducey Names Don Herrington as Interim ADHS Director, Taps Richard Carmona as Senior Public Health Advisor

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey today named Don Herrington, a 21-year veteran of the Arizona Department of Health Services, to succeed Dr. Cara Christ and oversee the frontline health care workers who have spearheaded the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor and Herrington together named Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th Surgeon General of the United States, to serve as … [More]

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise but Stay Near Last Week’s Pandemic Low

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending August 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 353,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 348,000 to 349,000. The 4-week moving average was 366,500, a decrease of 11,500 from the previous week's revised average. This is the lowest level for this average … [More]

Quarterly Trends Update on the Construction, Manufacturing, Retail, and Services Industries

NFIB

The NFIB Research Center released a quarterly Small Business Economic Trends industry report highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. NFIB’s July Small Business Economic Trends report showed the overall Optimism Index at 99.7. “Small businesses are working hard to recover from the pandemic while still facing strong headwinds,” … [More]

4 Key Aspects of Restaurant and Bar Insurance Coverage

by David DeLorenzo

One of the most important things a bar or restaurant owner will have to manage in their business is their insurance. Intended to help protect owners against a host of issues, proper insurance coverage can truly “make or break” a business. It’s essential to work with a professional, experienced agent who knows the ins and outs of the hospitality industry, as this type of … [More]

Today Is National Women’s Equality Day – A Day to Recognize Equity in the Workplace

University of Phoenix

When University of Phoenix set out to create a suite of professional development courses, designed to provide an efficient and cost-effective path to short-burst higher learning, they chose a collaborator, Freedom Learning Group (FLG), who has made it their mission to help military spouses stay relevant in the workforce while achieving work/life balance. FLG's efforts have … [More]

What’s Influencing Your IT Budget? 6 Post-Covid Corporate IT Trends

by Tony Zorc

Before planning for new technology upgrades or further cloud migrations, it’s critical to understand the IT market. There are 6 corporate IT trends that are actively influencing every organization’s IT budget today. 1. IT structure: On-Prem Networks to Software As a Service (SAAS) - Instead of having IT managed at the office site, businesses purchase software that is … [More]

Second Responders Get Own Day of Recognition Throughout the Valley Sep. 1

Maricopa Association of Governments

They may not be first on the scene, but their work has lasting, life-saving results. Now, second responders are being honored for their efforts through a special “Second Responders Day” on September 1, 2021, including a resolution of support from the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). Second responders provide support to individuals and families in the wake of … [More]

Partnership Announced to Provide Cost-Effective, High-Quality Employee Benefit Solutions

inbusinessPHX.com

VensureHR, the human resources consulting and support division of Vensure Employer Services, is proud to announce a partnership with Papaya Global, a cloud-based SaaS automation platform for payroll and workforce management. This partnership helps support VensureHR’s global initiative to streamline essential business tasks, minimize business-related threats, and provide … [More]

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