Creighton University Students Move In to the New School and New Building at Park Central

Creighton University

Exuberantly cheering as cars rolled up, Creighton’s student move-in ambassadors efficiently whisked away luggage and other belongings into assigned residence hall rooms, enthusiastically welcoming the Class of 2025 to their new University home. Nothing remained for parents to do except park the car and walk their sons and daughters to their rooms. Concierge service at its … [More]

Scottsdale-Based Water Company Records Another Record Quarter

The Alkaline Water Company

The Alkaline Water Company Inc., the country’s largest independent alkaline water company, today announced record revenue of $14.1 million for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2021. The Company filed the corresponding form 10-Q with the SEC on August 16, 2021. “I’m pleased to announce that in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, The Alkaline Water Company secured a … [More]

Investment Firm to Sell Industrial Real Estate Portfolio for $2.2 Billion, Phoenix Highlighted

KKR

KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has agreed to sell a 14.5 million square foot infill and light industrial portfolio to Oxford Properties (‘Oxford’), a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder, for approximately $2.2 billion. The portfolio consists of 149 high-quality distribution buildings strategically located … [More]

Phoenix Leads List of 2021 Best Places to Live in the U.S. Based on Predictable Weather

Intellovations

Following what many would consider the most unpredictable year on record, Intellovations has decided to announce its list of the Best Places to Live based on predictable weather, featuring 20 cities and towns where you can count on the forecast no matter what other disruptions you may be dealing with. Intellovations’ No. 1 pick for Best Places to Live this year is … [More]

EN NEGOCIOS: Emprendimiento sostenible: Cómo la innovación y las inversiones ecológicas pueden aliviar la carga que la humanidad impone al medio ambiente

por Edgar R. Olivo

La economía mundial se está volviendo verde y se han abierto muchas oportunidades para los emprendedores sostenibles que quieran ser parte de la revolución verde. Parece que todo, desde el reciclaje hasta la generación de energía, los alimentos orgánicos y la pesca sostenible, está atrayendo la atención de inversores de todos los tamaños. Un “negocio verde” o sostenible es … [More]

Sustainable Entrepreneurism: How Green Innovation and Investments Can Ease the Burden Humanity Places on the Environment

by Edgar R. Olivo

The world’s economy is going green, and many opportunities have opened up for sustainable entrepreneurs who want to be part of the green revolution. It seems like everything from recycling to power generation to organic groceries and sustainable fisheries are attracting attention from investors of all sizes. A sustainable, or “green business,” is one that shows a commitment … [More]

Keys to Franchisee Success while Coming Out of COVID

inbusinessPHX.com

Franchise businesses are expected to grow in 2021, according to an economic forecast by the International Franchise Association (IFA). The report predicts that nearly all of the economic damage done to the industry by the COVID-19 pandemic could be erased this year, and that franchising is projected to open 26,000-plus locations in the U.S., adding nearly 800,000 jobs, many of … [More]

Intel Introduces New High-Performance Graphics Brand: Intel Arc

Intel

Intel today revealed the brand for its upcoming consumer high-performance graphics products: Intel® Arc™. The Arc brand will cover hardware, software and services, and will span multiple hardware generations, with the first generation, based on the Xe HPG microarchitecture, code-named Alchemist (formerly known as DG2). Intel also revealed the code names of future generations … [More]

New Census Data Shows Record Growth in Maricopa Region: Get Easy-to-Use Tools to Access Local 2020 Census Results

Maricopa Association of Governments

Phoenix is now the fifth largest city in the country. Buckeye grew faster than any other city in the nation. Maricopa County added more residents than any other county in the country. Other regional highlights in the newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau include: Queen Creek has the highest population growth (126%) and housing growth (129%) in the state by … [More]

Latest Arizona Business Index Released, Consumer Economic Optimism Grows

Greater Phoenix Chamber

The Greater Phoenix Chamber recently released the Q2 Arizona Business Index™ (ABI™), powered by OH Predictive Insights (OHPI). The study measures and interprets the health of the Arizona economy from the perspective of the Arizona consumer. “It’s encouraging to see a growing consumer sentiment and economic optimism,” said Todd Sanders, president and CEO, Greater Phoenix … [More]

Entrepreneurs: Are You a Pretender or Contender?

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The data: About half of small businesses fail within the first five years, and two-thirds close their doors within 10 years. Despite those high failure rates and the harsh effects of the coronavirus crisis on the U.S. economy, entrepreneurship boomed in 2020: business startups grew to 4.4 million – a 24% increase from 2019. The question: Are you a pretender or a contender as … [More]

Downtown Tempe’s Park After Dark Event Adds New Entertainers

Downtown Tempe

What do you get when you combine classic homestyle pleasures like backyard games with lively music, food, and drinks in an inviting park setting? It’s Downtown Tempe Authority’s Park After Dark Event Series – laid-back evenings ideal for mixing, mingling, and getting back into the community. The fun continues every Saturday in August (through September 11) with an expanded … [More]

Enjoy Live Music with MIM’s Fall 2021 Concert Series

Music Instrument Museum

The MIM Music Theater is excited for over 50 award-winning artists and emerging talents to take the stage during our concert series! Enjoy this video of Jackie Venson performing “Only Have You” at the theater and experience more live music at MIM this fall. View the full lineup at MIM.org Members who give $500+ annually receive 10% off concert … [More]

COVID-19 Hastened Digital Transformation: How Businesses Can Keep Up

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The global pandemic forced businesses to put an even greater emphasis on technology to reach customers, interact with employees, and handle any number of other issues. Now there’s no retreating, and those businesses that hope to enjoy continued success must keep their forward momentum going even after COVID-19 fades from the nation’s collective consciousness, says Sri … [More]

Business Failure Is Common, But Don’t Let That Stop You

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New businesses fail by the thousands. They open to great fanfare in a strip shopping center, on a downtown street corner, or perhaps in someone’s garage. Then quietly they vanish, victim to a weak economy, poor planning, limited resources or simply because the entrepreneur’s vision was a bad idea right from the get-go. Yet, despite the potential woes involved in launching … [More]

Is Honesty the Best Policy for a Job Exit Interview?

Allison & Taylor

Countless employees have left their places of employment in recent months, a trend that has been accelerated by the advent of COVID-19. Many of these departing employees are confronted with the “exit interview” typically conducted through the employer’s Human Resources department. While this might offer a venting opportunity for a disgruntled or “burned out” employee, there are … [More]

Facebook to Kick Off $800M Phoenix-Area Project

by Barbra Murray

Facebook Mesa data center. Rendering courtesy of Facebook Facebook plans to expand its data center footprint to the state of Arizona with the opening of an $800 million project in the Phoenix area. The Facebook Mesa Data Center is expected to span approximately 960,000 square feet in Mesa and stand as a model of energy efficiency and water conservation. In July 2021, a … [More]

Waymo Partners with Local Nonprofit to Scale Up Meal Delivery during Pandemic

by Amanda Wilson

The Phoenix East Valley is known as a hotbed of technological innovation. One compelling example shows how that innovation can be deployed to extend a lifeline to those most in need during critical times. During the pandemic, autonomous driving technology company Waymo partnered with AZCEND, a Chandler, Arizona-based nonprofit, to meet a growing demand for senior … [More]

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