Collaboration Leverages Emerging Technologies to Advance Mobility Solutions, Emphasis on Safety and Efficiency

Arizona Commerce Authority

Cox Automotive Mobility, a division of Cox Automotive committed to advancing the world’s fleets to serve the next generation, will be joining the Institute of Automated Mobility (IAM), a public-private consortium established by Governor Ducey in 2018 to shape the future of transportation safety, science and policy. The collaboration will leverage emerging technologies to … [More]

Partners Close on Land Purchase for 1.7 Million Square Foot Logistics Development in Glendale, Arizona

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Cresset Real Estate Partners and Clarius Partners have closed on the land acquisition for 303 Crossroads, a 1,758,410 square foot logistics development in Glendale, Arizona. The project will consist of two buildings to be built across two phases on land fronting Loop 303 and Northern Parkway in Glendale. Building one will be 1,023,610 square feet and is scheduled to be … [More]

CPI for All Items Rises 0.5% in July; Shelter, Energy, Food, New Vehicle Indexes Rise

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.5 percent in July on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.9 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 5.4 percent before seasonal adjustment. The indexes for shelter, food, energy, and new vehicles all increased in July … [More]

The Pandemic-Fueled Panic Attack: What Should We Learn From It?

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The question: More than a year after the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic convinced leaders to shut down businesses, schools, and travel, was it the right thing to do? A thought leader’s take: Tony Zorc says those decisions were short-sighted and too severe considering the COVID-19 death rate was relatively low per number of infections. The author of Iconoclasm: A Survival … [More]

More Than 5,200 Lots Are in the Development Pipeline for Local Homebuilder

Fulton Homes

Fulton Homes, Arizona's largest family-owned and -operated homebuilder, has continued to press forward with a flurry of parcel buys and development as economic indicators forecast a healthy market. Today, the Tempe-based homebuilder is providing details for plans on more than 5,200 of secured lots the company currently has in different stages of development in the local … [More]

The Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication for Cyber Security

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With a single click, almost all companies today can suddenly become the target of damaging cybercrimes. Left exposed, sensitive information is used against companies for ransom, leading to compromised customer data, loss of finances, and a tarnished business image. “60% of cyber incidents occur against organizations with less than $150M in sales,” says Ross Ingersoll, … [More]

SRP Becomes Tempe’s Newest and Second-Largest Equal Pay Business Partner

City of Tempe

Salt River Project (SRP) will become the City of Tempe's next Equal Pay Business Partner. The community-based not-for-profit water and power company will be honored on Thursday, Aug. 12th at the Tempe City Council Virtual Work Study Session at 4 p.m. "I congratulate SRP on its commitment to ensuring equity for its workforce. It is companies like SRP that will enable our … [More]

Norton Adds New Features to Boost Safety as Parents Send Children Back to School

NortonLifeLock Inc.

NortonLifeLock, a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today introduced new features to Norton Family that provide an easy, safe and secure way for parents to remotely supervise their children with location-based boundaries and alerts. “As children of all ages return to school in-person, many parents will want to be aware of their kids’ whereabouts as they spend more time … [More]

EN NEGOCIOS: Seis formas en que las pequeñas empresas pueden ayudar a salvar el planeta del cambio climático

por Edgar R. Olivo

¿Ha leído el nuevo informe publicado por el Panel Intergubernamental de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático (IPCC por sus siglas en ingles) que salió esta semana? La información compartida fue devastadora y sirvió como un recordatorio importante de que la crisis climática es real, y todos debemos hacer nuestra parte para ayudar. Cientos de importantes científicos … [More]

Six Ways Small Businesses Can Help Save the Planet from Climate Change

by Edgar R. Olivo

Did you see the new climate change report released by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) this week? The information shared was stark and an important reminder that the climate crisis is real, and we all need to do our part to help. Hundreds of top scientists confirmed climate change is clearly human-caused and “unequivocal,” and the report … [More]

The U.S. Serious Delinquency Rate Fell to Lowest Level since June 2020

CoreLogic

CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its monthly Loan Performance Insights Report for May 2021. For the month of May, 4.7% 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 … [More]

Small Business Optimism Dips in July as Labor Shortage Remains Biggest Challenge

NFIB

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased in July to 99.7, a decrease of 2.8 points, reversing June’s 2.9-point gain. Six of the 10 components declined, three improved, and one was unchanged. The NFIB Uncertainty Index decreased seven points to 76, indicating owners’ views are held with more certainty than in earlier months. “Small business owners are losing … [More]

VIRTUAL EVENT – Aug 26: Diversity Career Expo Connects Job Seekers with Top Companies

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One Community and BestCompaniesAZ Host Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Virtual Career Fair One Community, a statewide business coalition, and BestCompaniesAZ is hosting a free virtual career fair for area job seekers. The Virtual Diversity Career Expo connects those looking for a job with top companies who value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within … [More]

Open Banking Is Often Misunderstood, Offers Possibilities Many Consumers Already Embrace

Axway

A survey by global API Management leader Axway, based in Phoenix, Ariz., reveals half of Americans have never heard of the term “open banking,” but 84% agree with its central tenet that they should have control of their financial data. Open banking is the use of APIs to unlock financial data, enabling third-party software providers and banks to build new, … [More]

Arizona OBGYN Affiliates Rebrands Practice, Announces Partnership with West Valley Women’s Care

Women’s Health Arizona

Arizona OBGYN Affiliates, the largest integrated practice of OB-GYN physicians in Arizona, announced today its rebrand to Women’s Health Arizona and new strategic partnership with West Valley Women's Care, an esteemed practice with a legacy of serving the Phoenix community for almost 20 years. As a member partner of Women’s Health USA, a national leader in value-based … [More]

Tax Survey: High Taxes Remain a Significant Burden on Small Businesses

NFIB

The NFIB Research Center released today a new tax survey of small business owners assessing their biggest tax challenges, implications of potential changes to the tax code, and how tax policy impacts business operations. Most notably, federal income and payroll taxes are significant costs and administrative burdens for small businesses. “High tax rates have … [More]

Buckeye and Peoria New Home Communities Sell Out

Landsea Homes

Landsea Homes Corporation, a publicly traded residential homebuilder, announced today that three of its premier Arizona communities have completely sold out, less than a year-and-a-half after opening. The communities include Farmstead at Harvest in Queen Creek, Sundance in Buckeye and Olive Grove in Peoria, Arizona. “The rapid sales we experienced at these communities was in … [More]

Small Business Labor Shortage Hits New Record in July

NFIB

Small business owners reported a record high reading of unfilled job openings with 49% of owners reporting job openings they could not fill in July, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. Unfilled job openings have remained far above the 48-year historical average of 22%. “Small business owners struggled to find qualified workers for their open positions, which … [More]

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