The Boy Scouts of America Grand Canyon Council Celebrates 100 Years of Scouting

The Grand Canyon Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America

The Boy Scouts of America’s Grand Canyon Council (GCC), an independent nonprofit organization chartered by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in Ariz., is celebrating an amazing milestone - 100 years of scouting! The organization has been supporting Scouts in Arizona since 1921. Three fun-filled Centennial Celebrations will be offered this year and are open to everyone, not … [More]

It Is Time to Re-Assess Your Strategic Assumptions

by Jill J. Johnson, MBA

Today’s business climate is exceptionally volatile and complex. In this type of uncertain environment, it is essential to reassess all the strategic assumptions that have been the foundation of your planning efforts. We no longer have the luxury of being able to take for granted that shifting trends will be easy to see or that customer needs will be stable. As so many … [More]

Homebuilder Breaks Ground on 172 Homes in Mesa at Eastmark

Landsea Homes Corporation

Landsea Homes Corporation, a publicly traded residential homebuilder, has broken ground within the Eastmark master planned community in Mesa, Arizona. “Eastmark is such a desirable location to live in the Phoenix metro area, with top-rated schools and beautiful surrounding neighborhoods,” said Kaylee Smith, Arizona Division President, Landsea Homes. “We look forward to … [More]

Business Leaders’ Optimism, Growth Expectations Soar Past Pre-Pandemic Levels, Says Survey  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

As much of the country reopens nearly a year and a half since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., midsize business leaders’ optimism about their industries and companies hit record highs, according to JPMorgan Chase’s 2021 Business Leaders Outlook Pulse survey released today. Nearly 9 in 10 business leaders (88%) are optimistic about their company’s … [More]

How to Keep Employees from Joining the ‘Great Resignation’

by Jeanet Wade

As the nation continues to emerge from the pandemic, workers are noticing something. This is an opportune time to change jobs — and so they are. Millions of employees are quitting their jobs and some businesses are struggling to find replacements. Bosses who wonder why this is happening may need to look inward, says Jeanet Wade, the ForbesBooks author of The Human Team: … [More]

Free Arts Looking for Volunteers This Summer

Free Arts

Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona is looking for volunteers to help the nonprofit this summer. Individual volunteers and corporate groups can complete projects from the comfort of their own home!  These projects include: Affirmation Cards, Magazine Clippings, Bravery Bracelets, and Art Room Maintenance. “Many people are looking for ways to give back and volunteer in … [More]

Join the Sunday Supper Club at Hearth ’61

Mountain Shadows Resort

Sunday Supper Club Welcoming Guest Chef Tandy Peterson July 18 We are thrilled to welcome Tandy Peterson as our guest chef for the evening. She traveled across the globe to work with Chef Bittor Arguinzoniz at Asador Etxebarri in Spain before making her way to the Sonoran desert. She's now creating beautiful treats through her new company, Embers Chocolate, and will … [More]

Phoenix Suns and Mercury Form Global Partnership for Newly Named Footprint Center

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The Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Real Mallorca announced a new long-term partnership with Footprint, a material science company creating a healthier planet by reducing dependency on single- and short-term use plastics. The partnership will include naming rights and product integration, and it will exponentially amplify awareness and use of plant-based fiber alternatives to … [More]

Piper Charitable Trust COVID-19 Response Grants to Help 26 Performing Arts Organizations

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust awarded more than $2 million (June 2021) to 26 performing arts organizations. The grants will help strengthen performing arts organizations’ re-emergence following severe disruption caused by the pandemic and provide vitally important access. Trust founder Virginia Galvin Piper believed arts and culture to be critically important for … [More]

Spec Industrial Park to Begin Construction at Mesa Gateway

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Ryan Companies US, Inc., a national developer, designer, builder and property manager offering full-service commercial real estate solutions, along with joint venture partner DWS, announced today that construction will begin next month at the Confluence @ Mesa Gateway. “This project and partnership allows DWS to continue executing on its strategy to develop and own best in … [More]

Glendale Chamber Connects Business and Education Community with New Committee

Glendale Chamber of Commerce

The Glendale Chamber of Commerce announced the formation of an Education Committee specifically tasked with connecting the needs of business with the passion of the education community. Open dialog around developing skill set geared toward industry need is crucial as employers continue to struggle in their quest for a qualified work force. Uniting schools, business and the … [More]

The Challenges to Hiring Experienced Chief Marketing Officers and the Rise of Fractional CMOs

by Maury Rogow

The average tenure for CMOs fell to 40 months last year, the lowest average since 2009. Meanwhile, marketing executives are under major pressure with tightening budgets coupled with a need to improve ROI. As turnover continues to rise, businesses are scrambling to find new ways to hire experienced leadership and improve marketing and sales efforts. One approach finding … [More]

Banner Study to Evaluate Those at Risk of Decline Related to Alzheimer’s Disease

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Eli Lilly and Company and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute announced a strategic research collaboration as part of the planned Phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study evaluating donanemab in participants at risk for cognitive and functional decline related to Alzheimer’s disease (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 3). TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 3 will evaluate whether treatment with donanemab can slow the … [More]

Recruiting Top Talent Begins with These Key Steps

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Many employers and recent college graduates don’t think colleges are adequately preparing students for employment. A Cengage survey found that a high percentage of graduates feel unqualified and that they are lacking the skills seen in job descriptions. This may explain in part why businesses are struggling to find the right talent – even as millions of people look for work … [More]

‘Kid Builders’ in Phoenix to Break Ground on State-of-the-Art Preschool

Rick McCartney

Custom hardhats on their heads and shovels in hand, approximately 25 “kid builders” are set to break ground on the new Small People Preschool 2.0 in North Central Phoenix. According to Jo Clute, principal and owner, the preschool will embrace all income levels, including those who rely on DES subsidies. Children ages 5 to 12 who currently attend the preschool, presently located … [More]

Phoenix Moves Up a Spot to #17 on CBRE’s Annual ‘Scoring Tech Talent’ Report

CBRE Group

Phoenix moved up one spot to #17 overall on CBRE’s 2021 Scoring Tech Talent report as North American tech-talent employment weathered the pandemic better than most other professions. Numerous indicators underscore the resilience of tech talent during COVID-19. These occupations registered job growth of 0.8 percent in 2020 in the U.S. while non-tech occupations declined by … [More]

Scottsdale Arts Receives $137,500 Grant from Piper Charitable Trust 

Scottsdale Arts

Trustees of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust awarded a $137,500 grant to Scottsdale Arts to assist with impacts it has experienced due to the COVID-19 crisis. Piper Trust president and CEO Mary Jane Rynd wrote in a letter to Scottsdale Arts, “Trustees and staff of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust continue to stand by you and Scottsdale Arts as we move into more … [More]

Banner Health Acquires Hematology Oncology Practice in Northwest Valley

Banner Health

Banner Health announced the acquisition of Sonoran Hematology and Oncology, a well-established practice located in Peoria, Arizona. As a result of the acquisition, Dr. Shelly Gandhok, a widely known and well-respected hematologist-oncologist, will join Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Gandhok’s practice members will join, as well. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Gandhok … [More]

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