Phoenix Convention Center Welcomes Back Conventions

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The Phoenix Convention Center, along with Visit Phoenix and downtown hotel partners, have welcomed the first convention since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The convention group, American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), hosted nearly 1,000 attendees during its 2021 Annual Conference from June 18-20. “It is great to see our Convention Center back in action and to … [More]

Healthy Arizona Worksites Program Recognizes 121 Employers Statewide

Arizona Department of Health Services

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Maricopa County Department of Public Health have honored 121 employers across the state for excellence in worksite wellness strategies. The seventh annual Healthy Arizona Worksites Program awards event, held virtually on Thursday, June 17, recognizes many of the hundreds of participating corporations, healthcare … [More]

Magellan Healthcare Hosts Webinars in Support of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month in July

Magellan Healthcare, Inc.

Magellan Healthcare, the behavioral and specialty healthcare segment of Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN), announced activities in support of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month in July. Historically known as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, some organizations, including Magellan, have replaced the terminology “minority” with … [More]

Recruiting Top Talent Begins with These Key Steps

by Mike Hunter

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]

New Businesses Are Surging; 3 Tips on How You Can Join Them

by Mike Hunter

The COVID-19 pandemic could have been a major deterrent for would-be entrepreneurs itching to start new businesses, but that hasn’t proved to be the case. Instead of feeling daunted, those who harbored dreams of being their own bosses charged forward. “Although times were tough for businesses over the last year, it’s clear that many entrepreneurs also saw opportunities,” … [More]

Juneteenth Celebrations This Weekend

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Here are some Phoenix-area Juneteenth Celebrations. Some have been happening for years, and some are new in conjunction with the Juneteenth National Independence Day. 13th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Sat, Jun 19, 2 – 8 PM Bizzle's On Central 3602 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ We are back for our 13th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Phoenix, which will take place from 2 … [More]

Escape with Dad in a Private Escape the Room Experience

Escape the Room Scottsdale

Forget the tie and the grill - give Dad a memory that will last forever! Have Father's Day planned out with tickets to #1 Escape Room in America. All games are private to provide you and your family the best possible bonding experience. Celebrate Dad and bring the family closer together with a trip to Escape the Room. Book your tickets for Escape the Room this Father's … [More]

Chill This Father’s Day Weekend at the Phoenix Zoo

Phoenix Zoo

Looking for a fun and unique way to spend Father’s Day weekend? Come chill with us at Phoenix Zoo! Even better, a Phoenix Zoo membership lets you create cherished family memories, all year long, and all at one unbelievably low price! Plus, when you join online by June 30, you’ll get three(3) FREE months of membership!* Join now to start enjoying 12 15 months of … [More]

Juneteenth National Independence Day, Most Federal Employees Will Have Friday Off

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President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Thursday, establishing June 19 as a federal holiday. Most federal employees will have June 18 off for observance as June 19 falls on a Saturday this year, the Office of Personnel Management said. Juneteenth commemorates when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom, more than two years after the … [More]

Alaska Airlines Grows with Boise, Launching New Flights and Adding More Routes

Alaska Airlines

Boise is booming! And Alaska Airlines keeps growing in the dynamic city where we've long been the largest carrier. We're flying our guests in Idaho's Treasure Valley to the places they're eager to visit. Starting today, we're launching daily nonstop service between Boise and Chicago O'Hare, and Boise and Austin. Also today, we're announcing new nonstop flying between Boise and … [More]

Guidepoint Establishes New West Coast Hub in Greater Phoenix

Guidepoint

Guidepoint, a leading global expert network, today announced plans to expand its West Coast operations with a new strategic office in the Greater Phoenix area. Beginning immediately, Guidepoint is hiring a number of full-time recruitment and client service staff to support its expanding customer base across the region. For those interested in applying, visit Guidepoint’s … [More]

Federal Funding Supports Three Valley Metro Rail Projects

Valley Metro

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has recently announced funding for Valley Metro’s rail projects currently under construction: the Northwest Extension Phase II, South Central Extension/Downtown Hub and Tempe Streetcar. These funds signify ongoing federal support of our projects, and the importance of transit to the growing metro Phoenix area. Within its $2.5 billion … [More]

U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week, First Time Since April

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending June 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 412,000, an increase of 37,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised down by 1,000 from 376,000 to 375,000. The 4-week moving average was 395,000, a decrease of 8,000 from the previous week's revised average. This is the lowest level for this average … [More]

Tucson Car Wash Co. Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering

Mister Car Wash

Mister Car Wash, Inc. announced that it has launched its proposed initial public offering. The proposed offering consists of 31,250,000 shares being sold by Mister Car Wash and 6,250,000 shares of common stock being sold by selling stockholders, which include entities affiliated with Leonard Green & Partners. Certain of the selling stockholders also intend to grant the … [More]

WEBINARS – June 22, 24, 29 & July 1: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective

Arizona Commerce Authority

  SESSION 160: TUESDAY - June 22 | 9:00 AM Understanding TPT and Online Sales Taxes Various business activities in Arizona, including online sales, are subject to transaction privilege tax and must be licensed. Arizona’s Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) includes a threshold for remote sellers to pay TPT and marketplace facilitators must collect and … [More]

Succeed, Fail, Succeed: Winning at Business Is a Bumpy Ride

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Failure can lurk in the shadows at even the most successful companies. As just one example, a little over a decade ago Starbucks faced a financial crisis, brought on in part by overexpansion and by competition from fast-food restaurants. The company brought back former CEO Howard Schultz to turn things around and eventually the foundering ship was righted. But this episode … [More]

Thinkzilla Expands to Scottsdale to Support Minority-Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Thinkzilla

Thinkzilla, a culturally aware brand engagement firm based in Atlanta, today announces plans to open a new office in Scottsdale where it will hire 25 employees in the first six months. The female and minority-owned company selected Greater Phoenix because of the region’s robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, diverse demographic and talent base, and leadership in advancing strategic … [More]

AZ Office of Tourism Launches Hospitality Industry Hiring Effort

Arizona Office of Tourism

The Arizona Office of Tourism is partnering with career development organizations Pipeline AZ and ARIZONA@WORK to launch a new initiative connecting job-seekers with thousands of career opportunities available right now across Arizona’s tourism and hospitality industry. This workforce development effort comes at a critical time, as people across the country are planning and … [More]

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