Oregano’s to Unveil New ‘Takeout-Only’ Concept in Tempe

Oregano's Takeout Kitchen

Oregano’s, known for i ts authentic Chicago-style pizza, pastas, sandwiches and salads, is preparing to add something new to its menu: a takeout-only concept in Tempe. Oregano’s Takeout Kitchen will debut June 2, 2021, at 1705 W. University Dr., just west of Priest Drive. Guests can expect the same big portions and great flavors that have made Oregano’s a staple around the … [More]

235,000-Square-Foot Build-to-Suit Near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Breaks Ground

Willmeng Construction

Marwest Enterprises and Willmeng Construction broke ground on the new facility this week for the Canadian designer and manufacturer of environmentally efficient electric vehicles (EVs), ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. The new facility will include an assembly and manufacturing plant, a research center, 22,000 square feet of office space and 19,000 square feet of lab space. … [More]

Arizona Lottery Shatters Quarterly Sales and Payout Records in 2021

Arizona Lottery

The Arizona Lottery is proud to announce its biggest single quarter return ever to the State of Arizona: $74.3 million. The transfer is the result of more than $418.2 million in gross sales for the quarter. The Arizona Lottery projects at the close of Fiscal Year 2021, a total of more than $270 million will be transferred to the state from more than $1.4 billion in sales. Since … [More]

D-Backs in Full Swing for the Balance of the Season: See Schedule, Get Tickets

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced the promotional schedule for the remainder of the regular season, which includes a World Championship T-shirt on Sept. 4 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the D-backs’ title. Tickets for all games beginning May 25 go on sale this Monday at dbacks.com/tickets. The annual Pride Night, presented by Vizzy, will take place on June 11 and fans … [More]

Scottsdale Arts Student Visual Art Program and Exhibition Continues through Pandemic

Scottsdale Arts

“Visions ’21,” a new exhibition featuring the artwork of local high school students who participate in Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation’s Visions program, opened May 7. The artwork will remain on display through Sept. 13 in the Center Space gallery at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd Street, Scottsdale. Visions is a multi-visit, invitational … [More]

As the Days Get Hotter, the Nights Get Cooler for the Phoenix Theatre

Phoenix Theatre

Phoenix Theatre is thrilled to welcome audiences back indoors with their bonus indoor Summer Season beginning in June, featuring Becoming Dr. Ruth, Daddy Long Legs, and Pump Boys & Dinettes. Buy the Summer Season as single tickets or save big with our Summer Flex Pass! Either way, get your tickets today and join us as we move into the cool indoors! BECOMING DR. … [More]

Say Aloha to Hawaii with New Southwest Flights from Phoenix

inbusinessPHX.com

Travelers will soon have more options to get to Hawaii as Southwest Airlines announced today new nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to four destinations in Hawaii. Beginning June 27, Southwest Airlines will offer nonstop service to Honolulu, Oahu twice a day. Also beginning June 27, Southwest will offer daily nonstop service to Kahului, Maui. Then, … [More]

Amazon Hiring Across Fulfillment and Transportation, Including Arizona

Amazon

Amazon announced that it is hiring 75,000 people in its fulfillment and logistics network across the U.S. and Canada as it continues to expand its footprint and serve customers. Amazon recently announced pay increases across its fulfillment and transportation networks, and these open roles offer an average starting pay of over $17 per hour, plus sign-on bonuses in many … [More]

Home Builder Announces Opening of New-Home Community in a Popular West Phoenix Location

KB Home

KB Home announced the grand opening of Oak Park, a new community of ranch-style homes in highly desirable Avondale, Arizona. The new community is situated north of Interstate 10 and west of Loop 101 on the corner of North Avondale Boulevard and West Thomas Road, providing easy access to downtown Phoenix and the area’s major employment centers as well as Sky Harbor International … [More]

ASU Names New Dean of Cronkite School

inbusinessPHX.com

Battinto Batts Jr. has held a number of dynamic jobs over the past few decades: award-winning newspaper journalist, lecturer, philanthropist, strategic communications professional, higher education administrator and nonprofit executive. He’ll soon make a new addition to his curriculum vitae: dean of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona … [More]

Local Donut Shop Partners With Vans to Spread Sweet Joy in the Valley

Chin Up Donuts

Self-proclaimed Chief Donut Officer and local baked goods chef, Alex McEntire opened Chin Up Donuts in November of 2020 with a mission to share positivity and optimism in the world. To grow her business, McEntire applied for Vans “Foot the Bill” initiative, which was developed to help small business get back on their feet throughout the pandemic. Vans selects businesses that … [More]

Why Whistleblowing Can Be Deadly to Your Career

Allison & Taylor

The act of whistleblowing can offer positive consequences, including peace of mind to the whistleblower; empowering fellow employees towards honesty and integrity; and in some instances, considerable financial remuneration. However, the act of whistleblowing can sometimes result in unforeseen negative consequences, in particular for the whistleblower who may find that their … [More]

Recovery for the Smallest Restaurants and Bars

U.S. Small Business Administration

Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, today is announcing the latest application data results for the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), passed as part of the American Rescue Plan, and signed into law by President Joe Biden. The RRF has received more than 147,000 applications from women, veterans, and socially … [More]

Businesses of the Year Named at Phoenix Chamber Impact Awards

Greater Phoenix Chamber

Boys and Girls Club of the Valley and Arizona Technology Council have been named the large and small/medium Businesses of the Year by the Greater Phoenix Chamber during the 34th Annual IMPACT Awards held virtually on Thursday, May 13th. Large Business of the Year: Boys and Girls Club of the Valley “On behalf of the Boys and Girls Club of the Valley, hundreds of employees, … [More]

WEBINAR – May 26: “Ask the Telehealth Experts”

eVisit

This thought leadership forum is a unique opportunity to ask the crucial questions we all have from an expert panel including the American Telemedicine Association; Concentra, the nation’s leader in occupational telehealth; and eVisit, which has been named the SOLO LEADER in The Forrester Wave: Virtual Care Solutions for Digital Health, Q1 2021; and expertly led by Dr. Nick van … [More]

WEBINAR – May 25 and 27: 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 151: TUESDAY - May 25 | 9:00 AM How To Prevent Cyber Attacks As A Small Business Owner Join us for an interactive discussion on the cyber security landscape with the Vice President of Cosant Cyber Security, Mark … [More]

The Alkaline Water Company and Shaquille O’Neal Enter a New Partnership

The Alkaline Water Company

The Alkaline Water Company Inc., the country’s largest independent alkaline water company, is pleased to announce that basketball Hall of Famer and entertainment icon Shaquille O’Neal will be joining The Alkaline Water Company as an equity partner and member of the Company’s Board of Advisors. He will also serve as a marquee brand ambassador for … [More]

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to Another Pandemic Low

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending May 8, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 473,000, a decrease of 34,000 from the previous week's revised level. This is the lowest level for initial claims since March 14, 2020 when it was 256,000. The previous week's level was revised up by 9,000 from 498,000 to 507,000. The 4-week moving average was 534,000, a decrease of 28,250 … [More]

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