Valley’s Oldest Theater Is Back, Come June

Rick McCartney

The Phoenix Theatre Company announces its 102nd season, marking an exciting return to indoor programs after shuttering its doors for the first time in 101 years. After a pivot to virtual and outdoor programming, The Phoenix Theatre Company welcomes audiences back to its three-stage complex starting in June to kick off a season highlighting stories of extraordinary everyday … [More]

IRS Provides Guidance for Employers Claiming the Employee Retention Credit for First Two Quarters of 2021

Internal Revenue Service

The Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) modified by the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (Relief Act). Notice 2021-23 PDF explains the changes to the Employee Retention Credit for the first two … [More]

How Living with Gratitude Grows Great Leaders

by Doug Meyer-Cuno

Living with gratitude isn’t easy. Being a leader who lives with gratitude is even more difficult.  Sometimes, we’re angry or upset because of a personal crisis or an employee’s bad decision. And when we’re in that negative place, we can’t be grateful.  In order to be at our best as leaders, living in gratitude is essential. Why is that? Coming from a place of appreciation … [More]

Phoenix-Based Consulting Firm Working with the National Massage Co. to Prioritize DEI

Bailey Strategic Innovation Group

Bailey Strategic Innovation Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing communication consulting firms helping break down the barriers of human communication in the brain, has recently collaborated with the Massage Envy brand, an American franchise network providing massage and skin care. The Massage Envy brand is working with Bailey Strategic Innovation Group to stand up its … [More]

WEBINAR – Apr 6: Media Industry Workplace: Design Strategies for a Post-COVID World

Gensler

Gensler’s Design Forecast highlights major changes that the pandemic upended across all industries. For media companies, the rate of change has accelerated with the increased adoption of streaming services and 5G, mobile technologies, consolidation, and increases in the speed and volume of content creation. The velocity of change is impacting the spaces media companies inhabit … [More]

VIRTUAL EVENT – Apr 6: West Valley Industry Spotlight & Job Matching Healthcare Forum

WESTMARC

Please join us to hear from healthcare, industry subject matter experts and employers, training & education providers and workforce development professionals about trends, opportunities and in demand careers in healthcare. Be sure to create your employer or job seeker profile to participate in the 3 week job matching component at westmarc.pipelineaz.com. Panelists: … [More]

WEBINAR – Apr 7: SBA Arizona – Selling to the Federal Government

U.S. Small Business Administration - Arizona

Join us for an overview of how to sell to the federal government, including SBA programs and certifications to assist your small business. Presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration Small business contractors continue to play an important role in helping federal agencies to respond during the COVID-19 pandemic. Opportunities remain available for … [More]

Sunday Best: Chef-Attended Easter Buffet

ZuZu Cafe at Hotel Valley Ho

Savor holiday favorites at ZuZu and reserve your table between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Our chef-attended buffet includes fresh pastries, shrimp cocktail, cinnamon vanilla french toast, breakfast bakes, and much more. Choose from enhancements like lobster benedict, stuffed branzino, and an Easter "Show Stopper" Shake. For the little ones, we've got a special menu available and will be … [More]

State Farm Stadium Vaccination Site Moving into Gila River Arena

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Arizona’s largest vaccination site at State Farm Stadium, described as a “national model” by President Biden, will transition to an indoor site at Gila River Arena in Glendale on Friday, April 23 as temperatures heat up in Arizona. Home to the Arizona Cardinals, the State Farm Stadium site has administered more than 632,000 doses since … [More]

Small Business Job Openings Hit Record Level in March

NFIB

According to NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 42% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, a record reading. The March reading is 20 points higher than the 48-year historical average of 22%. “Where small businesses do have open positions, labor quality remains a significant problem for owners … [More]

IRS, Treasury Disburse More Economic Impact Payments Under the American Rescue Plan; Total Tops 130M

Internal Revenue Service

The Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced they are disbursing several million more payments in the third batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan. This brings the total disbursed so far to more than 130 million payments worth approximately $335 billion. As announced on March 12, … [More]

Vālenz Announces Acquisition of Kozani Health

Valenz

Vālenz® announced today it has acquired Kozani Health, integrating a new and innovative means for self-funded employers and the self-insured community to control costs across the life of a claim. Kozani Health, which provides customized solutions to meet the challenges of paying medical claims appropriately, joins the ever-expanding Valenz ecosystem of data and solutions as … [More]

Ducey Eases Restrictions on Elective Surgeries and Long-Term Care Facilities

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey today rescinded three Executive Orders issued during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic: “With nearly three and a half million vaccine doses administered across Arizona, we’re on track to fighting off the pandemic and returning to normal,” said Governor Ducey. “At the beginning of the pandemic, we took necessary measures to protect vulnerable … [More]

Macerich Sells Phoenix Mall Set for Major Redevelopment

RED Development

Paradise Valley Mall. Rendering courtesy of RED Development Macerich has sold Paradise Valley Mall, a 1.2 million-square-foot shopping center in Phoenix, for $100 million to a joint venture of RED Development and an affiliate. The property recently received rezoning approval from the city and the previous partnership of Macerich and RED were moving forward with … [More]

Employment Rises by 916,000 in March, Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 6.0%

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 916,000 in March, and the unemployment rate edged down to 6.0 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. These improvements in the labor market reflect the continued resumption of economic activity that had been curtailed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Job growth was widespread in March, led by … [More]

Sprouts Foundation Celebrates Elementary School Gardens with Broadcast Event

Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, with support from the School Garden Support Organization (SGSO) Network, will host the first-ever, virtual garden-based learning event with lessons led by students from school garden sites from coast to coast on April 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. PT on growingschoolgardens.org. The event furthers the Sprouts Healthy Community Foundation’s … [More]

Multifamily Property Sells for $26 Million in Central Phoenix

inbusinessPHX.com

Newmark’s Managing Director Chris Canter, Executive Managing Director Brad Goff and Senior Managing Director Brett Polachek represented the seller, Midtown Flats Acquisition Company, LLC, in the transaction. The buyer was West Freeman Properties. “Midtown Flats is a luxurious asset situated in the ideal central Phoenix location with a strong mix, featuring studios, one-, … [More]

Downtown Phoenix Residential and Co-Working Community Opens

Kenect

Kenect Phoenix, an all-new, hospitality-driven apartment platform and coworking community by Chicago-based Akara Partners, welcomed its first residences today. Just off the busiest stop along the light rail, across from Central Station, Kenect is located at 355 N. Central Ave., near Arizona State University’s downtown campus, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, ASU Law School and ASU … [More]

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