The Small Business Administration announced that the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program application is slated to open April 8, 2021, to help theatres, museums and concert venues. The SVOG program was established through the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act to provide more than $16 billion in … [More]
Arizonans Launch Effort to Fortify State’s Economy through Clean Air and Energy
Arizonans have launched Arizona Thrives to attract more high-wage jobs and enhance the livability of our communities. More than 60 landmark companies and organizations have joined the Arizona Thrives Alliance to transition from carbon-based fuels to clean energy including Arizona Forward, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Chicanos Por La Causa, Cox Communications, Greater Yuma … [More]
Phoenix and Scottsdale Solar Co-Ops Launched to Help Residents Go Solar
Nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) announced the launch of two new solar co-ops to help residents go solar together: the Phoenix Solar Co-op and the Scottsdale Solar Co-op. “These two co-ops will help more residents of Phoenix and Scottsdale join the growing community of people saving money by harnessing solar power,” said Bret Fanshaw, Arizona program director for … [More]
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Sales Top $105 Million
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, showed that the collector car market is thriving during its weeklong Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, March 20-27, 2021. Among the most notable sales during the week was the 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake (Lot #1396) that sold for $5.5 million and a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (Lot #1394) that sold for … [More]
Arizona Community Foundation Names New Board Chair, Robbin Coulon
The Board of Directors of the Arizona Community Foundation has elected as chair Robbin M. Coulon, Esq. Coulon succeeds Stephen O. Evans, retired Executive and Trustee of Equity Residential and current Chairman of the Evans Charitable Foundation, who served as chair since 2019. A member of the Arizona Community Foundation Board of Directors since 2013, Coulon served as … [More]
New Tech Enables Those with Physical Disabilities to Control TV Video Guide with Their Eyes
Cox unveiled new technology in Phoenix and Tucson that empowers people with disabilities to control their TV with their eyes. The Accessible Web Remote for Contour gives those who have lost fine motor skills – whether from degenerative conditions or paralysis – the ability to browse the video guide with a glance. Specifically, a free web-based tool is navigable using various … [More]
Economic Development Group to Launch Year-Long Economic Development Certification Program
Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) is launching its year-long economic development certification program, The Academy of Arizona. Through a series of virtual courses, participants will learn about business retention and expansion, marketing, entrepreneurship, workforce, and downtown development. After successful completion of the seven courses, participants … [More]
Land Conservation Team Formed to Address Land Use and Resource Challenges
Land Advisors Organization announces the formation of its Land Conservation team, which specializes in facilitating real estate transactions that conserve important land and water resources, with an aim towards balancing the built and natural environments. Conservation advisory services are customized to the unique needs of each client, which range from multi-generational … [More]
Partnerships at Barrow Neurological Institute to Commercialize New Glioblastoma Treatment
Together with scientists from the University of California San Diego, Global Cancer Technology (GCT) and the renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, pre-clinical studies towards the commercialization of a new glioblastoma treatment has begun. Glioblastoma is a rare cancer, occurring in fewer than 1 in 10,000 cases. However, it is among the most aggressive and lethal cancers. … [More]
WEBINAR – Mar 31: Small Business Tax Essentials: Tax Security and Filings During Covid-19
Tax time is approaching fast. Whether you hire a professional or do your taxes yourself, you should be aware of COVID-19 tax benefits available to small businesses and make sure you pay the right amount, file on time, and protect your business’s assets. Highlights from this week’s webinar: Small Business Tax Essentials: Hear from the IRS on estimated taxes, … [More]
Curbside Pickup, Buy-Online-Pick-Up-In-Store, and Shopping by Appointment Are Here to Stay, Says Scottsdale’s Fashion Square
After a multi-year redevelopment that set the bar for luxury retailing, Scottsdale Fashion Square, part of the Macerich (NYSE:MAC) portfolio of one-of-a-kind retail properties in top markets, today detailed its recent successes along with plans to introduce even more new-to-the-market tenants, remodeled stores, and one-of-a-kind experiences this year. Despite last year’s … [More]
How to Make the Most of 24 Hours
Studies have shown experiencing a chronic feeling of not having enough time, or chronic time urgency, can increase stress levels and induce feelings of anxiety. As more time is spent working remotely, improving time management during the workday can lead to increased productivity and a better work-life balance. Establishing new time management systems as a business owner can … [More]
Race Car Champ Brings Mobile Winery and Pop-Up Racing Paddock to Scottsdale March 26-28
Adobe Road Winery will roar into the Valley March 26-28 for The Racing Series Desert Tour, a three-day tour through Scottsdale with racing legend and winery owner Kevin Buckler. Highlighting the Petaluma, California winery’s lineup of four award-winning red wines called The Racing Series, each stop features a mobile winery, pop-up racing paddock, award-winning wine tastings, … [More]
Spring Is in Full Swing at MIM
As temperatures start to rise, stay cool at MIM and head into spring full of inspiration. Discover what’s new in our ever-changing galleries, enjoy live music by local artists (details below) at the MIM Music Theater, and embark on a virtual musical journey with your kids in an online Mini Music Makers or Musical Adventures class. MIM is the perfect place to celebrate with … [More]
Lucid Motors Deepens Expertise with Executive Team Additions and Promotions
Lucid Motors, which is setting new standards for sustainable mobility with its advanced luxury EVs, today announced three additions to the company’s leadership team, with Michael Bell joining as Senior Vice President of Digital, Achim Pantfoerder as Vice President of Program Management, and Nicolas Minbiole as Vice President of Global Quality. These additions bring decades of … [More]
