Rick McCartney, Author at Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine

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Valley Company Spreads Holiday Joy by Writing and Sending 100,000 Holiday Cards

Simply Noted

If you think Santa’s workshop is busy this time of year, you should take a look at the Simply Noted headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. For the 2020 holiday season, the company is on track to send 100,000 custom handwritten holiday cards to recipients all over the country, with 65,000 of those being sent in December alone. Simply Noted, an automated handwritten letters and cards … [More]

Economy & Trends | inbusinessphx.com |

U.S. Single-Family Rent Growth Reached Pre-Pandemic Levels in October, Says Report

Rick McCartney

CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its latest Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), which analyzes single-family rent price changes nationally and across more than 20 metropolitan areas. Data collected for October 2020 shows a national rent increase of 3.1% year over year, up from a 2.9% year-over-year … [More]

Commercial Real Estate & Development | inbusinessphx.com |

Opportunity Zone Project Breaks Ground on Single-Family Rental Units in Glendale

Virtua Partners

Virtua Partners, the Scottsdale-based private-equity firm specializing in real estate investment, has broken ground on a new Opportunity Zone development, in Glendale, Arizona. The property, named “V Townhomes at Manistee Ranch,” is a 5.78-acre infill lot situated at North 53rd Avenue within the Manistee Ranch Community. Virtua plans to transform the lot into 71 single-family … [More]

Workforce & Career | inbusinessphx.com |

New Study Reveals that Virtual Reality Skills Training Is Poised for Explosive Growth By 2022

Mursion

Mursion, the industry leader in immersive virtual reality training for emotional intelligence in the workplace, and Future Workplace, an advisory and membership organization that prepares HR leaders for the future of work, today announced their partner study: VR Changes the Game for Soft Skills Training. The report examines the rapidly growing trend of VR simulation training … [More]

Leadership & Management | inbusinessphx.com |

Who’s the New Boss? How to Avoid Succession Planning Mistakes

inbusinessPHX.com

Many corporations have endured a rough 2020 that included the resignations of top executives at some major brands. Will their replacements be ready? It’s a fair question, especially if the new company leader is promoted from within. Studies show many senior leaders don’t think their companies properly educate and prepare future leaders for succession. If an organization has … [More]

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COVID-19 Stories: Print Franchisee Proves Value as Essential Business

inbusinessPHX.com

The arrival of COVID-19 to Peoria, Ariz., put Tim Earick and Jim McPhetres’ digital print design and marketing center to the test. Their International Minute Press franchise in Peoria – part of the Minuteman Press International family – has been able to remain open as an essential business and best serve their community. Earick, a lifelong print professional, and McPhetres, a … [More]

Live & Learn | inbusinessphx.com |

Could COVID Kill Entrepreneurship? How to Make Sure It Doesn’t

inbusinessPHX.com

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has left many existing small businesses struggling, and the continued economic uncertainty threatens to kill the ambitions of entrepreneurs who planned to launch new businesses but now must put their dreams on hold. “This crisis will end up being much worse for small businesses than the 2008-11 sub-prime mortgage crisis,” says Andi … [More]

Economy & Trends | inbusinessphx.com |

Survey: 49% of Minority Small Businesses Can’t Afford December Rent

Alignable

Based on the latest Alignable Rent Poll, the ability of small businesses to pay their full rent in December continues to decline, as more COVID-related shutdowns occur. Overall, 35% of small business owners reported that they couldn't make rent this month (up 3% from 32% in November). And for minority-owned businesses, the struggle is even more pronounced: nearly half … [More]

Events | Webinar |

WEBINAR – Dec 17: Prop 207: How to Prepare Your Workplace for Recreational Marijuana

Tempe Chamber of Commerce

Proposition 207 has passed in Arizona...What does that mean for you and your business? Employers Council Attorney Glenn Pelster, Esq. will discuss the impact of the Smart and Safe Arizona Act, (Prop 207), on Arizona employers. This webinar will not only outline employers' obligations under Arizona's marijuana and drug testing statutes, but will identify effective strategies … [More]

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WEBINAR – Dec 29: I-9 Compliance & Impacts of COVID-19

Basic

I-9 audits are on the rise! In today’s climate, any mistake pertaining to your I-9 process can lead to costly government fines. Compliance is essential. Attorney Alejandro Pérez will conduct a seminar on the I-9 process, form basics, and managing with remote workers: Record-keeping requirements E-verify Re-verification Issues surrounding remote employees … [More]

Government & Compliance | Online |

$1 Million In COVID-19 Relief Allocated to Chambers of Commerce

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey today announced the recipients of a competitive $1 million grant program allocated to chambers of commerce across the state to implement or expand initiatives that support small businesses and accelerate local economic recovery. The grant dollars come from the Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Response Grant Program, established last month by Governor … [More]

Growth & Enterprise | Online |

Leading Nonprofit CRM & Fundraising Platform Virtuous Acquires RaiseDonors

Virtuous

Phoenix-based Virtuous, the world's leading responsive fundraising platform for nonprofits, announced it has acquired RaiseDonors, the rapid-growth online fundraising platform. With RaiseDonors, Virtuous will further enable nonprofits to deliver highly personalized and responsive giving experiences for their donors at scale and underscores the company’s deep-seated commitment … [More]

Growth & Enterprise | Online |

APS Advances Toward 100% Clean Energy Commitment

Arizona Public Service

Arizona Public Service Company (APS) is taking more steps to deliver on its commitment to serve one of the fastest-growing service territories in the country with 100% clean energy by 2050. APS issued two requests for proposals (RFP) — one to acquire both renewable energy and additional peaking capacity resources, and the other to install more battery energy storage at two … [More]

Economy & Trends | Online |

Survey: Nearly 70% of Americans Will Not Travel for Christmas

American Hotel & Lodging Association

A recent national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows that nearly two-thirds (69%) of Americans will not travel for Christmas. With a new surge in COVID-19 cases, the CDC recommending that Americans do not travel over the holiday season and new stay-at-home orders in place in states across the country, the holiday season will … [More]

HR & Management | Online |

Survey: What Workers Want Is Time Off, Flexibility, Paid Leave

Unum Group

The top three perks workers want from their employers have to do with time away from the office, according to new research from employee benefits provider Unum Group. Paid time off, flexibility or remote working options, and paid family leave are the top non-insurance employee benefits among U.S. workers. Time off tops the list Despite less travel due to COVID-19, paid … [More]

Workforce & Career | Online |

New Research Identifies the Top 10 Careers and Soft Skills for Remote Jobs

FlexJobs

Given the strong, growing interest in the remote job marketplace, FlexJobs has identified the top career categories offering the most remote jobs since the start of the pandemic. In order to better prepare candidates interested in pursuing these promising remote careers, FlexJobs has teamed with PAIRIN, the trusted technology partner to today’s leading workforce programs, … [More]

Events | Webinar |

WEBINAR – Dec 16: Covid-19 End-of-Year Q&A with Beth Milito & Holly Wade

NFIB

Join NFIB’s PPP and COVID-19 experts, Beth Milito and Holly Wade, as they answer questions about: PPP forgiveness, including the latest from banks on the timing of application and acceptance COVID-19 updates and compliance resources for small business owners Congressional outlook for 2021, including 2nd PPP and extended COVID-19 paid leave CDC updates and state … [More]

Live & Learn | Online |

Experience Ballet Arizona’s ‘Nutcracker Suite’ at Home with Treats

Ballet Arizona

The magic, the music and the joy of The Nutcracker come directly to YOU this season! Cozy up with some hot chocolate and grab the best seat in your house to celebrate the delight and wonder of the holidays with a digital version of Ib Andersen’s beloved classic, The Nutcracker! Filmed in our in-house Dorrance Theatre, Nutcracker Suite is a reimagined, abridged version of Ib … [More]