Approximately 52 percent of Arizona’s 2018 high school graduates enrolled in a two or four-year degree granting institution within one year of graduation, as compared with just over 69 percent of their peers nationwide. College going and completion for Arizona remains uneven across demographics and continues to trail the national average, according the Arizona Board of … [More]
HVAC Co. Growth Continues with Acquisition of Arizona’s Dukes of Air
HomeServe USA, a leading provider of service plans, repair, and installation services for the home, today announced the acquisition of Arizona’s Dukes of Air, LLC (Dukes). Based in Mesa, Dukes is an A+ Better Business Bureau accredited company and the third company HomeServe has acquired in the greater Phoenix area since 2019. Dukes was founded in 2013 by the husband and … [More]
WEBINAR – Dec 1 and 3: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp and Collective
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 101: TUESDAY - December 1 | 9:00 AM COVID-19 Tax Relief for Individuals and Small Businesses During this session, learn detailed information on how COVID-19 tax … [More]
WEBINAR – Dec 2: Virtual Workshop – Selling to the Federal Government
Small business contractors continue to play an important role in helping federal agencies to respond during the COVID-19 pandemic. Opportunities remain available for small businesses to bid on contracts and contribute to the mission of agencies. Join us for an overview of how to sell to the federal government, to include SBA programs and certifications to assist your small … [More]
5 Ways to Thank Your Local Small Business
In the middle of a pandemic that has taken so much from us, acts of celebration and sharing hold an even deeper significance. Although our holidays celebrations will look different this year, our values remain unchanged. This is a season of caring, a season of giving. We each look for ways to ease suffering and connect with our loved ones, even if over a computer screen. As … [More]
Arizona Historical Society Launches New Holiday Gift Program
Looking for a gift experience that’s fun, affordable, and family-friendly? Give the gift of historic discovery with an annual membership to the Arizona Historical Society. This year the Arizona Historical Society is extending Gift Memberships purchased in November and December from 12 to 15 months. That’s three extra months to visit AHS history museums in Flagstaff, Tempe, … [More]
Revised 2021 TPT Electronic Filing and Paying Threshold Goes from $5,000 to $500 Jan, 1
Under legislation enacted in 2017, businesses with an annual transaction privilege tax (TPT) and use tax liability of $500 or more during the prior calendar year will be required to file and pay electronically starting in February 2021 for the January reporting period. The revised 2021 threshold of $500 is a change from the 2020 level of $5,000. E-filing and paying are … [More]
Leading Florida Developer Breaks Ground on First Project in Arizona
The Related Group, an international developer known for its sophisticated metropolitan ‘for-sale’ condominiums, rental and mixed-use projects, announced the groundbreaking of their first multi-family project in Arizona called The Manor Scottsdale. Located at 13220 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale, Ariz., the 286-unit upscale multi-family residential apartment homes will be … [More]
Developer Accelerates Growth of Health Club Co. with Work on New Facilities
Barclay Group, the preferred real estate developer for EoS Fitness, continues to flex its development muscle for the health club leader, collaborating on the successful openings of three new EoS gyms in Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona, and Tampa, Florida. EoS Fitness is a premier fitness operator with a differentiated fitness service offering in high demand, and the capacity to … [More]
Husband & Wife Team Bring Successful L.A. Massage Concept to Arizona
The NOW Massage, a growing franchise disrupting the wellness space with high quality, affordable massage services, is set to open its first Arizona location in Scottsdale this December. The NOW Massage boutique, located at 15435 North Scottsdale Road, will be owned and operated by Scottsdale residents Nick and Tricia Karabas, who aim to provide a welcoming, self-care oasis … [More]
Real Estate Company Partners With Local Testing Provider ‘COVID Testing To You,” Offering Drive-Thru Tests
With COVID-19 cases spiking and the holidays imminent, a YAM properties has partnered with local testing provider COVID Testing To You to offer drive-thru tests. YAM Properties will begin offering COVID-19 testing at its Scottsdale 101 shopping center beginning Tuesday. It will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., except for Thanksgiving day, when testing will be … [More]
