Presented by: Martin Abo, CPA/ABV/CVA/CFF, Managing Member of Abo and Company, LLC – Certified Public Accountants, Holly Wade, Executive Director, NFIB Research Center, Elizabeth Milito, Senior Executive Counsel, Legal Foundation, NFIB Join special guest CPA and Tax Expert Martin Abo, CPA/ABV/CVA/CFF, as he answers the most urgent tax questions from small businesses: … [More]
WEBINAR – Oct 13 and 15: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 88: TUESDAY - October 13 | 9:00 AM Fine Tuning Your Business Plan Join us for a discussion on business plans, featuring Lou Farina from the Maricopa Small Business Development Center. Learn how to master … [More]
All Phoenix Park Amenities Are Reopening
Following a vote during Wednesday’s Phoenix City Council meeting, all amenities in city parks will begin reopening effective Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 a.m. Reopening of some amenities will require additional time for Parks and Recreation Department staff to make available. Use of select park amenities has been restricted following a series of City Council orders dating to … [More]
On a Whim: AAA Arizona Reveals Last-Minute Travel Trends
As travelers begin to hit the roads again, many are making travel plans on a whim. According to AAA.com hotel booking data, domestic travel bookings show September was the strongest month of the year, but still down 12% compared to 2019. AAA Arizona travel data also reveals: 49% of hotel bookings are within three days of travel, up from 31% in 2019. 65% of hotel … [More]
Friends of Phoenix Public Art announces LOVE IT! Public Art Campaign
Friends of Phoenix Public Art, a private, nonprofit organization created to help support the city of Phoenix public art program, is launching a long-term community campaign, LOVE IT! Phoenix Public Art™, to raise awareness and appreciation of the city’s public art assets. Within its 516.7 square miles, Phoenix proudly features a nationally- and internationally-recognized … [More]
Homebuilder Co. Names New President
Maracay, a member of the TRI Pointe Group family of premium regional homebuilders, has named James Attwood as president of the Arizona-based homebuilding brand. Attwood joins Maracay after serving as vice president of operations of Pardee Homes San Diego, another of TRI Pointe Group’s homebuilder brands. He brings more than 14 years of construction, sales, operations and … [More]
Tips to Reduce Cloud Spend
2020 radically changed the world of work. With most companies dealing with a remote workforce for the first time, the need for technology that facilitates collaboration regardless of location is imperative. If businesses weren’t using the Cloud before, it’s now become a necessity. While Cloud storage is often billed as a cost-saver, businesses are often surprised that their … [More]
Local Financial Institution Provides $30,600 in Support for First-Generation College Students
TruWest Credit Union donates $30,600 to the Mesa Community College First Year Experience program for the second year in a row, providing scholarships and support for first-generation college students and students needing support in foundational courses such as English, math or reading. The credit union helped to impact the education of 85 students this past academic year, as … [More]
GoDaddy Launches Over App in 12 New Languages
GoDaddy Inc., the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, announced its award-winning Over app is now available in 12 new languages: Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Spanish, and Swedish. Over by GoDaddy provides the tools small businesses need to enhance their brands and promote … [More]
Divorce Support Services Co. Opens in Scottsdale amid Growing Demands due to the Pandemic
VESTA, the nation’s only company providing consolidated divorce support services through complimentary webinars, a dedicated no-charge concierge support and referral service, and vetted expert professionals, is expanding to Arizona. VESTA: A New Vision for Divorce helps those in search of information and services to find the professionals best suited for their needs. Service … [More]
Waymo is Opening Its Fully Driverless Service to the General Public in Phoenix
Five years ago this month, Steve Mahan, the retired director of the Santa Clara Valley Blind Center, who lost his sight years before, took the world's first ride in a self-driving car on public roads. This little car, called Firefly, had a top speed of just 25 mph, and used a combination of lidar, radar, cameras, and massive on-board computing power to navigate the busy streets … [More]
Build Your Future Arizona Launches New Career Center
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed October as Careers in Construction Science Technology Professions Month. The Proclamation coincides with Build Your Future Arizona’s new online Career Center. Build Your Future Arizona was launched in 2019 by the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, in an effort to increase awareness of job opportunities in construction, which can often … [More]
WEBINAR – Oct 22: Creating a Stronger and Brighter Future Together
Join the Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) on October 22 for our free webinar: Creating a Stronger and Brighter Future Together. The webinar will be hosted by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns and will highlight The Arizona We Want, a shared vision of success that reflects what matters most to Arizonans. Attendees will learn about the latest updates made to The … [More]
