A new study from Business Roundtable finds that international trade supported 783,500 jobs in Arizona in 2018, having represented 1 out of every 5 jobs in the state before the pandemic. Since 1992, before the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the share of jobs tied to trade in Arizona has increased by 85 percent. Additionally, the Grand … [More]
West Valley Leaders Launch Target Industry Spotlight and Virtual Job Matching Series
Regional leadership including WESTMARC, AZ@Work-Maricopa County, PipelineAZ and Brightworks Consulting have partnered to launch a West Valley Industry Spotlight and Virtual Job Matching series in collaboration with the 15 communities of the West Valley. The series will focus on the 6 industries targeted by the West Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area for attraction … [More]
Salesforce Solutions Co. Adds AI Technology to CRM Marketing Solution for Home Builders
ApostleTech, a leader in Salesforce application implementations and consulting, is the developer of HCP, a CRM solution built on the power of Salesforce and designed specifically for home builders. ApostleTech is now collaborating with AtlasRTX to enhance HCP’s marketing capabilities, adding chatbot tools, which allow users to track and engage leads through the sales … [More]
Manufacturing Co. Unveils a Revolutionary Zinc Fiber Microcurrent that Kills Coronavirus
As global demand for innovative and effective antimicrobial and antiviral wearable materials increases in the wake of the current pandemic, ION Manufacturing is proud to debut ZnTech™ –a proprietary and patented zinc fiber matrix capable of generating microcurrent that is lethal to Coronavirus and other virulent pathogens. Designed for broad-spectrum textile usage, ZnTech™ has … [More]
WEBINAR – Oct 14: Automatic Forgiveness Update and Ask the CPA – Covid-19 Small Biz Tax Tips: PPP and Beyond
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]
