Arizona educators who become certified to teach dual enrollment courses are now eligible for a $1,000 incentive, thanks to a $950,000 grant awarded by Helios Education Foundation to the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation’s ElevateEdAZ. This incentive aims to get more teachers dual enrollment certified to provide more equitable access to dual enrollment courses for students … [More]
Strategic Partnership Brings Solutions to the Financial Services and Collections Industries
Abstrakt Corp, a real-time call guidance and automated QA software, announced that the company now integrates with the leading cloud contact center software provider, Intelligent Contacts. This collaboration aims to bring transformative solutions to the financial services and collections industries, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and the overall customer … [More]
Real Estate Development Co. Names Senior Director
VanTrust Real Estate, a national commercial real estate development company, announced the addition of Derek Flottum as Senior Director of Development for its Southwest Region. Flottum is an industry veteran that brings over a decade of development experience in Arizona. He will be working on existing industrial and office projects for VanTrust, as well as expanding the firm’s … [More]
Phoenix’s Central Station One Step Closer to Completion
Central Station redevelopment, the mixed-use, transit-oriented development project hosted a topping-out ceremony for the east tower May 23, 2024. This event marks a significant milestone in the construction progress of Central Station. Located in the heart of downtown, next to the historic Security Building, Civic Space Park, and ASU's Downtown Campus, Central Station is set … [More]
Toronto-Based Airline Adds Nonstop Toronto-Pearson/Phoenix Route
Porter Airlines announced new daily, round-trip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), beginning on October 3. The new route marks Porter’s first arrival in Arizona, providing a direct link between Canada’s largest city and the Valley of the Sun. Phoenix is a favourite Canadian getaway, featuring the … [More]
No-Fry Chicken Wings Restaurant Concept Opens Second Valley Location
sneakybird, a local and family-owned restaurant that opened its doors in the Valley in 2022 and offers a quick, craft, casual approach to signature oven-grilled chicken wings, tenders, and sandwiches complemented by handcrafted flatbreads, tater tots, and fresh chilled veggies, announced the opening of its second restaurant. Located at Verde at Cooley Station – 3945 E. Williams … [More]
Arizona Healthcare Startup Grows to 11 Offices across the Valley
HealthyU Clinics, a leading provider of integrated primary and specialty care services, announces the acquisition of Ma’am Exams in Gilbert. The medical office will retain all 20 staff members, including five nurse practitioners, and welcome additional medical professionals who are committed to women’s health services. Patients will benefit by having convenient access to … [More]
WEBINAR – Jun 25: Demystifying AI – A Small Business Owner’s Guide to the AI Revolution
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Demystifying AI: A Small Business Owner’s Guide to the AI Revolution 06/25/2024 | 9:00 AM For those curious about tapping into artificial intelligence but feeling overwhelmed by technical jargon and the constantly evolving product landscape, an upcoming webinar hosted by Wendy Jameson from … [More]
WEBINAR – Jun 18: Actionable Ways to Maximize Your Email Marketing & Marketing Automation Program
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Actionable Ways to Maximize Your Email Marketing & Marketing Automation Program 06/18/2024 | 9:00 AM In this session, participants will discover how to leverage email marketing and marketing automation as tools to convert leads into sales-qualified leads and move buyers through the … [More]
WEBINAR – Jun 11: Capital Readiness: Navigating Your Path to Loan Approval
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Capital Readiness: Navigating Your Path to Loan Approval 06/11/2024| 9:00 AM Building on the concepts introduced in "Strategically Leveraging Debt to Grow Your Business," this 45-minute session shifts the focus towards preparing and securing a small business loan. REGISTER NOW … [More]
WEBINAR – Jun 4: No Cost Business Resources
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! No Cost Business Resources 06/04/2024 | 9:00 AM Join experts from the Arizona SBDC Network, SCORE, and the Women's Business Center as they explore SBA-funded support options for small businesses aiming to expand. REGISTER NOW … [More]
Banner Health and Donor Network of Arizona Open Arizona’s First Donor Care Center
Banner Health and Donor Network of Arizona (DNA) have officially opened a new unit at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. With a formal ribbon cutting Thursday, May 23, 2024, it's called the donor care center (DCC), and it's dedicated to the care of organ donors to make better use of the gifts they offer and save even more lives. Now, organ donors who meet criteria … [More]
Digital Marketing Co. Rebrands, Empowers Charitable Organizations
Nonprofit marketing expert and Google Grant guru Todd Vigil announced the rebrand of EleeHub, a niche digital marketing partner that assists 501c3 organizations in applying for, managing and retaining Google Grant funds. Initially conceptualized by Vigil as Pathfinder Search Ads in 2021, Vigil’s latest endeavor offers eligible nonprofits a variety of services to boost their … [More]
Innovation Corridor Restaurant in Tempe Rolls Out Summer Fare
Eureka! at Novus Innovation Corridor in Tempe is rolling out new menu items and cocktails, promising an unforgettable dining experience brimming with exciting new flavors. From innovative cocktails that will awaken the tastebuds to modern twists on comfort classic items, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Among the new starter menu items are Dorito-crusted shishito … [More]
Why Video Needs to be Part of Every Social Media Strategy
Do you want to use the power of social media to skyrocket the number of visits to your website, which in turn can lead to an increase in customers? In one month alone, we saw just that for one of our clients at Pratt Marketing Agency. Reach on Facebook increased by 482% Reach on Instagram increased by 680% Reach on TikTok increased by a staggering 842% Engagement … [More]
ACA Wins Economic Development Award Recognizing Innovative Workforce Training Centers
Business Facilities recognized Arizona’s Future48 Workforce Accelerators
For the second year in a row, Arizona and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) are being recognized for innovative economic development initiatives. Business Facilities Magazine recently announced the Arizona Commerce Authority as one of six state winners of its second annual Economic Development Organization (EDO) Awards, recognizing Arizona’s Future48 Workforce Accelerator … [More]
Home Prices Hit Another Record High, Pushing Pending Sales Down 4%, Says Report
Prices keep rising because this spring’s inventory is lower than usual. The sliver of good news for buyers is that mortgage rates have declined slightly
The median U.S. home-sale price hit a record $387,600 during the four weeks ending May 19, up 4% from a year earlier. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Weekly average mortgage rates dipped to 7.02% from a five-month high of 7.22% at the start of the month, bringing the median monthly housing payment to $2,854, roughly … [More]
How Entrepreneurship Uplifts Underserved, Diverse Communities
There is no shortage of stories about how entrepreneurship and innovation can spur economic growth under the right conditions, but another intriguing, and often overlooked, characteristic of entrepreneurship is its ability to uplift underserved, diverse communities. In fact, entrepreneurship not only plays a key role in bringing social issues to the forefront, it often … [More]
