Credit Union Expands across Arizona through Acquisition of Bank

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Arizona Federal Credit Union announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Horizon Community Bank, an Arizona state-chartered bank headquartered in Lake Havasu City, Arizona and wholly-owned subsidiary of Horizon Bancorp, Inc.  Horizon Community was founded in 2002 and currently operates six branches in Fort Mohave, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Mesa, Parker … [More]

It’s Important for Small Business Owners to Open a Business Checking Account

by Kim Dees

Starting a business can come with multiple challenges, including money issues you might not anticipate. Financial hiccups often stem from lack of organization — which can be solved by keeping personal and business finances separate. If you are starting a business, the first financial move to make is to separate your accounts. There is a difference between a personal checking … [More]

Business Warrior and Fuel Me Enter $25M Funding Partnership

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Business Warrior Corp., the source for small businesses in America to get more customers, today announces a letter of understanding (LOU) with Fuel Me, the first-of-its-kind technology platform providing nationwide fuel procurement and management services, to fund up to $25 million in loans from March 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2023, through the new Business Warrior Funding … [More]

FirstBank Closes Out Record Year, Awards $15,000 to Valley Businesses

Rick McCartney

FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” announced year-over-year double-digit percentage increases in assets, deposits, and income in the fourth quarter of 2021. Across FirstBank’s Arizona branches, assets totaled nearly $1.2 billion, up 21.4 percent. Total deposits were $1.1 billion, up 42.5 percent from the same time … [More]

The 5 C’s of Credit to Help a Small Business Grow

by Edgar R. Olivo

For a first-time business owner, applying for funding while gaining business experience can be a unique challenge to face when attempting to grow and scale. Running out of money is a small business's biggest risk and keeping the flow of cash organized is the ultimate juggling act. But too often, small business owners are unclear about how much money they generate and where … [More]

EN NEGOCIOS: Las 5 C del crédito para ayudar a una pequeña empresa a crecer

por Edgar R. Olivo

Para un propietario de un negocio nuevo, solicitar financiamiento mientras adquiere experiencia comercial puede ser un desafío único que enfrentar cuando intenta crecer y escalar. Quedarse sin dinero es el mayor riesgo de una pequeña empresa y mantener el flujo de efectivo organizado es el último acto de malabarismo. Pero con demasiada frecuencia, los propietarios de pequeñas … [More]

GoDaddy Arranges Repurchase of $750M of Its Stock

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GoDaddy Inc. announced it entered into accelerated share repurchase agreements (the "ASR Agreements") with each of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC to repurchase an aggregate of $750 million of GoDaddy's Class A common stock. GoDaddy expects final settlement of the ASRs to occur during the second quarter of 2022. As disclosed in its fourth … [More]

EN NEGOCIOS: Nuevo programa ofrece préstamos sin intereses a las pequeñas empresas

por Kryistyna Hook

Ha llegado ayuda para que las nuevas empresas y los emprendedores locales impulsen sus negocios con acceso a capital asequible. El Buró de Mejores Negocios en la área Pacífica Sudoeste (BBB por sus siglas en ingles) ​​ha lanzado múltiples Kiva Hubs que brindan préstamos sin intereses a pequeñas empresas que no pueden acceder al capital tradicional, sirviendo a las empresas del … [More]

New Program Offers No Interest Loans to Small Businesses

by Kryistyna Hook

Help has arrived for local startups and entrepreneurs to boost their businesses with access to affordable capital. Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has launched multiple Kiva Hubs, which provide no interest loans to small businesses unable to access traditional capital, serving Valley businesses and beyond. With the success of the first Phoenix Kiva … [More]

Business Warrior Launches Small Business Lending Solution

Business Warrior

Business Warrior Corp., the source for small businesses in America to get more customers, announces the official launch of its new small business lending solution, Business Warrior Funding. The new lending solution leverages Business Warrior’s expertise and strategic partnerships to help entrepreneurs grow their business and offset the difficulties often associated with … [More]

Excellent Financial Strength Rating for CopperPoint Insurance Company, Stable Outlook

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CopperPoint Insurance Companies, a western-based super regional commercial insurance company, announced that AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) for CopperPoint Insurance Company and its subsidiaries with a stable outlook. Alaska National Insurance Company has also been added as a new member to Best's rating for CopperPoint Insurance Group. These … [More]

Investing in Complex Times: Is Avoiding Mistakes the Most Important Strategy?

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Befuddled about where to invest your money? Maybe that shouldn’t be surprising. In the United States there are nearly 6,000 public companies that someone could invest in (never mind the rest of the world), and trying to find the shiny pearls in the midst of all that clutter is a grim task, says François Sicart, a wealth manager for over 50 years and author of Luck Is Not … [More]

Capital Management Firm Launches International Value Fund

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Smead Capital Management announces the launch of the Smead International Value Fund, a series of the Smead Funds Trust, to public investors. On January 11th, 2022, the Smead International Value Fund succeeded all of the assets of the Smead International Value Fund LP. The Fund will offer retail and institutional share classes starting at a minimum of $100 for … [More]

First Community Bank in Arizona to Launch in More Than 14 Years Opens Doors

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The highly anticipated Scottsdale Community Bank is opening its doors, becoming the first new community bank in Arizona in more than 14 years. Scottsdale Community Bank received final approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the State of Arizona effective January 10, and it plans to hold its grand opening for the public within the next 60 days. “We are … [More]

Credit Union Distributes $3M Year-End Payout to Members

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As part of the credit union’s Member Bonus Payout program, Arizona Federal Credit Union announced the distribution of a $3 million year-end bonus to its members. Since 2012, the credit union has returned more than $45 million in bonus payouts to participating members. “As a financial cooperative, when members turn to us for their personal or business banking needs, we return … [More]

Grand Canyon University Refinances Loan Held by GCE

Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University (GCU) has successfully completed a $1.2 billion bond offering to refinance the remaining balance of the secured note that was issued in 2018 as part of the purchase of the University related to its transition back to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit status and additional loans made to acquire capital assets after the transaction … [More]

Alerus to Acquire Metro Phoenix Bank

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Alerus Financial Corporation announced the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger to acquire MPB BHC, Inc., the bank holding company for Metro Phoenix Bank, the largest full-service community bank headquartered in Phoenix. The transaction represents the twenty-fifth acquisition for Alerus since 2000 as part of its long-term plan to continually expand its four … [More]

Lucid Selects Bank of America as Preferred Lender, Amid Stock Plunge

Lucid Motors

Lucid Group, which is setting new standards with its advanced luxury electric vehicles (EVs), announced it has selected Bank of America as its preferred lending partner. Lucid customers can apply for financing online at Bank of America or work with concierge agents for a seamless financing experience. Lucid began deliveries of the Lucid Air in October and has more than 17,000 … [More]

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