ASU W. P. Carey School of Business and Phoenix Union Launch Financial Literacy Partnership

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As Camelback High School students return to school this fall, 150 of them will complete a new program focused on improving financial literacy. The new partnership between Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) and the W. P. Carey School of Business hopes to boost practical financial knowledge in young people, leading toward better financial outcomes for students and their … [More]

How New SBA Loan Rules Affect Small Businesses

by Paige Ryan

With 2023 already halfway over, small businesses are looking for help to grow to end the year on a strong note. As of July 2023, the Small Business Administration has approved more than 40,000 SBA loans worth more than $19 billion. As a local small business expert and owner of Phoenix FranNet, I'm here to discuss what impact these loans will have in the local market regarding … [More]

Level Up!

by Mike Hunter

Investing can be a daunting and intimidating subject, but it doesn’t have to be. This book takes a fresh approach to personal finance and self-development that’s both accessible and engaging. Using video game analogies to explain complex financial concepts in a way that’s easy to understand, regardless of the reader’s background or level of experience. Investing is changing … [More]

Funds Available for Small Businesses to Go ‘Green’

by Kimber Lanning, Andre Whittington and Danny Knee

As our country prepares to spend billions of dollars in new funding on environmental efforts, America is sitting on a gold mine in the fight against climate change, and we need to do something about it. The opportunity lies with small businesses. Many small-business owners want to be more environmentally friendly — and all are interested in saving money. Implementing … [More]

Lending Partnership Launches New Assistance Program to Grow Black Homeownership in the U.S.

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BMO announced the launch of a new Homebuyer Assistance Program for graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI), in partnership with the National Association for Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), a trade organization and network of Black real estate professionals. BMO and NAREB will work to increase homeownership in … [More]

Upcoming Changes Make Getting a Commercial Loan a Priority Now

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Small business owners who have been on the fence about seeking a commercial loan may want to take notice of some changes that are about to take place in the financial world. Our Soldiers Corp (OSC) is warning that now is the best time to get a commercial loan due to those upcoming changes. Those who do not act now may have a more difficult time securing the funding later … [More]

Holmes Murphy Names Vice President for Property Casualty Division

Rick McCartney

Holmes Murphy is excited to announce that Amy Tanny has joined the organization as a Vice President of Property Casualty. In this role and as part of Holmes Murphy’s Placement team, Tanny will be focused on helping the company win new business, supporting the team as a resource for client renewal placements (a new resource for the enterprise), and assisting with Holmes … [More]

Father-Son Team Joins LPL Financial to Launch Scottsdale-Based Advisory Firm

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LPL Financial LLC announced that financial advisors Larry Lytle and Zach Lytle have launched an independent practice, Wiser Advisor Group, LLC, and joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. The advisors reported having served approximately $130 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and join from RBC Wealth Management. Based in … [More]

OneAZ Credit Union Names New CEO

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OneAZ Credit Union is proud to announce that Brandon Michaels has been named President & CEO following the retirement of Kim Reedy, President & CEO. Brandon arrives at OneAZ with nearly 20 years of executive leadership experience in the credit union industry. He’s previously served as President & CEO at two credit unions. His visionary leadership elevated those … [More]

Their Take: A Broader Banking Solution for Arizona’s Cannabis Industry Would Promote Growth

by Christopher Gooch

Arizona private banks and credit unions are not offering lending or line of credit services to cannabis industry players and those that do, require significant red tape to offer any type of credit.  As such, operators cannot borrow against inventory or set up short term lines of credit to manage cash flow.  In addition, the major credit card processors and online payment … [More]

SBA Announced New Lender Improvements Expanding Access to Capital

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Following the recent finalization of two new rules aimed at closing gaps in capital access for America’s small business owners, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced streamlined lender procedures and other details on implementation. "The Biden-Harris Administration recognizes that small businesses are the drivers of our economy, and that to participate in … [More]

EN NEGOCIOS: Lleva tu Negocio al Siguiente Nivel: 5 Consejos para Financiar tu Sueño Empresarial

por Edgar R. Olivo

Al iniciar un nuevo negocio, es un viaje emocionante, pero también puede ser desafiante cuando se trata de encontrar los fondos necesarios para hacer realidad su empresa. Puede tener una gran idea, un plan de negocio sólido y una visión clara de lo que desea lograr, pero sin los fondos necesarios, puede resultar difícil convertir esa visión en una realidad. Exploraremos … [More]

Get Your Business Off the Ground: 5 Tips to Fund Your Dream

by Edgar R. Olivo

Starting a new business is an exciting journey, but it can also be challenging when it comes to finding the funds to get your venture off the ground. You may have a great idea, a solid business plan and a clear vision of what you want to achieve but, without the necessary funds, it can be difficult to turn that vision into a reality. We will explore five tips to help you … [More]

Banks Combine to Create the Largest Community Bank Headquartered in Arizona

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Bancorp 34, Inc., the holding company of Bank 34, and CBOA Financial, Inc., the holding company of Commerce Bank of Arizona, today jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to combine and form the second largest bank headquartered in Arizona. Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement, Commerce shareholders will receive 0.24 shares of BCTF common … [More]

The Future Role of Social Media in Finance

by Emmanuel Daniel

The idea in my book that information is the product comes from the work of sociologists from the early days of social media, including Yochai Benkler, Charles Leadbeater and Clay Shirky, who predicted that the economy would increasingly become a participatory one (Benkler, 2007). Clay Shirky introduced the concept of “mass amateurization,” where platforms turned consumers … [More]

Bryan Guest Promoted to Regional President at First Interstate Bank

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Bryan Guest has been promoted to President of the Mountain Desert Region for First Interstate Bank. In this role, Guest will oversee First Interstate’s branch network in Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming. Guest will play a key leadership role in developing and maintaining client relationships, promoting the Bank within the communities it serves, and actively carrying out the … [More]

Merger to Expand Arizona Franchise with Acquisition of Canyon Community Bank

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CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. and Canyon Bancorporation, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which CrossFirst and Canyon will consummate a business combination transaction resulting in the mergers of Canyon with and into CrossFirst and Canyon’s bank subsidiary, Canyon Community Bank, N.A., merging with and into CrossFirst’s bank … [More]

Credit Union Partners to Better Serve Arizona’s Black and African-American Communities

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OneAZ Credit Union remains committed to its mission to improve the lives of all Arizonans. To better support and engage with the African-American and Black community, OneAZ Credit Union has partnered with KAHARRIS & CO. LLC, a consulting firm that helps organizations integrate with communities and develop impactful relationships. Kristen Harris, the founder of KAHARRIS … [More]

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