The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Business Forward, Inc., a non-profit organization working with small business leaders in support of policies promoting America’s economic competitiveness, announced the launch of the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA). A joint public-private co-sponsorship, the SBDA will connect small businesses with critical tech resources … [More]
City of Phoenix Offers Food Business Training for Entrepreneurs
Through a partnership with Thrive Consultancy, Inc., the city of Phoenix's Office of Environmental Programs (OEP) is excited to offer a special training program for potential and current food business owners. Applications are open through Feb. 1 for the 10-week Sustainable Cooperative Food Business Training Program, which will build your skills and confidence for starting (or … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Sets 2022 Legislative Priorities
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announces its legislative priorities for the Second Regular Session of Arizona’s 55th Legislature. This session, the Chamber is advocating for a structurally balanced budget, the extension of Prop 400, employer protections that permit businesses to effectively manage their workforces, and seeking pro-workforce policies that ensure employers have … [More]
Phoenix City Council Approves Water Conservation Plan
The Phoenix City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, to allow the city to enter into an agreement with the Central Arizona Water Conservation District in response to continuing declines in water supplies in Lake Mead on the Colorado River. The agreement, known as the 500+ Plan, involves the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and stakeholders in Arizona, California, … [More]
Nikola to Pay $125M Civil Penalty in SEC Dispute
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, today announced a resolution with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. As part of the resolution, Nikola has agreed to pay $125 million to the SEC in five installments over two years. The first installment will be paid by the end of 2021, and the remaining … [More]
City Council Approves Findings of Preservation Style Study
The Phoenix City Council has adopted key findings of an impact study of the city's historic preservation efforts over the past several decades. The study titled, “Preservation Phoenix Style," identifies Phoenix's unique historic character and how historic preservation efforts have benefited the … [More]
