The U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded 27 organizations across the United States a total of $5.2 million under the Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME) grant awards. In Arizona, Prestamos, the award-winning Community Development Financial Institution and Community Development Entity that provides small business loans and high quality technical … [More]
Tempe Chamber of Commerce CEO to Retire
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce announced on July 15, 2021, that Anne Gill, president and CEO of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, will retire after five years of service to the organization. Under Anne’s leadership, the Tempe Chamber of Commerce experienced significant growth, with an increase to the organization’s net revenue by more than 350% during her tenure. Most notably, … [More]
Tempe Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Team Members
Denise Hart, Vice President of Marketing & Programs In July, Denise Hart was welcomed as the new Vice President of Marketing & Events. The Vice President of Marketing & Programs functions as the Chamber’s events and programs developer and producer, coordinating and supporting Chamber programs through effective planning, marketing, vendor procurement, volunteer … [More]
Savanna and Perry Stephens: Autism No Barrier for Entrepreneurs
Savanna and Perry Stephens launched their career as the owners of the Phoenix, Arizona, SpeedPro Desert Valley franchise in 2020 after relocating from their home in New Mexico. While starting a business venture in a new city presented its own unique set of challenges, the Stephens were focused on something much more significant — tearing down barriers for autistic individuals. … [More]
Celebration of Success: ACA’s 10th Anniversary
In Business Magazine is pleased to be the official publisher of the Arizona Commerce Authority 10th Anniversary Celebration. We, along with countless other businesses in Arizona wish to congratulate Sandra Watson and the Arizona Commerce Authority on all the important accomplishments over the past 10 years. Please enjoy this special section. … [More]
Old Town Scottsdale’s Latest Dining Experience is (Roof)Tops
The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. announced the opening of its newest STK Steakhouse at 7134 E. Stetson Drive in the heart of Scottsdale’s waterfront high-end retail shops and residential developments. The new restaurant offers Vibe Dining with spectacular views and plentiful outdoor space to enjoy elevated culinary selections, world-famous cocktails and live music spun by … [More]
Bourbon Spice and Everything Nice: Thanksgiving at the Camelback Inn
Fall in Arizona means vibrant autumn colors in the form of warm golden sunsets. This season at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, cozy up to pleasant sunny days and cool desert evenings, captivating views of the Sonoran Desert, seasonal spa experiences, and Thanksgiving dining at the award-winning resort located at the base of Camelback Mountain in Paradise … [More]
Local Phoenix Couple Use Their Small Business to Bring Big Impact to the Real Estate Industry
A local Phoenix couple is transforming the way realtors sell properties, by launching a patent-pending real estate sign that rotates customized property images and has a solar powered illumination feature. With the current real estate market booming throughout the Phoenix area during this COVID-world, prospective home buyers are being presented with homes for sale in new and … [More]
ZuZu Eats & Treats On-the-Go
ZUZU EATS + TREATS. We're serving up plenty of eats you can enjoy at home. Savor our full restaurant menu along with some special packages and even "Show Stopper" Shakes. Curbside pickup and Grubhub delivery are available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Place your order at least 30 minutes in advance (please allow one hour for family meals). Picking-up curbside? Call upon arrival … [More]
The Heard Museum at Home
Heard at Home The Heard Museum believes that nothing can fully replace an in-person visit to a museum, to see and experience art, other works of Indigenous creation, and exhibitions up close and personal. However due to time, budget, distance and yes, social distancing the Heard Museum is not always accessible to the visiting public. The Heard Museum team has pulled … [More]
Make it a Playful Day with the Children’s Museum of Phoenix
To view our daily activities, follow us on all of our social channels! You can find an archive of all the projects we've published during our closure in our Resource Library! We hope you will continue on our virtual journey by following us on all of our social channels! Play and learn together with these at-home activities: Turtle Crawl: English | Español Crispy Kale … [More]
WEBINAR – Aug 17 to 19: 2020 NFIB Virtual Fly-In Conference
Your personal stories of small business success and hardship can influence lawmakers in meaningful ways. Attend the 2020 NFIB Virtual Fly-In for information, tips, tools, and tactics that will help you make an impact with legislators before they vote. Registration is free at NFIBFlyIn.com CLICK TO SEE THE VIRTUAL FLY-IN AGENDA … [More]
Micro-Businesses Resilient Through COVID-19, Helping Communities Weather Economic Impact of Pandemic
Everyday entrepreneurs and their millions of ventures in the U.S. were resilient in the face of the punishing economic climate of the first two months of COVID-19, according to new data from Venture Forward, GoDaddy's multi-year research project that demonstrates and quantifies the impact that ventures have on local communities and the U.S. economy. The new data … [More]
WEBINAR – Aug 6: REGIONAL REPORT – Education in 2020 and Beyond
Join the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) for the next installment of Regional Report: A GPEC Virtual Series, where we explore industries in Greater Phoenix impacted by the current COVID-19 pandemic. Educating the next generation of leaders is of critical importance to the success of Greater Phoenix. Webinar panelists will discuss the upcoming school year and address how … [More]
Woz Enterprise Launches Federally Recognized Technology Apprenticeship with University of Phoenix
Woz Enterprise – a division of Woz U – and University of Phoenix are bringing the technology and education sectors together to launch a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program to address the widening technology skills gap and put Americans to work. This world-class, transformative technology apprenticeship program trains community-college graduates in STEM … [More]
Renowned Furniture Retailer to Bring First Valley Locations to Vestar Shopping Centers
Connecticut-based Bob’s Discount Furniture will bring its long-awaited first Arizona locations to two Vestar shopping centers – Desert Ridge Marketplace and Crossroads Towne Center in August and September. The expansion into a new market and the selection of Vestar locations shows the strength and viability of the brand and the centers despite the recent challenges presented by … [More]
