Cox Communications today announced a major investment in its efforts to narrow the digital divide through its support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) ConnectHome initiative. Cox Communications is extending its Connect2Compete low-cost Internet offering to any HUD-assisted household with school-age children within Cox’s 18-state service area. It … [More]
Tory Burch Foundation and Bank of America Double Investment in Capital Program Supporting Women Business Owners
Bank of America has announced that it is doubling its investment in the Tory Burch Foundation Capital Program (formerly Elizabeth Street Capital) to connect more women small business owners to affordable capital through community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Since the Tory Burch Foundation Capital Program was announced in January 2014, $10 million has been loaned … [More]
Scottsdale REALTORS® Represent U.S. And Arizona At Global Real Estate Expo
Members of the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®, a local association of the Arizona Association of REALTORS®, attended Le marché international des professionnels de l’immobilier (MIPIM) in Paris, France from March 15-18. MIPIM is the world’s leading real estate investment trade show, and brings together the most influential real estate investors from all international … [More]
RIESTER Headquarters Moves to the Camelback Corridor
RIESTER announced its move today to a more spacious and centrally situated building in the Phoenix-metro area. ‘RIESTER on Camelback’ is located at 3344 E. Camelback Road and marks a new era for the Firm that formerly operated for more than 18 years from two adjacent buildings in the Roosevelt Historic District. RIESTER’s move was made possible by the tenacious commercial real … [More]
Owens Harkey Advertising Launches New Subsidiary, OH Predictive Insights
Owens Harkey Advertising has announced the company is partnering with leading Arizona pollster Michael Noble to acquire MBQF Consulting’s polling software and services to create a new entity affiliated with its marketing agency called OH Predictive Insights. The newest entity will operate separate from other Owens Harkey companies, OH Strategic Communications and Owens … [More]
Phoenix Suns, Mercury and Iasis Healthcare Open New Multi Specialty Clinic Downtown
Yesterday, the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and IASIS Healthcare announced the grand opening of a state-of-the-art Multi Specialty Clinic that will provide downtown residents and employees with their first comprehensive healthcare option in the area. The 28,000 square-foot clinic is located inside what was formerly the Phoenix Suns Athletic Club, on the southeast corner of the … [More]
Arizona Lawmakers “Fight the Blight,” Send SB 1504 to Governor’s Desk
On Thursday, a broad coalition of local property owners/managers, retailers, philanthropic groups and social-services advocates applauded members of the Arizona House for approving legislation that targets unauthorized donation bins. The measure, SB 1504, was approved on a 56-0 vote and now heads to the desk of Governor Doug Ducey for his consideration. “We thank SB 1504 … [More]
New Report Shows Significant Economic Impact of Arizona’s Nonprofit Sector
A recently released report, “Arizona Nonprofits: Economic Power, Positive Impact,” shows that the state’s nonprofit sector is not only a critical contributor to Arizona’s social fabric and shared quality of life, it’s also a powerful economic driver and job creator. The first of its kind, the report examines in economic terms the sizable contribution that Arizona’s … [More]
Social Venture Partners Arizona’s Annual ‘Fast Pitch’ Event Sets Record Attendance, Raises $100,000 for Local Nonprofits
Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVPAZ) hosted its sixth annual Fast Pitch on March 1, attracting a record 600 attendees to an event where social entrepreneurs compete in front of a live audience to “pitch” grant funders and donors so they can better fulfill their missions and grow their reach. Held at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, eight Phoenix-area … [More]
Marriott International Opens Moxy Hotel in Tempe
Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s provocative new lifestyle brand, officially opened in Tempe, AZ., on March 4, 2016. Launched by Newport Beach, California-based Twenty Four Seven Hotels, the chic and modern Moxy Tempe will offer the style and spirit of a boutique hotel, at a shockingly affordable price. Moxy Hotels, which first debuted in Milan in September 2014, is … [More]
