The Phoenix office sector took a strong turn to finish Q4 in solid fashion. The year started off slowly but picked up momentum as the year progressed and accelerated the pace into the final months. Most all major indicators were positive for the quarter and for the year, including vacancy, absorption, asking rental rates, construction and deliveries to inventory. “The … [More]
Arizona All Stars: Phoenix, Tempe and Tucson Lead the Way in LGBT Equality
At a time when many states continue to drag their feet on fully inclusive LGBT laws and policies, cities are stepping up to ensure that all citizens are treated equally, according to a report issued by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization. The HRC Foundation’s 2015 Municipal Equality … [More]
Social Venture Partners Arizona Teams with Entrepreneur Incubator SEED SPOT to Help Local Nonprofits Build Capacity
In an effort to boost nonprofit capacity building throughout the Valley, Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVPAZ) is teaming up with SEED SPOT to offer 20 of the Valley’s most innovative nonprofits exclusive access to the entrepreneur incubator’s intensive boot camp. The organizations are testing the waters of a more robust partnership to instill for-profit skillsets and … [More]
Leading Experts Say Tucson’s Economy Is Struggling for Growth
Tucson’s economy is on track to grow this year, but gains are likely to be slow again. That was one of the key takeaways from today’s University of Arizona Eller College of Management annual Economic Outlook Luncheon at the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson. More than 500 people packed the room to hear presenters George W. Hammond, director and research professor at Eller’s … [More]
New Cyber Security Coalition Forms to Attract and Retain Highly Educated Talent in the Valley of the Sun
Recognized industry leaders in Arizona are excited to announce the launch of Security Canyon, a new cyber security coalition taking on the challenge of finding and attracting highly educated talent to staff the increasing number of cyber security positions in Arizona. The mission of Security Canyon is to promote economic development in our own backyard by encouraging new cyber … [More]
BMO Harris Bank Relocating to Central Arts Plaza; Secures Naming Rights for Iconic Central Arts District Tower
BMO Harris Bank will be the newest tenant in the tower at Central Arts Plaza located at 1850 N. Central Avenue. The Chicago-based bank is relocating its regional headquarters from its current location at One Camelback at the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Camelback Road. As part of the lease transaction, the iconic office tower will now be called BMO Tower at Central … [More]
Quarles & Brady and the Arizona Technology Council Weigh In on Why New Federal Crowdfunding Laws May Create Significant Opportunities for Arizona Businesses
On the heels of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adoption of final rules to permit equity crowdfunding under Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, Quarles & Brady, LLP in conjunction with the Arizona Technology Council, weighed in on why it may create significant opportunities for Arizona businesses. These rules released on October … [More]
P. Carey School/JPMorgan Chase Event Delivers 2016 Forecasts
Say good-bye to the recession and keep an eye on slow, steady growth for the state and nation in 2016. That’s what experts said yesterday at the 52nd annual Economic Forecast Luncheon co-sponsored by Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business and JPMorgan Chase. Four experts delivered a comprehensive overview of what’s happening in the state and national … [More]
Social Venture Partners Arizona Selects 20 Local Nonprofits to Participate in ‘Fast Pitch” Event, Compete for $50,000+ in Funding
Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVPAZ) is pleased to announce the 20 local nonprofits selected as semifinalists for the 2016 Fast Pitch Competition, affectionately known in the business and philanthropic worlds as “American Idol with soul.” The following nonprofits, along with three student groups from Arizona State University, will participate in a two-month training and … [More]
HRC Releases LGBT Equality Scores of Arizona Companies in 2016 Corporate Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released the 2016 Corporate Equality Index, an annual report assessing LGBT inclusion in major companies and law firms across the nation, including six in Arizona. Corporate America, propelled by HRC and its foundation’s annual … [More]
