Scottsdale will soon welcome Mavrix, the Valley’s newest entertainment hub, offering 24 lanes of upscale bowling, 85 arcade games, state-of-the-art laser tag, billiards tables, dozens of 4K televisions, 1,500 square feet of meeting and event space, a 5,000 square-foot restaurant and bar featuring chef-prepared menu items and a large outdoor games patio. Mavrix will be the … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation receives grant from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to upskill Arizona
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (the Foundation) received a grant from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to launch the Talent Pipeline Management™ (TPM) Upskill Academy of Arizona. The Foundation is proud to receive this grant. We’ve enjoyed a great partnership with the U.S. Chamber Foundation and see significant success utilizing the TPM™ model with our … [More]
Bell Bank Opens Its First Full-Service Bank in Arizona
Bell Bank has opened its first full-service bank in Arizona, located at 1850 East Northrup Boulevard in Chandler. Bell offers a range of banking services including commercial lending, treasury management, residential mortgages, and retail banking accounts and loans. “We’re proud to expand our bank in the Phoenix metro area,” said Brent Walz, president of Bell Bank in … [More]
Alliance Bank of Arizona 2019 Economic Forum Reveals Continued Upward Economic Trajectory for Arizona
With continued low unemployment rates, sustained population growth and surges in key industries, Arizona’s economy continues its positive trajectory. These were the findings presented last week by prominent economist Dr. Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics at the Alliance Bank of Arizona 2019 Economic Forum. Steady growth was seen across all areas of Arizona, as every … [More]
Wells Fargo Survey: Small Business Optimism Declines Amid Decreased Revenues
Small business owners indicated declining optimism in the latest quarterly Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, with an overall Index score of 106. That marks the seventh consecutive quarter in which the score has topped 100, although it is 23 points lower than last quarter’s all-time high of 129. The first quarter 2019 survey was conducted Jan. 9–15. Along with a drop … [More]
NFIB Issues Annual Warning Ahead of 2019 Valentine’s Day
There’s never a rest for the small-business-owning weary. Congratulations to the small businesses that made it through the holiday party season without incident. Now, another happy occasion approaches, one also potentially fraught with legal trouble—Valentine’s Day. “Employers should always be on high alert, and at the first hint of something bad, nip it in the bud, … [More]
Park Central Launches as Hub for the Arts in Central Phoenix
The revitalized Park Central project in Phoenix will be not only a bustling mixed-use development, but a hub for arts and culture as well, with the first cultural events coming to the property this upcoming weekend. Artlink Inc. will be hosting its 19th Annual Juried Exhibition at a temporary gallery space in Park Central’s Straus Building. The opening reception for the … [More]
2019 Arizona SciTech Festival Kicks Off with Record Number of Events
Thousands turned out over the weekend for the kick-off of the Arizona SciTech Festival, the state’s annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The Connect2STEM event at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus drew hundreds who participated in more than 150 hands-on STEM activities. The Connect2STEM event, presented by the University of Arizona, in … [More]
Infusionsoft Changes Name to Keap
We’re excited to announce that we’ve changed our name! Infusionsoft is now Keap, and the same powerful CRM, sales, and marketing automation tool you’ve been using is now called Infusionsoft by Keap. Why the change? The name change is part of a multi-year company transformation to better serve small businesses like yours. With the new brand comes the recent launch of a new … [More]
Caesars Entertainment Announces Plans for First Non-Gaming Hotel in the U.S., Introduces Caesars Republic Brand
Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR), the world’s most diversified casino-entertainment company today announced plans to open Caesars Republic Scottsdale, its first non-gaming hotel in the United States, as part of its plan to expand its brands and loyalty network through its licensing strategy. Caesars Republic Scottsdale will be located adjacent to the region’s … [More]
West Valley Business Leaders Gather to Celebrate Avalon Apartment Homes
On Jan. 24, Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise was joined by WESTMARC president Sintra Hoffman, Congressman Lorenzo Sierra, Heers Management president Brett Heers and other Arizona civic and business leaders at a VIP reception to celebrate the opening of Avalon Apartment Homes. The property, which is located at 2005 N. 103rd Ave., in Avondale, has been making headlines as it is the … [More]
Tempe Automation Company Announces A New Joint Venture to Increase Capacity and Offer More Options to US Manufacturers
Delta Technology, an integrator and automation expert for complex manufacturing since 1997, announced today a joint venture with Semi of Sonora, Mexico. The new joint venture is named Delta-Semi, and will combine resources and leverage the strengths of both companies to provide additional options and flexibility in providing automation and robotics to their customers. “The … [More]
Washington Federal Announces a Quick 90 Day Interest-Free Loan to Help Americans During the Federal Government Shutdown
This week, Washington Federal, Inc. – which has 31 branches across Arizona – announced it is offering a 90-day interest-free loan designed to help workers through the shutdown period for an amount equal to the net take home pay for up to six missed paychecks. This three-month interest-free offer is available to any eligible federal government employee, current customer or not, … [More]
Small Business and the Government Shutdown
In general, banks are able to continue with business as usual during a government shutdown. Accounts can be opened, transactions can be processed, loans can be funded. However, there are some areas that rely heavily on federal employees in specific situations. Loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) is one area that may see some processing slowdowns — … [More]
Grand Canyon University Debuts New Colangelo College of Business
One of the largest business schools in the country now has a new home on Grand Canyon University’s burgeoning campus. The Colangelo College of Business, home to more than 16,000 traditional and online students, officially opened a new 150,000-square-foot facility with 81 offices and 61 classrooms today on the east side of the GCU campus. The building is the latest in an … [More]
CopperPoint Adopts a New Mutual Insurance Holding Company Structure
Effective January 1, 2019, CopperPoint family of Insurance Companies has adopted a new mutual insurance holding company corporate structure. CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Holding Company is the new corporate parent of Arizona based CopperPoint Insurance Companies, California based Pacific Compensation Insurance Company, and other CopperPoint entities. The new company … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona Commits Nearly $300,000 to Oral Health Education Program at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Glendale, Ariz. — Delta Dental of Arizona (DDAZ) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) to improve the medical outcomes of children undergoing treatment. DDAZ is committing nearly $300,000 to a two-year pilot program for the creation of the Delta Dental Oral Health Education Program. The funding from DDAZ will allow PCH to hire an … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona Helping Companies Control Healthcare Costs
Since 2008, average family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance have increased 55 percent—twice as fast as workers’ earnings (26 percent) and three times as fast as inflation (17 percent), according to the Kaiser Family Foundation 2019 Employer Health Benefits Survey. With health care costs rising each year, Delta Dental of Arizona is bending the cost curve by … [More]
