The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has recently launched the organization’s first mentorship program. The year-long program, aimed at supporting early-career economic development professionals, has paired five young professionals with five experienced Economic Development practitioners from around the state. The mentorship pilot program is the first … [More]
Great Wolf Lodge $84 Rate Flash Sale Means Cool Weather through Dec 21
In honor of its year-round water park temperature set at a comfortable 84-degrees, Great Wolf Lodge has dubbed August 4 as “8/4 Day” with its annual flash sale, returning just in time for back-to-school. Class may soon be in session, but families can still enjoy quality time together this fall with a close-to-home road trip or staycation offered at a steep discount for one-day … [More]
2022 Polestar 2
From the frameless mirrors to the LED headlights and panoramic glass roof, the Polestar 2 is a vehicle that makes a clean break from bland tradition. Polestar is raising the bar of newness up a notch. With dual electric motors, a better battery and heightened handling, the Polestar 2 delivers 408 electric horses of powerful, precise performance on an unprecedented … [More]
Vaccinated – To Be or Not to Be
Some people might call it common sense, to use a term that, when invoked in conversation, is usually in the context of discussing something we feel is so painfully obvious that it ought to be commonly — that is, universally — understood, but isn’t. We’ve got an asset that many places in the world are crying out for. But its existence has spawned a tremendous divide between … [More]
Picazzo’s: Fusion Approach to Modern Italian
Restauranteurs are an adaptable bunch. But last year was a wild ride none of us could have predicted. At Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen, we are fortunate to have a passionate and loyal customer base who continued to support us with takeout orders during the shut-down, and a seasoned staff who rolled with the unpredictability, solving each challenge that came along. I am … [More]
Guides & Resources – August 2021
Find out more in each issue of In Business Magazine as we provide resources and guides that can help businesses get and stay connected to the information they need to build business. - COVID-19 Business Stimulus: With now two phases of the Paycheck Protection Program loans and other Small Business Administration loans and stimulus packages, we include these links for … [More]
Arizona Lottery Commits Funds to Support MAG’s Heat Relief Network
Playing the Arizona Lottery now means supporting efforts to save lives in the deadly Arizona heat. The Arizona Lottery is committing $50,000 in a Gives Back sponsorship to purchase bottled water for distribution through the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Heat Relief Network, a community effort that brings together the Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care, cities and … [More]
Student Artwork Decorates South Central Extension Corridor
Cities become more vibrant and inviting when public art is on display and the South Central community is no different. As construction on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project continues, Valley Metro is finding ways to enhance the area through art. Students from three different schools in south Phoenix created several pieces of art to be displayed on banners along … [More]
What Determines a Quality Escape Room?
Escape room games have become extremely popular around the world, and with their increased popularity has come a wide variety of new escape rooms. While people have so many more opportunities to try new escape rooms, it is also easier than ever to get ripped off. How can you tell whether you’re about to experience a high-production escape room or a low-budget copout? With the … [More]
Madison Center for the Arts Announces 2021 Single Show Tickets on Sale
The Madison Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce single show tickets for the upcoming 2021 Broadway season, including “Escape to Margaritaville,” “Potted Potter”, American Ballet Theatre and “Santa’s Circus,” are on sale now. The Madison Center for the Arts The Madison Center for the Arts is a state-of-the-art venue featuring a 908-seat auditorium, extensive … [More]
Arizona and First Place AZ Featured in Award-Winning Autism Documentary
Arizona and First Place® AZ are prominently featured in an award-winning documentary about autism, “In A Different Key,” showing at the Phoenix Film Festival August 14, 15 and 17 after recently winning an Audience Choice Award at the Sedona International Film Festival. “In A Different Key,” a true story about love, difference and the struggle to belong, follows a mother, … [More]
Free Arts Looking for Volunteers This Summer
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona is looking for volunteers to help the nonprofit this summer. Individual volunteers and corporate groups can complete projects from the comfort of their own home! These projects include: Affirmation Cards, Magazine Clippings, Bravery Bracelets, and Art Room Maintenance. “Many people are looking for ways to give back and volunteer in … [More]
Join the Sunday Supper Club at Hearth ’61
Sunday Supper Club Welcoming Guest Chef Tandy Peterson July 18 We are thrilled to welcome Tandy Peterson as our guest chef for the evening. She traveled across the globe to work with Chef Bittor Arguinzoniz at Asador Etxebarri in Spain before making her way to the Sonoran desert. She's now creating beautiful treats through her new company, Embers Chocolate, and will … [More]
Scottsdale Public Art Exhibits Children’s Book Art at Library
“Pictures Tell Stories: Children’s Book Illustrations,” a new exhibition from Scottsdale Public Art, opened July 5 at the Civic Center Public Gallery, located inside Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Boulevard. Running through Sept. 20, 2021, the exhibition features artworks from the collections of two retired librarians, Cathy Bonnell and Mary J. Wong, who … [More]
