Steel Magnolias Celebrates Spirit, Value of Female Friendships at The Phoenix Theatre Company

The Phoenix Theatre Company

At Truvy’s beauty shop, the motto is: no one should have to cry alone. Through clouds of hairspray and the buzz of blow dryers, audiences at The Phoenix Theatre Company will get the chance to meet six outspoken southern women who gather weekly to gossip and support each other through life’s ups and downs. Steel Magnolias runs Aug. 18 through Sept. 12 at the Hormel … [More]

AFW Launches Second Annual SHE Leads! Class

Arizona Foundation for Women

Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW) is currently accepting participant and mentor applications for their second annual SHE Leads!™ program. The SHE Leads!™ program is crafted to repair the “Broken Rung” in the career ladder that often impairs women from reaching higher levels of management and leadership by developing women personally, professionally and philanthropically. Each … [More]

Phoenix Leads List of 2021 Best Places to Live in the U.S. Based on Predictable Weather

Intellovations

Following what many would consider the most unpredictable year on record, Intellovations has decided to announce its list of the Best Places to Live based on predictable weather, featuring 20 cities and towns where you can count on the forecast no matter what other disruptions you may be dealing with. Intellovations’ No. 1 pick for Best Places to Live this year is … [More]

Downtown Tempe’s Park After Dark Event Adds New Entertainers

Downtown Tempe

What do you get when you combine classic homestyle pleasures like backyard games with lively music, food, and drinks in an inviting park setting? It’s Downtown Tempe Authority’s Park After Dark Event Series – laid-back evenings ideal for mixing, mingling, and getting back into the community. The fun continues every Saturday in August (through September 11) with an expanded … [More]

Enjoy Live Music with MIM’s Fall 2021 Concert Series

Music Instrument Museum

The MIM Music Theater is excited for over 50 award-winning artists and emerging talents to take the stage during our concert series! Enjoy this video of Jackie Venson performing “Only Have You” at the theater and experience more live music at MIM this fall. View the full lineup at MIM.org Members who give $500+ annually receive 10% off concert … [More]

The Pandemic-Fueled Panic Attack: What Should We Learn From It?

inbusinessPHX.com

The question: More than a year after the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic convinced leaders to shut down businesses, schools, and travel, was it the right thing to do? A thought leader’s take: Tony Zorc says those decisions were short-sighted and too severe considering the COVID-19 death rate was relatively low per number of infections. The author of Iconoclasm: A Survival … [More]

The Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication for Cyber Security

inbusinessPHX.com

With a single click, almost all companies today can suddenly become the target of damaging cybercrimes. Left exposed, sensitive information is used against companies for ransom, leading to compromised customer data, loss of finances, and a tarnished business image. “60% of cyber incidents occur against organizations with less than $150M in sales,” says Ross Ingersoll, … [More]

3 Out of 4 People Want Companies to Use Consumer Consented Data

Invisibly Realtime Research

Online advertising is a billion dollar a year industry, yet one that we’ve found people have strong opinions on. Invisibly surveyed 2240 individuals to better understand people’s general knowledge of how online advertising works, and to see whether they like getting targeted online ads. Highlights 84% of respondents said that they know what browsing cookies are. 75% … [More]

How Women Can Nurture in an Environment That Doesn’t Nurture Them Back

inbusinessPHX.com

Andi Simon noticed something early in her career as she moved up through the executive ranks in the male-dominated banking industry. A disconnect existed between the way female employees thought, talked and felt, and the environment in which they were engaged to do their jobs. But Simon, who often was sent to a location to launch new services or open a new market, found a … [More]

7 Ways Female Entrepreneurs Can Overcome Self-Promotion

inbusinessPHX.com

For some business owners, particularly women and minority entrepreneurs, highlighting personal success in front of others can be a challenge. 76% of women say they struggle with self-promotion, and women are said to be eight times less likely than men to negotiate a salary. In light of National Women’s Day (3rd August), Shanaz Hemmati, Founder and Chief Operating Officer … [More]

Arizona Association for Economic Development’s Mentorship Pilot Program Launches

Arizona Association for Economic Development

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

Great Wolf Lodge

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]

Repurposing Hotels into Short-Term Multifamily Housing Helps with the Housing Shortage

By Mark Schilling

The pandemic in 2020 slowed tourism throughout the nation, leaving the hospitality industry economically devastated, with hotels and lodging among the hardest hit. After a year of record-breaking occupancy for hotels, many were forced to close their doors for good and others are still trying to recover. In stark contrast, the demand for multifamily housing is at an all-time … [More]

2022 Polestar 2

by Mike Hunter

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

by RaeAnne Marsh

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

by Chris Disney

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

Maricopa Association of Governments

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]

In Business Dailies

Sign up for a complimentary year of In Business Dailies with a bonus Digital Subscription of In Business Magazine delivered to your inbox each month!

  • Get the day’s Top Stories
  • Relevant In-depth Articles
  • Daily Offers
  • Coming Events