A recent study conducted by Charity Navigator and Reuters News gauging the impact of COVID-19 on the nonprofit sector showed 83% of respondents are suffering financially. The pandemic has also restricted their ability to raise critical funds; 74.6% of nonprofits reported cancelling in-person fundraising events. Nonprofits struggle to envision an online event that has the same … [More]
2021 Genesis GV80
Going beyond the objective of rethinking luxury, the Genesis GV80 ushers in a new era of what a modern luxury SUV should be. Drivers will enjoy power that builds seamlessly with the 2.5-liter turbocharged engine or experience the available 3.5-liter twin turbo engine. For maximum performance, an available all-wheel-drive system can deliver power to all four wheels, making low … [More]
Standing Out with a Personal Touch
Business leaders have seen lead-generating and relationship-building opportunities like networking events and coffee meetups evaporate amidst the coronavirus pandemic. But businesses can navigate the “new reality” of normal business operations while mitigating the spread of the coronavirus with help from automated handwritten letter technology. Handwritten letters, being … [More]
Mr. Mesquite Taqueria: Mexican Street Food Experience
The restaurant industry is a tough one in even the very best of times, but anyone navigating 2020 can attest that this year has created even more challenges and hurdles for today’s hospitality business owners. It wasn’t something my brother and I, who are Phoenix natives, expected to face so soon after launching our first Mr. Mesquite Taqueria in Old Town Scottsdale in 2015 — … [More]
Pac-12 Conference Inks Deal with Nextiva as its Official Communications Partner
The Pac-12 announced a new partnership with leading business communications company, Nextiva, as the Conference’s Official Communications Partner. This major college sports partnership with Nextiva reflects the growing need for work from anywhere solutions for every business. “There is no time more important than now for the Pac-12 to partner with a leader in … [More]
Herberger Theater to Open Outdoor Stage for Performances
The Herberger Theater Center (HTC) is excited to announce its new outdoor stage, The Pavilion at the Herberger Theater. Built on the recently cleared land on the east side on the theater, The Pavilion will host performances November 2020 through April 2021, including the 11th annual Festival of the Arts on Saturday, November 14, which will be the opening performance for the new … [More]
Bashas’ Family-Friendly, Socially-Distanced Halloween Celebrations for Ghosts & Goblins of All Ages
Arizona families across the state are invited to creep and crawl into their neighborhood Bashas’ supermarket for some fun-filled holiday treats and activities on Halloween. Bashas’ annual Halloween celebration will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its more than 40 supermarket locations throughout the state, as well as Eddie’s Country Store in … [More]
Here’s How to Score Your Dream Home
Home shoppers wanting to buy right now might be reading headlines about the housing market that are scaring them away -- low inventory, high prices, homes selling at an extremely fast pace across all price ranges. But near-record low mortgage rates are creating a huge opportunity for buyers to get more for their money, and the freedom to telecommute is opening up home shoppers … [More]
Boofest, Other Fall Events Offered as Drive-Thru Activities
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department’s popular Boofest event, held each October in Paseo Highlands Park, will be presented as a free, socially-distanced, drive-thru experience on Saturday. The department will host three additional free, drive-thru trick-or-treat events this month. Details about each event are listed below and are also available on the Parks and … [More]
New Autograph Collection Hotel Embraces Sonoran Desert, Opens as Dark Zone Resort
ADERO Scottsdale, an Autograph Collection Hotel, has officially made its debut as Scottsdale’s first Dark Sky Zone resort, featuring elevated Sonoran Desert views of Arizona’s famed Four Peaks and McDowell Mountain Range. The new resort joins Autograph Collection’s diverse and dynamic portfolio of hotels and resorts around the world that are independent, one-of-a-kind, and … [More]
City of Phoenix Grants $50,000 to Free Arts for Coronavirus Relief Efforts
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona has received $50,000 from the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture to provide one-time emergency relief grants to nonprofits and arts and cultural organizations during COVID-19. Free Arts utilized the funds to help move their programming online. “We are so appreciative of the City of Phoenix emergency funds,” said Alicia Sutton … [More]
Plan to Mask Up for the Tempe Halloween Stroll, Oct. 25
The Halloween Stroll returns to downtown Tempe for its third year on Oct. 25! This year will be a little different, but the thrill of trick-or-treating will continue. “We love to host these smaller activations that bring families to downtown Tempe,” Kate Borders, Executive Director of the Downtown Tempe Authority, said. “It’s important to create safe, family-friendly events … [More]
Polo Classic: Even Sexier. Even Safer. And Always Surprising.
What's New This Year ...? The Stella Artois Polo Classic: Presented by Ketel One has collaborated with local officials, the City of Scottsdale and WestWorld of Scottsdale to offer you a social-distancing friendly event. Some of the health and safety measure we have implemented this year include: Sideline Parking spaces have been increased in number and in size … [More]
Chandler Chamber to Disburse Free ‘I Choose Chandler’ PPE Kits to Chandler Businesses
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce, via a contract with the City of Chandler, will distribute I Choose Chandler PPE (personal protective equipment) Kits to Chandler businesses who qualify for the program, launching mid-October. The Chandler City Council authorized the use of $500,000 of Arizona Cares Act funding for the purchase and distribution of personal protective … [More]
Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Receives Helios Education Foundation Grant Resulting in $1.2M Scholarship Funds
The Helios Education Foundation has awarded a grant to the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation (MCCCF) to fulfill a dollar-for-dollar US Department of Education (DOE) Title V Endowment Match Challenge, resulting in $1.2 million in newly endowed scholarships funds. The effort began with three Maricopa Community Colleges – Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC), … [More]
