A new study has revealed the most and least overworked states. The study, by personal injury lawyers DeMayo Law Office, analyzed employment data for 2024 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, looking at weekly hours worked for every state to determine which states work the most throughout the year. Researchers also compared figures to the average hours worked in 2014 to … [More]
Chicago Developer Brings Luxury Condominiums to Scottsdale’s ‘New Luxury Corridor’
Belgravia Group, Chicago’s award-winning real estate development firm with more than 75 years of luxury projects constructed under its brand, has announced its second North Scottsdale development, Atavia. The project has received Scottsdale Design Review Board (DRB) approval and follows the rapid and successful sell-out of its first North Scottsdale project, Portico. Atavia … [More]
SRP Donates $275,000 to Support FSL’s Healthy Homes Program
Salt River Project (SRP) generously donated $275,000 to support FSL’s Healthy Homes Air Conditioning Program, which helps eliminate heat-related hazards in low-income homes. The funds will also provide nutritious meals for seniors and support several upcoming community events. “We’re incredibly grateful for SRP’s continued support,” said Tami Bohannon, president and CEO, FSL. … [More]
Leadership Institute Promotes Two Key Leaders
The First Place Global Leadership Institute (First Place Global) has promoted two key leaders. Toyosi Adesoye, JD, MPA, has been named Associate Director of the Colonel Harland Sanders Center for Applied Research and Josh Munoz is now Associate Director of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Center for Public Policy. First Place Global leverages this award-winning property to … [More]
Republic Services Launches Tool to Help Businesses Improve Sustainable Practices
Circularity, the concept of maintaining the value and use of materials as long as possible to minimize waste and resource consumption, is critical for businesses to reduce their environmental impact and achieve sustainability goals. Republic Services, Inc., a leader in the environmental services industry, today launched the Circularity Index, a no-cost online tool to help … [More]
Banner MD Anderson Opens New East Valley Infusion Clinic for Cancer Patients
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at Canyon Springs, an outpatient clinic at Banner Gateway Medical Center, opened in Gilbert. Previously a surgery center, the clinic has been re-created for cancer patients needing infusion treatments, but who are healthy enough to not need chemotherapy. The new clinic is on the Banner Gateway campus, which includes Banner MD Anderson Cancer … [More]
What Matters to Small Businesses on Election Day
Top of mind: inflation, taxes, wages and cost of living, reveals GoDaddy survey
With the number of small businesses on the rise, entrepreneurs represent an important voting block as November 5 approaches. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. registered more than 430,000 small business applications monthly in 2024 - 50% more than in 2019 - so addressing small business owners' concerns could help candidates differentiate themselves with … [More]
Next Steps for Victims of Business Email Compromise Scams
Recently, more companies have fallen victim to what is known as “business email compromise” (BEC) scams. The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines a business email compromise scam as a sophisticated email fraud scheme through which a fraudster contacts businesses and individuals to unlawfully obtain money. The common fact pattern is this: A fraudster hacks into an entity’s … [More]
HonorHealth Named Primary Clinical Partner for New ASU School of Medicine
Arizona State University and HonorHealth, a locally owned nonprofit health system, announced today that they have finalized an agreement for HonorHealth to serve as the primary clinical affiliate for ASU’s School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering, a central component of ASU Health. Driven by a mutual desire to advance health care through technology and humanity, … [More]
Fox Restaurant Concepts Brings Blanco to Peoria
Tacos, tequila and good times will soon be flowing in Peoria, as Blanco Cocina + Cantina announced today its newest location and first in the West Valley, will open on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at The Park at 83, steps away from the Peoria Sports Complex. One of the many popular brands under the Fox Restaurant Concepts umbrella, Blanco offers a vibrant twist on Sonoran-style … [More]
Chandler’s Everspin Partners on Lucid Motors’ Gravity Electric SUV
Everspin Technologies, Inc., the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) persistent memory solutions, today announced that Lucid Motors will use its PERSYST MRAM in its recently released Gravity SUV. The MR25H256A, a 256Kb serial MRAM, was selected because it meets the AEC Q100 Grade 1 specification of -40C to 125C temperature … [More]
West Valley Development Teravalis Names Investment Industry Veteran COO for Phoenix Region
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. announced that Kate Kaminski has joined the company’s team at Teravalis™ as Chief Operating Officer for the Phoenix Region, under the leadership of recently appointed president Charley Freericks. A real estate and investment industry veteran Ms. Kaminski will help lead operations for the new Howard Hughes community in the Phoenix West Valley as … [More]
Arizona’s First Seafood City Supermarket Set to Make Waves at Chandler Fashion Center
Get ready for an exhilarating culinary journey as Chandler Fashion Center proudly announces that Arizona’s first Seafood City Supermarket will open its doors in 2025. This vibrant, 65,000+ square foot gastronomic paradise, renowned for its high-quality authentic Filipino specialties and diverse Asian offerings, will take residence on the upper level of the former Sears … [More]
Five Tips for Dealing with a Politically Charged Workplace
With over three decades of experiences in various sectors from Global 500 companies to non-profit and government organizations, we have observed that politics is often the most frequent topic of conversation among employees, second only to sports. In today's hyper-partisan political landscape, the workplace, once a sanctuary from societal divisions, is now an arena for … [More]
Arizona Saw the Fifth-Lowest Salary Growth in 2024
New data reveals which U.S. states have experienced the best wage growth in 2024. The research, conducted by AI productivity platform Plus Docs, examined statewide data on the average weekly wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The states with the highest percentage increase between March 2023 and March 2024 have been named in the top ten. Nebraska has … [More]
California Solar Services Co. Opens New Phoenix Facility
SolarTech, a leading provider of solar solutions for residential, commercial, and nonprofit clients based in San Diego, celebrated the grand opening of its Arizona location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Phoenix Vice Mayor of District 3, Debra Stark. This expansion marks SolarTech's commitment to bringing sustainable energy economic growth to the Phoenix … [More]
Main Street Uncertainty Reaches All-Time High, Says Survey
Small business optimism remains historically low in September
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 0.3 points in September to 91.5. This is the 33rd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose 11 points to 103, the highest reading recorded. Fifty-one percent of owners reported capital outlays in the last six months, down five points from August. Meanwhile, the number of owners reporting … [More]
Amkor and TSMC to Expand Partnership and Collaborate on Advanced Packaging in Arizona
Amkor Technology, Inc. and TSMC announced that the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and bring advanced packaging and test capabilities to Arizona, further expanding the region’s semiconductor ecosystem. Amkor and TSMC have been closely collaborating to deliver high volume, leading-edge technologies for advanced packaging and testing of … [More]
