In a significant move towards empowering women in advanced manufacturing and building a diverse Arizona workforce, Intel has partnered with Fresh Start Women’s Foundation to recruit its first all-women cohort for the launch of its inaugural apprenticeship program for manufacturing facility technicians. This initiative underscores Fresh Start’s commitment to equipping Valley … [More]
Falling Mortgage Rates, Rising Supply Create Opportunity for Homebuyers This Summer, Even amid Record-High Prices
Homebuyers on a $3,000 monthly budget have gained over $20,000 in purchasing power since mortgage rates peaked in the spring
A homebuyer on a $3,000 monthly budget can afford a $447,750 home with a 6.85% mortgage rate, the daily average as of July 11, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That buyer has gained $22,500 in purchasing power since mortgage rates hit a five-month peak in April, when they could have bought a $425,500 home with an average rate … [More]
Texas-Based Management Services Org. Poised to Better Fulfill Healthcare Needs of Senior Adults in Arizona
IntraCare, a prominent Texas-based Management Services Organization (MSO), is continuing to steadily gain ground in the Arizona healthcare market with its growing collective of care practitioners and the widening range of healthcare services they offer. As a result, IntraCare is poised to become a front-running MSO for the state's healthcare providers. IntraCare serves more … [More]
Phoenix-Based Investment Co. Provides $15M in Growth Capital to Houston Medical Devise Manufacturer
Trinity Capital Inc., a provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-oriented companies, today announced the commitment of $15 million in growth capital to Velentium, a professional engineering firm that specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative medical devices. Based in Houston, Velentium designs, develops, manufactures, and provides post-market … [More]
Goodyear’s Growth Continues with Opening of Homebuilder’s Energy-Efficient Community
Meritage Homes, the fifth largest public homebuilder in the U.S., has announced the grand opening of a new home community in Goodyear, Silva Farms. Silva Farms is a gated community featuring 13 floorplans, a clubhouse, community pool, basketball court, walking trails, and more. Silva Farms is the latest and the largest of three new home communities Meritage has opened in the … [More]
Study Reveals Arizona’s Most Dangerous Job Sectors
A new data study has revealed the most dangerous job sectors in Arizona. Workers' Compensation Attorneys Hansford Law studied fatal injury rates from the BLS for each sector in Arizona; to determine the ranking, the number of fatal injuries in each state was compared to the total hours worked. 1. Transportation and utilities The transportation and utilities sector reported … [More]
City of Phoenix Applauds ADEQ’s Advanced Water Purification Initiative
The City of Phoenix supports the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) draft rules for the Advanced Water Purification (AWP) Program. These rules lay the groundwork for innovative projects that convert treated wastewater into safe, reliable drinking water, significantly bolstering Arizona's water resources. Phoenix has been a leader in sustainable water … [More]
Arizona Solidifies Position as America’s Chips Hub, Will Host SEMICON West after 50 Years in San Francisco
The semiconductor conference is “North America’s premiere microelectronics exhibition”
In case you missed it, Arizona broke Silicon Valley’s “monopoly” over SEMICON West, and will host the premier microelectronics exhibition in 2025. Moving forward, the conference will be hosted in Phoenix on a rotating basis. The news comes as Maricopa County was named the best county in the US for company expansions, private investment, and jobs created. “It has never been … [More]
Entrepreneurs, Your Time Is Money. Are You Being Too Generous with It?
If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ve probably done your share of pro bono work: helping a family member or friend, or volunteering to do some work for your child’s school or a favorite charity. You’re happy to help; after all, these projects crop up only occasionally and don’t take up large swathes of time. But what about the pro bono work you do on a regular—even daily—basis? … [More]
Scottsdale Named America’s Sixth Most Family-Friendly City
Scottsdale is the sixth most family-friendly city in America, according to a new study. Leader in educational student travel, Rustic Pathways, analyzed 323 cities in America based on three metrics: affordability, safety, and family and kid activities. Some aspects assessed in each city include family activities per 100,000 people, median booking prices on Booking.com, … [More]
New Spaceship Manufacturing Facility Completed in Phoenix
Spaceship assembly expected to begin in Q1 2025
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. announced the completion of its new manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona, where final assembly of its next-generation Delta spaceships is scheduled to take place starting in Q1 2025. An initial team of Virgin Galactic technical operations and manufacturing personnel has begun preparing the facility to receive and install tooling, expected … [More]
Contract Negotiations at Impasse as Imaging Group Announces Termination with Major Network
Southwest Diagnostic Imaging (SMIL) announced that their contract termination with UnitedHealthcare is effective as of Thursday, July 11, 2024. As a result, SMIL is no longer considered part of UnitedHealthcare's network. "We are at an impasse with UnitedHealthcare on a new contract," said Michael Douglas, CEO at SMIL. "We had hoped to reach an agreement prior to the … [More]
Two Properties Close in High-Growth Areas of Buckeye, Totaling $20M
Arizona Land Consulting, the Valley’s leading, female-owned real estate consulting firm, announced two closings on two prime locations in Buckeye, the deals combined amounted to nearly $20M. The first acquired property is 72 acres that will be converted into a mixed-use development, located on Miller and Broadway, a rapidly growing area known for its economic development and … [More]
WEBINAR – Aug. 20: Special Interactive Event: Digital Marketing Q&A
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Special Interactive Event: Digital Marketing Q&A 08/20/2024 | 9:00 AM Join us for this special interactive event, participants are encouraged to bring all questions about marketing their business. REGISTER NOW … [More]
WEBINAR – Aug. 13: Master Video Marketing – Increase Your Conversions
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Master Video Marketing: Increase Your Conversions 08/13/2024 | 9:00 AM Discover how to target your audience with high-converting videos. Leave with a comprehensive video marketing plan tailored to your business. REGISTER NOW … [More]
WEBINAR – Aug. 6: High-Impact Leadership and Project Management
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! High-Impact Leadership and Project Management 08/06/2024 | 9:00 AM This webinar will teach participants how to combine high-impact leadership with effective project management practices. REGISTER NOW … [More]
WEBINAR – July 30: Empowering Cybersecurity Excellence
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Empowering Cybersecurity Excellence 07/30/2024 | 9:00 AM This open forum by IBM will teach participants how to fortify defenses and optimize cybersecurity investments. REGISTER NOW … [More]
Arizona Athletic Grounds Names New President, Prioritizing Women’s Athletics
Arizona Athletic Grounds (AAG), America's premier youth sports and entertainment facility, announces transformational sports executive Meg Stevens as President. Ms. Stevens arrives at AAG after eleven years at Averett University (AU) where, as Vice President, she was Director of Athletics and Campus Operations. Ms. Stevens led AU to unprecedented athletic and academic success, … [More]
