Professionals newly joining the workforce in 2024 can expect an active hiring market, according to research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half. In a recent Robert Half survey, 65% of companies said they plan to hire entry-level professionals, generally defined as individuals with 0-2 years of experience, in early 2024. The Outlook for Entry-Level … [More]
Law Firm Names Next Managing Partner upon Retirement Announcement
Gallagher & Kennedy announces the retirement of long-time shareholder and managing partner Dean C. Short, II. Kevin E. O’Malley, a 44-year veteran of the firm, will assume the role of managing partner, effective April 1, 2024. Short joined Gallagher & Kennedy in 1988 and was elected managing partner in 1998. Over his 52 years of practice and 36 years at … [More]
Cronkite News Debuts on Cox YurView in Arizona
Cronkite News is expanding its reach in the Phoenix market and extending to Southern Arizona with weekday newscasts on Cox YurView. In Phoenix and in Southern Arizona, the half-hour newscast will air on YurView Ch. 4/Phoenix-Ch. 7/Southern AZ weekdays at 6:00 pm. Beyond each day’s show, viewers can tune into Cronkite newsbreaks at 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. Monday through … [More]
Credit Union Empowers Arizona Small Businesses by Enhancing SBA Loan Services
OneAZ Credit Union is thrilled to announce that they are enhancing their ability to serve small businesses by now originating and servicing SBA 7(a) loans entirely in-house. This strategic move creates a streamlined process for small businesses seeking access to financing at competitive rates and loan terms with the flexibility the SBA’s 7(a) program provides. “This pivotal … [More]
Mobile Pet Franchise Launches Premier Pet Care Services
Woofie’s of South Scottsdale, serving South Scottsdale metro area communities, including Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Higley, East Mesa, Paradise Valley, most of Scottsdale and beyond, is now offering premier animal companion services for dogs, cats, birds, lizards, and other animals. It will celebrate its grand opening at a community event, the Phoenix Legacy Foundation Spring … [More]
Phoenix Specialty Hospital Awarded Numerous Accolades for Clinical Excellence
The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital, a multi-award winning musculoskeletal specialty hospital in Phoenix, announced it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. Among The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital's distinctions are Specialty Excellence … [More]
Renting Now Beats Buying in All of the Largest U.S. Metros
Elevated mortgage interest rates, still-high home prices and falling rents have made it more affordable to rent than buy in all of the top 50 U.S. metros, according to the Realtor.com® Rental Report released today. In February, the mortgage payment on a starter home in the largest metros cost $1,027 (+60.1%) more than the monthly rent in those markets, on average. At the same … [More]
Department of Gaming Reports $28.6M in Tribal Gaming Contributions for Q3
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced $28,578,515 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the third quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. This amount represents an approximate 3.5 percent increase when compared to the same quarter of FY 2023. “In the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 Arizona’s tribal gaming industry maintained its steady … [More]
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Announces New CEO
The Board of Directors for the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, a Scottsdale-based nonprofit supporting the largest urban land preserve in North America, announced the appointment of Amanda Hofmann-Handy, Ed.D., as the new CEO. Dr. Hofmann-Handy, who took up the organization’s helm on March 4, brings nearly two decades of experience as a growth-oriented nonprofit leader as well … [More]
Costco-Anchored Retail Center Breaks Ground in the Bustling West Valley
Sunbelt Investment Holdings, Inc. broke ground on Buckeye Commons, a much-anticipated, Costco-anchored retail center in the bustling West Valley. With freeway frontage that sees nearly 200,000 cars daily, the center will include over 410,000 square feet of retail space at the southeast intersection of I-10 and Verrado Way, a rapidly developing area in the United States’ … [More]
Arizona EV Manufacturer Announces Investment of $1 Billion
Lucid Group, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with its majority stockholder, Ayar Third Investment Company (“Ayar”), an affiliate of the Public Investment Fund (“PIF”), to purchase $1.0 billion of newly created series of convertible preferred stock via private placement, subject to customary closing conditions. "We are extremely pleased to receive this … [More]
Personalized Medicine and Pharmaceutical Solutions Co. Opens MAZ® Lab
Medisca, a global leader in personalized medicine and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions, announces the opening of the Medisca MAZ Lab in Phoenix, Arizona. Dedicated exclusively to the development and expansion of the MAZ ecosystem, the MAZ Lab is an innovation and customer resource center. Introduced in 2016 as the first planetary mixer to enter the pharmaceutical … [More]
EWA Provider for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Raises $15M, Adding New Investors following Strong Growth and Momentum
ZayZoon, the leading Earned Wage Access (EWA) provider for small and mid-sized businesses, announced it has raised US $15 million in an extension of its Series B financing. This round extension brings ZayZoon’s total Series B funding round to 49.5 million USD. The round was led by Viola Fintech with participation from Intuit Ventures and existing investors Framework Venture … [More]
New Experiential, Upscale Activities & Dining Concept to Open in Old Town
Lane Park, a brand new upscale activities and dining experience featuring interactive and internationally inspired games, today announced its May opening at 7232 E. First Street in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Spanning 8,000 square feet, this first concept location introduces guests to a one-of-a-kind, trendy ambiance for those looking to explore a variety of curated … [More]
Collaboration Brings Innovative Expanded Space for Window and Door Systems Manufacturer
Cawley Architects is the design firm behind a state-of-the-art building that represents an exciting new chapter for the owner, a leading vinyl window and door systems manufacturer and installer in the South and the Southwest. The 303,419 SF facility at 12501 W. Olive Ave., in El Mirage, Arizona, serves as the headquarters, manufacturing facility, and field installation … [More]
Small Businesses Adopting AI Expect to Thrive Against Competitors
New study from GoDaddy finds 75% of entrepreneurs believe generative AI gives them an edge
New research from GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) shows that entrepreneurs are quickly embracing generative AI (GenAI) and increasingly using the rapidly evolving technology to run and grow their small businesses. GoDaddy’s January survey of over 500 U.S. small business owners found that they expect GenAI to give them a competitive edge over other small or similar-sized businesses … [More]
Innovation, Talent and Capital Migration to Affordability Is Rapidly Reshaping Global Commercial Real Estate Demand
Throughout the next decade, market specialization, talent migration, sustainability goals and new technologies such as AI will continue to shape the global knowledge economy and high-tech industry ecosystem. The third edition of JLL's Innovation Geographies examines how innovation continues to influence real estate location and portfolio strategies, based on the dynamics of 108 … [More]
SBA to Convene Third Annual Women’s Business Summit, Mar. 26
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold its third annual Women’s Business Summit on March 26. The one-day, live-streamed summit will feature expert panels, fireside chats, and entrepreneurs’ own voices to help women-owned small businesses build, scale, and grow. The summit will be held in collaboration with the National Women’s Business Council and is … [More]
