PodPopuli, America's only full-service retail podcast experience, headquartered in Scottsdale, announces the opening of its newest Valley location, 2801 East Camelback Rd inside the Industrious workspace in the Biltmore neighborhood of Phoenix. "We have been fortunate and privileged to work with so many talented Arizona personalities since PodPopuli opened in 2020." says … [More]
Arizona Department of Revenue Launches Newly Updated Website
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has launched a newly updated website to provide a better user experience for Arizona’s taxpayers. With a visually appealing look and added curated menus, the site is designed to allow taxpayers to locate the information or forms they need more quickly and easily. The website can be found at the same url of azdor.gov and we welcome … [More]
Valley Partnership Announces New President & CEO
Valley Partnership is pleased to announce Clark Princell as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. Princell was selected by the Board of Directors following an extensive statewide search to lead the organization during a critical time for the development industry. Valley Partnership is the Valley of the Sun’s premier advocacy group for responsible development. … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Announces 2023 Impact Award Recipients
The Greater Phoenix Chamber has selected ten local companies as recipients of its 36th Annual IMPACT Awards. The IMPACT Awards honor the accomplishments of small and mid-to-large Valley businesses' achievements and their positive influence on the community and economy. These recipients were selected following a community vote among 30 finalists of the more than 100 businesses … [More]
Flooring Franchise Expands Valley Footprint with New Location in Mesa
Footprints Floors, the flooring franchise, is furthering its reach in the state of Arizona. Matt Gilstrap, the franchise owner behind a Chandler, Arizona location that began operations in the midst of the pandemic, has signed to expand his business with the brand even further, launching a second territory in Mesa. “I love the interactions with the customers, and I love … [More]
July 4th Holiday Parking and Information at Phoenix Trailheads
To reduce fire danger, the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department will restrict parking access to trailheads located in the ity's desert parks and mountain preserves on July 4 starting at 3 p.m. The annual ban of open fires in those areas that started on May 1 remains in effect. All trails will remain open. Trailheads will reopen at the regularly-scheduled time on July … [More]
Stunning Modern Desert Mountain Estate Expected to Set Sales Record
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has earned its reputation as Arizona’s leading luxury real estate brokerage for good reason. It consistently brings to market some of the most spectacular luxury estates, homes known for iconic designs, beautiful views and incredible amenities. Its most recent listing encapsulates that spirit brilliantly. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s … [More]
SARRC Names Vice President of Operations
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is excited to announce Jennifer Burwell in a new role as its Vice President of Operations. Burwell comes to SARRC with 20 years of experience in business operations and organizational leadership, with an emphasized background in real estate, including residential properties, multifamily housing, industrial space, and … [More]
Gather, GROW and Refill Your Team’s Energy Tank with These Four Steps
There’s never a perfect time to pause your day-to-day work and focus on the internal team, but when you do make the effort, the dividends are immediate. Setting aside an hour, a half-day, a two-day retreat or anything you can manage as a team will provide the opportunity to gather together, grow as a team and refill your collective energy tank in order to bust out of service … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona Contributed $1.5 Million Through Community Giving
The Delta Dental Institute released its 2022 Community Impact Report highlighting the philanthropic investments that Delta Dental made last year to support the oral and overall health of communities across the country. According to the report, Delta Dental of Arizona contributed $1,495,967, positively impacting more than 295,125 people. “Delta Dental of Arizona exists to … [More]
Meritex Acquires 111,000 SF Industrial Property in Phoenix near TSMC Chip Plant
The Meritex Company continues to expand in the Phoenix market with the acquisition of 17 North Corporate Center, a recently developed 111,676 sq. ft. Class A industrial building that can accommodate up to three tenants. The acquisition brings the Meritex footprint in Phoenix to nearly one million sq. ft. of space that houses 42 tenants. The property, located at 2335 … [More]
Gen Z Values Flexibility over Pay: Report Shows What Motivates Workers of Four Distinct Generations
Talent and business consulting firm Robert Half released its 2023 Examining the Multigenerational Workforce report which explores what motivates workers of four distinct generations that make up today’s workforce. Social and economic disruption in the past few years compunded with a global health crisis have transformed workers’ life priorities and notion of what it means to … [More]
Arizona Foundation for Women Graduates SHE Leads! Class of 2023
Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW), a not-for-profit agency that advocates for women’s causes in Arizona, graduated 36 local women from the SHE Leads!™ women’s leadership development program. Throughout the past nine months, SHE Leads!™ participants raised over $89,117 for non-profits focused on helping Arizona women. The cohort is proud to fund the following organizations … [More]
Phoenix-Based Cannabis Co. Debuts New Products for Cannabis Oil Holiday
Copperstate Farms, a Phoenix-based cannabis company, announced the launch of multiple solventless cannabis extract products that will debut just in time for 710 exclusively at Sol Flower dispensaries across the Phoenix metro area. July 10 – or 710 – is the canna community’s popular holiday for celebrating cannabis oil products, dabs and concentrates. 710, also called Dab … [More]
The Hidden Costs of Hiring
Hiring a new employee is an essential but costly process for any business. Beyond the initial salary negotiations and contract signings, there are numerous hidden expenses that can significantly impact a company's resources and time. According to a report by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the average cost per hire in 2022 was $4,700. This figure, however, … [More]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Launches Health Solutions Co.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona announces it is expanding its strategy beyond health insurance and toward health solutions. AZ Blue has launched a new company, Prosano Health Solutions, Inc., to become an integral part of improving healthcare for Arizonans. Both AZ Blue and Prosano Health Solutions, Inc. share the same mission: To Inspire Health and Make It Easy. In … [More]
An Ugly Firing Isn’t Inevitable: How to Turn Things around with a Problem Employee … Starting Now
The warning signs are all there. Your employee (let’s call him Jeremiah) is calling in “sick” a lot more than seems plausible. He’s missing performance goals. Even worse, more than one customer has complained about his attitude. To your dismay — because letting someone go is one of the most painful tasks a leader ever must do — it’s starting to look like an ugly firing is … [More]
The Spring 2023 Homebuying Season Never Happened
As spring turns into summer, it’s official: The traditionally hot spring homebuying season didn’t come to fruition in 2023. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. This year, instead of the calendar determining the homebuying season, the Federal Reserve is dictating when people buy and sell. And so far, the Fed's actions are … [More]
