UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Understanding Inbound Marketing: Bring Value to Your Digital Marketing 3/5/2024 | 9:00 AM During this webinar, participants will learn how Inbound marketing prioritizes attracting and engaging audiences organically. REGISTER NOW … [More]
Home Shopping Early May Pay Off as Price Cuts Abound
Both buyers and sellers should prepare for a competitive home shopping season this spring. The latest market report1 from Zillow® shows that well-priced homes are being snapped up quickly, while those that linger on the market are seeing their asking prices cut. "Some of the homes loitering on the market may just need the right buyer and digital curb appeal to cast a wider … [More]
EV Car Co. to Make It Easy to Own an Electric Vehicle
Lucid Group, Inc., the most awarded new luxury vehicle and selected to Car and Driver's 10Best list for 2024, announced that it is making it easier than ever for people to buy and own the world's best electric vehicle. With an expanded ownership experience, Lucid is directly addressing the reasons people most commonly cite as barriers to purchasing or leasing electric … [More]
New Mixed-Use High-Rise in Roosevelt Row Hits Milestone
JE Dunn Construction and Hatteras Sky announced a major milestone, as its newest development in Phoenix, Saiya, celebrated its official “topping out” last month. The 23-story apartment high-rise project, located at First Avenue and West McKinley Street, broke ground in July 2022. Saiya will feature 389 residential units, 12,550 SF of street-level retail, and amenity spaces that … [More]
A Decade of Leadership: Downtown Phoenix Inc. Announces 2024 Board Rosters
When Downtown Phoenix Inc. [DPI] was launched in 2013 as a community-building organization to help manage multiple city-building non-profits and drive the Downtown neighborhood forward, it was only able to do so thanks to the vision and financial contributions of its investors. Over those transformational first 10 years, DPI has been incredibly fortunate to … [More]
Transparent Tuition Rates Help Students Navigate the Challenges of College Costs
Having served working adult learners for decades, University of Phoenix understands the challenges of juggling school, work and life. In 2018, the University established a tuition guarantee for incoming students to provide certainty about costs. The tuition guarantee provides transparency about costs by locking in tuition for the duration of a degree program. College costs … [More]
University Honors Leaders at Fourth Annual Leadership Awards Event
Grand Canyon University honored four committed leaders who embody the ideal for which Jerry Colangelo is best known – servant leadership – during the fourth annual Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards on Wednesday morning. The Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards, presented by Freeport-McMoRan, are named after one of Arizona's most notable business and sports … [More]
Investors Bought 26% of the Country’s Most Affordable Homes in the Fourth Quarter, Highest Share on Record
Overall, investor home purchases dropped 11% from a year earlier, the smallest decline since they began falling in 2022
Real estate investors bought 26.1% of low-priced U.S. homes that sold in the fourth quarter, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s the highest share on record and is up from 24% a year earlier. By comparison, investors purchased 13.6% of mid-priced homes that sold (vs 14.3% a year earlier) and 15.9% of high-priced homes that … [More]
Their Take: Jobs That No Longer Exist
Over the past few months there has been an increasing discussion on Artificial Intelligence or AI as people like to call it. Last summer a story surfaced where a judge sanctioned an attorney for submitting a legal brief, generated by AI, which mentioned court cases and legal precedents that do not exist. Is your job soon to end…??? Over time a number of jobs have … [More]
America’s Friendliest Airport Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Art
America's Friendliest Airport® is always dedicated to elevating the customer experience and this Valentine’s Day passengers traveling through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will be treated to a unique art event. On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, the Phoenix Airport Museum will celebrate … [More]
Phoenix-Based Dental Staffing Platform Expands to Florida
Toothio, the on-demand dental staffing platform connecting qualified professionals with dental practices, today announced its expansion to Orlando, Florida. Toothio's strategic decision to expand into Orlando was driven by the city's growing population and the increase in demand for dental professionals. By expanding its solution into Orlando, Toothio aims to bridge the gap … [More]
Breakfast Hot Spot Opens Location in New Catering Commissary
Morning Squeeze Opens The Counter In Tempe Morning Squeeze, the groovy breakfast and lunch spot with three Valley locations, announces the opening of a sister concept in Tempe. The Counter by Morning Squeeze (1725 W. University Dr.) is serving up traditional breakfast and lunch favorites in a casual diner setting along the commercial office row of Tempe’s University … [More]
Innovative Sexual Health Clinic Announces Collaboration with Walgreens to Open First In-Store Clinic
Be Well Health, a new, innovative sexual health clinic, will deliver judgment-free, on-demand healthcare through its first in-store clinic at Walgreens store #3464, located at Central Avenue and Osborn Road, 3402 N. Central Avenue. With a special focus on health needs within the LGBTQIA+ community, Be Well Health will provide an open environment to address healthcare needs … [More]
Scottsdale Development Co. Breaks Ground on Part of the Expansive Eastgate Plaza in Mesa
Diversified Partners, the leading Scottsdale real estate brokerage and development company, is proud to announce the groundbreaking for its expansive Eastgate Plaza, a 17-acre mixed-use development at the northeast corner of Elliot and Ellsworth Roads in Mesa, Ariz. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Jan. 31, garnered significant attention, drawing a diverse audience that … [More]
Small Business Owners Expectations for Higher Sales Declined in January
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased two points in January to 89.9, marking the 25th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. The net percent of owners who expect real sales to be higher declined 12 points from December to a net negative 16% (seasonally adjusted), a very negative shift in expectations. “Small business owners continue to make appropriate … [More]
Foundation Adds Two Phoenix Business Leaders to Its Board of Directors
Arizona business leaders Chris Camacho and Adam Goodman—the heads of Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Goodmans, respectively—have been elected to the Flinn Foundation board of directors. Camacho, an advocate for the biosciences, other innovation industries, and the arts has served as president and CEO of the economic development organization for nearly a decade–an era of … [More]
WEBINAR – Feb. 27: Unleashing Creativity with Generative AI: An SMB’s Guide
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Unleashing Creativity with Generative AI: An SMB's Guide 2/27/2024 | 9:00 AM In this session, we'll explore how small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can leverage generative AI to enhance their creative processes. REGISTER NOW … [More]
Greenlight Communities Promotes New President of Greenlight Construction
Greenlight Communities, the Arizona-based developer dedicated to constructing attainable and affordable rental housing, is pleased to announce new leadership as Traci Wendelboe has been promoted to the role of President of Greenlight Construction. Wendelboe’s promotion is yet another example of the tremendous growth that has taken place at Greenlight over the last six … [More]
