After record-breaking attendance and unrelenting commitment from the motorsports community last year, an iconic venue is getting a new name. With support from the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority and the Gila River Indian Community, the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park is now Firebird Motorsports Park. The news was announced live on the NHRA YouTube channel during the … [More]
Phoenix Suns Charities Rebrands to Include Phoenix Mercury
Newly Named Foundation Awards First Series of Grants to Nonprofit Organizations in Arizona
The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury announced the rebranding of Phoenix Suns Charities to Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation. The newly renamed foundation, which recognizes both the Suns and Mercury’s community efforts, will award its first series of significant grants to seven nonprofit organizations in Arizona. “Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation … [More]
Banner Thunderbird Marks 40th Anniversary Serving the West Valley
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 40th anniversary on December 13th, 2023. To commemorate this historic occasion, the hospital has been hosting a series of festivities for its employees and extending a warm invitation to the community to join in their evening event “Lights of Love” today Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. at the parking … [More]
WEBINAR – Jan. 23: Part 3: How to Implement Your Growth Plan
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp Part 3: How to Implement Your Growth Plan 01/23/2023 | 9:00 AM Finally, Join Nicole as she gives you all the tools and tips to get you from idea to plan to hitting your growth goals. REGISTER NOW … [More]
WEBINAR – Jan. 16: Part 2: How to Build a Growth Plan That Will Meet Your Goals
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp Part 2: How to Build a Growth Plan That Will Meet Your Goals 01/16/2023 | 9:00 AM In part two, join Nicole as she walks you through the exact steps she uses to build the plans that have made her businesses (and her client's businesses) successful. REGISTER NOW … [More]
New Workplace Wellness Survey Report Finds Caregiving Workers More Stressed, Less Prepared for Large Emergency Expenses
A new Workplace Wellness Survey report published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald Research finds caregiving workers are slightly older on average, more likely to work part-time than non-caregivers, stressed about finances and are challenged to juggle work and caregiving responsibilities. The 2023 WWS included an oversample of caregiving workers … [More]
Phoenix Community Alliance Announces 2023 Center City Award Winners
Phoenix Community Alliance (PCA) is pleased to announce the recognition of Stephanie Vasquez and Heather Lennon as the 2023 recipients of the Center City Awards. The awards were presented at PCA’s annual member meeting, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to advance the quality of life and further the renaissance of Central Phoenix. These local leaders were … [More]
Christmas at the Scottsdale Princess
Experience the magic of Christmas at The Princess, where enchanting decorations and festive activities come together to create an unforgettable holiday celebration. Enjoy desert ice skating, roasting s’mores, family photos with Santa and so much more. From feeling the bliss of winter envelop you while ice skating and snacking on s’mores around the fire to witnessing the … [More]
Winter/Spring 2024 Concert Series at MIM
Tickets on sale now! Experience more live music in the new year! Enjoy a lineup of more than 50 concerts featuring diverse local, national, and global artists during our Winter/Spring Concert Series. This season’s highlights include Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn, country music couple Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal, a captivating night of storytelling and song … [More]
Claus and Effect: A Holiday Cabaret at Kax Stage Downtown
T'was the night before Christmas...but this story is way before you've even opened the book. This is the untold story with wit and music as Mrs. Claus prepares for the Big Day and we see who really runs the show! So, on Prancer, on Dancer and get ready for a ride and sing along (if she'll let you) in this Holiday Musical Cabaret. GET TICKETS All Performances … [More]
SRP Names New Chief Financial Executive and New Chief Customer Executive
Salt River Project (SRP) has announced Brian Koch as the company’s new Associate General Manager and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 19, and Vanessa Kisicki as Associate General Manager and Chief Customer Executive, effective immediately. Koch joined SRP in 2001 and currently serves as Corporate Treasurer and Senior Director of Financial Services. In this … [More]
Maricopa County No. 1 for Talent Attraction, Fourth Consecutive Year
Both Arizona and Maricopa County scored high for attracting and retaining skilled workers
A new report ranks Arizona and Maricopa County as national leaders for adding skilled jobs and workers over the last five years. For the sixth time in the last seven years, Maricopa County claimed the no. 1 spot in the Talent Attraction Scorecard released by Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics. The 2023 ranking also marks Maricopa County’s fourth consecutive … [More]
Out-of-State Sporting Assets Co. Acquires Troubled Legacy Park in Mesa
AZ Athletic Associates LLC, an affiliate of Rocky Mountain Resources and Burke Operating Partners, has acquired the sports and entertainment complex formerly known as Legacy Park in Mesa, AZ. The facility, now known as Arizona Athletic Grounds at Mesa Campus, opened in 2022. AAG is one of the largest youth-oriented sports facilities in North America. The Mesa facility serves … [More]
Wealth Management Co. Expands in Phoenix and Scottsdale
UBS announced it will be increasing its real estate footprint in both Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona to meet the growing demand for wealth management services in the state. In Phoenix, the firm will now occupy over 24,000 square feet of the Esplanade IV, located at 2575 E. Camelback Road. In North Scottsdale, the firm opened a brand-new office location on November 17 in … [More]
UTI Announces New President of Recently Acquired Concorde Career Colleges
Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs, announced the appointment of Kevin Prehn as president of Concorde Career Colleges, effective immediately. Prehn has served as interim president since September. "We recently marked the one-year anniversary of our acquisition of … [More]
New Poll: Arizonans Support Clean Air and Climate Action More than Ever
Arizonans are increasingly alarmed by air pollution and climate change and want policymakers to do more.
The American Lung Association in Arizona released updated polling that shows Arizona voters continue to support strong actions on clean air and climate change. Arizonans also overwhelmingly want to see policies to boost clean energy and solidly support efforts to encourage the transition to pollution-free vehicles. "Arizona has some of the worst air pollution in the U.S., … [More]
GCU Extends Tuition Freeze for 16th Consecutive Year
As the price tag to attend college continues to skyrocket across the country, Grand Canyon University is freezing tuition costs on its Phoenix campus for the 16th straight year. The private Christian university's ground campus tuition in 2024-25 will remain at $16,500 before institutional scholarships are included. Because more than 90% of GCU's traditional students qualify … [More]
Mortgage Rates and Housing Payments Drop to Lowest Level Since Spring
Daily average mortgage rates have fallen to 6.82% and housing payments have dropped to their lowest level since April. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. This marks the first time daily rates have dipped below 7% since July. Rates dropped after the Fed brought good news to homebuyers at its December 13 meeting, … [More]
