Many things slow down a bit during the holidays, including business at Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division offices. That makes this an ideal time to make an appointment to get your Arizona Travel ID. The federal deadline is May 7, 2025, for those who wish to use their state-issued credential for air travel. Without the Arizona … [More]
Reminder: Holiday Season a Great Time to Get Your Arizona Travel ID
Enhanced identification required at TSA airport checkpoints in 2025
SRP Ranks Highest Among National and Western Utilities for Business Customer Satisfaction
For the second year in a row, Salt River Project (SRP) ranked highest in business customer satisfaction among all large electricity providers in the nation according to a recent study issued by J.D. Power. SRP also ranked first among large electricity providers in the West Region for the third consecutive year. According to J.D. Power’s 2023 Electric Utility Business … [More]
Rosendin Employees Raise $11,000 for Junior Achievement of Arizona
Employees with Rosendin, the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contracting company with a regional office in Tempe, raised $11,000 to support literacy education in Arizona by partnering with Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) for a Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon. Rosendin had 15 teams of bowlers and there were 9 teams of bowlers from event vendors that participated … [More]
Runbeck Election Services Names New Senior Vice President of Operations
Runbeck Election Services, an elections services company focused on delivering election printing, equipment, and software solutions, announced Bryan Dandurand’s return to the company as Senior Vice President of Operations. Throughout his more than thirty-five years in print production, Dandurand has been a leader in print manufacturing organization and strategy, consistently … [More]
Voya Employees Surprise Children’s Cancer Network with $10,000 Donation
Employees from Voya Financial, Inc. recently gathered in Chandler, Arizona, to volunteer at the Children’s Cancer Network, and they brought a surprise along with them – a $10,000 donation from Voya Foundation. Voya’s Arizona employees have had a long-standing relationship with the Children’s Cancer Network (CCN), which provides assistance to Arizona families battling childhood … [More]
Military Economic Impact on Arizona Has Tripled since 2000, Says Report
Governor Katie Hobbs announced the release of the updated Military Economic Impact Report, commonly referred to as the Maguire Report. This report, sponsored by the State of Arizona and supported by the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, highlights the significant economic contributions made by Arizona's military bases and National Guard operations to the … [More]
Updated Economic Impact Report Released for New Mega Resort in Glendale
VAI Global Development announced the results of the updated, comprehensive Economic Impact Analysis conducted by Applied Economics for VAI Resort. It highlights the positive contributions that VAI Resort will make to the thriving Glendale community. The updated Economic Impact Analysis underscores the substantial economic benefits that VAI Resort is expected to bring to the … [More]
Black Women Helping Close the Gender Gap as the Fastest Growing Group of Entrepreneurs, Says Report
According to a new report from GoDaddy's Venture Forward research initiative, Black women remain the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, more than doubling since August 2019. Black women total 10% of total entrepreneurs surveyed for the latest report, representing a 70% increase in the number of Black women-owned businesses started prior to the pandemic. Overall, … [More]
Distribution Center Is First 3PL Warehousein Arizona to Receive a Foreign Trade Zone Designation
SKU Distribution, a 3PL warehouse and fulfillment center, is the first such warehouse in Arizona to receive a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) designation. This designation underscores SKU Distribution's commitment to excellence and innovation in providing top-tier logistics solutions for its clients. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) provide special customs procedures that … [More]
October Shows a Slow Start to the Quarter, but Metro Area Still Outperforming National Home Sales Trends
Fourth quarter of 2023 started slow with pending sales down 30.6% from last October, according to the latest data from Phoenix REALTORS. Year-to-date, closed sales are down 17% from the same period the previous year. The numbers follow seasonal trends typical for this time of year, as real estate activity decreases approaching holiday months. "The Phoenix metropolitan area is … [More]
Upscale Retail Additions Coming to Tempe Marketplace
Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western United States, is pleased to announce 11 new tenants will join the dynamic roster of retailers at Tempe Marketplace, further elevating the shopping experience for residents and visitors alike. Totaling more than 54,000-square-feet of retail and restaurant space, the addition of these … [More]
CybeReady Unveils Five Key Actions to Combat Black Friday Cyber Threats
CybeReady, a global leader in security awareness training, today highlighted businesses and consumers gearing up for one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year, and the cyber threats that rise in this timeframe. This period is widely recognized to mark an increased risk of cyber threats that puts organizations as well as their employees and customers at risk. In response, … [More]
Rent Remains High with More Properties Offering Incentives, Especially Phoenix
New construction surge prompts landlords and property managers to provide more perks
Rental concessions—offers meant to entice tenants, such as free months of rent or free parking—are at their highest level in more than two years despite strong renter demand, Zillow's latest data shows. That's because property managers are now likely competing for tenants, as new, primarily upscale buildings from the recent construction boom enter the rental … [More]
New Study on Driverless Cars Explores the Future of Insuring Autonomous Vehicles
A new article published by MarketWatch Guides explores the future of insuring autonomous vehicles (AVs). This is the third piece in their "Future of Car Insurance" series. The article, titled “How Will Self-Driving Cars Be Insured in the Future?” overviews the challenges auto insurers may face as autonomous driving is further adopted. Innovation in AV technology currently … [More]
NICU Expansion Complete at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus held a ribbon cutting today for its new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a $14 million expansion of the hospital’s services for preterm babies and high risk pregnancies. Expansion helps the hospital care for West Valley patients with complex maternal and neonatal medical conditions, obstetric and fetal complications, explained Julie Bowman, RN, Chief … [More]
NASCAR Foundation Selects GiGi’s Playhouse as Finalist for Humanitarian Award
GiGi’s Playhouse is thrilled to announce that Jennifer Gage, founder of GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix, has been selected as a finalist to receive the NASCAR Foundation’s 13th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes an outstanding champion committed to improving the lives of children in their community. The finalists were announced on Oct. 26 on FOX Sports … [More]
Federal Government Expands H-2B Program to Issue up to 130,716 Temporary Worker Visas in FY 2024
On November 3, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor announced that the availability of H-2B visas would be nearly doubled in the 2024 fiscal year. The announcement is anticipated to help American businesses faced with burdensome staff shortages as the “increase will help address the need for seasonal workers and reduce irregular … [More]
Winter Wanderland Brings Wonderment and Holiday Cheer to Downtown Phoenix
Hosted by Downtown Phoenix Inc., Winter Wanderland transforms Downtown Phoenix into a holiday storybook setting with free holiday performances, colorful holiday lights and décor, delicious food, drinks and merriment. Multiple locations throughout Downtown Phoenix will participate in this free event on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Each activation is within … [More]
