Intel Corporation recently announced that its board of directors has appointed Lip-Bu Tan, an accomplished technology leader with deep semiconductor industry experience, as chief executive officer, effective March 18. He succeeds Interim Co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle (MJ) Johnston Holthaus. Tan will also rejoin the Intel board of directors after stepping down from the … [More]
SBA Sets Dates for Free National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
The U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and an SBA resource partner, set the dates for the 2025 National Small Business Week virtual summit. The free two-day online event will take place May 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET and registration is required The virtual summit will feature educational workshops presented by … [More]
Accounting Advisory Co. Introduces Newly Branded Professional Services Firm
Lohman Company, PLLC, a premier accounting and business advisory firm in the Valley, recently unveiled a new identity for its project-based professional services line, named First Chair. First Chair remains part of the Lohman Company family. First Chair is a project professional services firm for companies of all sizes that need highly experienced talent to take on critical … [More]
City of Phoenix Announces New Deputy City Manager
Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton announced the selection of David Mathews as Deputy City Manager effective March 31, 2025. David currently serves as the City’s Human Resources Director. This appointment follows last month’s promotion of Inger Erickson to Assistant City Manager and completes the City’s executive leadership team. “As … [More]
Notable Neighborhood Tavern Concept Coming to Reimagined PV Mall
Genuine Concepts, the Phoenix-born restaurant group behind The VIG, announced an all-new location of the Valley’s favorite neighborhood tavern is coming to Paradise Valley. Scheduled to open in 2026 inside a striking, bespoke building that takes full advantage of its park-like setting inside this 100-acre revitalization of the former PV Mall, The VIG PV is built around a … [More]
Governor Travels to Taiwan for Diplomatic, Business Meetings
Governor looks to capitalize on forward momentum in semiconductor industry
Governor Katie Hobbs is traveling in Taiwan for a diplomatic and business trade mission. During the trip, the Governor is meeting with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, executives from the TSMC management team, and cutting-edge tech companies to reinforce the mutually beneficial relationship between Taiwan and Arizona and capitalize on the forward momentum in Arizona’s … [More]
Fewer Multifamily Permits Today Could Mean Costlier Rents Ahead
Rents have been on a decline in the top 50 metros for over a year, but low multifamily permitting activity is making way for higher rent prices, according to the Realtor.com® February rent report. In fact, within the top 50 metros only 294,000 multifamily units were permitted in 2024, which is well below the 318,000 units permitted at the peak of the pandemic in … [More]
4 Ways Successful Leaders Give a Boost to Employee Morale
Only 23% of employees are engaged at work, with up to 15% actively disengaged. This low engagement is even worse for younger generations, and results in an estimated $8.9 trillion loss in global GDP every year. What are some of the ways top organizational leaders are able to increase staff engagement and up employee morale? Dr. Sam Adeyemi, internationally-renowned executive … [More]
Owner of Iconic Wrigley Mansion Opens Destination Wine Shop in Old Town
Cheers to “cork dorks” and curious amateurs! Jamie’s Bottle Shop, Old Town Scottsdale’s premier hub for wine explorers, will open its doors on Friday, March 28 at 7033 E. Main St., Suite 102. Founded by Jamie Hormel, owner of the iconic Wrigley Mansion, Jamie’s Bottle Shop is designed to inspire and educate wine lovers of all levels, offering a curated selection of … [More]
2025 State of Influencer Marketing Report: Trends, Insights, and Predictions for the Creator Economy
Collabstr, a trusted leader in the influencer marketing space, has released its much-anticipated 2025 State of Influencer Marketing Report, leveraging first-party data from over 40,000 advertisers and 100,000 creators. The report highlights the trends, statistics, and shifts shaping influencer marketing, user-generated content (UGC), and the creator economy. Key findings … [More]
