Top-tier full-service national law firm Manning Kass announced the promotion of Kristine Rizzo to Managing Attorney of its Phoenix, AZ. office. The appointment reflects Manning Kass’ commitment to a people-first talent strategy and also demonstrates how the firm has embedded diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) as part of its identity and culture. Rizzo joined the firm … [More]
Albuquerque Engineers & Architects Co. Acquires Employees of Phoenix-Based HELM
Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects has announced their acquisition of the employees of Holistic Engineering and Land Management, Inc. (HELM) based in Phoenix. HELM is a civil engineering consulting company whose work includes industry-leading drainage, flood hazard mitigation, stormwater management and water conservation services. The HELM employees are … [More]
California-Based Outdoor Design Co. Expands to Metro Phoenix
System Pavers, the nation’s number one outdoor living design and installation company, expands to Arizona with the opening of an office in Tempe. Beginning January 3, System Pavers’ high-quality services will be available for metro Phoenix residents looking to elevate their outdoor living spaces, including complimentary consultation, personalized design and comprehensive, … [More]
Hash Kitchen to Open Second West Valley Location
Brunch concept, Hash Kitchen, is opening its second highly anticipated Peoria location and debuting its completely reimagined design in early January 2023. Located within the dining, shopping, and entertainment district P83, Hash Kitchen is serving up Arizona’s largest Bloody Mary bar, creative cocktails, and unparalleled guest experience in the West Valley. Aiming to … [More]
University of Phoenix Leader Named Arizona Hispanic Chamber Board Chair
John Ramirez, MBA, MS/AJS-GHS, USA CSM (ret) and dean of operations for the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies, has been appointed to serve as Chairperson of the Board for the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (AZHCC). Ramirez’s appointment term on the Board is for two years, 2023 to 2025. He previously served as the Vice Chair for Internal Activities and been … [More]
IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rates for 2023, Business Use Increases 3 Cents per Mile
The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2023 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on January 1, 2023, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: 65.5 cents per mile driven for business use, … [More]
127-Room Hotel in Gilbert Sells for Nearly $19.5 Million
A 127-room Hyatt Place hotel in Gilbert (Phoenix), Arizona sold and was represented by Cushman & Wakefield announced the firm announced. Located at 3275 S Market St, the six-story property sold to HWC Hospitality for nearly $19.5 million. Bill Murney and Jesse Heydorff with Cushman & Wakefield’s Hospitality team in Phoenix represented the seller, Sethi … [More]
Intel Extends Performance Leadership with World’s Fastest Mobile Processor
At CES in Las Vegas, Intel announced its 13th Gen Intel® Core™ mobile processors that bring superior performance and experiences to mobile platforms. Intel introduced 32 new 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processors with a rich suite of features and capabilities for all laptop segments. “The 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processor family delivers unrivaled, scalable performance for … [More]
Annual Home Price Growth Slows to Two-Year Low in November, Says Report
CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI™) and HPI Forecast™ for November 2022. Year-over-year home price growth ended its 21-month streak of double-digit momentum in November, posting an 8.6% gain, the lowest rate of appreciation in exactly two years. Although … [More]
Phoenix-Based Fast Growing Ad Agency Becomes Holding Group
OH Partners has officially announced that the agency structure has changed to an independently-held holding company, called The Harkey Group, which will be comprised of five separate companies: OH Partners, Nomadic Agency, Matter Films, OH Strategic Communications and OH Predictive Insights. Each company will bring their own unique set of capabilities that will allow more … [More]
Katie Hobbs Sworn In as Arizona’s 24th Governor
This morning, Governor Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Attorney General Kris Mayes, State Treasurer Kimberly Yee, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne, and State Mine Inspector Paul Marsh were sworn into office in a ceremony on the Ninth Floor of the Capitol Executive Tower. Arizona’s Constitution requires these statewide elected officials to begin … [More]
‘The Secret Comedy of Women’ at Herberger Theater through Jan. 22
A cross between Carol Burnett and Saturday Night Live! You are invited to laugh with the women in your life until you cry...or pee. Experience this truly brilliant and uplifting female comedy that explores the women's world with joy, heart and intelligent wit. This fast-paced journey from girlhood to womanhood will reawaken the connections between you and your fellow … [More]
The Phoenix Symphony Presents ‘Purely Classical’ Concert Jan. 6-8
The Phoenix Symphony is announcing the Purely Classical concert on Jan. 6-8 at Symphony Hall. The performances will be held 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7, and 2 p.m. Jan. 8. Tickets are available for purchase on The Phoenix Symphony’s website. The Phoenix Symphony’s Virginia G. Piper Music Director Tito Muñoz will conduct the performance. “Audiences frequently … [More]
SECURE Act 2.0 Gives Arizonans New and Enhanced Tools for Retirement
The much-anticipated SECURE Act 2.0 became law Friday, giving Arizonans and all Americans new and enhanced retirement savings tools. SECURE 2.0 was included in the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill and is follow-up legislation to the original SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act) designed to increase employee access to tax-advantaged … [More]
Homes Linger on the Market as Buyers Take Their Time
The total number of homes for sale rose 18% from a year earlier during the four weeks ending December 25, the biggest increase since at least 2015, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Inventory is up even though new listings are down by double digits because homes are taking a long time to sell amid 6%-plus mortgage … [More]
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction to Offer Spectacular Docket Featuring Highly Desirable Resto-Mod Ford Broncos and Chevrolet Blazers
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is highlighting the unprecedented demand for Resto-Mod SUVs with an array of spectacularly built Ford Broncos and Chevy Blazers as part of the 2023 Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, January 21-29, 2023. Among the most impressive builds crossing the auction block with No Reserve include a custom 1970 Ford … [More]
