Governor Doug Ducey today announced an investment of nearly $14 million to support career training and development programs for Arizona high school students and underserved communities. “Arizona is a land of limitless opportunity,” said Governor Ducey. “We are a state where anyone can get a good education and find a quality job. This funding will cement our position as a … [More]
WEBINAR – Dec 14: Simple Steps to Claim the CARES ACT Employee Retention Tax Credit
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you missed any past sessions, watch here. Simple Steps to Claim the CARES ACT Employee Retention Tax Credit 12/14/2022 | 12:00 PM Learn how your business can claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit. Learn about the payroll tax credit … [More]
Quick-Service Restaurant Brand to Open Fifth Phoenix Location
Popular quick-service restaurant brand eegee’s will open the doors to its fifth Phoenix location at I-17 and W. Bell Road on December 8th. eege's brings its namesake frozen drink—an ice-cold concoction packed with chunks of real fruit—award-winning French fries, signature subs, grinders and its new chicken tender meal to its northernmost location. The 2,300-square-foot space … [More]
Employer Branding Co. Launches New Diversity Talks Podcast Series
BestCompaniesAZ, a local employer branding company specializing in identifying and elevating Arizona’s award-winning workplace cultures, launches a Diversity Talks Series powered by the Great Companies! Great Leaders podcast. The Diversity Talks Series was created to connect with award–winning companies committed to fostering a work environment where cultural differences are … [More]
Iconic Esplanade Campus Announces $45 Million Capital Plan
The ownership of the Esplanade office buildings have announced plans to fully renovate and upgrade the renowned and prestigious four building campus. Located at 2425, 2525, 2575, and 2555 E. Camelback Rd. in the Biltmore area, the $45 million project will add approximately 30,000 square feet of new amenity space and overhaul the existing buildings. Construction is expected to … [More]
Sam Fox Reveals Details of Stylish Rooftop, Appoints Head of Culinary at Forthcoming Luxury Hotel
One of the West’s most spectacular rooftop settings will make its debut atop the ultra-luxurious The Global Ambassador, opening late 2023, as theà Mediterranean Rooftop sets the stage for restaurant innovator Sam Fox’s endeavor into inventive cocktails, shareable plates and exceptional fare inspired by the sun-soaked Mediterranean region. In the shadow of Arizona’s famed … [More]
Their Take: Maintaining Company Culture Through Tough Times
The past few years have arguably been a tumultuous time for companies; it is hard to keep up with all the changes and challenges. The pandemic fundamentally altered the way we work and do business. Add the Great Resignation and mounting fears of a looming recession to the mix; it is enough for any employer to question how to attract and retain talent while preserving company … [More]
Super Bowl Legacy Grant Recipient Awarded $75,000
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee and the NFL Foundation announced Super Bowl Legacy Grant recipient Vitalant, the largest national nonprofit focused on blood services, is receiving $75,000 for a new bloodmobile. The announcement also marks the 75-day countdown to Super Bowl LVII. “Investing in our community is paramount … [More]
SaaS-Based Fleet Services Co. Enhance Features across Small Business, Franchise, and Mid-Enterprise Customers
GPS Insight, a leading provider of SaaS-based fleet and field service management software solutions, today announced enhancements to its integrated Field Service Management (FSM) suite, marking significant strides towards the empowerment of both fleet and field service companies to seamlessly manage their mobile assets and mobile workforces together. Strengthening its … [More]
U.S. Housing Market Moves Closer to Favoring Buyers; Sellers’ Markets Show No Sign of Slowing Down
The U.S. housing market moved further in the direction of buyers last month as the markets that cooled the fastest in response to quickly rising interest rates and home prices continued to moderate, according to the Knock Buyer-Seller Market Index released today. At the same time, many of today's seller strongholds show no sign of slowing down and some are expected to gain … [More]
New Phoenix-Based Bank Obtains SBA Approval
Integro Bank announced that it obtained approval from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an approved lender in the federal SBA 7(a) Loan Guarantee Program. The bank now has a fully staffed 6-person SBA department and is accepting loan applications from small business owners for both SBA 7(a) and 504 loans. With $31 million in equity, the bank is able to provide as … [More]
Investment Firm Acquires Kierland 2 in North Scottsdale
Vero A2R, the Dallas-based office investment platform of Vero Capital (formerly Admiral Capital), announced the acquisition of Kierland 2, and the contribution of Kierland 1 from affiliated funds to create a 410,000-square-foot Class A office campus in the North Scottsdale submarket of Phoenix, Ariz. Vero A2R plans to deploy over $29 million in capital improvements … [More]
Phoenix-Based E-Bike Brand Offers Viable Urban Transportation Solution Despite Inflation and Supply Chain Disruptions
With rising costs of living and rising energy costs present on a global scale, a single EV company – the fastest growing e-bike brand in the U.S. – defies the odds of imminent recession by presenting a viable urban transportation solution that addresses both crises. Lectric eBikes, founded in 2019 by Levi Conlow and his business partner Robby Deziel, has grown from a small … [More]
Valley Healthcare Co. to Advance Access to Quality Healthcare for Northern Arizona Communities
PathfinderHealth, an affiliate of Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), announced a partnership with Equality Health, a leading provider of value-based physician networks uniquely equipped to address the needs of diverse and historically underserved populations. Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the partnership will bring improved patient and provider services to PathfinderHealth primary … [More]
