Almost half of US retailers fear they will be forced to slash prices before the holidays because of the downturn in consumer spending. A poll of 500 retailers found 43 per cent have surplus goods they're desperate to offload - with fashion, homeware, baby and toddler the sectors struggling the most. 47% of merchants surveyed said the problem of excess stock is a major … [More]
Arizona Theatre Company’s ‘The Lion’ Opens Friday, Oct 21
Some stories have to be sung. Arizona Theatre Company in association with Danielle Tarento presents “The Lion,” a heartwarming and powerful one-man folk musical. This mesmerizing true story of survival and redemption reminds us that great things can come from challenging times. Max Alexander-Taylor stars in the lead role of Ben with a supporting cast of six guitars. “The Lion” … [More]
Discover a Whole New Cinderella This Holiday Season at The Phoenix Theatre Company
The holiday season is going to sparkle this year, just like the glass slippers on Cinderella’s feet. That’s because The Phoenix Theatre Company’s annual holiday show is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, running Nov. 16, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023. “This production is not exactly the fairytale you remember,” said Michael Barnard, the show’s director and producing artistic … [More]
August Sports Betting Figures Released; $5.4B Wagered in First Year
Bettors in Arizona wagered over $360 million during the month of August, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. “I am excited to see such strong wagering figures for August, which is the final monthly report for Arizona’s first year of legal sports betting,” said Ted Vogt, Director, ADG. “Through the first year of legal wagering, Arizona has seen over … [More]
Arizona International Auto Show Returns to Phoenix Convention Center Thanksgiving Weekend
The Arizona International Auto Show returns to the Phoenix Convention Center with hundreds of new cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs, electric vehicles, exotics and more. Celebrating Arizona’s car culture, this is the place to check out the latest new-model vehicles in a non-selling environment. From the latest all-electric vehicles to large trucks, attendees are invited to sit … [More]
WEBINAR – Nov 1: How to Get Your Business Noticed on LinkedIn
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. How to Get Your Business Noticed on LinkedIn 11/01/2022 | 9:00 AM LinkedIn is an excellent social media outlet for expanding your business presence online. Most people are familiar with … [More]
Their Take: Nikola Highlights Benefits to Integrated Truck and Energy Business Model from The Inflation Reduction Act
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, highlights key elements of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden this past August. The legislation supports every aspect of Nikola's integrated truck and energy business model from the development of zero-emissions vehicle … [More]
I-10 to Become First Electric Corridor Network of Electric Heavy-Duty Charging Centers
TeraWatt Infrastructure, a company powering electrified fleets with the most reliable network of charging centers, today announced it is developing the first network of high-powered charging centers for heavy-duty and medium-duty electric trucks along the Interstate 10 (I-10) highway, stretching from the Port of Long Beach - Los Angeles, California to the El Paso, Texas area. … [More]
Joint Venture Health Plan Introduces New Billing Program for Health Members
Banner|Aetna, a joint venture health plan owned by Banner Health and Aetna/CVS Health, has unveiled an all-in-one frictionless billing program, designed to improve the patient payment experience by reducing billing confusion for members who receive care from most Banner Health doctors and facilities. This innovative effort is significant given health care consumers are often … [More]
Phoenix Names Official Historian to Help Preserve and Share the History of Phoenix
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego has announced the appointment of Steve Schumacher as the Mayor’s Office Official Historian. “Steve will work with us to document and share the history of Phoenix, from its earliest days to the present,” said Mayor Kate Gallego. “I have always believed the future of Phoenix builds on the strong foundation of its past, beginning with the ancient … [More]
ViaWest to Build 2-Million-Square-Foot Industrial Campus
ViaWest Group is one step closer to commence construction on an industrial park featuring 15 buildings with nearly 2 million square feet of space. The developer purchased an initial 82 acres for the project's first phase. The firm acquired a 82-acre site in Glendale, Ariz., for the project’s first phase. Airpark 30 LLC, an entity connected to Domres Grading Inc., … [More]
Scottsdale Tech-Based Real Estate Brokerage Tops $1B in Sales in First 18 Months
RETSY, one of the fastest-growing tech-based luxury brokerages in the Valley, is proud to announce that it has surpassed one billion dollars in sales just 18 months after its launch. This impressive milestone earned the firm recognition and honors from Forbes Global Properties, a curated consumer marketplace that connects discerning buyers directly to the world’s finest homes … [More]
Home Sales Slow as Rising Mortgage Rates Drive Up Monthly Payments; Phoenix Price Cuts Top List
The housing market continued to cool in September, though rebalancing from monumental appreciation is producing vastly different conditions depending on region and metro, according to Zillow®'s latest market report1. Affordability issues are driving the pullback in activity; steep prices mixed with high and volatile mortgage rates have stunted sales and frozen current owners in … [More]
Veteran-Founded Coffee Company Celebrates Grand Opening of Its First Location in Phoenix
Black Rifle Coffee Company, a rapidly growing and mission-driven premium coffee company founded to support Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders, will celebrate the launch of its first Outpost in Phoenix, AZ with a grand opening event on October 22. The store is located at 4126 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018. The celebration will kick off with … [More]
Airline Announces 4 New Destinations from Phoenix
Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ low-fare airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, is launching four new destinations from Phoenix, including nonstop service to Hartford, Richmond and Bentonville-Fayetteville, as well as one-stop/no plane change ‘BreezeThru’ flights to New Orleans. From Phoenix, AZ: Hartford, CT** (Thurs and Sun, starting February 9, … [More]
