As remote work prompted many Americans to relocate during the pandemic, housing costs soared in second-home hotspots even more than the rest of the country, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Average rental prices rose 17.1% year over year nationwide to $1,893 in popular second-home markets in April. That’s compared with a 10% … [More]
Arizona Employee Benefits Benchmarking Survey Released, Helps Attract and Retain Employees
The results of the 9th annual Arizona Employee Benefits Benchmarking Survey of mid-size employers (50-5,000 employees), showed that: 43 percent of employees in the Arizona survey are covered under lower-cost consumer-driven plans; 51 percent are covered under traditional copay type plans. In Arizona, the median deductible for traditional copay plans was $3,000 in 2022, … [More]
Family-Owned Pizzeria Opens Sixth Location, This Time in Chandler
Venezia’s New York Style Pizzeria is excited to announce the opening of a new location in the Price Corridor this June. Located at 1245 S. Price Road in Chandler, this will be the sixth Venezia’s Pizzeria location in the Valley. “Chandler is a rapidly growing community, so it seemed like the perfect fit for our newest location,” said Domenick Montanile, owner and president … [More]
U.S. Space Force Selects Arizona State University for Partnership
The U.S. Space Force and Arizona State University signed an agreement here Tuesday making ASU the newest member of the service’s University Partnership Program. USSF Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Dr. Lisa Costa joined ASU President Michael M. Crow on the Tempe campus to finalize the agreement and to learn more about ASU space initiatives and capabilities. Home … [More]
GateWay Partners with Greulich’s Automotive Brings New Career Opportunities
GateWay Community College is pleased to announce a new education and career partnership with one of Arizona's largest automotive repair providers, Greulich's Automotive Repair. This exciting new apprenticeship program will provide students with paid educational advancement through GateWay's automotive program while also offering immediate employment opportunities to graduates … [More]
Phoenix-Based Bathroom Remodeling Franchise Earns No. 1 Spot by Bob Vila
Re-Bath, the nation's largest complete bathroom remodeling franchise, earns the No. 1 spot for "Best Bathroom Renovations" by the most trusted name in all things home improvement, Bob Vila, on its 2022 Best Home Improvement Contractors of 2022 Ranking. Bob Vila's team of experts researched and vetted dozens of contractors that offer nationwide renovation and remodeling … [More]
KNXV in Phoenix Wins Peabody Award for ‘Politically Charged’ Police Investigation
KNXV ABC 15, a Phoenix television station owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, has won a Peabody Award in the news category for its original investigative reporting that has since led to significant changes in the local Phoenix justice system and police department. Through "Politically Charged," a series of 60 reports and an hourlong investigative special, KNXV … [More]
Moov Surpasses $3 Billion in Active Listings for Used Semiconductor Equipment
Moov, a data-fueled marketplace for used semiconductor manufacturing equipment, today unveiled a new, intelligent digital experience that enables enterprise customers to more easily buy, sell and manage inventory through the company’s portal. These updates come as Moov’s marketplace surpasses $3 billion in active listings for pre-owned semiconductor manufacturing equipment, all … [More]
Law Firm Chair Commits to Legal Diversity Initiative
Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that Chair Matthew P. Feeney has pledged his personal commitment to the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s (LCLD) Leaders at the Front initiative. Leaders at the Front is an initiative designed to dismantle systemic barriers preventing underrepresented attorneys from achieving the highest levels of leadership within law firms and … [More]
WEBINAR – June 16: DLA – Global Inclusion: Practical Applications of an Innovative Model
The unyielding question for our society is: How do we deal with difference? In other words, how do we deal with people who think and behave differently? To answer these fundamental questions, we recognize that the approaches offered by the intercultural field (IC), the diversity , equity, inclusion, and belonging field (DEIB), and the social justice (SJ) field - all related … [More]
Phoenix Chamber Names New Members to Valley Young Professionals Board
The Greater Phoenix Chamber (the Chamber) has appointed five new members to its Valley Young Professionals (VYP) Board of Directors. VYP, a program of the Greater Phoenix Chamber, is for Valley-area professionals ages 25-39 and aims to create the next generation of Phoenix leaders by connecting, informing, and educating its members on important issues facing the local … [More]
Arizona Sets Record Event Wagering Handle in Latest Numbers by Arizona Department of Gaming
Event wagering levels skyrocketed in March, resulting in an approximate 40% increase in handle when compared to the February handle, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. “March was an exciting month for Arizona event wagering, with major sporting events like NCAA’s March Madness helping set a single month event wagering handle record,” said Ted … [More]
Partnership Acquires 301-Unit Phoenix Retirement Community, Accelerates Operations in Arizona
Link Senior Development and The Roxborough Group, LLC announce the acquisition of Park Terrace Senior Living, an amenity rich, 301-unit independent living and assisted living community in Phoenix, Arizona. "Park Terrace is an exciting venture for Link as we plan for the next chapter of this thriving community by pulling from our extensive experience developing and operating … [More]
Independent Business Ownership Model Empowers Veterinarians to Open Practices in PetSmart Locations
PetSmart is leveraging its size and scale to help veterinarians realize their dreams of owning a business with the launch of PetSmart Veterinary Services (PVS). Through an independent business ownership model, PVS provides a complete solution for veterinarians to open their own franchised practice and connects pet parents with local, trusted veterinarians and more convenient … [More]
