The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) proudly presents AZBizCon Expo of 2022, an in-person event on June 22 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Paradise Village Office Park in Phoenix, AZ. Registration to attend the event is available for free at asba.com/azbizcon. Hosted at Paradise Village Office Park, this half-day event will feature a trade show packed full of Arizona’s … [More]
Leslie’s Continues to Prioritize Water Safety Programs
Leslie's, Inc., the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, is proud to support the water safety efforts of two fundraising partners: the YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Leslie's will be accepting customer donations in all of its stores and online through October 31, 2022. "We are thrilled to be … [More]
What to Do for Memorial Day Weekend Fun in the Phoenix Area
Pool parties, good eats, festivals and more: They’re all part of the activities for Memorial Day weekend in Phoenix. Find the best things to do this Memorial Day weekend. Visit a Military Veteran Memorial @bdp_473 The spirit of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice also lives on in this city: From the mighty mountain … [More]
Phoenix Metro Sees 3.8% Employment Growth Since Last Year
At the national level, many key employment indicators in the U.S. look similar to before the COVID-19 pandemic, and robust employment growth plays a part in that. But the impact the coronavirus had on employment can’t be overstated. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that job losses in the spring of 2020 were comparable to those of the Great Depression. The … [More]
Prologis Phoenix Project Moves Forward
Prologis has, once again, big development plans for Goodyear, Ariz., and recently received the local authorities’ support. The Goodyear city council approved the designation of the 113-acre Prologis 303 Business Park as a magnet site within the Greater Maricopa County Foreign Trade Zone, which would translate to a 72 percent reduction in real property and equipment tax, among … [More]
Tempe Chamber Business Excellence Awards Celebrating Large and Small Businesses of the Year
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 22nd Annual State of the Chamber and Business Excellence Awards Thursday, June 30 from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel, located at 4400 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona 85282. The Tempe Chamber will recognize outstanding Chamber members celebrating those that go above and beyond making Tempe a great place to work … [More]
Arizona Federal Named a Financial Literacy Partner of Local First Arizona Small Business Accelerators
In an effort to grow small business and support minority business owners in partnership with Local First Arizona, Arizona Federal Credit Union is proud to be one of the financial literacy partners for the We Rise and Fuerza Local accelerator programs. These programs focus on providing Black and Hispanic business owners with the support and resources to succeed while … [More]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Offers 8 Travel Tips to Help You Travel This Memorial Day Weekend
This summer, the travel season rebounds as industry experts predict more Americans will travel this summer than at any time since the start of the pandemic. Passenger counts continue to increase across the nation as people begin leisurely traveling again. And with the Memorial Day weekend approaching, … [More]
Largest Zen Leaf Dispensary in Arizona to Open This Memorial Day Weekend
Verano Holdings Corp., a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced the grand opening of the Company’s largest dispensary in Arizona, Zen Leaf North Phoenix, located at 12401 North Cave Creek Road on Friday, May 27th at 8 a.m. Zen Leaf North Phoenix relocated to its new, much larger home on a busy commercial stretch situated between numerous area shopping malls … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber 2022 ATHENA Awards Nominations Open
The Greater Phoenix Chamber is now accepting nominations for its 2022 ATHENA Awards program, which recognizes and celebrates the achievements of businesswomen across the Greater Phoenix region. Nominations are open from now until Friday, June 17th, 2022, and can be submitted through the Chamber’s website. The ATHENA Award, an internationally prized honor, recognizes women … [More]
Locally Run Fast Casual Brings Its Italian Food Brand to Phoenix with First Location
Mici Italian a fast-growing, family-owned fast casual chain based out of Denver, Colorado, will debut their first location in Arizona, set to open this June. The location will be the first franchise location of the family-run brand. Mici launched their National Franchise program in 2019. Mici’s new restaurant is located at 5498 South Power Road Suite 101 Gilbert, AZ 85295. … [More]
Gateway Programs Expand Through Launch of Center for Industrial Technology
As one of the preeminent leaders in workforce development training, GateWay Community College is no stranger to meeting the needs of business and industry in Arizona. With nearly 4 million skilled-trade job vacancies across the country, the college is rising to the occasion to address the shortage by launching the brand new Center for Industrial Technology (CIT). With new … [More]
Pricey Suburbs Top Zillow’s List of Most Popular Markets This Year, Gilbert Is Tops in Greater Phoenix
Woodinville, Washington, is Zillow's® most popular market of early 2022, leading a list of fast-growing suburbs as the most in-demand places to start off the year. As more evidence emerges that remote work is a driving force behind fast home value growth in the suburbs, expensive suburban markets are seeing strong demand. Gilbert, Arizona is the top suburb by price for the … [More]
Phoenix Nonprofit Receives $175,000 Education Grant
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation’s strategic education initiative ElevateEdAZ is proud to announce our participation in Accelerate ED: Seamless Pathways to Degrees and Careers. This initiative is a part of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and seeks to blur the lines between high school and higher education and career learning experiences, allowing students to earn … [More]
