Employees can’t help but grumble when the boss claims to value work-life balance, but then works well into the evening each day, firing off late-night emails with the expectation they be answered by morning. Their morale plummets and they start updating their resumes when managers insist on top-notch results from everyone – everyone except the managers themselves, that … [More]
Crane Index and Quarterly Cost Report Reveal Construction Trends
International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has released its latest Crane Index and Quarterly Cost Report. Together, the two documents provide an on-the-ground picture of construction activity in 14 key North American markets and data-driven insights into the industry. Read the complete QCR report here and the Crane Index here. While … [More]
GoDaddy Showcases Microbusiness Resiliency Post-Pandemic with Video Series
GoDaddy Inc. announced the launch of a new video series, "This is Where We Stand." The series will feature stories from microbusinesses across the country who adapted, pivoted and pushed forward even when the odds were against them. Each story will feature data from GoDaddy's Venture Forward initiative, a multiyear research effort to quantify the impact these millions of … [More]
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP- Apr 6: Selling to the Federal Government
Presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration Small business contractors continue to play an important role in helping federal agencies to respond during the COVID-19 pandemic. Opportunities remain available for small businesses to bid on contracts and contribute to the mission of agencies. Join us for an overview of how to sell your goods and services to the … [More]
WEBINAR – Apr 6: Ask the CPA – You’ve got tax questions, we have answers!
NFIB Ask the CPA – You’ve got tax questions, we have answers! Tax season has arrived, so you won’t want to miss this webinar with special guest Micah Fraim, CPA and small business tax expert. There’s no one better to provide a realistic and informative take on small business tax planning than Micah, a best-selling author and sought-after speaker. Join NFIB on April 6, at … [More]
Rent Keeps Rolling Uphill: 19% Rent Increase in the Past Year, Arizona Tops List
March brought continued substantial rent increases yet again. Key stats, according to Dwellsy's analysis of 509,911 available rentals: $1,850/mo: Median asking rent in March across the country 1.6%: 1 month growth in rent (vs. $1,820/mo in Feb 2022 - a 21% annualized run rate for the year) 19.4%: 1 year growth in rent vs. $1,550/mo in March 2021 30.5%: Median rent … [More]
International Attraction for Arizona Facility Design Unveiled
The conceptual design, including a 3D flyover of the multi-functional, 22,000 square-foot International Dark Sky Discovery Center (IDSDC), has been completed by Swaback, an award-winning Scottsdale-based architectural firm. The builder recently chosen is McCarthy Building Companies, which has experience with complex building projects, such as the OdySea Aquarium and the ASU … [More]
Arizona Law Firm Expands, Adds Offices in San Diego and San Bernardino
Fennemore, the fastest-growing BigLaw firm in the country in 2021 according to Law.com, added approximately 50 attorneys and allied legal professionals to its roster with new Fennemore offices in San Bernardino and San Diego. Fennemore’s expansion deepens the firm’s significant experience in the areas of real estate and land use, business, and natural resources. Over the … [More]
Military Veterans and Spouses Invited to Virtual ‘Vet Talk’ Business Networking & Career Event
BestCompaniesAZ will host its 8th Annual Veteran Business Networking and Career Event in conjunction with Career Connectors. This event brings together Arizona’s award-winning, military-friendly companies with veteran business professionals. All Veterans are invited: United States active duty, Reserve or Guard military members, separated military members, military retirees. … [More]
Arizona Helping Hands Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer
After a nationwide search, the Arizona Helping Hands (AHH) Board of Directors is pleased to announce they have hired Maureen Noe as the new President and CEO. With more than 25 years of non-profit leadership and management experience, Maureen will help the organization as it innovates to expand and meet the ever-changing needs of the foster care community. Jay R. Spector, … [More]
Phoenix Market among Tops for Data Center Investor Interest, Says Survey
The strong appetite for data, fueled by continued growth in cloud computing and social media, and the emergence of new technologies such as 5G and autonomous vehicles, is driving increased investor interest in data centers, according to a new CBRE survey. Ninety-five percent of survey respondents, which include many of the world's largest institutional real estate investors, … [More]
Vertical Street Ventures Acquires Sora on Rose Apartments in Uptown Phoenix
Vertical Street Ventures (VSV) announced the acquisition of Sora on Rose Apartments in Uptown Phoenix. Marcus & Millichap's Paul Bay, Darrell Moffitt, Cliff David, and Steve Gebing oversaw the transaction process, with Bridge Loan financing provided by Arbor's Eric Regenbogen with support from Gantry's Adam Parker and Buyer's Equity provided by Tauro's Paul Davidovic and … [More]
Leading Building Materials Co. Acquires Arizona Truss Manufacturer to Further Growth
US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Crown Components, a manufacturer and supplier of structural roof and floor trusses in the metropolitan Phoenix area. Founded in 2014, Crown Components serves framing and building contractors for residential, multi-family and light commercial projects. Crown Components … [More]
Celebrate Valley Bike Month This April
The beautiful spring weather is here, which means it’s almost time to celebrate Valley Bike Month. Every April, Valley Metro and its member cities and event partners encourage bicycling to win prizes, get some exercise and help improve our air quality. On ShareTheRide.com, cyclists across the Valley can compete in the Bike Month Challenge to log the most bike trips and be … [More]
This Weekend: Valley Drivers Test Out EVs and Learn Benefits to Switching to Electric
With gas prices at a premium, there is no time like the present for Valley drivers to consider the switch to an electric vehicle (EV). Media are invited to meet with SRP EV experts and EV drivers on April 2 at the ASU Tempe campus or April 3 at the ASU Polytechnic campus where community members will be talking one-on-one with EV owners, learning about their experiences owning … [More]
