D-Backs Announce Spring Training Broadcast Schedule

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The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Spring Training broadcast schedule features 9 telecasts on Bally Sports Arizona with Steve Berthiaume & Bob Brenly on the call for 4 games and 5 games from Bally Sports partners, 11 radio games between 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station and ESPN 620 AM featuring Greg Schulte & Tom Candiotti, and 3 webcasts on dbacks.com with Chris Garagiola & … [More]

Hiking: Popular Phoenix Trails to Close during Extremely Hot Days

City of Phoenix

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ This summer, three popular City of Phoenix hiking trails will close during extremely hot days. On days when the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Warning, Camelback Mountain's Echo and Cholla Trails and all trails associated with Piestewa Peak Trailhead in the Phoenix Mountains … [More]

Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival Presents Weekend Two for the First Time, Mar. 17 – 20

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The Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival will be back for another full weekend of entertainment, attractions, vendors and more. The festivities will run from March 17-20 and will include a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Thursday, March 17 at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler. The Ostrich Festival is known as one of the premier family-friendly festivals in the southwest and … [More]

Dallas-Based Finance Co. Brings Better Block Project to Mesa Neighborhood

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Santander Consumer USA Inc. announced its collaboration with the Better Block Foundation, an urban design nonprofit, to reimagine street and public spaces in the Southside Mesa, Arizona, community. The project will transform the location over a 120-day design process, culminating into a two-day reveal and festival on March 25 and 26. The Better Block … [More]

Your House Probably Made More Than You Did Last Year

Zillow

The term "household income" was given new meaning in 2021 as a banner year for home appreciation found houses themselves earning more than the median worker in major metros across the country, according to a new study by Zillow®. "More than anything, 2021 was a year of haves and have-nots, and the chasm between the two widening throughout," said Zillow … [More]

Home Price Gains Accelerate, Hit a New Record High in February

Redfin

Home prices climbed 16% year over year to a new all-time high of $389,500 in February as the number of homes for sale fell to another new low, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. The lack of inventory is holding back home sales, which were down 4% from January. “An acute shortage of homes for sale continues to stymie … [More]

Inaugural Gateway Celebrity Fight Night Raised More Than $5 Million after Two Years Away

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Gateway for Cancer Research, an internationally recognized philanthropic organization that has generated more than $90 million in charitable funding throughout its 27-year history, raised more than $5 million at its inaugural Gateway Celebrity Fight Night, the result of a merger between Gateway and Celebrity Fight Night in 2021. This year's event featured a "Stardust Dreams" … [More]

Valley Metro Names New CEO

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The Valley Metro Board of Directors announced Jessica Mefford-Miller as the agency’s new Chief Executive Officer. Mefford-Miller joins Valley Metro with 15 years of experience connecting people and places through transit in the St. Louis, MO region. She joins the agency after coming out on top of an extensive, nationwide search following CEO Scott Smith’s retirement … [More]

WEBINAR – Mar 29: Leveraging Influencer Marketing to Drive Business Results

Arizona Commerce Authority

UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and workshop. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. Leveraging Influencer Marketing to Drive Business Results 03/29/2022 | 9:00 AM Influencer marketing is a great medium for promoting your business across various social media platforms. In this … [More]

EXPO Brings New Business and Job Opportunities to Phoenix, Mar. 18 & 19

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Thousands of Arizona entrepreneurs, business owners and brand representatives will gather at the Phoenix Convention Center this Friday and Saturday, March 18-19, for Franchise Expo West. The event – sponsored by the International Franchise Association – is a chance for Phoenix residents to learn about the fast-growing franchising industry, which continues to lead Arizona’s … [More]

Phoenix Named a Top Growth Market for Big-Box Industrial Sector

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Phoenix was named the No. 2 top growth market in North America for large-warehouse leasing activity, following Houston, with 10.5 percent of its inventory absorbed in 2021, according to a new report from CBRE. Transactions nationwide for big-box warehouses – those of 200,000 sq. ft. or larger – hit new highs in 2021, as retailers added safety stock to limit supply chain … [More]

Two Years In: Housing Market Transformed by Prices, Lack of Inventory

Zillow

Two years into the pandemic, the U.S. housing market is virtually unrecognizable from its previous state, with nearly half the number of homes for sale, prices higher by one-third and rising, and rents hundreds of dollars more a month, Zillow®'s latest monthly market report1 shows.  None of that has curtailed demand, with listed properties flying off the market and sales … [More]

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall amid Strong Demand for Workers

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending March 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 214,000, a decrease of 15,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 227,000 to 229,000. The 4-week moving average was 223,000, a decrease of 8,750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up … [More]

Arizona-Based Cannabis Dispensary Expands in Denver through Acquisition

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Item 9 Labs Corp. — a vertically integrated cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator that produces premium, award-winning products — announced today that it has signed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "APA") with The Herbal Cure, a medicinal and recreational dispensary and cultivator operating in Denver, Colorado. The Herbal Cure was founded in 2010 and generated revenues … [More]

Chandler-Based Financial Co. Announces New Arizona Mortgage Branch

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Geneva Financial (Geneva), a direct mortgage lender operating in 46 states, has announced the opening of a new branch location in Phoenix, AZ led by Branch Manager Brian Mulvihill. The opening of this new branch provides opportunities for local borrowers and buyers looking to navigate the current housing market in Geneva's home state and beyond. "Geneva has … [More]

Solar Co-Op Launches for Maricopa County Businesses and Homeowners to Go Solar

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Nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) recently announced the launch of the Maricopa County Solar Co-op to help residents go solar. “The co-op will enable Maricopa homeowners and business owners to join the growing community of people saving money by harnessing solar power,” said Bret Fanshaw, Arizona program director for Solar United Neighbors. “Together, we’re … [More]

Moov Announces New Tempe HQ, Plans to Triple Headcount in 2022

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Moov, a data-fueled marketplace for used semiconductor manufacturing equipment, today announced the location of its new headquarters in the 100 Mill building in Tempe, Arizona. Moov will command the 16th floor, spanning about 32,000 square feet, at 100 Mill. That 18-story tower is among the premier commercial real estate locations in Greater Phoenix. Amazon and Deloitte also … [More]

The Time Is Now to Get Your Tax Strategy Right for Retirement

by John L. Savarino

Financial planning for retirement should always be a thorough and careful process. Fundamental to it is being cognizant of the many variables that can affect our income, investments, taxes and savings. Well, some of the key variables are volatile right now. Inflation has hit a 40-year high. The Federal Reserve likely will raise interest rates in 2022 from current historical … [More]

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