It’s Important for Small Business Owners to Open a Business Checking Account

by Kim Dees

Starting a business can come with multiple challenges, including money issues you might not anticipate. Financial hiccups often stem from lack of organization — which can be solved by keeping personal and business finances separate. If you are starting a business, the first financial move to make is to separate your accounts. There is a difference between a personal checking … [More]

Payroll Employment Rises by 678,000 in February, Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 3.8%

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 678,000 in February, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job growth was widespread, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, health care, and construction. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The … [More]

New Scooter to Be World’s Most Eco-Conscious, Safe

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Sustainability, safety and smart technology. These are the principles that are moving the micromobility industry forward. They’re also the driving force behind our newest scooter model, the Bird Three. Designed and built by the only micromobility team with experience serving riders in more than 200 cities around the world, the hardware and software powering Bird Three … [More]

New Sky Harbor Concourse Features Exciting Shops, Restaurants and Lounge

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's 8th concourse at Terminal 4 will be opening this summer, and today, Phoenix City Council approved the recommended proposals for new restaurants, shops, and a common use lounge at the new concourse. Now, America's Friendliest Airport® will have even more local dining options for travelers to enjoy while visiting the airport as well … [More]

New Arizona Facility Gets Investment to Support North America Semiconductor Growth

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Edwards, the leading supplier of vacuum and abatement services and solutions to the global semiconductor industry, has announced its investment in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chandler. The new 200,000-square-foot facility will leverage the latest manufacturing and digital technologies to support the fast-growing North American semiconductor market with … [More]

Scottsdale Couple Pieces Together Unique Business, Creates Arizona Experiences

by Holly Morgan

Beginning in 2016, Katie and Gregg Dufort ran a golf cart taxi service that took people from bar to bar in Old Town Scottsdale and Downtown Historic Prescott. Tens of thousands of locals and tourists used the free service each year and the Duforts relied on advertising revenue to keep the business running. After a year, they had found their footing and the operation was running … [More]

WORKSHOP – Mar 31: Business Tax Basics – Transaction Privilege Tax

Arizona Commerce Authority

Upcoming Workshop: Business Tax Basics: Transaction Privilege Tax 03/31/2022 | 9:00 AM Join the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) to learn the basics of transaction privilege tax (TPT) concerning all taxable business classifications. During this workshop, you will learn about Arizona's TPT licensing tax compliance, payment deadlines, tax rates, filing … [More]

WEBINAR – Mar 15: Small Business PPP Loan Forgiveness

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.   Business Resources Small Business PPP Loan Forgiveness 03/15/2022 | 9:00 AM Join us for a special session focused on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness. … [More]

Polestar Scottsdale Unveils O₂ Concept Roadster ahead of Showroom Opening at Fashion Square

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Polestar, the pure-play electric performance car brand, has revealed a new concept car that redefines sports roadsters for the electric age. Named Polestar O2, the hard-top convertible is Polestar’s vision of open-top performance and a thrilling driving experience – with all the benefits of electric mobility. The announcement comes just ahead of the Polestar | … [More]

Phoenix Children’s Gets $125K Grant to Provide Mobile Healthcare, Homeless Youth Outreach

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Phoenix Children’s has been committed to improving the health and welfare of all children in the community, not just those patients treated in the brick and mortar facilities.  In alignment with Boeing’s mission to support outreach projects that directly improve access to quality health care to historically underserved communities, Phoenix Children’s has received a $125,000 … [More]

Entertainment Venue Enjoying Complete Turnaround after Opening Its Doors Just Days before COVID-19 Shutdown

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Mavrix, the locally owned entertainment hub in Scottsdale, is hosting a five-day party to celebrate its second anniversary. The 50,000 square-foot venue, located at the Pavilions at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, is marking its milestone birthday from Feb. 28-March 4 with high-value promotional offers for guests and a fundraising effort to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis … [More]

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall for Second Straight Week, Sign Job Market Is Tightening

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending February 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 215,000, a decrease of 18,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 232,000 to 233,000. The 4-week moving average was 230,500, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised … [More]

London-Based Kindred to Expand Sports Betting Footprint in Arizona, Teaming with Turf Paradise

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Kindred continues to expand their footprint in the U.S. by teaming up with Turf Paradise and obtaining nine Limited Event Wagering Operator (LEWO) licences to operate sports betting in Arizona. The partnership will further increase Unibet brand's awareness in Arizona. Kindred is continuing its expansion in Arizona. Through the partnership with Turf … [More]

Home Prices Hit All-Time High Ahead of Spring Buying Season, Says Report

Realtor.com

New data suggests Spring homebuying fever has already set in, as the U.S. median listing price hit a new all-time high of $392,000 in February, according to the Realtor.com® Monthly Housing Trends Report released today. Additionally, home prices grew at an unusually-fast February pace in many of the 50 largest metros, led by Las Vegas, Miami and Tampa, Fla. with annual … [More]

The Supply Chain Challenge: A Guide for Business Owners in 2022

by Jeff Friesen

Raw material shortages, congested ports, a scarcity of truck drivers and other factors have contributed to major disruptions in the global supply chain. Originally triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, these ongoing supply chain bottlenecks continue to negatively impact the economy and create ongoing complications for businesses. Within this challenging environment, business … [More]

Phoenix Sky Harbor Launches Virtual Checkpoint Queuing Program for Airport Passengers

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America's Friendliest Airport® has partnered with Copenhagen Optimization and CLEAR to offer free reservations for TSA Security Checkpoint lines, helping travelers to manage their trips and eliminate uncertainty and stress over how long it will take to wait in line for security. The new pilot program, PHX RESERVE, gives passengers the ability to schedule a specific time to … [More]

Scottsdale-Based Plexus Worldwide Celebrates Donation of 30 Million Meals

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Plexus Worldwide, one of the largest direct selling health and wellness companies in the world, hit a major milestone by donating 30 million meals** through their Nourish One® initiative to people facing food insecurity. This achievement comes as a result of the efforts of Plexus Brand Ambassadors and team members in their ongoing commitment to fighting worldwide hunger. In … [More]

EVENT – Mar 9: 2022 Marketing Tech Summit, presented by KEO Marketing

Arizona Technology Council

The Arizona Technology Council presents our annual Marketing Tech Summit, presented by KEO Marketing, on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Venue8600 from 1:00 – 5:30 PM.   The Marketing Tech Summit is an opportunity for sharing current advances in implementation of communication technology in development of marketing communications. REGISTER … [More]

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