Real Estate License Can Open Door for Career Change

Rick McCartney

With an unprecedented number of workers reexamining their career paths, the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® (SAAR) is kicking off its next Raise The Bar Pre-licensing Class on Feb. 7. In just six weeks, aspiring agents will be equipped with the knowledge and tools for a new career into one of the nation’s hottest real estate markets. “Whether you’re looking to … [More]

Casino Del Sol Transforms Former Nightclub into State-of-the-Art Sportsbook, Sol Sports

KatzDesignGroup

It was a sure bet when the Pascua Yaqui Tribe in Tucson, Arizona, selected KatzDesignGroup to design its new sportsbook and poker room at Casino Del Sol. When Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed the state’s sports betting bill into law in April, Casino Del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road, Tucson, decided to convert a former nightclub into a new venue, Sol Sports. “We made a … [More]

Leading Scottsdale-Based CRM Platform Continues Its Long-Standing Commitment to Innovation

Act!

Act!, a leading customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation platform provider for small and medium-sized businesses, released new products, saw significant business growth, and earned recognition of its empowering work environment and productive company culture in 2021. Throughout the year, Act! continued to demonstrate its long-standing commitment to … [More]

2021 In Review: A Year of Record Economic Wins for Arizona

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For Arizona’s economy, it was a year of record. Record projected new jobs announced. Record projected investment from businesses. Record venture funding received by startups. And one of the fastest recoveries in the nation. Celebrating A Transformative Decade In February, the ACA celebrated its 10th anniversary since legislation was signed creating the agency. Since its … [More]

Gilbert-Based Express Car Wash Platform Has Acquired 20 Locations across Florida and Georgia

LUV Car Wash

LUV Car Wash announced today that it has closed on five separate acquisitions as the platform for its initial express car washes – 20 total – in the Southeast! LUV acquired car wash locations from Shiny Shell, Sporty's, Jeff's Express, Rocket Express and Hi-Speed Car Wash. As a result of these five separate acquisitions, LUV now has locations from Ft. … [More]

Magellan Healthcare Launches New Digital Emotional Wellbeing Program

Magellan Health

Magellan Healthcare, one of the nation’s leaders in behavioral health and a division of Magellan Health, Inc., will soon launch a new Digital Emotional Wellbeing program that helps members improve overall health and wellbeing, manage stress and build resilience in a confidential manner. Beginning January 1, 2022, participating Magellan members with emotional concerns … [More]

Real Estate Equities Closes on First Affordable Housing Development in Arizona

Real Estate Equities

Real Estate Equities successfully closed on Copa Flats in Maricopa AZ. Copa Flats will be an amenity-rich family affordable housing development affordable to those making 60% of Area Median Income or less. It is well-located in the City of Maricopa near retail, restaurants, and recreational opportunities. The 312-unit project, comprised of one, two, and three-bedroom … [More]

Affordability Falls to Its Lowest Level Since 2008, Phoenix Declined the Most

First American Financial Corporation

First American Financial Corporation, a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today released the October 2021 First American Real House Price Index (RHPI). The RHPI measures the price changes of single-family properties throughout the U.S. adjusted for the impact of income and interest rate changes on … [More]

Meyer Burger to Establish Solar Module Manufacturing Facility in Goodyear

Arizona Commerce Authority

Meyer Burger Technology AG announced today that the company is establishing a production site for high-performance solar modules in Goodyear. The investment is an important step in meeting Meyer Burger’s commitments to produce modules near end-customers, source material from regional suppliers, and improve overall sustainability by reducing transportation emissions and … [More]

Entrepreneurs’ Ingredients for Success  

by Garry Barnes 

First, it should be noted there are no specific rule(s) that if followed will ensure success!   Generally, “success” does not come easily, nor does it come suddenly to most of us. It seems to be elusive and frequently just around the next bend. To a certain degree, success is just a matter of self-perception.  Regardless of what guidance is offered by the latest “how-to” … [More]

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Low, Nearly Unchanged

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending December 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 205,000, unchanged from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised down by 1,000 from 206,000 to 205,000. The 4-week moving average was 206,250, an increase of 2,750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised down by … [More]

Curaleaf Continues Its Arizona Expansion, Adding Tenth Dispensary

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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Natural Remedy Patient Center, LLC, a Safford, Arizona dispensary, in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately US$13 million . The Transaction is expected to close in January 2022, subject to customary … [More]

Navigating In-Person Events This Holiday Season

by Wayne Goshkarian

In 2021, there has been a steady increase in the return of in person events. As an entrepreneur/small business owner, you should be taking advantage of events where you can connect with the community and promote your product/service. Here are five steps to navigate in-person events this holiday season: Find events that your target demographic would be interested in … [More]

How to Enhance the Customer’s Digital Experience from Search to Sale

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Many companies were engaging in digital transformation before COVID-19 hit, doing so to meet changing customer expectations and business needs. But leaders saw the pace of their digital journey accelerate dramatically during the pandemic in order to keep up with the evolving customer experience. One report shows that over half of consumers believe online experiences will be … [More]

ASU and Innovation Partners Announce 2021 Global Sport Venture Challenge Winners 

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The Global Sport Institute and the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University, adidas, Global Sports Venture Studio and Coalition Venture Studio have named four winners for their 2021 Global Sport Venture Challenge. First place: TIMEOUT was awarded $15,000 and follow up mentorship from GSVS, Coalition, and adidas. Timeout is a HIPAA … [More]

Titan Solar Power Commits $500,000 to Phoenix Children’s

Titan Solar Power

Titan Solar Power, the nation’s leading rooftop solar contractor, has committed $500,000 over the course of three years for Phoenix Children’s. Titan Solar Power partners with like-minded solar sales companies and dealers to deliver world-class installations with industry-leading customer experience. Titan Solar Power is committed to family centered focused programs. The pledge … [More]

Scottsdale Recovery Center Opens New Sober Living Facility

Scottsdale Recovery Center

Scottsdale Recovery Center is excited to announce the recent licensing of its new 12-unit sober living condominium complex in Scottsdale.  The Trullies of Scottsdale is a certified sober living community with the Arizona Recovery Housing Association (AzRHA) and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). The center's program helps residents in recovery maintain an alcohol … [More]

Their Take: SEC’s Bitcoin Policy Inconsistency Threatens the Emergence of a New Asset Class

by David McCarville

If the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has good evidence that the Bitcoin market poses a danger to the U.S. investor, why would they allow investors to access this market through every other conceivable avenue, including three recently approved Bitcoin futures ETFs? In my opinion, U.S. cryptocurrency companies are over-regulated to the point where it has effectively … [More]

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