Last March, Navajo business owner Vanessa Tullie had just completed construction of a new office space when she responded to a call to join the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund efforts. Based in Phoenix, Ariz., Tullie owns and operates a home care agency, appropriately named Ahehee’ Shidine’e Homecare LLC., which loosely translates to mean, “Thank you, my … [More]
D-Backs Open More Seats for Home Opener, Apr. 2
The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced that capacity at Chase Field will expand to approximately 20,000 fans per game beginning with the home opener on April 9 vs. the Cincinnati Reds. The additional seats will be released on Friday at 9 a.m. after the initial capacity sold out in less than 2 hours last week. “As we continue to see the key measurements improve throughout … [More]
GoDaddy and Naomi Osaka Partner to Bring Her Next Big Project to Life
GoDaddy Inc., the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, is partnering with global tennis star Naomi Osaka. Together, GoDaddy and Naomi will bring to life a project that Naomi is deeply passionate about and has been working on for over a year. GoDaddy and Naomi expect to reveal the new project later this year. "As I forge my path into entrepreneurship, I'm … [More]
Builder to Debut in Mesa with Neighborhood of 135 Homes
The New Home Company is continuing its expansion in Arizona. Since starting operations in the state in 2016, the homebuilder has strategically increased its presence in the Phoenix market through the acquisition of land in highly desirable masterplans and areas poised for growth. Its projects have been recognized with awards for planning and design, helping the company gain … [More]
Arizonans Launch Effort to Fortify State’s Economy through Clean Air and Energy
Arizonans have launched Arizona Thrives to attract more high-wage jobs and enhance the livability of our communities. More than 60 landmark companies and organizations have joined the Arizona Thrives Alliance to transition from carbon-based fuels to clean energy including Arizona Forward, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Chicanos Por La Causa, Cox Communications, Greater Yuma … [More]
Phoenix and Scottsdale Solar Co-Ops Launched to Help Residents Go Solar
Nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) announced the launch of two new solar co-ops to help residents go solar together: the Phoenix Solar Co-op and the Scottsdale Solar Co-op. “These two co-ops will help more residents of Phoenix and Scottsdale join the growing community of people saving money by harnessing solar power,” said Bret Fanshaw, Arizona program director for … [More]
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Sales Top $105 Million
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, showed that the collector car market is thriving during its weeklong Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, March 20-27, 2021. Among the most notable sales during the week was the 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake (Lot #1396) that sold for $5.5 million and a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (Lot #1394) that sold for … [More]
Arizona Community Foundation Names New Board Chair, Robbin Coulon
The Board of Directors of the Arizona Community Foundation has elected as chair Robbin M. Coulon, Esq. Coulon succeeds Stephen O. Evans, retired Executive and Trustee of Equity Residential and current Chairman of the Evans Charitable Foundation, who served as chair since 2019. A member of the Arizona Community Foundation Board of Directors since 2013, Coulon served as … [More]
New Tech Enables Those with Physical Disabilities to Control TV Video Guide with Their Eyes
Cox unveiled new technology in Phoenix and Tucson that empowers people with disabilities to control their TV with their eyes. The Accessible Web Remote for Contour gives those who have lost fine motor skills – whether from degenerative conditions or paralysis – the ability to browse the video guide with a glance. Specifically, a free web-based tool is navigable using various … [More]
Economic Development Group to Launch Year-Long Economic Development Certification Program
Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) is launching its year-long economic development certification program, The Academy of Arizona. Through a series of virtual courses, participants will learn about business retention and expansion, marketing, entrepreneurship, workforce, and downtown development. After successful completion of the seven courses, participants … [More]
Land Conservation Team Formed to Address Land Use and Resource Challenges
Land Advisors Organization announces the formation of its Land Conservation team, which specializes in facilitating real estate transactions that conserve important land and water resources, with an aim towards balancing the built and natural environments. Conservation advisory services are customized to the unique needs of each client, which range from multi-generational … [More]
Partnerships at Barrow Neurological Institute to Commercialize New Glioblastoma Treatment
Together with scientists from the University of California San Diego, Global Cancer Technology (GCT) and the renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, pre-clinical studies towards the commercialization of a new glioblastoma treatment has begun. Glioblastoma is a rare cancer, occurring in fewer than 1 in 10,000 cases. However, it is among the most aggressive and lethal cancers. … [More]
WEBINAR – Mar 31: Small Business Tax Essentials: Tax Security and Filings During Covid-19
Tax time is approaching fast. Whether you hire a professional or do your taxes yourself, you should be aware of COVID-19 tax benefits available to small businesses and make sure you pay the right amount, file on time, and protect your business’s assets. Highlights from this week’s webinar: Small Business Tax Essentials: Hear from the IRS on estimated taxes, … [More]
