This year, more than 6,500 Girl Scouts across central and northern Arizona are practicing their entrepreneurial skills by participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program. With COVID-19 precautions in place, girls are being challenged to find new ways of selling cookies. To help ensure the success of the Girl Scout Cookie Program, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation has issued … [More]
Phoenix City Council Approves Paradise Valley Mall Redevelopment
Major changes are coming to Paradise Valley Mall as the Phoenix City Council approved a rezoning request that will redevelop and breathe new life into the mall that has been part of the northeast Phoenix community for decades. The approved mixed-use development includes retail shops, a grocery store, restaurants, high-rise multi-family housing with a maximum 120 feet in … [More]
New 199-Room European-Inspired Hotel Begins New Growth of Arizona Center
Arizona Center, a shopping, dining and entertainment destination in the heart of downtown Phoenix, prepares to welcome the new AC Hotel Phoenix Downtown, opening Feb. 18, 2021. The new AC Hotel Phoenix Downtown located off of 5th Street next to the APS building is the perfect blend of European style and Southwest charm. The purposeful design focuses on creating synergy with … [More]
WEBINAR – Feb 24: Prop. 207 – What Arizona Employers Need to Know about Recreational Marijuana
In November 2020, Arizona voters passed Prop. 207, which legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults over age 21. This new law may impact employers’ current drug testing policies. Join labor and employment attorneys Melanie Pate and Laura Pasqualone for insights into the new law and its effect on employers and employees in Arizona. The one-hour session will … [More]
University of Phoenix to Host Webinar Series Exploring the 1619 Project and Its Influence on Diversity and Inclusion
University of Phoenix will host a webinar series to introduce the 1619 Project and its impact on equity in our society. The first in the series will be held Thurs., February 18, 2021 at 11 am MST. The 1619 Project is a long-form journalism project from the New York Times Magazine which focuses on the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans. The … [More]
ACA Celebrates 10 Years of Success with More Manufacturing Jobs and Startups Attracting Global Attention
Ten years ago, Arizona struggled under devastating job and revenue losses as one of the hardest-hit states by the Great Recession. Today, Arizona’s economy is diversified, with more jobs in manufacturing than construction, our startup ecosystem is attracting global attention, and our state is competing at the highest level for new jobs and expansions. This transformation did … [More]
Locally Headquartered Bank to Acquire Leading National B2B Mortgage Acquirer & Servicer
Western Alliance Bancorporation announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire Aris Mortgage Holding Company, LLC, the parent company of AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC for an estimated purchase price of $1.0 billion in cash, subject to adjustments at closing. AmeriHome brings a B2B approach to the mortgage ecosystem through its relationships with … [More]
WEBINAR – Feb 23 and 25: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 122: TUESDAY - February 23 | 9:00 AM How Distracted Driving Laws Impact Your Business Join us for an interactive webinar to discuss how distracted driving laws could impact your small business, … [More]
Phoenix Paradise Valley Mall Project Closer to Groundbreaking
After receiving rezoning approval from the city of Phoenix, Macerich and RED Development are moving forward with redevelopment plans for Paradise Valley Mall, requesting the City Council’s approval tomorrow, Feb. 17. The developers intend to transform the 1.2 million-square-foot shopping center into a 6.5 million-square-foot, mixed-use development combining the attributes of … [More]
Researchers Find Broad Impacts from Political Polarization
Political polarization is having far-reaching impacts on American life, harming consumer welfare and creating challenges for people ranging from elected officials and policymakers to corporate executives and marketers. That’s one of the conclusions of a new scholarly paper by researchers from six universities across the country. The paper appears in the Journal of Public … [More]
