UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! ChatGPT For Business: An Introduction to The AI Revolution 4/2/2024 | 9:00 AM During this webinar, participants will be introduced to the fastest growing application and explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on small businesses. REGISTER NOW … [More]
$150 Million Investment Announced for Manufacturing Facility in Casa Grande
FrameTec, a pioneering building component manufacturing plant and building framing services company, announced today plans to build a truss and wall panel manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. The new facility will consist of two plant buildings, with the first phase of construction commencing in Summer 2024. The first plant is expected to be operational in 2026 … [More]
MAG Promotes Interim Director to Permanent Position as Environmental Director
The Maricopa Association of Governments has announced that Matthew Poppen will serve as the agency’s permanent environmental director, moving from the interim director role he has held since January. “This decision reflects Matt’s leadership abilities and his dedication to the environment and public health,” said MAG Executive Director Ed Zuercher. “Matt brings extensive … [More]
Board of Visitors Awards $50,000 Grant to Support Staff for Senior Living Organization
FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from The Board of Visitors that will be used to support the expenses of a vitally needed member advocate in their ReCreación adult day health program. “We are thankful to receive support from The Board of Visitors as we work to reach more individuals in need of services,” said Tami Bohannon, president and … [More]
Event Catering and Hospitality Co. Is Now a 100% Employee-Owned Business
North Phoenix-based M Culinary Concepts, Arizona’s premier event catering and hospitality company, announced today that it is now a 100% employee-owned business. Founded by Brandon Maxwell and Chef Michael DeMaria in 1999, M Culinary Concepts’ key to success starts with hiring the right employees with an obsessive commitment to excellence. After more than a quarter-century in … [More]
Barrett-Jackson Launches Semester-Long STEM Education Initiative
Barrett-Jackson has launched its semester-long STEM initiative, Gearing Towards the Future presented by Honeywell. In partnership with the SciTech Institute, this community, education and outreach initiative focused on STEM education is designed to serve a leading role in encouraging and developing future automotive engineers and technicians through learning modules focused on … [More]
New Dark Fiber Connectivity to Span Nine Valley Cities, Area Universities, Major Data Centers
Light Source Communications, a leading provider of secure, scalable, reliable connectivity on state-of-the-art dark fiber networks, announces the commencement of a new dark fiber route in the Phoenix, Ariz. metro area, following its deal with a major global hyperscaler as the anchor tenant. Once complete, this project will encompass nine cities, universities and several data … [More]
Registration Open for National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the SBA, announced that registration for the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit is now open. The two-day online event will take place from April 30-May 1. Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, visit National … [More]
Get a Taste of New Seasonal and Easter-Time Menus from Two Valley Culinary Concepts
As the season changes, so do the flavors at COURSE and Morning Would, two culinary concepts, one singular Scottsdale restaurant! We are excited to announce the launch of Chef/Partner Cory Oppold’s spring menus alongside a special menu for an unforgettable Easter Sunday celebration. COURSE Starting March 28, savor the new five- or 10-course seasonal tasting menus … [More]
Increased Dental Benefits for Those with Special Health Care Needs Announced
For the estimated 7 million adults and children living within the United States with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), visiting the dentist for oral health care can be overwhelming or even inaccessible. In an effort to advance its mission to create a path to better health and wellness, effective April 1, 2024, most Delta Dental of Arizona dental plans will give … [More]
Vistancia Community Secures 450 Acres, Prepares for Future North Peoria Growth
Northpointe at Vistancia, the 3,450-acre elevated desert living community located within the award-winning Vistancia master planned community, has recently secured over 450 acres in land sales, poising the community for future growth. Houston-based CastleRock Communities, looking to establish a larger position in the burgeoning North Phoenix-market, recently closed on 230 … [More]
FirstBank Announces New CEO and COO
Former CEO announces his retirement from the bank after a 37-year tenure
FirstBank, one of the largest privately held banks in the nation with a focus on "banking for good," announced that Jim Reuter is retiring from FirstBank after seven years as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and 37 years with the organization. The board elected President Kevin Classen as the new CEO, and Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Kelly Kaminskas, was named Chief Operating … [More]
Phoenix-Based eBike Co. Unveils New Level of Innovation with Latest Model
Phoenix-Based Lectric eBikes announced the launch of the Lectric ONE, its most high-tech eBike to date. Providing Lectric riders with a new level of innovation for the first time ever, the Lectric ONE is the culmination of partnerships with two of the most important leaders of the automotive industries, Pinion, makers of industry-leading gearboxes modeled after proven … [More]
Chandler-Based MRAM Technologies Co. Seeks U.S. CHIPS and Science Act Funding
Everspin Technologies Inc., a market leader and singular domestic volume producer of MRAM, announced it has applied for the CHIPS Incentives Program, which is part of CHIPS for America, with a full application submitted to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The submitted application is for additional 200mm MRAM … [More]
EVENT – Apr. 5: Lunch & Learn: Turning Research into Revenue
UPCOMING EVENTS The SBIR training program is a series of events that provide entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startups with local resources and mentors to apply for funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Lunch & Learn: Turning Research into Revenue 4/5/2024 | 11:00 AM - … [More]
CAREER FAIR – Mar. 21: ASU Startup Career Fair
UPCOMING EVENTS The SBIR training program is a series of events that provide entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startups with local resources and mentors to apply for funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. ASU Startup Career Fair 3/21/2024 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Are you a tech … [More]
EVENT – Mar. 15: 2024 Arizona BioPreneur Conference
UPCOMING EVENTS The SBIR training program is a series of events that provide entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startups with local resources and mentors to apply for funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. 2024 Arizona BioPreneur Conference 3/15/2024 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Join … [More]
Optimism on Main Street Declines as Inflation Looms as Top Challenge
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased in February to 89.4, marking the 26th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Twenty-three percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important business problem in operating their business, up three points from last month and replacing labor quality as the top problem. “While … [More]
