Major Law Firms Formally Approve Deal to Create a Combined 180-Lawyer Practice

Fennemore Craig

Fennemore Craig and Dowling Aaron officially merged, creating a full-service law firm with 10 offices and a geographic footprint stretching from Colorado to California, with roughly 175 lawyers and an additional 170 allied legal professionals. This union creates a combined firm with over $90 million in gross revenue and a base of roughly 10,000 business clients. The combined … [More]

Federal Reserve Board Adjusts Terms of Main Street Lending Program

Federal Reserve Board

The Federal Reserve Board on Friday, adjusted the terms of the Main Street Lending Program in two important ways to better target support to smaller businesses that employ millions of workers and are facing continued revenue shortfalls due to the pandemic. In particular, the minimum loan size for three Main Street facilities available to for-profit and non-profit borrowers has … [More]

The Mission Serves Up A Día De Los Muertos-Inspired Cocktail Weekend

The Mission

Food & drink reporters and anyone else interested in celebrating Día de Los Muertos with a spicy Ghost of Eden cocktail from The Mission. What: Celebrate the traditional Latin American holiday, Día De Los Muertos, this week at The Mission, where they are serving up a special Ghost of Eden cocktail. Offered for dine-in only on Friday, Oct. 30 through Monday, Nov. 2 at … [More]

Moonlight Movie Night Adds Nine Feature Films, ‘Scream’ this Weekend

AZPopUpMovies

AZPopUpMovies.com announced today that they’ve added nine feature films to the Moonlight Movie Night November lineup. Tickets are on sale now, movies begin at 8:30 p.m. each night. For tickets and more information visit  AZPopUpMovies.com. WHEN: Sunday, November 1 - “Scream” Thursday, November 5 - “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” Friday, November 6 - “Maleficent: … [More]

Children’s Museum Open for General Admission this Weekend! It’s Going to Be SPOOKtacular!

Children's Museum of Phoenix

We're celebrating Halloween Friday-Sunday by inviting you to wear your costumes all weekend long! Member AND general admission tickets are available so everyone can explore our brand-new 100% outdoor ADVENTURE PLAY experience! Bring your Boo crew down on Halloween and satisfy your sweet tooth with tasty treats, do the Monster Mash on the dance floor, play a spooky game, and … [More]

New Sales Process Simplifies Homebuying Process, Sets Proper Expectations

Fulton Homes

Fulton Homes, Arizona's largest family-owned and -operated homebuilder, has announced a new sales process, implemented to ease the burden that potential homebuyers face. “No Waiting, No Lottery,” emphasizes simplification, allowing families to circumvent bidding wars, waiting lists and lottery systems to secure a new home.  “We realized the current market conditions, and … [More]

Local Lending Co. Closes $5M for California-Based Staffing Firm

FSW Funding

A long-standing California-based staffing company was having issues with their current lender and was seeking a more partnered relationship.  Many issues were raised in their current financing arrangement and the owners felt that it was time to make a change.  While there were many competitors at the table, FSW Funding emerged as the best fit and was a lender that could meet … [More]

Housing Market Shows Signs of Seasonal Cooling Even as Historic Demand Continues

Zillow

The housing market is showing signs of seasonal cooling after a scorching hot summer sales season that stretched uncharacteristically far into fall, according to Zillow's Weekly Market Report1. A nearly six-month acceleration of year-over-year list price increases stabilized this week at 11.7% above 2019. Buyers are quickly buying up what few homes are left on the market, with … [More]

Nearly 75% of Small Businesses Would Apply or Consider Applying for Second Round of PPP Funding

NFIB

The NFIB Research Center released its latest survey on the impact COVID-19 has had on small businesses, the 13th survey since early March. If eligible, about 75% of small businesses reported they would apply or consider applying for a second Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. About half (52%) of owners anticipate needing additional financial support over the next 12 … [More]

Free Arts Virtual Art Auction Raises Over $80,000

Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona

Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona held its first ever virtual art auction on Oct. 21-26, and 71 beautiful works of art sold, raising $80,483 for the nonprofit. “The funds raised will be used to support Free Arts' programs as we move forward during and after the pandemic transforming children’s trauma into resilience through the arts,” said Alicia Sutton Campbell, … [More]

New Wish List Tool Sends Pet Supplies Directly to Local Shelter’s Front Door

Chewy

An incredible new tool recently launched by Chewy allows local shelters in need of supplies to receive donations directly from the community. With the continuing economic impact of the ongoing pandemic in mind, Chewy is focused on alleviating the burden on shelters and rescues in need across the country, especially in Maricopa County, home to its Fulfillment Center in Goodyear. … [More]

Winning the Future: What Businesses Must Do to Prepare for 2021

inbusinessPHX.com

Businesses bolted into 2020 with firm plans and optimistic outlooks. All that evaporated by mid-March as the focus turned from thriving to surviving for most companies. Now, as this turbulent year enters its final months, a new question lies just over the horizon. What will 2021 bring and how can businesses be ready? “The future still seems so uncertain and the end of … [More]

Governor Ducey Announces More Than $1.6 Million to Expand Food Bank Assistance

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

More than $1.6 million to expand assistance to Arizona food banks was announced today to help them reach more families and seniors in need. The funding will enable food banks around the state to make more food home-deliveries to seniors and make more fresh produce and items available. Today’s announcement followed the Governor’s visit to St. Mary’s Food Bank, where he helped … [More]

Leslie’s Pools Goes Public, Trading on the Nasdaq

Leslie's, Inc.

Leslie's, Inc., the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry,  announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 40,000,000 shares of its common stock at an initial public offering price of $17.00 per share. The offering consists of 30,000,000 shares of common stock being sold by Leslie's and 10,000,000 shares of common … [More]

Tech Industry Remains Biggest Force in Office-Leasing Activity Despite Pandemic-Induced Slowdown

CBRE

The tech industry’s share of U.S. office-leasing activity in this year’s first half inched down to 20 percent from 21 percent last year, as tech employment has proven resilient during the pandemic, according to CBRE’s annual Tech-30 report. Phoenix scored well in most categories in the report, as office-rent growth notched up 8.7 percent in the two years ended June 30 and a … [More]

Local Real Estate Group Enters Exclusive Alliance with Realty.com

inbusinessPHX.com

Realty.com, a national search engine giving agents exclusive domain presence, is pleased to announce a multiple-city alliance with Those Callaways, a premiere, family-owned real estate group based out of Scottsdale. "We couldn’t be more excited to have one of Arizona’s premier real estate companies, Those Callaways, join Realty.com,” said Lance Custen, President … [More]

Real Estate Tech Co. Partners with Expedia’s Escapia

Tweener Homes

Chandler-based Tweener Homes, a technology-based real estate company, is excited to announce its partnership with Expedia’s vacation rental software, Escapia. The agreement provides temporary home rental solutions for people who are in between permanent residences and searching for, or in process of building, their new permanent dream home. Based and launched in Chandler, … [More]

U.S. Jobless Claims Remain High Despite Recent Weekly Decreases

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending October 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 751,000, a decrease of 40,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 4,000 from 787,000 to 791,000. The 4-week moving average was 787,750, a decrease of 24,500 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised … [More]

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