The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds individuals they have until the tax deadline of April 18 to make donations to qualified charitable organizations and claim the Arizona tax credits on their 2022 Arizona individual income tax return. Qualifying Charitable Organizations and Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organizations Arizona has two separate tax credits … [More]
Restaurant and Winery to Open in Surprise, Set to Hire 150
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is planning to hire at least 150 individuals for full and part time positions as kitchen staff, servers, tasting room attendants, hosts, bartenders and more int eh Surprise location. In addition to accepting walk-in applications, Cooper’s Hawk will hold two hiring fairs at its hiring office on April 5 and April 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. … [More]
Arizona-Based Healthcare Consulting Firm Acquired by National Research Co.
Health Management Associates announced the firm's acquisition of Crestline Advisors, an Arizona based healthcare consulting firm. Founded in 2013, Crestline Advisors supports health plans, provider organizations, and state agencies with an array of services designed to help them navigate the changing healthcare landscape. The company's team of independent consultants has an … [More]
What Arizona Businesses Most Need to Prepare for Coming Disruptions
Due to the rise in regional temperatures and the urban heat island effect, southwestern cities, where more than 90% of the population resides, will face greater risks and expenses related to public health. These challenges will be further compounded by potential disruptions to urban electricity, water supplies, workforce health concerns, supply chain interruptions and even … [More]
Tax Credits and Incentives for Arizona Businesses in 2023 from the Inflation Reduction Act
In her State of the State Address, Governor Katie Hobbs announced she hopes to further increase profitability and success of businesses and families by relaunching the energy office, renamed as the Office of Resiliency. Governor Hobbs likely did this in response to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) signed into law last August. The White House says the Act will lower … [More]
Digital Marketing Agency Opens New Office in Scottsdale
Award-winning digital marketing agency E Squared Marketing recently announced the opening of its new office in Scottsdale. The Arizona-based firm has nearly tripled in size over the past few years and continues to grow its client roster across the country. “We are thrilled at the growth and expansion of our team and office, and we are excited to continue to provide stellar … [More]
Global Leadership Institute Hires Ad Veteran as Director and a New Development Director
First Place AZ has hired Tom Ortega to serve as director of the Mulzet Center for Expression at the Global Leadership Institute. Ortega served as RIESTER’s chief creative officer for more than 20 years. For the autism and neurodiverse community, Ortega shines a bright light on self-expression, community successes and pressing issues through various art forms to influence … [More]
