NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.1 point in November to 90.6, which marks the 23rd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Twenty-two percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, unchanged from October but 10 points lower than this time last year. “Job openings on Main Street remain … [More]
Fraser Group Joins Alera Group, as Part of Retirement Plan Services Division of Benefit Commerce Group
Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group company, announced that Fraser Group, a retirement plan services firm based in Scottsdale, has joined Alera Group. BCG provides diversified services across employee benefits, commercial property and casualty insurance, and retirement plan services. Fraser Group is led by retirement industry leader George Fraser. Fraser and his … [More]
Piper Announces 2023 Class of Piper Fellows
Nine inspiring Maricopa County nonprofit leaders were selected for Piper Trust’s 2023 Class of Piper Fellows. The Fellows are: Ryan Corry, chief philanthropy officer, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (serves individuals and families in central and northern Arizona through facilities across the state; its main campus is located in South Phoenix). Kate Fassett, chief … [More]
Phoenix Housing Market Optimism for 2024 Crushes a Trying 2023
Continued population growth and dropping interest rates shine a bright light on the first quarter 2024
The residential real estate market was the worst in 2023 since the Great Recession in 2009. It’s a good year to put behind the industry and prepare for a better 2024 with lowering interest rates and increasing population, according to Phoenix REALTORS®. Looking back over the year, new listings dropped 25.3% from the same 11-month period for 2022. A new report from Phoenix … [More]
Partnership to Help Primary Care Providers Remain Independent, Thrive in Value-Based Care Model
Equality Health, a leader in value-based care, and Datavant, a leader in health data exchange for VBC organizations, announced a partnership to deliver to PCP practices in the Equality Health Network an automated, data exchange integration between Equality Health's CareEmpower® platform and practices' EHRs. CareEmpower is Equality Health's proprietary technology that enables … [More]
Phoenix Engineering Co. Acquired by National Engineering Services Firm
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd., a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment, announced the acquisition of Hess-Rountree, Inc., a full-service engineering firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. With an emphasis on renewable energy, educational and sports facilities projects, … [More]
Homebuilder Debuts Two New Design Studios in the Phoenix Area
KB Home announced the grand opening of two new Phoenix-area Design Studios, providing even more convenience for customers. These retail-like showrooms offer a one-of-a-kind experience where homebuyers can get both expert advice and the opportunity to select from a wide range of design choices to personalize their new home. At the new East and West Valley Design Studios, buyers … [More]
