The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.2 points in January to 99.3 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, three increased and seven decreased. Expected real sales volume was the only component with substantial change, increasing by 6 points. The Uncertainty Index rose 7 points from December to 91. A rise in owners reporting … [More]
Retail Veteran Behind Spanx, Avon and Tupperware to Lead Scottsdale Hearing Tech Co.
Audien Hearing, a leader in accessible, high-performance hearing solutions, announced that Laurie Ann Goldman, a proven and recognized chief executive and brand builder, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, leading the company through its next phase of growth and transformation. Audien is the No. 1-selling hearing solutions provider in the world, with more than $100 … [More]
Lucid Taps Former Rolls Royce Exec to Lead Global Supply Chain
Lucid Group, Inc., announced Neil Marsons has joined the organization as the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain. Bringing more than 20 years of experience to the role, Marsons will be responsible for expanding and strengthening the company's global supply chain, as well as closely partnering across the organization to support production at the company's facilities in Arizona … [More]
First AI-Powered Mass Tort Law Firm Begins Operations in Arizona
Justpoint, Inc., a consumer-protection company using artificial intelligence to uncover hidden toxins in everyday products, announced the launch of Justpoint Law, LLP. This follows approval to operate as an Alternative Business Structure (ABS) law firm by the Arizona Supreme Court last July. The approval makes Justpoint Law the first US personal injury/mass tort law firm … [More]
Garmin Debuts Aviation Operations Facility in Mesa
Garmin announced that it has acquired a hangar and office complex at the Mesa Gateway airport in Mesa, Arizona (KIWA). This new facility space will expand the company's capacity for its aircraft certification and flight test organizations. The facility consists of two adjacent hangars of approximately 75,000 total square feet which includes office space that can accommodate … [More]
