Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) proudly announces 19 Greater Arizona companies as finalists for the 2023 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. The event’s Title Sponsor is Desert Financial Credit Union and raises awareness in marketplace ethics and recognizes businesses that operate with the highest levels of integrity. “Honesty builds trust, which is a … [More]
Center for the Future of Arizona Names President & CEO in Dual Role as Chair
The Board of Directors for Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) has named Dr. Sybil Francis as Chair of the board in addition to her current role as President & CEO. The unanimous decision, made in May 2023, makes official a role that Dr. Francis assumed in July 2022 as acting Chair, following a decision by CFA co-founder Lattie Coor to retire as Founding Chair … [More]
WEBINAR – Jul 18: ChatGPT for Small Business
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you've missed past sessions, watch here. ChatGPT for Small Business 07/18/2023 | 9:00 AM Discover the benefits of using OpenAI’s ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform and other AI tools. ChatGPT can help automate tasks, respond to … [More]
State Transportation Board OKs Five-Year Construction Program
The State Transportation Board has approved the 2024-2028 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, which includes funding to expand and improve pavement conditions on multiple highways vital to moving passengers and commerce. The final 2024-2028 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program is available here. The … [More]
GoDaddy Is Making Writer’s Block a Thing of the Past with AI and Improved Website Builder
With its new generative AI-powered tool, GoDaddy just busted the myth that small business owners need to spend hours writing content for their website. This is available for new and existing Website Builder customers. Any small business owner will tell you they're time poor. In fact, 46% of U.S. entrepreneurs recently surveyed by GoDaddy are excited that AI will save them … [More]
Phoenix-Based Wealth Management Firm Rebrands to Reflect Bold Vision for Future
Advisor Group, one of the nation's largest networks of independent wealth management firms, announced that it has changed its name and rebranded as Osaic. The firm announced plans to rebrand and transition its eight firms into one earlier this year and shared the new brand today during a livestream event. After extensive research and thousands of interviews, … [More]
Education at Work Program Connects College Students with Healthcare Jobs
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue), which provides health insurance and related services to more than 1.9 million Arizonans, today announced the expansion of a year-old partnership with Arizona State University and national nonprofit Education at Work (EAW). Launched in 2021, the program enables students to gain valuable healthcare industry experience while earning … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Nextiva Partners with Texas Sports & Entertainment Group
Nextiva, the leading conversation platform, announced its partnership with Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), the premier provider of sports and entertainment in South Texas. SS&E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Austin Spurs (NBA G League), and San Antonio FC (USL). The partnership between Nextiva and SS&E is founded on a mutual passion for … [More]
