Scottsdale Public Art will host the “Designed to Move: Seeds That Float, Fly or Hitchhike through the Desert Southwest” exhibition July 7 – Sept. 30, 2022, at Scottsdale Civic Center Library. “Designed to Move” features work by photographer Taylor James, introducing viewers to a surprising, up-close look at the beauty and functional diversity of desert seed designs. James’ … [More]
Demand for Vacation Homes Is Now Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, Says Report
Demand for vacation homes has fallen below the pre-pandemic baseline for the first time in two years, with mortgage-rate locks for second homes down 4% from before the pandemic in May, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s down from a revised rate of 3% above pre-pandemic levels a month earlier, and 70% above pre-pandemic … [More]
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Want Accessible and Secure Voting, Do Not Want to Eliminate Vote by Mail
Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) released findings on election reform as part of their ongoing reveal of the Arizona Voters' Agenda, which identifies what likely voters in the general election want to hear about from candidates as they campaign for their votes. While Arizona was the focus of the well-covered audit of the 2020 General Election, as well as a lot of … [More]
55% of WFH Employees in America Have Never Met Their Colleagues in Person, Says Survey
Let's Face(time) it, when you're working remotely and behind a screen all day, it leaves no opportunity to bump into coworkers throughout the day and grab a coffee break together. And for those who have started new jobs since the start of the pandemic, some may have never even had their first physical team meeting opportunity at all. As we enter unchartered waters in a … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Names New Board Members, Further Promoting Prosperity
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced new leaders within its board of directors to lead the organization in its mission to promote regional prosperity and serve as a catalyst for economic vitality and strong communities in fiscal year 2023. Erin Mettille, public & social impact leader, Slalom Consulting, will serve as the 2022-2023 board chair, succeeding Christina … [More]