NFIB’s May jobs report found that 34% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in May, unchanged from April, and the lowest since January 2021. “Amid uncertainty, small business owners’ hiring plans remain subdued in May,” said Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. “Compensation pressures have also eased offering some much needed … [More]
Credit Union Launches New Initiative to Serve Arizona’s Underbanked Population
With over 600,000 Arizonans estimated to be underbanked, Arizona Financial Credit Union has announced the launch of Azpire, a dedicated new initiative aimed at addressing the needs of individuals who operate outside of traditional banking systems. Unbanked and underbanked individuals often rely on alternative financial services such as check cashing, title loans, and money … [More]
EVENT – Jun 25: Arizona Technology Council’s 3rd Annual E-Mobility + Clean Energy Summit
Event description: Get ready to be part of the electrifying energy revolution in Arizona! Our state is on the fast track to becoming a tech powerhouse in e-mobility and clean energy. Join us at our 3rd annual summit as we dive into the future of this booming industry. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with top companies and partners dedicated to shaping a sustainable … [More]
Medical Care Center Hires Renowned LGBTQ+ Healthcare Pioneer as New Medical Director
Spectrum Medical Care Center announces the addition of Howard Grossman, M.D., a highly respected board-certified internist renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to HIV medicine and LGBTQ+ health, as the clinic's new medical director. Recognized as an innovator, having opened the first-ever private primary care practice exclusively dedicated to LGBTQ+ health and for his … [More]
$10.5M Grant to Revitalize News Industry through ASU’s Knight Center for the Future of News
Powered by funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and an additional $4 million investment from Arizona State University the Knight Center for the Future of News at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication aims to transform and strengthen the American news ecosystem. Upon its official launch July 1, the … [More]
Arizona among Top 10 U.S. States Most Likely to Face Heatwave Fatalities, Study Finds
The research by Las Vegas-based personal injury lawyers Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers analyzed heat-related illness deaths and record temperatures across major U.S. states. It measured two main metrics: Heat-Related Illness Deaths (scored out of 60 points) and All-time Maximum Temperature (scored out of 40 points). These metrics were totaled to rank the states from … [More]
