GTIS Partners, a global real estate investment firm managing $4.3 billion in gross assets with a U.S. focus on residential and industrial/logistics investments, announced the sale of 4,150 acres at Merrill Ranch to El Dorado Holdings. Merrill Ranch is located in Florence, AZ, in close proximity to the Phoenix's Southeast Valley, about 20 miles southeast of … [More]
New Office Managing Partner Named at Phoenix Law Firm
Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce David E. Funkhouser III has been named the new office managing partner for the firm’s Phoenix office, effective March 1. He succeeds partner Andrew Federhar, who has served in the role since the office’s 2017 opening. “I’m honored to take ownership of this vital role and look forward to further advancing the firm’s vision and growth. … [More]
Phoenix City Council Approves Ordinance to Ban Source of Income Discrimination in Housing
Phoenix City Council approved an amendment to Chapter 18 of the Phoenix City Code to prohibit housing discrimination based on a renter or buyer's source of income. This decision solidifies the City’s position on the right to fair housing and affirms that there is no place for discrimination in Phoenix. Chapter 18 outlines the City’s commitment to undertake … [More]
WEBINAR – Mar. 14: Sales and Marketing – Best of Enemies or Trusted Partners
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you've missed past sessions, watch here. Sales and Marketing: Best of Enemies or Trusted Partners 03/14/2023 | 9:00 AM Marketing and sales don’t have to be rivals. You can leverage both to reach your 2023 business goals. Learn how to attract … [More]
Tempe-Based Semiconductor Resale Co. Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023
Moov, the world's largest and fastest growing marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023. "We're excited to be named to Fast Company's prestigious list of most innovative companies," said Moov co-founder and CEO Steven Zhou. "In building the world's first B2B … [More]
More Choices for Home Buyers as Inventory Recovery Continues at Breakneck Speed
In February, active inventory rose 68% above a year ago; Austin, Las Vegas and San Antonio are first markets to recover pandemic inventory shortages and surpass pre-pandemic levels The U.S. supply of homes for sale rose at a record annual pace for the sixth month in a row, up 67.8% year over year in February, signaling the housing market's continued … [More]
Arizona Lender Offers Secure Funding through New Bridge Loans
Hard Money Lenders Arizona, led by Michael Iuculano, announced that they are now offering bridge loans to their clients. This new offering will provide real estate investors and property owners with the flexibility they need to secure funding quickly and efficiently. Bridge loans are a type of short-term financing that helps borrowers bridge the gap between … [More]
What Steps Should Small Businesses Take to Prepare for a Recession?
Is the U.S. heading into a recession? Opinions are divided but, on one level, it doesn’t matter. It’s always a good time for small businesses to prepare for a downturn in the economy. The most important thing any small business should do toward that end is to take control of its finances. Ideally, this should happen well before a downturn looms. If not, however, there are … [More]
5 Key Influencer Strategies for B2B Marketing
Influencers are an underutilized B2B social marketing resource. Not every organization has the knowledge to adapt the lessons of a particularly successful influencer campaign to their own needs, or even the foggiest clue of where to begin. Any influencer strategy requires a customized approach that follows a few general principles: entertain, align, engage, relate, and be … [More]
