NFIB’s February jobs report found that 38% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in February, up three points from January and the highest reading since August 2024. A seasonally adjusted net 15% of owners plan to create new jobs in the next three months, down three points from January. “Over half of Main Street firms … [More]
WEBINAR – Mar. 25: Selling Simplified – 6 Steps to Predictable and Effective Inbound Sales Conversations
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Selling Simplified - 6 Steps to Predictable and Effective Inbound Sales Conversations. 3/25/2025 | 9:00 AM Attendees will learn a six-step framework that can be customized to their business, allowing them to identify qualified leads and buyer needs. REGISTER NOW … [More]
Suburban Office Campus in Gilbert Sells for $23.5M
The Forum at Gilbert Ranch, a 97,000-square-foot, Class A office campus in Gilbert, Ariz., sold to a private high-net-worth 1031 investor. CBRE’s Geoff Turbow, Anthony DeLorenzo, Matt Pourcho and Charlie von Arentschildt represented the private seller in the sale. The buyer was self-represented. The Forum at Gilbert Ranch is situated on 6.56 acres at 1472, 1482, 1528, and … [More]
Plastic Surgery Group Unveils Rebrand, Introduces Trademarked Procedures
Gawley Plastic Surgery, a premier Scottsdale plastic surgery practice founded in 2006 by renowned, board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryan Gawley, announced its transformational rebrand to MD Plastic Surgery. The new name and branding aligns with sister company, MDSkin Lounge, an award-winning medical spa with three locations founded by Dr. Gawley. The rebrand reflects … [More]
Two Arizona Bio Startups Funded $100K through Flinn Entrepreneurship Program
Arizona bioscience companies Anuncia Medical and Macula Vision Systems have been selected from a competitive field of startups to receive funding support through the 2025 Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program. The companies receive $100,000 in non-dilutive funding support through the Arizona Bioindustry Association, the Foundation’s nonprofit partner. In … [More]
New Collaboration Space Opens in Tempe, Consulting Firm Expands Presence
SEI has been a leading provider of business and technology consulting services in the Phoenix Valley since 2006, delivering innovative solutions that help organizations solve their most complex challenges. With a deep commitment to its clients and community, SEI Phoenix is expanding its presence with a new collaboration space in downtown Tempe — a move designed to foster deeper … [More]
Enterprise Bank & Trust Announces Enterprise University Spring Course Lineup
Enterprise Bank & Trust has launched the spring semester of Enterprise University, its innovative series of virtual business courses designed to help professionals better their businesses and careers. The live, interactive webinars are available at no cost to attendees, with the semester coursebook and registration available here. In Enterprise University’s more than … [More]
New Residential Center in Peoria Expands Access to Life-Saving Care
Horizon Recovery, Arizona's premier provider of adolescent mental health and addiction recovery services, announced the opening of its new $3 million Deer Valley Residential Treatment Center in Peoria, creating 15 new healthcare jobs and adding vital capacity to address the state's growing youth mental health crisis. The 10-bed co-ed facility at 22201 North 91st Ave. in … [More]
Treasury Suspends Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act & Proposes Narrowed Scope
On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it is suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies. This decision follows a recent federal court ruling that found key provisions of the CTA unconstitutional. In addition to pausing enforcement, Treasury has also indicated that it will … [More]
