Camelot Homes has been named the number one custom home builder in Scottsdale by Home Builder Digest, a national online magazine focusing on the residential housing industry. In selecting the top 15 builders for the list, the magazine looked at hundreds of custom home builders looking for those who had earned the trust of locals. They evaluated press attention the builders’ … [More]
Phoenix Ranks Fifth Nationally for Data Center Leasing Activity in 2022
Activity from out-of-state technology companies drove unprecedented data center leasing activity in Phoenix during 2022, according to a new report from CBRE. The market’s absorption – a measure of net leasing activity – had 44.3 megawatts (MW) of net absorption in 2022, an increase of 48.7% from 2021. “Phoenix continues to be a destination for many firms when selecting a … [More]
Finance & Loan Navigator Program Teaches Key Skills to Nonprofit Leaders
The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits + Arizona Grantmakers Forum has launched an innovative new program to help nonprofit leaders better understand and manage their organization’s finances, free of charge. The Finance & Loan Navigator program is available to help create a better understanding of both organizational nonprofit finances and the loan preparedness process. The … [More]
Small Business Job Growth Improved for the Second Consecutive Month While Wage Inflation Continues to Cool
The rate of hiring for U.S. small businesses increased in February led by hiring in the leisure and hospitality industry according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. The Small Business Jobs Index, which measures national employment growth for businesses with fewer than 50 workers, continued to increase to 99.66 while the rate of hourly wage … [More]
Tennessee Healthcare Co. Breaks Ground on New Behavioral Health Hospital in Mesa
Acadia Healthcare Company held a groundbreaking ceremony marking the beginning of construction on the new hospital that the company is building to serve residents of Mesa, Arizona, and surrounding communities. Slated to open in early 2024, the 100-bed acute care behavioral health hospital will be located on a 12-acre site at the corner of Ellsworth Road and Peterson Avenue in … [More]
SBA’s National Small Business Week Is April 30-May 6
National Small Business Week (NSBW) will take place April 30-May 6, 2023. This annual tradition, led by the SBA for more than 60 years, is co-hosted by SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses. During NSBW, the SBA recognizes the hard work, ingenuity, and dedication of America’s small businesses, and celebrates their contributions to the economy. “National Small … [More]
Family-Friendly Sports Bar Opens in Arcadia
The Spot at Arcadia is the area's first family-friendly sports bar. The chef curated menu takes traditional favorites such as wings, burgers, pizzas and sandwiches to new heights while the specialty cocktail list includes original drinks from frozen creations to specialty martinis. The Spot also has an ice cream parlor, arcade and outdoor patio games for kiddos. "In order to … [More]
Recruiting and Retaining Women in the Construction Industry
Women make up more than 50% of the population, yet they only fill approximately 10–14% of jobs in the construction industry. It’s no surprise there are fewer women working in this male-dominated field. At a time when the industry continues to struggle with labor shortages and it is difficult to find people to hire, recruiting women presents a real opportunity for both employers … [More]
