The Phoenix Convention Center & Venues announced May 1 that Sarah Field will assume the role of Deputy Convention Center Director responsible for the Sales & Marketing Division. Field will lead the Sales, Marketing, Ticketing, and Guest Experience sections within the division. She comes to the Phoenix Convention Center from Arizona State University, where she … [More]
Mental Health Grant Opens Up to Local Organizations Making a Difference
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement announces the opening of its Mental Health Matters grant, which will award up to $125,000 to each selected local nonprofit, educational institution, and community organization addressing mental health in Arizona. Applications will be accepted from May 1 to May 29, 2024. With mental health … [More]
New Smart City Technologies Coming to Greater Phoenix
The Connective, Greater Phoenix’s regional smart city consortium, wrapped up CONNECTED 2024, a pivotal gathering in the Greater Phoenix region where local government leaders, technology innovators, and community stakeholders converge. City leaders across the region got to delve into smart city technologies worldwide to improve the quality of life and efficiency in Greater … [More]
Phoenix City Council Refers General Plan to the Ballot
The Phoenix City Council referred the General Plan to the ballot for the next regularly scheduled election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Last week, the Phoenix City Council unanimously approved the General Plan 2025 Update, a comprehensive plan that will guide the City's development and growth for the next ten years. This follows recommendations for approval by all 15 … [More]
Private Equity Firm Acquires Shopping Center, Marks Entrance into Arizona Market
First National Realty Partners, a leading national private equity firm specializing in commercial real estate, completed the acquisition of Horizon Village. The addition of this 113,252-square-foot shopping center marks the firm's entrance into Arizona and expands its presence into 26 states. Horizon Village is anchored by Food City, an affiliate of Raley's … [More]
Affiliation to Unify Health Information Exchange for Arizona and Colorado
Contexture and Quality Health Network (QHN) are excited to announce their affiliation to unify health information exchange (HIE) in Colorado. This affiliation will result in the integration of staff, technology and operations as part of Contexture, enabling the combined organization to bring extensive expertise to communities across Arizona and Colorado. Contexture and QHN … [More]
If You’re Doing (or NOT Doing) These 10 Things, You’re on the Verge of Small Biz Burnout
Being an entrepreneur is stressful, but small business “fixer” Julie Bee says testing the limits of your bandwidth has real consequences. She shares ten warning signs that burnout looms ahead.
You knew it from the beginning: Being an entrepreneur is no walk in the park. Hard work, hustle, and the occasional all-nighter come with the territory. But if “up to your eyeballs” has become your everyday reality, small business fixer Julie Bee says you’re headed for trouble. That way lies lower performance, poor decision-making, health issues (or health emergencies!), … [More]
Ballet Arizona Announces New Artistic Director
Internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer and arts leader brings a new vision to Arizona
Ballet Arizona is excited to announce its new artistic director, internationally-acclaimed dancer, choreographer, director and arts leader, Daniela Cardim, who will assume the appointment beginning July 1. Cardim will be the first woman to hold the position and the fourth artistic director for the organization, succeeding Ib Andersen’s 24 years of leadership. “I am delighted … [More]
