Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Administration launched Arizona Business One Stop, an easily accessible online location for small businesses and entrepreneurs to plan, start and grow their business in Arizona. “One of the top priorities of my administration has been making Arizona the best place in the nation to do business.” said Governor Ducey. “We’ve … [More]
Industrial Supply Company Opens Its First Location in Arizona
The oldest maintenance, repair, operational, and production (MROP) distributor in the Intermountain West announced this week that it has opened a distribution center in Chandler, Arizona. The 106-year-old Industrial Supply Company now has eight locations in four states – Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, and now Arizona. Tyler Whipple, Industrial Supply’s Regional Vice President of … [More]
Afterschool Reading Program Receives $250K Grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation
A Phoenix-based nonprofit, Read Better Be Better was awarded a $250,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation for its afterschool reading comprehension program. The funds will allow RBBB to expand to four new elementary school districts: Roosevelt, Liberty, Peoria, and Tempe; reaching 22 additional schools, 1,408 new readers and leaders for a total of 4,190 … [More]
Phoenix Awarded Global ‘A’ Rating for Environmental Efforts
The City of Phoenix is now one of 122 cities and counties globally to make the 2022 CDP A list for its environmental efforts led by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and the Office of Environmental Programs. “Combatting climate change is a top priority for me, and is essential to the future of Phoenix and those who plan to live here,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “Knowing that … [More]
WEBINAR – Dec 13: Business Succession Planning
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you missed any past sessions, watch here. Business Succession Planning 12/13/2022 | 9:00 AM As a small business owner, there are several concerns you may have when deciding whether to expand your business or sell your business … [More]
WEBINAR – Dec 6: Tackle Year-End Financials & Prepare for 2023
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you missed any past sessions, watch here. ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Tackle Year-End Financials & Prepare for 2023 12/06/2022 | 9:00 AM 2022 is coming to a close, it’s time for small businesses to finalize their … [More]
Two Arizona Starbucks Stores Join More Than 100 Unionized Starbucks Locations in National Strike
Workers at two Starbucks stores in Arizona will be striking in solidarity with their fellow workers across the country. They join a total of over 100 stores participating in Red Cup Rebellion, a nationwide unfair labor practice (ULP) strike demanding Starbucks fully staff all union stores and begin bargaining in good faith. Red Cup Rebellion takes place the same day as the … [More]
Manufacturing Co. Boosts Arizona Economy with Opening of Optical Production Facility and New Headquarters
Viavi Solutions Inc. announced it has opened its new production facility in Chandler, Arizona. The company has added to U.S. manufacturing capacity as it has grown its presence in the state, including the move of its global headquarters. Since preparations to move its global headquarters from California began in 2021, the company has already made significant contributions to … [More]
