Arizona State University and the Government of Panama announced a landmark partnership to propel collaborative efforts in advanced technology and fortify scientific and educational collaborations between Panama and the United States. Signed by ASU President Michael M. Crow and Ramón E. Martínez de la Guardia, the ambassador of the Republic of Panama to the United States … [More]
Sysco Breaks Ground on New Facility in Mesa
Representing a $102 million investment, the facility will create over 250 new jobs
Sysco Corporation, the leading global foodservice distribution company, held an event to celebrate the groundbreaking of its new 353,600-square-foot facility, Sysco Arizona East in Mesa. Construction related to the $102 million investment is planned to begin this Fall and is expected to be operational by Spring 2025. Sysco Arizona East will create 257 new jobs that offer … [More]
WEBINAR – Oct 31: Leveraging the Business Ecosystem: A Strategic Approach to Targeted Advertising
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the following Arizona Small Business Boot Camp sessions. Leveraging the Business Ecosystem: A Strategic Approach to Targeted Advertising 10/31/2023 | 9:00 AM Receive insights on the SizeUp APS website Advertising module to optimize your business's advertising to target ideal customer segments. SizeUp provides the … [More]
WEBINAR – Oct 24: Small Business Intelligence – SizeUp 101
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the following Arizona Small Business Boot Camp sessions. Small Business Intelligence – SizeUp 101 10/24/2023 | 9:00 AM Join us for the demonstration of SizeUp, a site on the APS website that provides local businesses access to industry-specific and hyperlocal information to facilitate their growth and enhance … [More]
Massive $184M Goodyear Industrial Deal Completed
Largest multi-building industrial business park acquisition in Arizona history
One of the country’s fastest-growing real estate development firms, Phoenix-based Creation, struck a deal with Prologis, Inc., the global leader in logistics real estate, for the $184 million sale of Airpark Logistics Center in Goodyear, marking the largest multi-building industrial business park acquisition in Arizona history. Located directly adjacent to Phoenix Goodyear … [More]
WEBINAR – Nov 7: Simple and Easy Ways to Take Your Product to Market
UPCOMING EVENTS The SBIR training program is a series of events that provide entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startups with local resources and mentors to apply for funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Simple and Easy Ways to TakeYour Product to Market 11/07/2023 | 9:00 AM - … [More]
Home Values Start to Slip as Market’s Summer Heat Fades, Phoenix Inventory Down 38%
Home values took an uncharacteristic step down in September, albeit a small one, according to the latest Zillow® market report. Competition is easing faster than normal this fall as buyers contend with the highest mortgage rates in more than 22 years. "Mortgage rates approaching 8% are taking the wind out of the market's sails, pushing monthly mortgage payments beyond many … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Appoints V.P. of Finance & Operations
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced the appointment of Andrea Beth Levy as the new vice president of finance & operations. Andrea will provide strategic leadership for both the Greater Phoenix Chamber and Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation while serving the needs and interests of Valley businesses and communities. Andrea joins the Greater Phoenix Chamber with more … [More]
TikTok for B2B Marketers: Understanding the World’s Number-One Search Engine
TikTok, Gen Z’s go-to app for short-form video, became the world’s number-1 search engine in Dec. 2021 and hasn’t ceded its title. What does that mean for digital marketers, who for years calibrated their search marketing strategies for a world dominated by Google? Don’t bank on Google reclaiming the top spot while it deploys an “altogether new technology.” Developing a … [More]
Best Ways to Recruit Gen-Z Workers
In an era of rapid technological advancements and shifting workforce demographics, businesses must adapt to remain competitive and ensure their long-term success. One of the most significant demographic shifts on the horizon is the rise of Generation Z, who are poised to constitute approximately 30% of the total workforce by 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor … [More]
