U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the SBA will cohost ChallengeHER events in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 14 and Silver Spring, Maryland, on October 24, alongside partners from Women Impacting Public Policy ChallengeHER is a government contracting education initiative that helps women-owned small businesses gain access to federal contracts by … [More]
Los Angeles Capital Co. Expands to Arizona, Hires Executive
WAY Capital, a leading commercial real estate capital markets advisor, announces the opening of a satellite office in the Phoenix, Arizona area and the hiring of RJ Opeka as Head of Agency Finance. In his new role, Opeka will oversee WAY Capital’s joint venture with Regions Bank to provide multifamily loan programs of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He works out of WAY’s new … [More]
Phoenix-Based Media Network Kicks Off Season Two of News Show
Phoenix-based media network STN kicks off Season 2 of their action packed news show, taped monthly in front of a live studio audience. Each episode features segments focused on critical social issues hosted by community leaders. “In our first season, we learned that by offering a front row seat to the transformation happening in our communities, we inspire further action,” … [More]
Parsons Foundation Donates $300,000 to Junior Achievement of Arizona
A recent study found 8 out of 10 American workers live paycheck to paycheck to make ends meet. These issues are even more critical for low-income and ethnically diverse students, as they are least likely to learn financial and career readiness concepts at home or school. The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation grant of $300,000 over two years to Junior Achievement of Arizona … [More]
Elevating Leadership: The Importance of Health and Wellness on Productivity
In today's fast-paced and demanding business world, the role of leadership is paramount. Leaders are not just responsible for guiding their teams but also for setting an example in all aspects of their lives, including health and wellness. Entrepreneur Greg Lindberg suggests that there is an undeniable connection between leaders' well-being and their ability to drive … [More]
Expert Strategies for Securing Small Business Loans: Go from Surviving to Thriving
As an expert in commercial financing and cash flow management, Ambro Blackwell knows what it takes to attract financing for a new small business. He distills decades of valuable insights in his book, Small Business Loans Made Simple: Revealing Insider Secrets and Strategies For Established Businesses. “Every business can use capital, but most small business owners struggle … [More]
Phoenix Ranks Seventh for Data Center Construction in First Half of 2023
Activity from cloud service providers continues to drive construction in Phoenix in the first half of 2023, helping the market retain its status as one of the primary data center markets* in North America, according to a new report from CBRE. There is 163.5 MW under construction in H1 2023 and 88.07% percent of the under-construction inventory in Phoenix is already preleased – … [More]
Evergreen Devco Breaks Ground on First Industrial Project in Arizona
Evergreen Devco, Inc., a leading retail, multifamily and industrial development company, announced the groundbreaking of its first-ever industrial development in Arizona. The 9.4-acre site located northeast of the intersection of Litchfield Road and Desert Cove Road in Surprise will soon be home to a state-of-the-art 168,000-square-foot industrial building. Industrial … [More]
