The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open Presented by Taylor Morrison – announced the 2023 edition of “The People’s Open” raised a record $14.5 million for Arizona charities. This marks the sixth time in tournament history The Thunderbirds and the WM Phoenix Open have raised more than $10 million for charity in a single tournament. The previous record was set in 2020 … [More]
Phoenix-Based Cat Insurance Brand Expanding Portfolio and Capabilities through Acquisition
Independence Pet Group (IPG), a leading full-stack pet insurance platform, announced the completion of its acquisition of Felix, the only pet insurance brand just for cats in the U.S. "I'm thrilled to announce this latest expansion of our portfolio, which allows us to better deliver against our mission of strengthening the unique bond between pets and their … [More]
Home Purchases Fell Through at the Highest Rate in Nearly a Year in August, Says Report
Residential real estate deals are falling through at the highest rate in almost a year as high mortgage rates give homebuyers sticker shock, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Nationwide, nearly 60,000 home-purchase agreements were canceled in August, equal to 15.7% of homes that went under contract that month. That’s up … [More]
WEBINAR – Oct 3: Building Facebook Ads that Work for Small Businesses
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Boot Camp sessions.If you missed this week's webinar, New Considerations for Employers: Independent Contractors vs. Employees, watch here. Building Facebook Ads that Work for Small Businesses 10/03/2023 | 9:00 AM In this webinar, participants will gain valuable … [More]
Black, Hispanic and Latina Women Report Increased Confidence in Investing Knowledge and Build Generational Wealth, Says Study
Black, Hispanic and Latina women have gained confidence in their investing knowledge in recent years and are investing to build generational wealth, according to new research from J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. J.P. Morgan surveyed 1,000 investors to uncover investing trends within Black, Hispanic and Latino communities. “Everyone should be building their wealth and J.P. … [More]
Arizona Career Development Group Strengthens Advocacy for Education Attainment
The Arizona Coalition for Career Readiness (ACCR) welcomes Education Forward Arizona to its group of industry, education and business leaders that promote career literacy and development for all Arizonans. The addition of Education Forward Arizona to the coalition strengthens the organization’s ability to advocate for the statewide Achieve60AZ initiative of helping 60% of … [More]
Logistics Co. to Hire 400 Seasonal Workers in the Phoenix Area for Peak Season
GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, today announced plans to hire 400 seasonal workers in the Phoenix, Arizona, area to support anticipated peak season volume increases. The company is strengthening its workforce to enhance operational capabilities in its warehouses and distribution centers to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Insider Intelligence reported … [More]
Is It Time to Reinvent Yourself? Four Ways to Know You’re Ready for a Career Pivot
A few short years ago, the pandemic set off a wave of soul-searching about the role work plays in our lives. Some lost their job and had to reskill, some retired early, and some left for better opportunities. In general, there’s been a collective realization that life is too short to stay in an unfulfilling job. Hopefully, the worst of COVID-19 is behind us—but here in 2023, … [More]
