An Analysis of COVID Travel as Chicago Opens Safety Protocols

Rick McCartney

The COVID-19 pandemic had and still has an unprecedented impact all over the world. While struggling to get people vaccinated, national governments and individual organizations prepared different strategies to fight this coronavirus, preserve jobs, and enable the safe restart of economies. For instance, complete or partial lockdown, home quarantine, and online working … [More]

EVENT – Sep 30: AZ BIZ CON 2021 Small Business Expo

Arizona Small Business Association

Join the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) at round two of AZBizCon! Connect with quality exhibitors showcasing a full array of innovative resources for small businesses. Don't miss out on the opportunity to network with business leaders and entrepreneurs. Enjoy AZBizCon with our provided beverages and desserts. Registration is free! REGISTER HERE We care about … [More]

Housing Market Expected to Stay Stable as COVID-Era Protections End

Zillow

Desperately needed housing inventory is on the rise and expected to come primarily from sales by existing homeowners, among a host of other sources — the smallest of which is foreclosures — according to a panel of real estate experts responding to the latest Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey. The housing market is expected to stay stable as homeowners exit forbearance … [More]

Eighteen Months into Pandemic, Home Prices Continue to Rise, Home Price Index Reveals

Rick McCartney

Home prices across the United States continued to climb in August, rising at an annualized 15.9 percent from the prior month, the third consecutive month reporting an all-time record month-over-month rate, according to Radian Home Price Index (HPI) data released today by Red Bell Real Estate, LLC, a Radian Group Inc. company. The company believes the Radian HPI is the most … [More]

Valley Leadership Names 72nd Man & Woman of the Year

Valley Leadership

Kimber Lanning and Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr. will be Valley Leadership’s 72nd Man & Woman of the Year. The pair were selected because of their commitment to Arizona and track record of impact in the community, particularly on the state’s most pressing issues. Kimber and Warren have spent decades working to strengthen Arizona, and we’re honored to recognize their … [More]

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Arizona Small Businesses Due to Recent Natural Disasters

U.S. Small Business Administration

Small nonfarm businesses in seven Arizona counties are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by rains, flash flooding and winds in Maricopa County that … [More]

10 Critical Behaviors That Build Employee Trust In CEOs

by David Friedman

Many CEOs know that a lack of trust is a threat to their organization’s growth. But most have done little to increase trust, primarily because they aren’t sure where to start. To make trust a mainstay of their organization, leaders need to reinforce it into their company culture. David Friedman, lists 10 critical behaviors that build employee trust in CEOs:  1. HONOR … [More]

EN NEGOCIOS: ¿Por qué Residuo Cero? Los negocios pueden beneficiar a nuestra economía y nuestro medio ambiente

por Edgar R. Olivo

La práctica de estrategias de residuo cero (conocido como Zero Waste en inglés) a través de nuestra cadena de suministro tiene efectos profundos en nuestra economía y el medio ambiente. Aunque muchas de las corporaciones más grandes de Estados Unidos han dedicado recursos para abordar el residuo de su negocio, ¿están las pequeñas empresas conscientes de las oportunidades para … [More]

Why Zero Waste? Businesses Can Benefit Our Economy and Environment

by Edgar R. Olivo

Practicing zero waste strategies through our supply chain has profound effects on our economy and environment. Many of the largest corporations in America have dedicated resources to tackle their business waste; are small businesses aware of the opportunities to practice zero waste? Recycling matters, and while strides have been made with composting and recycling in the U.S. … [More]

Cigna Opens New Scottsdale Health Care Center in SkySong

Cigna

Cigna Medical Group recently celebrated the grand opening of its new health care center in Scottsdale. Located in SkySong at 1335 N. Scottsdale Rd. (Southeast corner of McDowell Rd. and Scottsdale Rd.), the new center provides patients access to multiple health care services under one roof. The nearly 9,000 square foot medical office provides family and adult medicine, … [More]

Phoenix-Based eVisit Closes Funding Round Led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management

eVisit

eVisit, the leading Virtual Care platform for large healthcare providers, today announced that it has closed a $45 million Series B financing round led by the Growth Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs), with participation from Texas Health Resources, Tom Burton and Steve Barlow (Co-founders of Health Catalyst), and existing insiders. eVisit … [More]

Longstanding Phoenix Company to Build 32 Slim Chickens Locations in Arizona over 10 Years

Barnett Management Company

The executives of a longstanding Phoenix company, Barnett Management Company, have signed an agreement with fast-growing Slim Chickens to launch 32 restaurants in Arizona over 10 years as their exclusive operator in the state. Barnett Management Company plans to open the first location in the West Valley, with potential sites being near Loop 101 and Northern Avenue, by the … [More]

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