Target, nationwide, will soon be able to add Starbucks handcrafted beverages and food and have it delivered along with the rest of their Drive Up order straight to their car through the new free curbside service. Arizona services will be available at selected stores. After a successful pilot, Drive Up with Starbucks is rolling out to Target’s more than 1,700 stores with … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Plans Economic Outlook 2024 for Oct. 6
The Greater Phoenix Chamber and Cox Communications are proud to present Economic Outlook 2024 on Oct. 6, 2023, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, located at 340 N. 3rd Street. “We’re bringing back renowned Arizona economist Elliott Pollack for our Economic Outlook breakfast, along with chief investment strategist Steve Wyett to provide valuable … [More]
Their Take: Intel Addresses Semiconductor Workforce Shortage
The future of the semiconductor industry depends on the education of students, and Intel is working to make sure those students are ready.
The U.S. semiconductor industry is facing a troubling workforce gap nationwide, highlighted in a recent report by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). The report says the workforce needed in the semiconductor industry is expected to grow 33% from approximately 345,000 jobs today to approximately 460,000 jobs by 2030. However, 58% (or roughly 67,000) of projected new … [More]
Pending Home Sales Drop 13% YOY as Mortgage Rates Stay Stubbornly High, Says Report
Mortgage rates are sitting near a two-decade high and U.S. home prices rose 3% year over year during the four weeks ending September 17, pushing monthly housing payments to an all-time high. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. What homebuyers are doing: Waiting for homes to become more affordable and for more of … [More]
New Data Reveals Impact of Popular Airline Credit Cards to Arizona Economy
A new analysis by Airlines for America (A4A) – the industry trade group representing major U.S. carriers – reveals there are nearly 30 million U.S. airline credit card holders in the United States who rely on their airline credit cards to accrue loyalty points, which can be used for travel, flight upgrades and other benefits such as dining at local restaurants or shopping for … [More]
Scottsdale Business Law Firm Adds Two Partners
Radix Law welcomes its newest partners John Balitis and Julia Acken to the firm. Both Balitis and Acken join Radix from Jennings Strouss & Salmon, bringing decades of well-rounded legal experience and will elevate Radix’s employment and labor law practices and its adoptions law practice. “John and Julia have worked together as a remarkably dynamic team for many years,” … [More]
