Credit Union Partners to Better Serve Arizona’s Black and African-American Communities
OneAZ Credit Union remains committed to its mission to improve the lives of all Arizonans. To better support and engage with the African-American and Black community, OneAZ Credit Union has partnered with KAHARRIS & CO. LLC, a consulting firm that helps organizations integrate with communities and develop impactful relationships. Kristen Harris, the founder of KAHARRIS […]
Restaurant from Southern Italy Makes Arizona Debut with Newly Opened Location in Scottsdale
A piece of Italy has arrived in the heart of Scottdale, with Fratelli La Bufala proudly making the Arizona debut of its second US location, now open at The Grove near Hayden Road and McCormick Parkway in Scottsdale. Fratelli La Bufala, hailing from Southern Italy in Campania, learned the art of producing their most delicious […]
Hot Air Balloon Ride Co. Celebrates 40 Years in Business
Premier hot air balloon operator Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Company is celebrating its 40-year anniversary this fall. The locally based business announces its upcoming move to Glendale, Arizona as it continues to fly high across the Southwest. “Forty years is a milestone that few companies ever achieve,” says Founder and CEO Scott Appelman. […]
Banking Software Co. Names New CEO
CFM, a leading provider of connectivity, workflow, and analytics software for banking, today announced that Stephen Baker has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2023. After a brief transition, current CEO John W. Smith will remain actively involved as vice chairman of CFM’s board of directors. This appointment follows a series of recent […]
Home Prices Fell 3% in March–Biggest Annual Drop in Over a Decade, Competition Up
The median U.S. home price fell 3.3% in March to $400,528, the largest year-over-year drop since 2012, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Pandemic boomtowns and pricey Bay Area markets led the price declines in March. In Boise, ID, prices fell 15.4% from a year earlier, more than any […]
True Food Kitchen to Open First Takeout-Only Location in Tempe
True Food Kitchen, the award-winning, wellness-focused, seasonally-driven restaurant brand, announced today it will open its first-ever takeout-only location, True Food To Go, this summer in Tempe. Located on South Mill Avenue, south of University Drive, True Food To Go will further the restaurant’s mission to bring communities better-for-you food and beverage options in an even […]
Phoenix-Based Apparel Co. Introduces Sustainable, Protective Swim and Active Wear
With a mantra to ‘find your sun’, the newest eco-friendly sun wear clothing brand, Somewhere Sunny, is bringing the latest in sustainably produced and comfort-forward apparel to the sun-seeker in all of us. A primary goal of founder and entrepreneur Shea Beck is to reduce the overall environmental footprint by limiting fabric waste and using […]
Nextiva Acquires AI Co. to Transform How Businesses Deliver Support Across Online Channels
Nextiva, the leading conversation platform, today announced its acquisition of Simplify360, an AI customer experience platform based in India. Simplify360 uses AI and automation to enable 5,000+ global businesses to seamlessly deliver world class customer support across multiple channels, including email, live chat, social media, online reviews and e-commerce. Some of Simplify360’s customers include Amazon, […]
75% of Employees Don’t Want to Leave Their Employers, But Half Don’t See a Path Forward
Betterworks, the leader in modern enterprise performance management solutions, announced the results of its annual State of Performance Enablement global HR research report that show 75% of employees prefer to stay with their employers, but a lack of internal career development and feelings of bias undermine retention, engagement, and productivity. Only 48% of employees see […]
Their Take: Congress Shouldn’t Hurt Small Business by Destroying Digital Advertising
Today in Arizona, the state is home to more than a half million small businesses — including my own company, based in Glendale. Statewide, small businesses account for more than four out of 10 workers. Small businesses help rev up the state’s economy, we create jobs and we help make the Valley’s neighborhoods more vibrant. […]