Latest Crane Count Reaches All-time High, Phoenix on the Rise
International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has released its latest Crane Index and Quarterly Cost Report. Together, the two documents provide an eye-opening perspective on the North American construction industry in 14 key markets. With data current to mid-Q1 2023, the latest RLB quarterly cost report shows that the national average […]
All That Jazz for First Friday at The Herberger Theater Center
Friday | APRIL 7 | 6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. | FREE Admission A Jazz Party on the Herberger Theater Pavilion! We have live music by Dennis Rowland, Diana Lee and the band. The AZ Lindy Hop Society will present a performance and dance class. Enjoy a live painting demo from Martha Hernandez and food and drink […]
‘A Chorus Line’ Opens at The Phoenix Theatre Company This Weekend
One of the longest-running musicals in Broadway history, “A Chorus Line,” returns to The Phoenix Theatre Company for the first time in nearly 20 years. The legendary musical will be on stage in Central Phoenix April 5 through May 14, 2023. Premiering on Broadway in 1975, “A Chorus Line,” follows 17 would-be dancers in their […]
Funding Assistance for Small Businesses on Light Rail Still Available
After two successful years, the Small Business Financial Assistance Program (SBFAP) will continue supporting businesses impacted by light rail construction in Phoenix. Businesses located along the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub and Northwest Extension Phase II light rail projects can apply for this grant funding. Last year, the SBFAP granted $ 390,000 to nearly 70 businesses […]
WEBINAR – Apr. 25: Build Your Professional Brand
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you’ve missed past sessions, watch here. Build Your Professional Brand 04/25/2023 | 9:00 AM Discover the benefits of having a strong professional brand. Learn how a well-structured career story can open many opportunities. REGISTER NOW
U.S. Employers Added 236,000 Jobs in March, Cooling the Labor Market
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 236,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in leisure and hospitality, government, professional and business services, and health care. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The household survey […]
Phoenix-Based Master Esthetician Launches Line of Beauty Products
An award-winning clinical esthetician of celebrities, and with clients from all over the U.S., Carmen Hamerski announces the official launch of her skincare line, offering a range of luxurious and high-performance skincare products that combine cutting-edge science with natural ingredients to deliver the ultimate self-care experience. With a passion for beauty and wellness, Carmenique Beauty […]
Arizona Awarded Funding to Digitize Roadways, Improve Safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation named the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) one of the first recipients of funding under the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. The federal program provides resources to state, local, and tribal governments to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart city or community technologies and systems to improve […]
Fiesta Bowl Promotes Kristina Chumpol to Chief of Staff, Vice President of Community Investment
The Fiesta Bowl Organization promoted Kristina Chumpol to the newly-created position of Chief of Staff and Vice President of Community Investment. The four-year Fiesta Bowl staff member will lead the planning and execution of the organization’s year-round community engagement, provide executive level support to the Executive Director/CEO on strategic planning initiatives and advance the vision […]
Arizona Coyotes Development Arm Files Claim Seeking $2.3B from Phoenix City Hall
The Arizona Coyotes and its development arm, Bluebird Development, have filed a claim against the City of Phoenix for $2.3 billion claiming it broke its word on a plan to convert a hazardous unlined Tempe-owned landfill into a new sports and entertainment district next to Tempe Town Lake. On March 27th, Sky Harbor filed a […]