Growing Opportunities Means Growing Businesses
This April marks the six-year anniversary of Second Chance Month in Arizona. Second Chance Month represents just that — a chance for people to be connected with opportunities and much-needed resources to successfully reintegrate into their communities after returning from prison or jail. Second Chance Month is a nationwide endeavor to acknowledge and spread awareness […]
Building Value into Your Business
What would you say are the value drivers for your business? Is your business ready to be sold today? If not, what do you think you need to do to build value in your business? What can you do today to make your business more valuable? There is, ultimately, only one reason to create a business of […]
Network with ASBA at AZBizCon
The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) is a nonprofit 501c6 membership organization and one of the largest trade associations in Arizona. This year, ASBA celebrates its 50th year anniversary of supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners by providing them with the tools they need to grow and thrive. ASBA is proud to serve as a […]
What to Do if Your Identity Is Stolen
There are several ways you could learn that you may be a victim of identity theft. No matter how you discover the issue, if you’ve been affected by identity theft, it’s important to stay calm, assess the situation, and act quickly. If you’re managing the recovery process on your own, here are some steps you can […]
Banking on Community
Settings its sights on growing and prospering the minority-owned small business community in Arizona, National Bank of Arizona continues to unlock exciting expansion opportunities for these business owners in the community. The bank is bolstering its commitment to minority-owned markets by building relationships with local small business owners and creating access to capital. As part […]
Scottsdale Arts Is Wrapping Up the Season with Eclectic Concerts, Movement Art and More
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is wrapping up its 2022–23 season with a string of must-see performances filled with captivating music, mesmerizing dance works and stunning visuals. From April to June, the center is packed with a variety of entertaining and awe-inspiring shows — from living art experiences that incorporate projection mapping to multiple […]
Closing Weekend at the Phoenix Film Festival
The Phoenix Film Festival started in 2000 by 3 local filmmakers as a way to get their films some exposure in their home town. Twenty-two years and thousands of movies later, the Phoenix Film Foundation has grown from a 3-day exhibition to an 11 day celebration of film with over 250 films, filmmaking seminars, parties […]
Windows & Doors Co. Expands Manufacturing and Installation Footprint in El Mirage
Avanti Windows & Doors, a leading manufacturer and installer of vinyl window and doors systems, announced the construction of a new facility in El Mirage, Arizona. The 303,419-square-foot site will serve as the company’s headquarters, manufacturing capacity, and field installation operations for the Valley. The capabilities of the new purpose-built facility will allow Avanti to […]
U.S. Consumer Confidence Increased Slightly in March
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased slightly in March to 104.2 (1985=100), up from 103.4 in February. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—decreased to 151.1 (1985=100) from 153.0 last month. The Expectations Index—based on consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions—ticked up to […]
Half of Employed Consumers Have Supplemental Income Sources in Addition to Their Paychecks
LendingClub Corporation, the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America’s leading digital marketplace bank, today released findings from the 20th edition of the Reality Check: Paycheck-to-Paycheck research series, conducted in partnership with PYMNTS. The Supplemental Income Edition examines how U.S. consumers are turning to alternative sources of income to supplement what they receive from regular full-time […]