CONFERENCE – Jan. 25 to 27: Arizona Photonics Days 2023
UPCOMING WEBINARS The SBIR Training Program is a series of webinars that provide entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startups with local resources and mentors to apply for funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Arizona Photonics Days 2023 01/25/2023 – 01/27/2023 Optics Valley will host the sixth […]
Home Prices Post Small Increase as Mortgage-Rate Drop Attracts Buyers, Phoenix Prices Fell 3.7%
Redfin Reports Home Prices Post Small Increase as Mortgage-Rate Drop Attracts Buyers An increase in home searches and tours at the end of 2022 is starting to translate into purchases as mortgage rates fall. Mortgage applications are up 25%, and the slowdown in pending sales is easing. The median U.S. home-sale price increased 0.9% from […]
2022 Proved to be Year of Transition for Residential Real Estate, Says Report
From enormous gains to an anticipated tempering, a lot has happened over the course of 2022. That’s according to a report based on the most recent ARMLS data released by Phoenix REALTORS® that outlines the state of the residential real estate market and where it is anticipated to go in 2023. “When we look at […]
CGCC Partners with City of Chandler for Paid Internships
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) has partnered with the City of Chandler to provide paid internships for CGCC students. These internships offer a wide-variety of experiences in areas such as social media marketing, information technology, the arts, administration, and more. Devon Mahon is the Career Services Internship Analyst. As an employee of the Maricopa County Community College […]
WEBINAR – Jan. 31: Power of Capital
DATE: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 @ 9:00AM (AZ Time) UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you missed any past sessions, watch here. Power of Capital 01/31/2023 | 9:00 AM During this webinar, attendees will learn the fundamentals of capital, how it works, and when […]
Higher Ed Meets Hollywood: ASU-Incubated VR Company Raises $20M to Transform STEM Education
Dreamscape Learn announced a $20 million Series A investment by backers including Bold Capital Partners, GSV Ventures, Verizon Ventures, and Cengage Group. Built in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), the company develops immersive learning experiences that blend innovative pedagogy with the emotional power of cinematic storytelling. “When I first experienced this technology, I immediately […]
Rents Rising Faster Than Home Prices in Almost Half the U.S., Not in Maricopa County
ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, today released its 2023 Rental Affordability Report, which shows that the average three-bedroom rent is more affordable than owning a comparably sized median-priced home in 210, or 95 percent, of the 222 U.S. counties analyzed for the report. Both renting and owning a […]
Travelers Institute to Host Cybersecurity Symposium in Phoenix Jan. 26
The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc., will host an in-person Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore® symposium on Thursday, Jan. 26, in Phoenix. The event, which is part of a national series, promotes dialogue and education around helping businesses prepare for and respond to cyber incidents. “We look forward to […]
Report Reveals Latest Construction Trends in North American Cities, Phoenix Sees Cost Increases
International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has released its Quarterly Cost Report providing an on-the-ground picture of construction activity in 14 key North American markets and data-driven insights into the industry for the fourth quarter of 2022. As 2022 comes to a close, the construction industry continues to face a variety of […]
How to Choose a Tax Preparer
This year, United States taxpayers must file their income tax forms before the April 18, 2023 deadline. Major life changes, business ownership, or a lack of knowledge about the ever-changing tax laws make finding a trustworthy tax preparer important. Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) shares tips for finding someone you can trust […]