Fledgling professional speakers say they struggle to sustain themselves
Despite Arizona’s history as the birthplace of the National Speakers Association the Phoenix metro area does not necessarily attract the kind of large speaking engagements at the rate happening in other areas, according to convention statistics and venue operators. That leaves small-time speakers to fend for themselves in a competitive industry.
Phoenix entrepreneur hopes to cash in on ABC’s Shark Tank
On the ABC show “Shark Tank,” entrepreneurs face their fears by jumping into the shark tank – or an antagonizing room – hoping to persuade one of the five investors to become a partner to grow their business.
ESPN’s Van Gundy: Suns need more than a coaching change
Former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy, now an analyst with ESPN, says replacing coach Jeff Hornacek is not going to solve the Suns’ woes this season.
How the aerospace industry impacts Arizona’s economy
MESA – The world’s premier attack helicopter is made only in Mesa, and it’s one of the many reasons Arizona ranks fourth in the nation in employment for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Scottsdale company hopes simple formula fuels growth in sports nutrition market
A small Scottsdale company quickly is elbowing its way into the burgeoning sports nutrition market dominated by giants such as Gatorade and PowerBar.
El Niño storms affect winter crop industry in Arizona
TOLLESON – This year’s El Niño will be one of the strongest weather cycles of its kind on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. And Arizona saw its first bout of related weather in early January.
‘Mini’ pigs grow far beyond owners’ expectations, breeders’ claims as Arizona sanctuary fills
MARANA — Oatis the piglet was smaller than Bryanna Tinsley’s head when she purchased and shipped him from Texas. Tinsley said the pig now weighs about 120 pounds.
Local economist: Arizona may benefit from plummeting oil prices
U.S. oil prices dropped to $27 a barrel last week – the lowest point since September 2003.
Cutter Aviation shows off new corporate jet
Cutter Aviation recently showed off the new HondaJet – touted by the manufacturer as the “world’s most advanced light jet” – at Cutter’s headquarters at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Study: Two Arizona cities crack top 20 for best places to find jobs in 2016
WASHINGTON - Two Arizona cities made the top 20 in a listing of towns with a promising employment outlook in 2016, according to a national report released this week.
Report: Air Force may spare A-10 from budget cuts for now
WASHINGTON - The Air Force has delayed plans to retire the A-10 Warthog, a jet fighter that is a mainstay of the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, according to a published report.
Record-breaking Powerball jackpot by the numbers
At 8:59 Mountain time Wednesday night yet another Powerball drawing will occur. With that drawing, the $1.5 billion jackpot will be on the line and a slew of Americans will hope their fortunes are on the rise.
