News from February 2022



Ace CEO: "transformational surge in business" in 2021; revenue up 40 pct since 2019

Oak Brook-based Ace Hardware reported record earnings of $8.6 billion today, an increase of some 40 percent from 2019.The company's net income was $330 million, an increase of 4.1 percent over 2020, according to a company press release.

Balloon sinuplasty 'significantly' changed sinus treatment for the better

When conventional treatments for long-term sinus conditions do not work, balloon sinuplasty offers patients a minimally invasive surgical procedure to relieve sinusitis.

Coyotes announces temporary move to ASU facility: 'It’s going to be loud'

NHL hockey is coming to Tempe, with the Arizona Coyotes announcing that it will be moving to to the Arizona State University multipurpose arena as the team builds its new arena nearby.

Ride-hailing work sees huge draw for flexibility, regardless of demographics

Drivers who work for ride-hailing companies often come from a variety of lifestyles, backgrounds and life circumstances, yet all have chosen their gigs for the same reason: flexibility.

Flexibility of the work is what keeps gig workers driving

Many gig workers are enticed to the occupation because of the flexibility that it offers in accommodating one’s personal life.

'I’ve been an entrepreneur all my life': Gig workers prefer being classified as independent contractors

Gig workers within the ride-hailing sector do not want the federal government to institute laws that would take away their independent contractor status.



Charles Thomas: Sonoran Desert Plein Air on February 18-19, 2022

Charles Thomas: Sonoran Desert Plein Air on February 18-19, 2022.

US Senator Todd Young Roundtable Luncheon on February 23

US Senator Todd Young Roundtable Luncheon on February 23

AZHCC Business Success Webinar on February 16, 2022

AZHCC Business Success Webinar on February 16, 2022.


Business After Hours Mixer: February 16, 2022

Business After Hours Mixer: February 16, 2022.

Maricopa City Council Meeting on February 15, 2022

Maricopa City Council Meeting on February 15, 2022.


Ribbon Cutting @ Chompie's on February 14, 2022

Ribbon Cutting @ Chompie's on February 14, 2022.

Sandy Sunseri and Chris Glenn, Chilis and Chocolate at Desert Caballeros Western Museum on February 14, 2022

Sandy Sunseri and Chris Glenn, Chilis and Chocolate at Desert Caballeros Western Museum on February 14, 2022.

Ribbon Cutting @ Democrats of Rim Country on February 14, 2022

Ribbon Cutting @ Democrats of Rim Country on February 14, 2022.

"We Heart Our Members" Open House on February 14, 2022

"We Heart Our Members" Open House on February 14, 2022.