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Happy New Yea

Happy new year from our Economic Development family, to yours. We look forward to sharing all the new and exciting resources that are in store for 2023!

Workforce News

Workforce Tips for 2023

Happy New Year to each of you. May your year be prosperous and the best one yet! As we enter the new year here are a few workforce tips from the Stoke Talent Team to help get you off on the right foot.

Quit Hiring. Promote internally and  offer upskilling opportunities.

Embrace candidates with non-linear career paths. Diversity in the workplace is about more than cultural background or gender. Diversity of experience is becoming increasingly important when searching for the right candidate

A focus on life/work balance. Reducing the number of hours that employees work is part of a larger trend, offering employees competitive flexibility and more autonomy over how and where they work.

The Freelance Revolution. As we enter an economic downturn, 78% of companies will rely on freelance talent rather than hire new employees, according to a recent report by Fiverr. As Forbes reports, there simply are not enough expert freelancers to meet growing demand, putting talented freelancers in a great position.

I hope these tips are useful as you begin to ramp up your internal processes in the new year. I look forward to assisting your workforce development needs in 2023!

Brian Wright
Economic Development Business Manager
[email protected]
623-349-6977

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Business Growth Webinars

Join the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) for an upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinar and workshop. Register for the new sessions or click 'More Info' to view past sessions.

Power of Capital
January 31 at 9 a.m.
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Successful Metrics for Traction
February 7 at 9 a.m.
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Cultural Marketing Framework
February 14 at 9 a.m.
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Lanza Tu Empresa Con Un Marketing Orientado Al Cliente (Training in Spanish)
February 21 at 6 p.m.
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ADOT I-10 Widening Project Updates

Drivers who use the Interstate 10 and Watson Road interchange will need to use detour routes through mid February.

The eastbound I-10 on/off-ramps at Watson Road are closed and will reopen February 18th. The westbound I-10 ramps are open.

Northbound Watson Road is reduced to one lane (near the freeway) until February 18th.

If you missed the December Chamber ADOT meeting you can access the presentation here.

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Schedule a Free Video Shoot

Buckeye businesses, get your free #ShopBuckeye video produced now. With the I-10/Watson interchange work, now would be a great time to highlight your business and let the residents know you are open!

Step 1: Complete the online business profile
Step 2: We'll contact you to schedule your shoot!

Video production applicants must have brick and mortar building to feature and a valid Buckeye address.

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