Business

Sportiqe, an apparel brand based in Tempe, Ariz. that was founded in 2006 and specializes in modern American comfort wear, is expanding its wholesale division after landing 31 new clients in the second quarter of 2019, notably inking deals with recognized brands such as Peloton, Microsoft Xbox, Tillamook Creamery and Sierra Nevada.

Tucson radio listeners now have a new station, 101.7-FM (also 830-AM KDRI) The Drive, which will focus on entertainment targeting listeners from ages 45 to 64.

Larsen Baker and Volk Co. are redeveloping the shopping center on the northwest corner of North Oracle and West Ina roads.

The City of Prescott and WSH Hospitality have broken ground on a new hotel in downtown Prescott. The Hilton Garden Inn comes in response to growing tourism in the city and will serve as a catalyst project for the area.

H.E.R.O.S. Inc. is relocating its headquarters from Santa Clarita, California, to Chandler, Arizona. The company expects to be fully operational by the winter of 2019 and will occupy 19,000 square feet of industrial space in total.

As a professional in the workplace, it is good practice to always be prepared for the unknown, which might mean your attendance at an unexpected meeting or event. Here are the top three items to keep at your desk so you can always present your best self:

In 2018, data breaches and cyberattacks were up 47% over the same three-month time period in 2017. As such, businesses must be more diligent and more proactive than ever to protect against fraud and its resulting losses.

According to the National Retail Federation, back-to-school shoppers spend about $81 billion per year. In 2018, shoppers – on average – spent $685 per household on items. This year, the number is projected to be $697.

Oro Valley Innovation Labs (OVIL) is set to break ground Wednesday, Sept. 4, with tentative plans to open in March 2020. OVIL is working in close collaboration with the University of Arizona Center for Innovation Oro Valley (UACIOV) to accomplish this goal.

Hopebridge Pediatric Autism Center will bring approximately 12 locations to Arizona over the next 12 to 18 months. The first locations will open in north Phoenix and Glendale in September 2019, followed by its Tucson East location.