Technology Takes Construction Companies to the Next Level 

Construction projects are underway throughout Greater Phoenix. According to local commercial brokerage firms, the Phoenix metro area has more than 46 million square feet of industrial construction and 870,000 square feet of office space in progress. While the construction business centers on the action at a job site, a significant part of the operation takes […]

Tech Tools for Construction Project Managers 

Successfully managing construction projects from planning to completion requires coordination between multiple parties and entities, tracking details and executing directions and follow-through to ensure the job gets done on time and on budget. For a construction project manager, tracking the moving parts and timelines is always a challenge. Fortunately, technology tools make it easier to […]

Arizona’s Workforce Remains Strong but Small Businesses Struggle to Hire

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Arizona’s workforce has been in a state of transition. Despite the turbulence, the state has managed to maintain steady job growth with positive indicators in various sectors, including healthcare and education. In fact, the unemployment rate in Arizona is at an all-time low of 3.9%, which is lower […]

JDog’s Veteran-Centric Franchise Concept Targets Phoenix

JDog Brands, the parent franchisor to both JDog Junk Removal & Hauling and JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care, was founded with a mission to provide a smoother transition from service to civilian life for military veterans. With nearly 300 active territories, the JDog Brands network is made of veterans and military families, with 88% […]

Onstage Grows Helping Others in Entertainment 

Onstage Entertainment Group grew out of musician Joe Costello’s thoughtfulness, supplying backup bands when his own band was not available for a gig. After formally founding the entertainment company in 2011, Costello celebrated its $1 million milestone in December. Through the entertainment company, Costello has been able to help other musicians and entertainment acts build […]

Feedback: April 2023

Q: You’ve included intellectually challenged individuals in your workforce. What are some of the highlights of the experience?  Kendra Eberhart  President and CEO Royal Oaks Sector: Senior Living The One Step Beyond participants who have been assigned to Royal Oaks are a delightful group of people who have filled a critical role in our food […]

Looking Good 2023 – April Standouts

Achievements Cavanagh Law’s John Wittwer Appointed to Prestigious Chairmanship AvAir Recognized in Aerospace Industry NAIOP Arizona Award to VanTrust EVP Keith Earnest Philanthropy Desert Financial Donates $1M to Phoenix Children’s K-12 School Express Employment Aids St. Mary’s Food Bank

AvAir Recognized in Aerospace Industry

For the third year in a row, AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, was awarded the No. 1 position on Airline Economics’ Aviation 100 “Parts Supplier of the Year” rankings, recognizing the company as a global authority and leader in the industry. The company is also pleased to share that it proudly […]

Express Employment Aids St. Mary’s Food Bank

  The South Phoenix Express Employment Professionals office recently turned out in full force as its 12 team members packed Hello Fresh food bags at St. Mary’s Food Bank as part of the company’s Brand It Blue Initiative. Born out of the desire to serve and partner with nonprofit organizations, the initiative aims to connect qualified […]

Desert Financial Donates $1M to Phoenix Children’s K-12 School

Desert Financial Foundation and Desert Financial Credit Union recently donated more than $1 million to 1 Darn Cool School at Phoenix Children’s, a fully accredited K-12 school with eight full-time master’s-level teachers. The program provides hospitalized children with a traditional classroom setting or bedside instruction to help with their schoolwork as they fight illnesses and […]