Latest Issue: December 2021
Cover Story
21 Top Leaders Who Are Making a Real Difference!
Each year, we interview some of the Valley’s top leaders to give our readership some insight into what they see in the coming year for business. This year, we asked some hard-hitting questions of 21 top leaders who are truly entrenched in … [More]
Features
4 Skills Everyone Needs to Thrive in a Digital Future
There’s a lot of talk these days about disruption and the constant change we all seem to experience at faster and faster speeds. In the past decade, every industry worldwide has been impacted by the rise of technology, people and interactivity coming … [More]
Donate First, Trash Second – Muscular Moving Men & Storage to the Rescue
The dreaded process of moving. Not only can this be a stressful experience, but it also has a tendency of taking a toll on our environment. In truth, moving is a proven cause of unnecessary waste. According to the website Move Buddha, humans produce … [More]
Are We ‘Hear’ for Each Other?
You can observe a lot just by watching. That’s one of the sayings made famous by Yogi Berra, a Hall of Fame baseball catcher perhaps best known for his off-the-wall quotes. While some of his “Yogi-isms” are hilarious, many of them have a deeper … [More]
Performance Management Techniques for Managing Remote Workers
Remote workers are here to stay, so business leaders need to know how to get the most out of their team. Statistics show that 4.7 million people in the United States work remotely at least half the time. With these numbers — which are still growing — … [More]
Time to Shine a Light on Renewable Energy End-of-Life Planning
To address the unique end-of-life challenges and opportunities presented to renewable energy developers and operators, Lewis Roca created a first-of-its-kind Renewable Energy End-of-Life Planning Group. This team draws on our many years of experience … [More]
Roundtable
Walking the Line: How to Keep Your Employees Healthy, Safe — and Respected
There was a moment this summer when it seemed the end of the tunnel was finally here. Something like normal life blossomed for a couple of months … [More]
Economy
Avoid a Plunge into Bankruptcy
Although many businesses look forward to putting 2021 in their rearview mirrors, some economists suggest 2022 could be even worse, with inflation and … [More]
Legal
Key Considerations for U.S./Mexico Cross-Border Business Transactions
Conducting cross-border transactions and taking advantage of the resources in Mexico can present fruitful opportunities for U.S. businesses. There are … [More]
Nonprofit
The Future of Philanthropy
A new era of philanthropy, nonprofit governance and social change is upon us. Why, how and where the next generation of philanthropists give and engage is drastically changing in America and reshaping how nonprofits do business. To optimize the … [More]
From the Top
Launch: Moving the Bar on Real Estate and Leadership
For nearly 30 years, I have had an obsession with leadership since the first glimpse of what it meant to me at 13. As a teen, I was active in Student Council, participated in Hugh Obrien Youth … [More]
Startups
State Forty Eight Builds Community around T-Shirts
State Forty Eight is an Arizona apparel and lifestyle brand that is rooted in community. CEO Mike Spangenberg, who co-founded it with Nicholas Polando, describes it as more than just T-shirt company, … [More]
Supurb Technology Innovates Cannabis Delivery
Supurb is a technology company connecting people with nearby dispensaries to help them get their cannabis delivered in a quick, efficient and cost-effective manner. We conceptualized the idea for … [More]
CRE
Landscape Trends in COVID-Era Residential Development
The year 2020 brought so many challenges, yet so many great stories. Isolation from lockdown simply reinforced our need for community and desire for social connections. “Netflix and chill” gave way to a beautiful spring where tree-lined pathways … [More]
Tri Pointe Homes Adding New Homes in Three Metro Phoenix Communities
In our hot housing market where low inventories are a big part of the problem, Tri Pointe Homes (which served the Phoenix market for more than 25 years under the name Maracay®) has acquired 210 homesites on which it plans to build new homes in three … [More]
Toyota Financial Services Center Opens with Regional Design and LEED Cert
Toyota Financial Services Experience Center West was recently completed. Located in Allred Park Place at 1650 S. Price Road in Chandler, Arizona, TFS West is a 56,219-square-foot workplace organized into neighborhoods with a variety of spaces to … [More]
Healthcare
Healthcare Model Integrates Mental Health Care
There is a mental health crisis in the United States, one that has been difficult to meet the demands of. State-run facilities do their best to aid those who are in need of care, but resources are stretched thin. Local facilities are unable to … [More]
Technology
Text Marketing 101
In my experience, the key to business success is communicating the right message to the right clients at the right time. When businesspeople … [More]
By the Numbers
Hybrid Work: Fad or Future?
While many U.S. professionals are embracing hybrid work arrangements, new research from talent solutions firm Robert Half, “The Future of Hybrid … [More]
Identity Authentication Causes Consumer Frustration
Frustration with cumbersome and repetitive authentication processes are overwhelmingly causing consumers to search for brands and digital experiences … [More]
Briefs
Holiday Season Retail: Shoppers Will Make Up for Lost Time
JLL recently surveyed U.S. consumers to find out how they intended to shop for the holiday season … and the news is good for the retail sector. Shoppers plan to spend 25.4% more this holiday season than in 2020. That’s a rise from an average $694 … [More]
Splitting the Homebuyer/Agent Commission
Homie, a disruptive real estate technology company changing the way homes are bought and sold, recently implemented a 50/50 program that offers buyers an opportunity to get a rebate of up to 50% of the offered buyer agent commission when also using … [More]
New Franchise Brings Personalized Fitness to Differently Abled
A new fitness franchise recently opened its doors in the West Valley, bringing the latest scientific approach to fitness to individuals with physical and mental challenges, including those diagnosed with conditions like autism, cerebral palsy, … [More]
Colorado Fast-Casual Expands into Phoenix for Its First Franchise Foray
Mici Handcrafted Italian, a family-owned, fast-casual concept based in Denver, has expanded into Phoenix with its first franchise deal — which will be Mici’s first locations outside Colorado. Founded in 2004 by siblings Jeff, Kim and Michael Miceli, … [More]
Migration and the Pandemic – 1-800-JUNKPRO Sees Growth
An emerging franchise brand, 1-800-JUNKPRO identified Phoenix for its plans to develop and expand into Arizona after the market was recently voted one of the top 10 best places to live after the COVID-19 pandemic. The junk removal and dumpster … [More]
Hiring the Right Fit Right Away
What a difference a year makes. During the pandemic, many people lost their jobs, but a tight labor market in 2021 is making it hard for employers to find top talent. There is a need for niche recruiters in fields such as finance, IT, engineering … [More]
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