Latest Issue: November 2021
Cover Story
Is Every Company a Tech Company?
Technology is indisputably an economic driver as a sector. Is it also a driver of successful growth in other sectors? “The technology industry is critical to economic growth in any community today because it not only produces high-wage jobs, … [More]
Features
It’s Not IF; It’s WHEN
We all wanted to think the worst was over — that those early pandemic days of stress and uncertainty were behind us and our companies could get back to normal. But with COVID cases rising and new global lockdowns just announced — and some companies … [More]
Electric Vehicles Are Hot for Arizona
There was a time when going to the mall meant shopping for clothes and home knick-knacks – offering a lot of choices thanks to there being a number of stores conveniently in one place. Now, it can mean shopping for one of an individual’s biggest … [More]
Arizona Federal Credit Union in the Community
At its core, Arizona Federal Credit Union is a shepherd of responsibility and leadership. Founded in 1936, the credit union empowers members to take hold of their financial future through the delivery of leading-edge resources. As a $2.6-billion … [More]
Measuring Success – How We Know We Have ‘Arrived’
In “Execute Wisely and Strategically,'' we discussed understanding how, once many ideas are generated, we then begin the ideation evaluation process and determine what remains and what is eliminated. Here, we will focus on the solid execution of … [More]
A Housing Issue We Can’t Afford to Ignore
The lack of affordable housing and the mounting resistance to multifamily housing development is creating serious heartburn in the Valley’s business community — among builders and employers alike — who view it as a risk to healthy economic … [More]
Why Businesses Suffer More in Winter
This article provides concrete, scientifically proven ways to avoid the consequences of seasonal affective disorder SAD — which affects more than 10 million Americans every year, with 6% even requiring hospitalizations — and keep one’s workforce … [More]
Roundtable
From Idea to Market
Can anyone say they have created a business all on their own? Even when that prospective business is just the spark of an idea, there is always at … [More]
Economy
Small Business Owners Can Maximize Their Retirement Plans
For many small to midsize business owners, retirement doesn’t seem realistic. In fact, new research by SCORE found that 34% of business owners don’t … [More]
Legal
What Does Phoenix’s Growth Mean for Business?
Being one of the fastest growing cities in the country has helped Phoenix gain not only new residents but also an unprecedented level of new … [More]
Nonprofit
An Equitable Economy in a Post-Pandemic World
What does an equitable economy look like in a post-pandemic world? The nonprofit sector, in partnership with businesses and many other sectors of the modern economy, is digging deep to determine how to answer this complex question. An inclusive … [More]
From the Top
Linda Matthews Leads BioCare to 1,500% Sales Growth
When Linda Matthews joined BioCare, Inc., a leading national specialty distributor of life-saving therapies, in 2001, the Tempe-based company was a $17-million organization, struggling to grow. A … [More]
Startups
Restless Clothing Aims to Make People Smile
Restless Clothing owner and founder Jeffrey Smallwood describes his line as “lifestyle apparel meant to inspire the inner entrepreneurs of every individual.” His inspiration, he says, “comes from … [More]
Macy Lane Designs for At-Home Spaces
Macy Lane Designs is an interior design firm that creates spaces that make people feel happy, comfortable and at home. “Our design philosophy is based on real-life living, and we work with homeowners … [More]
CRE
Shared Office Space: New Model for Property Owners
A new risk-free shared office space model offers property owners the ability to achieve desired gross square foot rents in four to five months — with no tenant improvements necessary. It’s a management model that is different from … [More]
Tempe’s Hayden Station Transformed to Experiential ‘Arbor’
Phoenix-based developer George Oliver has unveiled its redevelopment plans for the landmark Hayden Station mixed-use property in downtown Tempe, Arizona. Renamed as Arbor and planned with an abundance of foliage, the $41-million experiential office … [More]
Trend Alert: Single-Family Living in Multifamily Continues to Increase
As multifamily industry trends continue to evolve, developers must stay in the know to understand what consumers are looking for. Today, the industry is seeing an increase in build-to-rent properties, also known as single-units or horizontal units. … [More]
Healthcare
Elective Healthcare a Key Concern for Hospitals
As if national healthcare systems weren’t stressed enough with the recent surge of COVID-19 cases, the American Hospital Association reported these institutions are on the precipice of losing $54 billion in net income this year as they struggle with … [More]
Technology
FinOps Strategy Integral to Successful Cloud Migration
A great cloud framework presents organizations with a solution regarding data, speed, accuracy and improved service, while FinOps provides a solution … [More]
By the Numbers
Ranking Our Digital Quality of Life
The third annual edition of the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) ranks the U.S. fifth among 110 countries. Covering 90% of the global population, … [More]
Briefs
Strategic Planning for Growth: Putting the Best Foot Forward
Just as 2020 delivered a host of pandemic-related unknowns and hesitancy in planning far into the future, 2021 has proven to be ripe with new opportunities for expansion. Fueled by the Valley’s exponential residential and business influx, growth … [More]
Hospitality Delivers a Better Way to Buy and Sell Cars
Finding a better way is what we do at Vroom. It’s in our DNA. The team behind our national automotive e-commerce company is always looking at better ways to do things on the journey to making buying and selling cars more accessible for all. Over … [More]
Wyndham Capital Mortgage: Growth and Disruption
Charlotte-based Wyndham Capital Mortgage, a leading fintech mortgage lender, recently opened a new sales center in Phoenix. Located in the Biltmore Financial District, the Phoenix location has been ramping up since January 2021. The new center will … [More]
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