May 2026

Cover Story

Stacking over Sprawl

Yesterday’s emphasis on wide-open spaces, large lots and suburban living has been replaced by density with a focus on walkability. Residential units are a big part of today’s commercial development projects, with retail, office, entertainment … [More]

Features

From Endorsements to Ownership: Rethinking the Value of Athlete Partnerships

In the era of the influencer economy, athlete partnerships are everywhere. Business leaders, founders and investors have likely written a check, sponsored a team or partnered with an athlete having a shining moment, in exchange for cultural … [More]

TSMC’s People‑First Strategy Is Reshaping Arizona’s Talent Landscape

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s presence in Arizona is often described in terms of scale, the multibillion‑dollar fabs, the global supply chain, the advanced technologies that power everything from electric vehicles to aerospace systems. … [More]

The AI Transition: Why Communication Architecture Matters

Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrating into the business world. In fact, implementing AI processes will soon be inevitable for most companies. When executed correctly, these processes can scale a business and add convenience for … [More]

Ditch the Podcast Rooms: Coffee and Privacy Are What Tenants Really Want

In Phoenix, the race to outdo competitors with splashy amenities, like podcast rooms and golf simulators, has become the norm. They photograph well and tour even better, but are they solving for what tenants really need? Gensler’s 2026 Global … [More]

Roundtable

Output-Driven Success: Accelerating to Burnout

Traditionally, leaders have relied on pure exertion to drive results, but this machine-like focus on constant output leads to chronic burnout. In an … [More]

Economy

Protecting the Company while Supporting Employees

For many business owners, offering a 401(k) or 403(b) plan is part of the benefits package — a necessary tool to attract and retain talent. What often … [More]

Nonprofit

Investing in Readers Today to Build Arizona’s Workforce Tomorrow

Arizona’s workforce challenges rarely begin in the workplace. Long before companies struggle to fill open positions or train new hires, the … [More]

By The Numbers

Developments and Challenges Shaping Sales and Marketing Strategies

As Rob Harlow, Sopro CEO, and Ryan Welmans, Sopro chairman, point out in Sopro’s latest annual State of Prospecting report, “AI has made it easier … [More]

Legal

AI in Hiring: What Employers Need to Know to Stay Compliant

One of the most evident workplace trends creating new compliance challenges is the growing use of AI in recruiting and hiring. AI-driven tools can improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden. … [More]

From the Top

Emily Ganem Empowers Company Growth and Employee Development

Emily Ganem, president of Ganem Companies, approaches leadership with a belief that growth is only as strong as the systems and people behind it. At the Phoenix-based construction firm, she has … [More]

Startups

AIAEC Opens Regulatory Bottleneck in Land-Use Development

AIAEC builds technology for the people who “design, develop and build the world,” says founder and CEO Ali Fakih. Founded in Arizona, the company helps architects, engineers, developers, construction … [More]

Jetstream Venture Fund Founded with Access in Mind

An investment fund recently launched in Scottsdale lowers the barriers to VC-style investing while also fueling the Valley's burgeoning med-tech industry. The Jetstream Venture Fund offers something … [More]

Healthcare

The Business Case Behind the Oral Microbiome Market Boom

The oral microbiome is moving rapidly from a research interest to a commercial market force, reshaping how dental practices approach diagnostics, prevention and long-term growth. Advances in molecular testing, growing evidence linking oral bacteria … [More]

Technology

Unverified AI Output Is Creating Financial & Reputational Risk

There is a growing "AI slop" crisis as employees over-rely on AI tools, according “AI Slop Crisis: 7 in 10 Managers Report Recurring, Costly Errors from Direct Reports’ AI Use” recently released by Resume.org the leading platform for building a … [More]

Semi Insights

Artemis II: Arizona’s Role beyond the Launch

Artemis II sent astronauts around the moon for the first time in decades — a 10-day mission that lifted off from the same pad used during the Apollo era. Naturally, most of the attention was on the rocket, the crew and the mission itself. What’s less … [More]

Building a Semiconductor Community in the Desert

To date, $34.5 billion has been invested in Arizona’s semiconductor industry, with the promise of $100s of billions more to come. With that kind of investment, it is no wonder that the area near the TSMC site is beginning to attract more than just … [More]

CRE

Development: How to Turn a Project’s Opposition into Its Biggest Fan

In the world of Arizona land use and zoning, opposition is less a possibility and more a procedural step. The real question isn’t whether a project will face opposition — it’s whether that opposition can be transformed into something more useful than … [More]

Phoenix Industrial Market: Infrastructure, Speed and Strategic Locations

Phoenix’s industrial market continues to evolve as population growth, infrastructure investment and corporate migration reshape how companies evaluate logistics and manufacturing locations. While the market experienced a significant wave of new … [More]

Briefs

Rethinking the Storefront: Beauty and Personal Care Real Estate

Across Arizona's beauty and personal care landscape, entrepreneurs are trading traditional storefronts for more creative operating environments, and, in doing so, they are redefining what it means to build a business around client experience. From … [More]

Why Narrow Talent Pipelines Threaten the Future of the Workforce

The workforce is at a crossroads right now. Employers want to find talent that will set them up for success and be able to perform well amid rapid change, but there are limitations on who they consider to be “qualified.” For instance, nearly three … [More]

Entrepreneurs Turn to Premium Pet Care in Greater Phoenix

As Greater Phoenix continues attracting new residents and entrepreneurs, service-based businesses that align with evolving lifestyle patterns are drawing increased attention. One category gaining momentum is premium pet care. K9 Resorts Luxury Pet … [More]