Q: What design or amenities of your physical workplace have you found to be most important in creating a positive company culture? Angela Gillespie Chief Executive Officer Gawley Companies Sector: Healthcare As a global chief operating officer of a multi-national company pre-COVID, my entire focus in physical workspace revolved around squeezing as many people into a … [More]
AI Gains and Gaps in the Workplace
Study finds AI saves workers an average of six hours per week
Since the advent of ChatGPT, millions of Americans have experimented with, used, and implemented generative artificial intelligence (AI) into their workstreams. Generative and large-language model (LLM) AI is revolutionizing many work sectors, but how do workers feel about it? Workers are embracing AI in record numbers: Ninety-two percent of survey respondents say they trust … [More]
IDTechEx Explores Augmented and Virtual Reality
Augmented and virtual reality are being developed in new ways to enhance reality, from streamlined smart glasses to headsets with farfetched fantasy experiences. Extended reality (XR) headsets are proving useful not only for leisure purposes but also for industry use, training, and even rehabilitation. People with vision conditions or who may be hard of hearing could see … [More]
The Secret to Captivating Your Audience? Nail That Short-Form Video
Let's face it, in today's digital whirlwind of endless content, a mediocre video won't just fade into obscurity — it'll get ruthlessly mocked by nearby TikTok-ers. But with a few pro tips up their sleeve, business owners can craft bite-sized video gold that instantly hooks viewers and leaves them craving more from their brand. It's time to turn those viewing statistics into … [More]
Local Med Tech Startup Receives Patent
ReSuture, Inc., an Arizona-based startup developing anatomical models to expedite adoption of life-saving therapies, has recently received a patent for its synthetic vascular tissue. ReSuture’s innovative technology delivers the most accurate procedural experience outside the operating room — allowing surgeons to perfect necessary skills currently learned on-the-job. This newly … [More]
Digital Health Startups Need to Build a Research Flywheel
Those who are at a digital health startup face a challenge other types of software companies rarely face — they have to prove their software actually works. Other software may launch with a minimally viable product that sort of works, but those who want to sell into healthcare need to convince experts the app delivers expected benefits. For instance, a sleep app would be … [More]
Unlocking the Potential: Arizona’s Journey to Semiconductor Innovation Hub
Pioneering the Silicon Desert
In the heart of the scorching Sonoran Desert, a new frontier of innovation is emerging — one that promises to redefine Arizona's economic landscape and propel it into the global spotlight as a semiconductor powerhouse. SEMI, an organization that advances the global semiconductor supply chain, held a SEMI Breakfast Forum in May with the theme "Is Silicon Desert the New … [More]
Balancing Chips and Cacti
As Phoenix embraces its role as a surging hub for semiconductor manufacturing, the city faces the dual challenge of supporting this high-tech industrial boom while preserving its unique desert landscape. This dynamic poses a significant question: How can Phoenix accommodate rapid industrial expansion without sacrificing its environmental heritage? In the heart of the Sonoran … [More]
Integrating Futures
Strategic mergers and acquisitions often serve as milestones that reshape corporate market trajectories and define future capabilities. A recent example of such strategic foresight is the acquisition of Phoenix-based CollabraTech Solutions by Exyte, a leading company in the design, engineering and delivery of high-tech facilities. Founded in 2013, CollabraTech Solutions … [More]
Importance of Placemaking in Conversion Properties
One of the biggest buzz phrases in real estate development currently is office-to-residential conversions, and, with a pipeline growth of more than 350% nationwide since 2020, it’s easy to understand why. Based on a study done earlier this year by RentCafe, these conversions make up 38% of assets being converted into apartment units for 2024, with Phoenix in the top 10 for … [More]
Capitalizing on Greater Phoenix’s Evolution
A general contractor’s perspective
In the dynamic world of construction, few regions embody the ebb and flow of the industry quite like Greater Phoenix. Historically known as a boom-and-bust city, Phoenix has experienced the cyclical dance of housing developments, driven by fluctuating interest rates and economic tides. However, the past decade has seen a transformative shift, turning Greater Phoenix into a … [More]
Move-in-Ready Spaces Planned for Mesa’s Active Industrial Submarket
Martens Development, a Scottsdale-based development firm that is active throughout the Phoenix market, recently broke ground on its latest Class A industrial development in Mesa, Brickyards on Ellsworth. The construction lender for the project is Principal Asset Management. Leading the construction team is general contractor FCL Builders, which is set to deliver an … [More]
Dual-Branded AC Hotel and Element to Open in NW Phoenix
North Texas developer Jackson-Shaw and Tucson-based Holualoa Companies recently broke ground on a new dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott North Phoenix at Norterra and Element by Westin North Phoenix at Norterra — a 160,133-square-foot building on three acres. It is expected to provide 60 full-time and 20 part-time jobs. The two hotels connected under one roof are located … [More]
Businesses Have a Role in Water Conservation
Water conservation is more than just individual acts of responsibility; it’s an investment into the future of local businesses, families and a vibrant Arizona. Although most of the water use in Arizona is isolated to outdoor functions, including landscape and agriculture, businesses from the retail to manufacturing spaces have the opportunity to reduce water use by adopting … [More]
Flour Power Cooking Studios Expands into Arizona
Flour Power Cooking Studios opened its first Arizona location at the beginning of March in the Mesa Grand Shopping Center. Flour Power, a North Carolina-based franchise that inspires connection and well-being through unique culinary experiences, is confident this is the right location for their latest studio. The franchise’s partnership with Jamie and Michael Bialowitz, the … [More]
Empowering Artisans: The Revolutionary Approach of Painted Tree Boutique
The opening of the second Painted Tree Boutique location is a great opportunity for many local small businesses and creators. Unlike traditional retail models, Painted Tree Boutiques stands out by providing artisans with a unique opportunity to flourish without the day-to-day hassles of running a physical store. Open 10 hours a day, seven days a week, the boutique offers … [More]
2024 BMW Electric i7
Refined, elegant and impossible to ignore — the BMW i7 impresses. All the luxury and performance one expects from BMW is encapsulated in the i7. The interior is designed down to every detail, from glass controls to the Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof. Powerfully luxurious and electrically driven, this sophisticated sedan elevates and inspires, with ranges from 301 to 321 miles … [More]
Charcuterie Creations Elevate Business Events
Charcuterie boards have become the staple of many gatherings. Spring 2024 marks the fourth year for my small business, Sap N Honey Charcuterie Boards. Despite the challenges faced during the COVID epidemic, Sap N Honey’s launch in February 2020 was successful. Local businesses purchased charcuterie for remote meetings. It was evident charcuterie was a great way to bring people … [More]
