Greg Hare, an esteemed commercial and business executive, was recently appointed vice president of business development at CollabraTech Solutions, where he plans on leveraging his expertise in P&L management, marketing, business expansion and global sales. Hare’s 34-year career includes general manager at Mega and director of process materials sales at Versum Materials, … [More]
Brian Raab: Striking a Chord with the Tequila Industry
And bringing Tequila Corrido back to life
The ballad of Tequila Corrido began several years before local restaurateur Brian Raab took on a vital role in the company. Corridos, typically a traditional Mexican-style ballad that narrates an event, are all about storytelling. “Our product is meant to be shared, offering people a way to experience life together,” says Brian Raab, president and partner of Tequila … [More]
Employers Must Understand Generational Views of Mental Health
Addressing mental wellness in the workplace has never been more crucial. With workers still burned out from pandemic workloads, it’s essential for employers to understand employee mental health needs. A key part of that is understanding the differences between how the generations in today’s workforce view mental health and utilize mental wellness benefits, which a new study … [More]
Cora Health Addresses Opioid Crisis
According to Arizona’s Department of Health services, more than 2,000 Arizonans lost their lives to opioid overdoses in 2021 and there were more than 52,000 opioid-related emergency department visits. Aiming to help address this, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Betsy Serrano recently opened Cora Health Solutions in the Arcadia/Biltmore area. With … [More]
Smart Home Tech Advances Senior Living CRE
Technology is impacting the lives of Americans in new and different ways, and older adults are no exception. About 75% of adults 65 and older are internet users, up from just 19% in 2000, and more than half of people 65 and older (61%) are now smartphone owners, according to a 2022 study from the Pew Research Center. Senior living communities across the country are finding … [More]
Crucial Digital Transformation for SMEs amid 2023 Tech Surge
In the midst of 2023, a technological whirlwind centered around AI, the metaverse, web3, and more, and companies worldwide have projected to commit a whopping $6.8 trillion to digital transformation efforts by the end of the year. Since in 2021, this figure stood at a mere $1.8 trillion, this is a stark indicator of the fast-paced evolution of the digital landscape. While … [More]
Read The Tape
Follow Bennett’s journey of self-discovery as he listens to Mike’s podcast and applies the lessons learned to his own life. While feeling lost without direction and having a hard time finding success, Bennett “finds his inner genius,” a “Mikeism” he learns during one of the podcasts. Armed with these “Mikeisms,” along with newfound knowledge and fresh ambition, Bennett starts … [More]
Stronger Together
When we reach beyond our own professional networks to collaborate, those new relationships can make us more powerful. Stronger Together shows how reaching outside internal teams and enlisting the help of other organizations, even competitors — something author Nicole Mahoney refers to as co-opetition — can dramatically improve results. Research has proven that organizations … [More]
The Unlocked Leader
The most effective leaders are “human leaders: leading with empathy, vulnerability and authenticity.” But many still adhere to the outdated myth that leaders must be “superhero leaders: infallible, unflappable and fearless.” Tragically, their innate ability to inspire remains locked within, blunting their impact. In The Unlocked Leader, veteran executive leadership coach … [More]
Unlocking Opportunities with Hard Money
When does hard money lending make sense for businesses and investors?
In today’s dynamic business and real estate investment landscape, the availability of fast and flexible financing is frequently the key to success. That’s where hard money loans come into play. Hard money lending is a type of financing that allows borrowers to secure loans based on the value of real estate assets rather than their creditworthiness. While traditional … [More]
A Business Owner’s Primer to Lawsuit Settlement
Going to trial is not always the right thing for a client
Trials are very costly — in terms of both expense and the emotional exhaustion that comes from the weeks of preparation and the long days spent in the courthouse. Although most clients are keenly aware that settlement avoids the financial challenges of trial, most do not fully recognize the time-and-energy-value settlements can bring for an issue to be resolved — early and … [More]
Business and Education Leaders Rally around Importance of Continuing Education
Arizona has ‘Everything to Gain’ by increasing the number of students pursuing postsecondary education
The need for skilled labor and specialized training remains high. In Arizona, nearly seven out of 10 jobs require training beyond high school. Yet approximately 25% of eligible high school graduates do not pursue a college education. As a result, Arizona is facing a shortage of individuals with college-level qualifications. More than half of Arizonans aged 25 to 64 do not … [More]
2024 Range Rover Sport SV Edition One
Peak performance is delivered in uncompromised comfort. The 6D Dynamics air suspension system is designed to reduce both pitch and roll. This state-of-the-art technology for an SUV combines with the Range Rover Sport SV Edition One’s sophisticated chassis to unlock its full dynamic potential. The specially tuned 626-hp Twin-Turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine makes not only the … [More]
Fire Protection and Safety for Today’s Businesses
In today’s business work, investing in protection systems as well as providing hands-on-training program to educate people about the safety equipment, identifying common fire hazards and devising safe evacuation routes are invaluable in protecting a business and its most important asset — its people. Fire protection devices and systems are essential to keeping buildings … [More]
Rosso Italian Imports Italy to Downtown Phoenix
Rosso Italian, surrounded by high-rises and just steps away from the Footprint Center, brings a contemporary take on premium Italian cuisine to the downtown Phoenix foodie scene. Launched earlier this year, Rosso Italian is the latest creation from the restaurant group behind POMO Pizzeria. The restaurant opens its doors at 11 a.m. and immediately welcomes a flock of … [More]
Silent Witness: Safer Communities, Safer Workplaces
Combatting vandalism and so much more
Silent Witness has been successfully solving crimes throughout the Valley since 1979. In addition to helping solve heinous felonies like murder, robberies and hit-and-runs, Silent Witness regularly assists in preventing and solving crimes that affect Arizona businesses through its corporate partnership program. One recent example of this is Silent Witness teaming up with … [More]
Former Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits + Arizona Grantmakers Forum Unveils Dynamic Rebranding Initiative
AZ Impact for Good Officially Launches during 2023 UNITE Nonprofit + Grantmaker Conference
AZ Impact for Good, formerly known as the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits + Arizona Grantmakers Forum, announced the culmination of an extensive year-long rebranding endeavor. This momentous transformation harmonizes the core tenets of mission, vision, values and strategic objectives of the merged entities, propelling a rejuvenated commitment to elevate and empower the nonprofit … [More]
AZ Impact for Good Wins 2023 Gold Circle Award for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE
AZ Impact for Good has been recognized by ASAE with a 2023 Gold Circle Award in the E-Newsletter category. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership and communications award that recognizes excellence, innovation and achievement in association/nonprofit marketing, membership and communications programs. This year’s competition received … [More]
