As we head into summer, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) will have its first major revisions in ten years. HIPAA is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge. HIPAA has three major components: the Privacy Rule, the … [More]
Big Changes Are Coming to HIPAA Privacy Laws Heading into Summer
They include tiered structure for penalties and incentives for reporting
Silent Phase to Public: When to Announce a Fundraising Campaign
It’s much more than a percentage of goal raised in advance
Fifty percent. Sixty. Ninety … Conventional fundraising wisdom says nonprofits should have more than half of funds committed or in hand before publicly announcing a campaign. The intention, after all, is to ensure campaign success. While a silent campaign phase allows fundraisers to secure lead gifts and recruit volunteers behind the scenes, there is always the risk of … [More]
The State of GenAI Chatbots in Marketing
GenAI chatbots help businesses achieve positive results (in most cases)
A whopping 73% of marketers are now using Generative AI (GenAI) tools for content creation, setting the stage for artificial intelligence to upend decades of convention. However, this rapid adoption of GenAI tools begs the question of how marketers are using them, and whether they’re being used to full effect. We at Botco.ai surveyed 1,000 marketing professionals to understand … [More]
In Revenue Capital’s New Strategy in Sourcing Revenue
“The Venture world needs to change. They must embrace a true value-add mentality rather than treating founders and their companies like commodities,” says Justin Gray. This is the mission Gray sees for In Revenue Capital, to which he brought extensive experience in helping launch it this year as its co-founder and managing partner. “I’m an operator to the core,” Gray says. … [More]
Repurpose, Reuse: How Commercial Construction Can Adapt
The commercial construction industry in Arizona is projected to hit approximately $6 billion in 2023, according to IBISWorld research. It is no surprise to learn that the construction industry is booming throughout the state, and more specifically in Maricopa County; it is tough to drive anywhere in the state without seeing a construction project. Repurposing an existing space … [More]
Mixed-Use Peoria Place Starts with Industrial Park Groundbreaking
Greystar Real Estate Partners recently broke ground on Caliber by Greystar. The three-building, Class A industrial park is the first element to break ground at Greystar’s Peoria Place, a $500-million mixed-use master plan designed to revitalize a central historic downtown infill land site in Peoria, Arizona. Caliber is located along the US 60, at the southwest corner of 79th … [More]
Dynamic Commercial and Retail Destination FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA Takes Shape
The Vistancia master-planned community’s 320-acre commercial and retail destination FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA is taking shape as the first hot spot in the far North Peoria/West Valley area. Envisioned as the energetic heartbeat and high-quality lifestyle hub of the award-winning Vistancia community, FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA’s plan includes a mix of unique, eclectic and … [More]
1.5M SF Virgin Industrial Park Breaks Ground in West Valley
Virgin Industrial Park, a five-building, 1.5 million-square-foot Class A industrial project, has broken ground in the booming Loop 303 Corridor, on the northwest corner of Olive and Reems roads in metro Phoenix’s West Valley. The project is being developed by IndiCap, a boutique commercial real estate company specializing in industrial investment and development in the … [More]
Empire 101 Is New Infill, Class-A Industrial Project in Peoria
On behalf of KBC Advisors Arizona, Phoenix-based Stevens-Leinweber Construction has started construction on Empire 101, a 152,134-square-foot Class A industrial project fronting the Loop 101 freeway, at 89th Avenue and Sweetwater Road in Peoria, Arizona. Completion is expected in January 2024. Located just 12 minutes from the new TSMC semiconductor Fab plant and with access … [More]
From Doer to Mentor: Elizabeth Hale’s Path to Empowering Teams and Achieving Success
Engagement is the common theme for eeCPA founder
Like many entrepreneurs, Elizabeth Hale is a doer. “I have a passion for solving problems and I’m good at explaining things,” says Hale, CEO and founder of Scottsdale-based accounting and consulting firm eeCPA. “I feel a huge sense of responsibility and commitment to my clients, and I want to do everything I can to take care of things for them.” And like the entrepreneur … [More]
Why Will the Semiconductor Industry Be a Game-Changer for Arizona?
Is it time to add a new ‘C’ to the historic ‘Five C’s’ of the state’s economy?
For decades, Arizona has been known for its Five C’s — climate, cattle, cotton, copper and citrus — but it may be time to add a new “C” to the list: chips. The semiconductor industry is not entirely new to Arizona. Intel has been operating here for several decades, and Microchip and ON Semiconductor have also been successful over the years. But the recent announcement of Taiwan … [More]
ASU Is Central to AZ’s Semi Activity
From the products that drive our everyday life and increase our productivity to the military systems that are critical to national defense, microelectronics are the technological tap root of the most advanced tools and systems upon which we depend. Every year in every innovation, our dependency deepens, resting on a global supply chain system that is fragile. The pandemic drove … [More]
On the Move: Jim Mello
Amtech Systems’ recent acquisition of Entrepix, a globally recognized expert in chemical mechanical polishing and wafer cleaning, also led to the personnel announcement of Jim Mello as the new general manager of Entrepix. With more than 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Mello will be responsible for the overall Entrepix business, driving global sales by … [More]
On the Move: Françoise von Trapp
Françoise von Trapp, renowned as the “Queen of 3D” in the semiconductor industry, has recently embarked on a new chapter in her career: co-owner and editorial director of 3D InCites, a vibrant and inclusive community platform. At 3D InCites, von Trapp spearheads a member-centric ecosystem, supporting the diverse landscape of heterogeneous integration, 3DIC and chiplet … [More]
How Healthcare Organizations Are Undermining Their Data Security Efforts
The U.S. healthcare industry has been plagued with cybersecurity incidents and data breaches, which are increasing year after year. In fact, the healthcare industry experiences more data breaches than any other industry, including finance, education, manufacturing, public administration, and professional services. These breaches are not only costly but also potentially … [More]
Cornerstone Healing Center Advancing Education in Substance Abuse Treatment
The growing opioid crisis in the United States is one of society’s most pressing problems. Latest data from The National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that among people aged 12 or older in 2021, 9.2 million people misused opioids (heroin or prescription pain relievers) and reported more than 80,000 deaths from overdose the same year — a stark increase from the 68,000 the … [More]
Feedback: June 2023
Q: Your attraction is beloved by Arizonans and tourists alike. How are you reaching those different markets? Craig Culy Acting Director Musical Instrument Museum Sector: Arts & Culture MIM’s unique connection to Arizona emanates outward and helps it attract visitors from near and far. MIM consists of a museum displaying more than 4,200 instruments from around the … [More]
The Rise of Banking-as-a-Service
The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital solutions across industries, notably in e-commerce, which is forecasted to reach $92 billion in global financial transactions by 2025. The hyper-growth of the sector continues to push brands and marketplaces to build financial services into their platforms. Some researchers predict that embedding financial services into … [More]
