The recently completed Source Business Center brings 144,885 square feet of Class-A industrial space to Tempe. Situated on a 15-acre site at the southeast corner of Warner Road and Hardy Drive, the property features prominent frontage on Warner Road, direct access to I-10 and Loop 101 and rail spur capability due to its adjacency to a Union Pacific rail line. Developed by … [More]
The Business Case for Financing to Level the Legal Playing Field
The story is all too familiar. An everyday product or environmental site becomes the subject of a large-scale health or safety lawsuit. While the headlines often focus on the legal battle, they rarely reveal the financial realities behind it. For the individuals affected, the path to accountability often depends not just on the strength of their case but also on their ability … [More]
Partnership to Enhance Campus Hospitality Service
Together, Aramark and the Steve Short Culinary Team are co-creating a holistic hospitality ecosystem designed to support ASU’s academic, athletic and social life. The collaboration extends far beyond dining halls, introducing data-informed enhancements, streamlined concessions, new culinary concepts and guest-centered experiences across stadiums, arenas and event venues. These … [More]
Goodwill Is Expansive Workforce Development
At Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, our vision is ending poverty through the power of work. Through our mission services, we are empowering individuals, strengthening families and building stronger communities via workforce development and career services, as well as no-cost education initiatives, all made possible by generous donations and purchases at Goodwill retail … [More]
Protect Your Mission: The finance framework for nonprofit leaders
With the right systems in place, nonprofit leaders can make better decisions, avoid surprises and stay focused on the work that matters most. A strong financial foundation doesn’t just protect their mission — it helps them advance it with confidence. In Protect Your Mission, nonprofit leaders will learn how to build a finance function that sets their organization up for … [More]
The Joy Exchange: Finding Life’s Greatest Lessons in Those You Least Expect
In The Joy Exchange, groundbreaking nonprofit leader Laura Whitaker offers readers an inspiring and entertaining invitation to discover for themselves the revolutionary rewards of entering into the lives of those with diverse abilities and experiences. Whitaker illuminates the path to experiencing profound joy by embracing our differences and finding a refreshing freedom to be … [More]
The Tao of Fundraising: The Science, Philosophy, and Psychology Behind Attracting Capital
One part how-to, one part psychological study and one part spiritual guide, The Tao of Fundraising delivers a blunt but necessary truth: The best ideas often go unfunded — not because they’re bad but because their creators don’t understand how capital flows. Fundraising is the most neglected art in modern business. Most MBA courses and coaching advice focus on what to do after … [More]
AZ Blue Commits to Community
Recently, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona followed its $100,000 commitment to Arizona food banks in response to food insecurity and uncertainty around SNAP benefits with a $75,000 donation to Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona to help up to 50 households move into stable housing and upgrade 14 homes with new HVAC systems so families can stay warm in winter and cool in … [More]
FirstBank Addresses Rising Food Insecurity
FirstBank, one of the nation's largest privately held banks with a focus on "banking for good," recently donated $10,000 to the Valley of the Sun YMCA to combat rising food insecurity among Arizona families. … [More]
Nox Group Supports The Salvation Army
To help ensure more children experience the magic of the holidays, Phoenix-based Nox Group — an industrial construction company specializing in mission-critical infrastructure — expanded its long-standing support of The Salvation Army Christmas Angel program, rallying teams across the Valley to give, volunteer and deliver gifts directly to local families. … [More]
Milestone Anniversary: Halle Burn Center
Valleywise Health recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of its Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center transforming care for burn patients by providing innovative treatments that have become a model for hospitals across the country. It is the first and only facility in Arizona to bring together teams of expert surgeons, nurses and medical professionals from diverse … [More]
Milestone Anniversary: Shasta Pools
Celebrating its 60th anniversary in February 2026, the company was founded in Arizona by the same family who runs it today. Starting with a tiny crew literally digging pools by hand as the Valley’s first suburbs were growing, Shasta has built or remodeled more than 100,000 pools across Arizona and now employs several hundred people. … [More]
Milestone Anniversary: Hunter Contracting Co.
Celebrating its 65th anniversary in February 2026, the Valley-based contractor has grown from a small ditch-lining business into one of Arizona’s most respected heavy civil builders. From highways and bridges to parks and water systems, Hunter’s projects are woven into daily life. … [More]
Looking Good 2026 – March Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy ACHIEVEMENTS Milestone Anniversary: Hunter Contracting Co. Milestone Anniversary: Shasta Pools Milestone Anniversary: Halle Burn Center PHILANTHROPY Nox Group Supports The Salvation Army FirstBank Addresses Rising Food Insecurity AZ Blue Commits to Community … [More]
Red, White & Brew Reintroduces Itself to Mesa
Red, White & Brew has long been a reliable lunch and dinner destination in East Mesa, and its newly remodeled dining room and updated menu gives business leaders new reasons to visit. The restaurant recently completed its first major renovation since opening in 2002, unveiling a brighter, more contemporary interior while preserving the open kitchen that has always anchored … [More]
Modern Protection: Security without the Complexity
As homes increasingly function as workspaces and family hubs, a straightforward security system has become a practical asset rather than a luxury. For many households and small offices, the priority isn’t a sprawling installation; it’s dependable protection that’s easy to deploy and expand. SimpliSafe’s Starter System is built around that simplicity. The wireless kit includes … [More]
2026 Audi RS 6 Avant
The 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant exists in a category that few vehicles even attempt to occupy: a full-size luxury wagon engineered with super-sedan intent. Around the Valley, it presents less like a showpiece and more like a precision instrument. The twin-turbocharged V8 delivers immediate, dense acceleration that feels measured rather than theatrical, and the chassis absorbs broken … [More]
Amkor Doubles Down on Arizona
Amkor Technology Inc. is doubling down on Peoria, raising its projected 2026 capital spending to between $2.5 billion and $3 billion, with much of that investment directed toward the advanced packaging campus taking shape near Loop 303. The project is supported by more than $2.85 billion in government incentives and tax credits, funding tied to construction milestones as the … [More]
