When it comes to locally owned restaurants and small businesses, the power and importance of community involvement cannot be overstated. Businesses are key economic and social players within their local communities. Beyond offering products or services, local establishments can become integral parts of their neighborhoods by actively engaging with the community. For many small … [More]
Over Easy Philanthropy Gives Kids a Chance
Over Easy, a local breakfast restaurant with locations throughout the Valley, brings a unique connection to its philanthropic partnership with Phoenix Children’s. Part of its year-round commitment to supporting Phoenix Children’s includes the “Kids Helping Kids” initiative that earmarks a portion of proceeds from every kids menu item sold at all locations to benefit the … [More]
Visual Storytelling Is the Heart of Hard Copy Media
Hard Copy Media is a film and media production company that specializes in brand storytelling. It works with businesses to help them tell their stories and connect with their audience, driving results with film and media assets — from commercials to social media content to podcasts to long-form documentaries and corporate events. “I’m on a mission to build a more connected … [More]
Business Genie Smooths Operations for Home Services
Business Genie is a software platform designed to help home service businesses — such as landscaping, HVAC, pest control and cleaning — run smoother and grow faster. It simplifies day-to-day operations with tools for scheduling, dispatching, estimates, invoices, customer communication and payment processing, all in one app designed to be easy to use on desktop and … [More]
Low-Coverage Development for an Evolving Industrial Demand
ATLAS Exchange, a project planned for a 38-acre parcel in Mesa by Scottsdale-based ATLAS Capital Partners with Hawkins Development Company, breaks with traditional land-usage development with its low-coverage building designs with large, secured and screened yards, offering operational flexibility to an increasingly diverse Arizona industrial market. “This style of product is … [More]
They Built Their Family Business by Leading with Trust, Not Title
Chef Rocco and Marco Pezzano of Sfizio Modern Italian Kitchen on building a family business, one decision at a time
Tucked into a busy corner of north Phoenix, Sfizio Modern Italian Kitchen is more than just a neighborhood favorite, it’s a family dream realized through mutual respect, evolving roles and shared leadership. Founded by Chef Rocco Pezzano and his son Marco, Sfizio pairs authentic Italian flavors with a modern twist and a philosophy rooted in trust over titles. But the road to … [More]
Customary, Elevated & Unexpected: Amenity Trends across the Real Estate Spectrum
Nearly every trend report for 2025 is saying that amenities are leaning more personalized and user focused. The interesting part of that is it’s not industry specific; it is across the board for offices, travel and hospitality, multifamily, and single family. HqO, a leading office building operations company, has conducted research that stresses, “Understanding tenant … [More]
Boutique Travel Advisors: Pioneering Philanthropy in the Travel Industry
Using travel as a force for positive change
When two professionals with unique skill sets and a shared passion for philanthropy come together, something extraordinary can happen. That’s precisely the story behind Boutique Travel Advisors, founded by Angie Rice, a CPA and business consultant, and Janet Semenova, a nurse practitioner with a background in wellness and healthcare. Combining their expertise in business … [More]
Why Apprenticeship Is the Workforce Strategy More Businesses Need
Achieving outcomes that are difficult to achieve through traditional hiring alone
Across industries, employers are facing a frustrating paradox: There are open jobs, yet too few candidates with the right skills to fill them. As companies adapt to rapidly changing technologies, demographics and workplace expectations, it’s clear that traditional hiring methods are no longer enough. One proven, but often overlooked, solution is apprenticeship. Long … [More]
June 2025 Guest Editor: Governor Katie Hobbs, State of Arizona
Keeping Business Booming It takes a community, and Greater Phoenix’s business community has a well-earned reputation for being supportive. In Business Magazine has coordinated a collection of experts in key pillars for this month’s cover story to help businesses address concerns about surviving and thriving in these uncertain times. As reflected in this month’s issue, … [More]
Robyn Patterson Named Visionary of the Year
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society named Robyn Patterson, founder of Mack Media Relations, Visionary of the Year after she led a fundraising campaign that raised more than $163,400. Providing vital resources to help patients battling blood cancers, the 10-week campaign raised a total of more than $610,655 from all 10 candidates. … [More]
Arizona Builders Alliance Contributes Pro-Bono Project
Arizona Builders Alliance, the state's leading construction industry association, is providing free construction and renovation services to Jacob’s Hope as the recipient of ABA’s annual community service project. Jacob's Hope, a Mesa-based nonprofit, is a specialty care nursery providing 24-hour medical care to substance-exposed newborns and prenatal support to expectant … [More]
BCBSAZ Helps Roya Health Help Moms in Recovery
Thanks to a $700,000 donation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice, Roya Health Foundation has opened a home to give pregnant women in recovery a safe place to stay. … [More]
OneAZ Credit Union Grant to Valley Leadership
OneAZ Credit Union is investing in the future of Arizona’s change-makers through a $90,000 Legacy Grant to support Valley Leadership’s Explore Program over the next three years. The program immerses participants in the most pressing issues facing Arizona through an intensive exploration of Arizona’s rural, urban, border and Native communities. … [More]
Rafi Law Group Supports St. Vincent de Paul
Rafi Law Group, Univision Arizona and Los Altos Ranch Market came together recently for a child-focused event celebrating Día del Niño and the finale of a month-long food drive supporting St. Vincent de Paul, at which Rafi Law Group presented St. Vincent de Paul a $50,000 check. Funds were raised through the efforts of Rafi’s Hope, the firm’s volunteer and philanthropy arm. … [More]
Southwest Gas Employees Serve Community
A recent weekend saw more than 100 Southwest Gas employee volunteers and their families gather in Phoenix at Southwest Gas’ Central Arizona Division headquarters to assemble 2,000 heat relief and meal bags to support The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s efforts to assist unhoused individuals and families in the community as the Valley braced for the start of triple-digit … [More]
Construction Begins on Nexus Commerce Center
Construction has begun on Nexus Commerce Center, a 273,000-square-foot Class-A industrial park designed to accommodate a variety of tenants, including light manufacturing, assembly, research and development, logistics and fulfillment. The infill project from Creation, a Phoenix-based real estate development and alternative investment firm, and LGE Design Build, a premier … [More]
New Build-to-Rent in Maricopa Addresses AZ Housing Shortage
Dominium, a leading national affordable housing owner, developer and manager, recently broke ground on its first Build-to-Rent community in Maricopa. Saddleback Village at Stonegate will offer 215 high-quality homes, each with three and four bedrooms in the fast-growing area. The community will feature a playground, private backyards and outdoor amenity spaces. To live at … [More]
