LGE Design Build, an award-winning integrated design-build firm, recently completed construction on Thunderbird Commerce Park, a 243,360-square-foot Class-A industrial building in Scottsdale Airpark developed by Creation. Blending a refined industrial aesthetic with operational flexibility, the project is situated on an 18-acre parcel east of the southeast corner of … [More]
Collaboration Fuels Arizona’s Semiconductor Success
Arizona is taking center stage for semiconductor development
Elected officials and semiconductor industry leaders gathered in April at Arizona Commerce Authority's Semi Breakfast Fueling Innovation: How Arizona is leading the charge in next generation semiconductor development, a forum hosted by the ACA to discuss the importance of semiconductor development in building a resilient Arizona economy. The message was clear: Semiconductor … [More]
New Tempe-Based Foundry Expands Arizona’s Tech Edge
Quantum Computing Inc. recently celebrated its quantum photonic chip foundry at Arizona State University's Research Park, marking a significant advancement in the state's semiconductor and quantum technology sectors. The facility specializes in producing thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic chips, essential components for high-speed data transmission and quantum computing … [More]
Pipeline Connects and Arizona PBS Team Up to Bring Career Pathways to Life
For students weighing their futures and job seekers navigating new career directions, the journey often begins with a question: What does that job really look like? A new partnership between Arizona PBS and nonprofit Pipeline Connects provides some much-needed answers with a cinematic twist. The two organizations have joined forces to launch a video series that spotlights … [More]
Affordability Redefines Hearing Care
Audien Hearing, the Scottsdale-based startup founded by 29-year-old CEO Ishan Patel, has quietly become one of the most disruptive forces in the hearing industry. With more than one million customers served, the company is meeting a massive, long-ignored need: affordable, accessible hearing care for everyday Americans. Where traditional hearing aids are tangled in … [More]
Why Embrace Value-Based Care?
Simply stated, a healthy workforce is good for business. It leads to increased productivity, reduced healthcare costs and less absenteeism. Plus, a healthy workforce boosts morale. Employers who put a focus on the health and well-being make employees feel cared for, which, in turn, encourages employees to put their best foot forward. There are many ways employers can support … [More]
AI: A Revolution with Risks
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing our world, bringing groundbreaking advancements, but also raising important risks that we must address. The Growing Benefits AI is becoming an essential part of everyday life, from the apps we use to the devices we depend on. Voice assistants like Siri and Alexa help manage tasks, while AI-powered maps suggest the quickest routes … [More]
Business For Creatives: An Essential Guide for Building a Thriving Creative Practice
Business for Creatives is a practical, no-nonsense guide for artists, designers, performers and creative innovators who want to turn their passion into a thriving career without selling out. Creative success isn’t just about talent — it requires a strategic mindset, business knowledge and the ability to adapt in an imperfect economy. This book helps bridge the gap between … [More]
Sustainable Ambition: How to Prioritize What Matters to Thrive in Life and Work
Work-life balance is a myth. We need a better, more sustainable way to achieve our life and work goals. In today's world, the pressure to do it all can leave us stretched thin and questioning everything — our direction, our choices, and even our ambitions themselves. Time-management techniques and productivity hacks aren’t enough. The endless search for balance feels like … [More]
The Changing Workplace: The Outcomes and Challenges of Return-to-Office Mandates in 2025
In the years following the globally disruptive COVID-19 pandemic, employers have explored variations of work arrangements to balance the demands of their businesses with the needs of their employees’ personal lives. Among the lessons learned through the pandemic was, many jobs have the potential to be performed remotely. While the arrangement allowed new flexibility for many … [More]
The Four-Letter Word All Nonprofits Need: LOVE
Prioritizing love into planning creates greater impact
“Love is not a soft add-on to the serious business of nonprofit work,” says Rebecca Alban Hoffberger, founder of Baltimore’s American Visionary Art Museum. “It is its core strategy, its highest philosophy and its lasting legacy. To lead with love is not naïve. It is, in fact, the most visionary, resilient and radically effective thing a nonprofit can do.” Brandon Steppe, … [More]
2025 Acura MDX
The 2025 Acura MDX offers a nice blend of luxury, performance and advanced technology. As Acura's flagship three-row SUV, the MDX remains a compelling choice for families seeking a premium driving experience. Under the hood, the MDX offers two robust engine options. The standard model is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque, … [More]
George & Gather: A Warm, Welcoming ‘Third Place’
After two decades in the mortgage industry, Amber Kovarik had become something of an expert on the Valley’s best spots to meet clients, whether for celebratory lunches, quick contract signings or a relaxed happy hour. But while she loved the buzz and warmth of all-day hangout spots like La Grande Orange, The Henry and Postino WineCafé, she noticed one thing missing: a true … [More]
Economic Protections: Ensure Strong Profits in Down Times
The landscape surrounding businesses today is challenging, strewn with hurdles and dilemmas. But not without opportunities as well. In Business Magazine has tapped into the wealth of expertise in our community in key areas to help businesses navigate the challenges and maximize the opportunities. Accounting Navigating Economic Uncertainty with Data-Driven … [More]
Looking Good 2025 – June Standouts
ACHIEVEMENTS Robyn Patterson Named Visionary of the Year PHILANTHROPY Arizona Builders Alliance Contributes Pro-Bono Project BCBSAZ Helps Roya Health Help Moms in Recovery OneAZ Credit Union Grant to Valley Leadership Rafi Law Group Supports St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Gas Employees Serve Community … [More]
The Equity Edge: How Addressing Bias in Recruiting and Retention Drives Success
From a well-known consultant and speaker, a “must-read” (Kevin Grossman) guide to identifying the pain points along the hiring and talent-development process, where bias keeps managers and recruiters from making better decisions. More than ever, companies are scrambling to diversify their workplaces. But hiring managers, HR departments and recruiters remain largely in the dark … [More]
Feedback: May 2025
Q: What changes have you made in office space usage in the past few years? Veronique James Founder & CEO The James Agency Sector: Public Relations Over the past few years, we’ve seen firsthand how intentional office design directly impacts team connection, collaboration and productivity. In response, we expanded The James Agency’s office footprint to create a more … [More]
Phoenix Coffee Shop Doubles as a Design Lab
When Thomas Porter of Porter Barn Wood decided to join his many restaurant clients in the hospitality business by opening his own coffee shop and café, he saw it as a unique way to combine his love of coffee and construction — hence the name The Coffee Builders — while also learning more about his clients’ businesses. “I wanted to step onto the other side of the fence and be … [More]
