Psilocybin use could become legal in Arizona much sooner than employers realize, and there is already a blueprint for compliance. Marijuana legalization in the United States has advanced piecemeal, state by state and city by city, but with steadily increasing momentum. California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana use in 1996, and Arizona did so in 2010. … [More]
Drug Developments: What Arizona Employers Need to Know about Recent Legal Changes
Magic mushrooms may be on the same acceptance path as marijuana
2026 Mercedes GLE 450 Coupe
The GLE 450 Coupe reads as a smart executive play for Phoenix: quiet, composed and more athletic than its fastback shape lets on. The 3.0-liter inline-six with a 48-volt assist is the story here — smooth off the line, unobtrusive in traffic, and eager when the 101 opens up. Ride quality stays calm over expansion joints and construction seams, and the cabin lands on the right … [More]
Business Lunch Meets Italian Glamour at Sexy Roman at the W Scottsdale
Remember when a business lunch was something to be savored — a chance to impress a client or celebrate a big win in sumptuous style? Now open at the stylish W Scottsdale hotel in the heart of Old Town, Sexy Roman is a splashy new hotspot that pairs drop-dead-gorgeous décor with serious culinary chops from James Beard-nominated chef Jason Franey. What many don’t realize is that … [More]
How Minority-Owned Businesses Can Counter Funding Barriers
Capitalizing on alternative collateral
Minority-owned businesses generate nearly $2 trillion annually in the U.S., yet consistently face disproportionate barriers to funding. Despite growing entrepreneurial momentum, these businesses receive less than 2% of venture capital and face systemic exclusion from traditional financing. This gap is not just a matter of inequality — it’s a multibillion-dollar market … [More]
Guest Editor: Adam Goodman, Goodmans
Leadership and Purpose Arizona continues to distinguish itself as a place where business can grow and innovate. Our natural climate plays a role, but our business climate is earned — shaped by leaders who favor collaboration over division and remain focused on the state’s long-term prosperity. What’s becoming increasingly clear is how much that prosperity depends on … [More]
Best Lawyers® Awards 13 Ogletree Deakins Attorneys
Best Lawyers® named 13 attorneys at Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, as a 2026 “Lawyer of the Year.” Best Lawyers® grants this award to the individual lawyer with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. … [More]
11 Consecutive ‘Excellence’ for Delta Dental of AZ
For the eleventh year in a row, Delta Dental of Arizona has earned the Center of Excellence certification by BenchmarkPortal — one of the most prestigious awards in the customer service and support industry. … [More]
Angry Crab Shack a Fastest-Growing Seafood Chain
Angry Crab Shack was recently named by “The Takeout” as one of the fastest-growing seafood chains in the United States. Founded in 2013 by former NFL lineman Ron Lou, the Mesa-based brand has expanded to 24 locations in the U.S. as well as two locations in London, England. … [More]
OneAZ Credit Union Grants to 48 AZ Nonprofits
OneAZ Credit Union, through its 2025 Community Impact Grants, recently awarded an incredible $240,000 in funding to 48 nonprofit organizations making a difference across Arizona — driving lasting change in housing, education, youth support and food security. … [More]
Jennifer Kaplan a 2025 PRNEWS People of the Year
Jennifer Kaplan, president and CEO of Evolve PR & Marketing, is among the distinguished honorees of the 2025 PRNEWS People of the Year, a national recognition celebrating the industry’s most influential communicators. … [More]
Marcus & Millichap Named Top Broker
The 2025 Mid-Year REA Rankings name Marcus & Millichap to numerous “tops”: Top Retail Broker for closed transactions ranging $5–$25 million, Top Multifamily Broker and Top Self-Storage Broker. … [More]
Sprouts Advancing Health & Nutrition Efforts
As part of a $3-million donation effort recently orchestrated across all Sprouts Farmers Markets locations in the United States to further nutrition education and access, the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation presented a $5,000 donation to Wirtzie’s Preschool & Childcare, a program of the nonprofit Benevilla, at the Sprouts Farmers Market located in Surprise, … [More]
Looking Good 2025 – December Standouts
ACHIEVEMENTS 11 Consecutive ‘Excellence’ for Delta Dental of AZ Best Lawyers® Awards 13 Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Angry Crab Shack a Fastest-Growing Seafood Chain Marcus & Millichap Named Top Broker Jennifer Kaplan a 2025 PRNEWS People of the Year PHILANTHROPY OneAZ Credit Union Grants to 48 AZ Nonprofits Sprouts Advancing Health & Nutrition … [More]
Mike Boden
Interim Chief Executive Officer OneAZ Credit Union
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? What stands out most about my leadership style is that I lead through clarity, collaboration and purpose. I believe people perform their best when they understand not just what they are doing, but why it matters. My role as a leader is to … [More]
Fred Bueler
Teammate Owner and Vice President CHASSE Building Team
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? My leadership style is built on calm, steadiness, trust and genuine care for people. I believe strong leadership begins with dependability — showing up consistently, following through on commitments, and helping others find clarity and … [More]
Designing for Good: How House of Form Is Reshaping Hospitality through Philanthropy
In the world of hospitality design, beauty and function often take center stage. But for Phoenix-based studio House of Form, philanthropy is just as integral to the blueprint. Founded by visionary designer Dala Al-Fuwaires, House of Form has built a reputation for crafting spaces that spark connection, and now it’s extending that ethos beyond interiors and into the community. … [More]
Data Quality in AI Use
The reason AI fails in business and how to help it succeed
Businesses are rushing to implement artificial intelligence left and right. From customer service chatbots to predictive analytics, there’s a lot AI can do to help businesses grow. However, there is one thing that can derail any project before it gets off the ground: bad data. When it comes to AI, data is everything. Businesses often assume that once they implement an AI … [More]
Feedback: December 2025
Q: Realizing these are volatile times, what economic trends do you expect will impact your business in 2026? Dr. Rajan Bhatt CEO OrthoArizona Sector: Healthcare Arizona’s economy continues to be defined by strong population growth and that will remain a major economic force in 2025. The Valley is adding new residents faster than almost any other region in the country, … [More]
