Compliance with OSHA and industry safety standards should not be the ultimate goal for an organization; it should be the baseline, say workplace safety experts Ken Chapman and Tony Orlowski. In their new book, Safety Beyond the Numbers: A Path to Principled Leadership, Chapman and Orlowski address the “what now?” question when a company has a robust safety compliance program … [More]
Super Bowl, Super Fans: New Report Unpacks the Anatomy of a Fan and the Value for Brands at Major Sporting Events
Research from Stagwell's National Research Group (NRG), a global insights leader at the intersection of technology, content, and culture, proves the value for brand activation at major sporting events like the Super Bowl in its newest whitepaper, "Building Brand Fandom at the Super Bowl." In the report, NRG outlines "the anatomy of a fan" by analyzing Super Bowl fans and … [More]
Midwestern University Partners with Abrazo Health for Family Medicine Clinic
Midwestern University has partnered with Abrazo Health to operate the Abrazo Family Medicine Residency clinic located on the Abrazo Central Campus in north central Phoenix. Clinic ownership and operation was transferred to the University effective Jan. 2, 2023, and it has been re-named Midwestern University Comprehensive Care Clinic – Central Phoenix, training site of the … [More]
New Affordable Housing Center Opens in Phoenix, Named for Valley Nonprofit Leader
UMOM New Day Centers and CVS Health celebrated the grand opening of a new affordable housing development called Newsom Village. The new 60-unit development is named after Darlene Newsom, the previous UMOM Day Centers CEO. As part of the event, CVS Health offered its no-cost preventive health screening program, Project Health, to residents. The new, 60-unit Newsom Village … [More]
Canyon Suites at The Phoenician Named a Top U.S. Hotel
U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Vacations, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today revealed its annual rankings of the Best Hotels. The 2023 rankings highlight more than 35,000 hotels to help travelers find the hotel that’s right for them. For the first time, Acqualina Resort & Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, takes the No. 1 … [More]
Valley Leadership Selects 16 Arizonans for Explore Class 2
Explore is the second of VL’s reimagined leadership development programs that will take participants to explore the wide variety of Arizona’s communities. Valley Leadership has selected 16 Arizonans to be part of the second class of its Explore program. The program takes participants out of their home communities to get to know the great diversity of Arizona and how our most … [More]
Homebuilder Closes on 65 Homesites and Breaks Ground on 681 New Homes in Goodyear
Landsea Homes, a publicly traded residential homebuilder, announced today it has closed on 65 homesites and construction will begin immediately on a new neighborhood called Solvida in the Estrella master planned community in Goodyear, Arizona. The company has also broken ground on 616 new homes at Citrus Park with model home construction beginning later this … [More]
Blueprint for Change Agents Opens New Possibilities for Workplace Success
“Transformational leadership” by definition means embarking on uncharted territory. It’s about curiosity, courage — and sometimes doing the impossible. In her new book, Cultivating Transformations: A Leader’s Guide to Connecting the Soulful and the Practical, consultant and keynote speaker Jardena London extends a hand to those tasked with leading a company’s transformational … [More]
Five Top Tips to Increase Your Productivity and Manage Your Mental Health
Productivity and mental health are closely linked. With depression, anxiety and burnout being the most common manifestations of poor mental health, the experts at Joy Organics have compiled a list of five tips to help manage your mental health and increase productivity both in and out of the workplace. Take a break It’s important to step away from your work every few … [More]
Mat Ishbia Assumes Controlling Ownership in the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury
Following NBA Board of Governors approval, Mat Ishbia has completed the acquisition of the controlling ownership interest in the Phoenix Suns (NBA) and Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) franchises, the operating entity for Footprint Center and affiliated entities. With the transaction, Mat becomes Governor of the Suns and Mercury while Justin Ishbia, CEO and Founder of Shore Capital … [More]
Traditional Venture Capital Model Turned on Its Head with Launch of New Scottsdale Firm
In Revenue Capital, the first operator-immersive capital firm focused on early-growth investing, today announces its official launch. Founded by serial entrepreneur Justin Gray and sales & marketing expert Josh Wagner, the new firm is setting out to fix the broken venture capital (VC) system. Unwilling to accept the fact that only 8% of all funded startups actually return … [More]
Pueblo Grande Museum Opens New Exhibit in Time for Super Bowl Weekend
Phoenix residents and visitors in town for Super Bowl are invited to stop by the Pueblo Grande Museum on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 7-8 p.m. to celebrate the opening of their new exhibit, A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne: The Zuni World. The exhibit, on loan from the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center, … [More]
Leaders: Ready for a Bold Answer to Service Fatigue? 3 Ways to Avoid the Epidemic of Quiet Quitting
Everyone’s all heard of it by now: “quiet quitting” is the freshly coined phrase to describe the age-old behavior of not quite leaving one’s job entirely but rather opting to no longer go above and beyond. It’s Service Fatigue to the extreme, risking not just customer satisfaction but staff loyalty and your business’s bottom line, too. While the idea of “quiet quitting” may be … [More]
Spicy Vodka Cocktail Brand Partners with Local Distributor to Bring New Product to Arizona Market
KickStand Cocktails announced a multi-year distribution partnership with Hensley Beverage Company, a premier beverage wholesaler of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Arizona. KickStand, the vodka-based canned cocktail solely dedicated to spice is available in four crushable flavors: Roasted Jalapeño Cucumber, Smashed Raspberry Serrano, Charred Pineapple Poblano and … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Announces Expansion at Thomas Campus
Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's fastest-growing pediatric health systems, announced a series of expansion projects at Phoenix Children's Hospital – Thomas Campus totaling 212,000 square feet to increase the amount of clinical space, inpatient beds and clinical exam rooms. The campus-wide expansion is part of the health system's long-range plans to meet the healthcare … [More]
Fast-Growing Eyewear Co. to Open Third Brick-and-Mortar Store in Arizona
Phoenix-area customers will soon be able to shop Shady Rays’ extensive collection of polarized shades at the company’s newest brick-and-mortar store. One of the nation’s fastest-growing lifestyle eyewear bands will open its newest storefront this spring at Scottsdale’s Kierland Commons. This will be the lifestyle eyewear company’s largest retail footprint to date. Boasting … [More]
Survey Reveals 53% of Companies Removed College Degree Requirements for Jobs in Past Year
Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has published a recent survey report that examines the continued practice of eliminating degree requirements on job postings and the rationale behind it. The report also explores the value of experience versus education when evaluating candidates. Researchers collected feedback from … [More]
Long-Time Valley Breakfast Restaurant Continues Growth with Three New Locations
Over Easy will be opening three new locations in 2023. The local breakfast restaurant, known for creating energized takes on classic breakfast staples with a focus on generating shareable moments, will open in Chandler, Glendale and Tempe, expanding its reach across the Valley. The south Chandler location, which will be located at 7131 W. Ray Road, is set to open early … [More]
