As Diversity, Equity and Inclusion becomes ever more mainstream news, the business community and their workplaces are an arena where efforts around these social movements are naturally experienced. For many businesses, it’s a new awakening. Others have a long history of leading by example in their corporate culture and directed programs. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion takes … [More]
Female Founders Succeed Despite Sexism
Historically, a lot of business has transpired in social settings, high on the list of which is the golf course and private men’s lounges. Hence the term “the old boys’ club.” Transactions may or may not be brought to agreement in such settings, but certainly connections are facilitated that ultimately lead to business agreements. This is not news, but it is the reason women … [More]
Use OKRs to Maximize Productivity and Profitability
Google, Amazon, Spotify and LinkedIn are some of the most recognizable brands in the market today. These companies all have something in common, and it’s not just that they’re leaders of the technology industry. They all follow the same goal-setting system: OKR. What is an OKR? The acronym stands for “Objectives and Key Results.” OKRs are a highly flexible and effective … [More]
Scorpion Repel: Barrier against Access into Homes
Scorpion Repel is a revolutionary way to prevent Bark Scorpions from entering any home. The product is applied as a clear coat to a home’s exterior that stops scorpions from being able to climb and then enter the home. Scorpions are known as skilled climbers, and stopping their ability to climb the surface of a home makes entry impossible. The product also deters other insects … [More]
Gather Round: Table Goods for Celebrating Everyday Life
“Move over, unused fine china,” says Gather Round co-founder Amy Lopez. She and now-fiancé Chris Lee designed their affordable ceramic table goods to be microwave- and dishwasher-safe so “you can focus on the important things.” They launched their company in March and sold through their first collection, The Rim Collection, sooner than they’d anticipated. Lopez suggests the … [More]
OH Partners + Nomadic: Changing the Agency Model
A lot has changed in the world of advertising and marketing since Matt Owens and Scott Harkey launched OH Partners 12 years ago. Owens grew up working in his late father Bill Owens’ Phoenix advertising agency, Owens & Associates. Harkey, who always had an entrepreneurial spirit, started his career selling radio ads. While second cousins, they really didn’t know each … [More]
Debit Card Program Supports Community Giving
Arizona Federal Credit Union believes that charitable giving to nonprofits is one of those things that a lot of people and companies intend to do but, unfortunately, get busy or distracted and never get around to doing it. When the credit union launched its 100 Club of Arizona debit card program in late 2017, it saw that its member-owners were excited to select and use a … [More]
Entrepreneur’s Pivot Produces Portable Sanitizing System
Coronavirus cases are on the rise once again. It is important to implement effective and easy solutions to maintain health safety within public spaces as we continue to move forward in the COVID-19 era. The Portable Sanitizing System powered by ExtremeMist®, is a solution dispersal mechanism that may well be the most convenient, efficient and effective solution to address … [More]
Local Face Mask Manufacturer Uses Navy Seal Technology
To protect oneself and minimize the spread of contagious respiratory illnesses, doctors suggest a multilayered mask with an insert filter is a better choice that single-layered surgical masks without a filter. Mesa-based US POWER AZ PPE manufactures POWER3, a high-quality, reusable 3-Ply smart mask. Both the coronavirus and the flu can be spread to others up to six feet … [More]
Looking Good 2021 – January Standouts
Achievements Local Entrepreneur Awarded for Diversity Leadership Sundt Exec Honored with Design-Build Industry’s Highest Distinction Philanthropy Impact Diversity Solutions Donates Surgical Masks to Senior Home Care Orgs Customized Chevys Donated to Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation … [More]
Customized Chevys Donated to Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation
The Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation was recently presented with three new, customized police Chevy Tahoes and one uniquely wrapped Chevy Camaro partially donated to the Foundation by Courtesy Chevrolet. Courtesy is a third-generation family-owned business owned by Scott Gruwell and is one of the largest Chevrolet dealerships for all of General Motors. Coming from many … [More]
Impact Diversity Solutions Donates Surgical Masks to Senior Home Care Orgs
Following its motto to 'Do well by doing good,’ Impact Diversity Solutions Corporation recently donated 30,000 surgical masks to Valleywise Health partners Home Assist Health and Bandera Healthcare to ensure their skilled, home care nurses have the PPE they need to keep themselves and their patients as safe as possible. Impact Diversity Solutions is a service-disabled, … [More]
Sundt Exec Honored with Design-Build Industry’s Highest Distinction
The Design-Build Institute of America has named Sundt Construction vice president Marty Hedlund one of the four industry leaders chosen for the 2020 Class of DBIA Fellows, which is the highest DBIA certification level. Design-build is a project delivery approach that includes planning, design and construction under one contract, resulting in greater value for the owner and … [More]
Local Entrepreneur Awarded for Diversity Leadership
Eric M. Bailey was presented the 2020 Diversity Leader of the Year award by the Diversity Leadership Alliance and Arizona SHRM. This award recognizes community leaders who have demonstrated excellence in promoting diversity and inclusion, as well as creating ways to hold uncomfortable conversations in the workplace to better unite people. Bailey is the president and … [More]
Superstition Meadery Teams up with Hensley Beverage Company for Statewide Distribution in Arizona
Superstition Meadery, one of the largest mead producers in the world, is announcing a statewide distribution partnership with Hensley Beverage Company for the State of Arizona. This partnership will put Superstition Meadery’s products within reach of even more of its loyal fans and make room for expansion into markets across the United States and the world. The story of … [More]
Honeywell Expands Life Sciences And Software Capabilities Through Acquisition Of Sparta Systems
Honeywell announced it has agreed to acquire privately held Sparta Systems for $1.3 billion in an all-cash transaction from New Mountain Capital. Sparta Systems is a leading provider of enterprise quality management software (QMS), including a next-generation SaaS platform, for the life sciences industry. The acquisition further strengthens Honeywell's leadership in industrial … [More]
Nikola and Republic Services End Collaboration on Refuse Truck
Nikola Corporation announced that Nikola and Republic Services have discontinued their collaboration on refuse truck development. The goal of the collaboration was to design and build an industry-first fully integrated refuse truck based on a zero-emissions battery-electric drive platform and body while also integrating multiple new systems into a new state-of-the-art … [More]
High-End Delivery, Moving, Receiving and Warehousing Company Opens New Warehouse
Fully Loaded Deliveries, a luxury delivery, moving, receiving and warehousing company, recently purchased and expanded into a new 33,000-square-foot warehouse in North Phoenix. The new warehouse, located at 750 East Lone Cactus Drive in Phoenix, is a state-of-the-art facility featuring a specialized art and accessory room with plenty of space to provide abundant climate … [More]
