As the job market becomes increasingly competitive and uncertain, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are uniquely positioned to make strategic hiring decisions by recognizing the often-underestimated value of recent graduates. This strategy can benefit their organization and the next generation of talent. The Rise of the Next-Gen Workforce Recent graduates bring more … [More]
Acacia Health Center Awarded for High Quality Healthcare
Acacia Health Center, the onsite short- and long-term rehabilitation center at Sagewood Senior Living in North Phoenix, was recently ranked first out of 141 long-term care communities in Arizona based on the Arizona Department of Health Annual Survey outcomes. It also earned the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living Bronze Award. … [More]
Arizona Party Bike Ranked Among World’s Best
Local Arizona company Arizona Party Bike, which offers private parties and group pub crawls around Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff, was recently recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2025 Travelers’ Choice award winner for ranking among the best 10% of all attractions in the world. The awards are given to businesses who consistently received positive reviews on Tripadvisor … [More]
Arizona Autism United Recognized with Multiple Awards
Arizona Autism United, a leader in autism services across Arizona, has been named a 2025 Top Workplace in Arizona, Top Workplaces USA, and Top Workplaces Non-Profit Industry Award recipient. This is the third consecutive year AZA United has earned this honor in Arizona and the first time it has been nationally recognized on the USA Today Top Workplaces list. Additionally, AZA … [More]
Buck & Rider Named Among Top 20 Oyster Houses
Buck & Rider, Phoenix's premier seafood and steak restaurant, has been named to Yelp's prestigious list of the Top 20 Oyster Houses in the United States and Canada. The original Phoenix location earned the No. 16 spot, a remarkable achievement for a restaurant not situated in a coastal area. … [More]
Arizona Builders Alliance Empowers Students
The Arizona Builders Alliance, a leading trade association for contractors in Arizona, successfully hosted its annual Backpack Drive distributions, delivering $34,990 in essential school supplies to 800 students across Arizona. The distributions followed ABA’s 2025 Backpack Drive, during which the ABA's Community Service Board, construction industry professionals, volunteers … [More]
Phoenix Nonprofit Receives Donation from JE Dunn
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, whose mission is to break the cycle of homelessness for families through innovative solutions, recently received a $150,000 grant from JE Dunn Construction to support its Emergency Shelter Program. Charities across the United States are selected by employees and vetted by JE Dunn’s Community Impact team and national Cornerstone … [More]
Looking Good 2025 – November Standouts
ACHIEVEMENTS Acacia Health Center Awarded for High Quality Healthcare Arizona Party Bike Ranked Among World’s Best Arizona Autism United Recognized with Multiple Awards Buck & Rider Named Among Top 20 Oyster Houses PHILANTHROPY Arizona Builders Alliance Empowers Students Phoenix Nonprofit Receives Donation from JE Dunn … [More]
Franchise Growth Hinges on Closing the Consumer Expectation Gap
Franchises remain a powerful economic driver in the United States, contributing more than $936 billion in output in 2025. Among the top states for franchise growth? Arizona. Yet new research from LT (formerly LaneTerralever) reveals that growth may be at risk due to a widening disconnect between what consumers expect and where franchisors are investing. Today’s consumers … [More]
Cannabis Dispensary Tours for Seniors
Mint Cannabis, operator of multiple Valley dispensaries and cultivation facilities in Arizona, is hosting ongoing VIP dispensary tours for locals who live in senior living facilities. Seniors are bused to the Mint’s flagship dispensary in Tempe, where they enjoy a free lunch. The tour follows, when they can ask questions about the cannabis industry in a comfortable setting, and … [More]
The Business Case for Mental Healthcare
Mental health is no longer just a personal issue — it’s a workforce crisis. Nationwide, conditions like depression, anxiety and PTSD now cause more long-term health problems than any other illness. A new report from McKinsey & Company shows that mental health disorders account for 32% more disability than heart disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory illness … [More]
Intel CEO Named for Phil Kaufman Award
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has been named the 2025 Phil Kaufman Award honoree for distinguished contributions to electronic system design. Presented by the Electronic System Design Alliance and IEEE’s Council on Electronic Design Automation, the award recognizes Tan’s leadership and impact on the semiconductor industry. … [More]
Saras Secures 8 Foundational Patents
Saras Micro Devices has been awarded eight patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its capacitor and STILE technologies. The intellectual property strengthens the company’s position in advanced power delivery solutions for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence applications. … [More]
Benchmark Expands in Guadalajara
Benchmark Electronics has opened a new facility in Tlajomulco de Zuñiga, Jalisco, Mexico, expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities in the region. The site serves as a hub for the company’s reimagined new product introduction model, helping customers accelerate qualification and ramp-up times while supporting high-reliability, low-to-medium volume production. … [More]
SEMICON West Lounge Tradition in Phoenix
Kiterocket will host its first-ever Kiterocket Lounge in Phoenix during SEMICON West, extending an 18-year tradition of convening industry leaders in San Francisco. The expansion underscores the lounge’s role as a hub for connection, collaboration and conversation across the semiconductor ecosystem. … [More]
Everspin Strong in Volunteering
Everspin Technologies employees recently spent time volunteering at Feed My Starving Children during the company’s annual technology conference. The event was the latest in a series of service projects that reflect Everspin’s culture of giving back, with employees regularly engaging in community activities throughout the year. … [More]
onsemi Highlights Global Philanthropy
Onsemi reported $3.4 million in charitable donations to communities worldwide in 2024, including $2 million awarded to 52 organizations advancing STEAM education in underserved communities. Employees contributed 10,500 volunteer hours, with more than 2,000 team members participating in service projects across the globe. The company also matched $40,000 in employee donations … [More]
Looking Good 2025 – October Standouts
ACHIEVEMENTS Intel CEO Named for Phil Kaufman Award Saras Secures 8 Foundational Patents Benchmark Expands in Guadalajara SEMICON West Lounge Tradition in Phoenix PHILANTHROPY Everspin Strong in Volunteering onsemi Highlights Global Philanthropy … [More]
