After several years of uncertainty, today's workforce may finally be regaining the confidence to make career moves. New Robert Half research finds that 46% of U.S. professionals plan to look for a new job during the second half of 2026 — up from 38% earlier this year and just 27% one year ago. The findings suggest that many workers who previously stayed put are beginning to … [More]
Employees Are Exploring AI Tools on Their Own
Half of small business workers use AI – most to boost productivity, not automate jobs
from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Half of all workers at small businesses already use AI at work — and the vast majority are using it to get more done, not to automate themselves out of a job. That is the central finding of the inaugural Main Street AI Monitor, released earlier this year by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with Ipsos. The survey — … [More]
Phoenix’s Growth in Advanced Manufacturing Attracts New Tech Center
Mazak, a leader in the design and manufacture of productive machine tool solutions, selected Phoenix for its newest Technical Center because Arizona has emerged as one of the nation’s fastest-growing advanced manufacturing regions. With hundreds of billions of dollars being invested across semiconductor, aerospace, defense, medical device and cybersecurity industries, the … [More]
Networking Now – Warm Connection or Cold Transaction?
A growing majority of Americans say networking feels more like a thinly veiled transaction rather than relationship‑building — and a recent survey by Express Employment Professionals and The Harris Poll shows just how pervasive that discomfort has become. According to the survey, 79% of U.S. hiring managers and 75% of job seekers say networking today feels more like a … [More]
Abrazo Healthy Over Hungry Helps Feed Kids
Abrazo Health’s Valley hospitals donated more than 3,300 pounds of cereal to Valley food banks in June as part of its Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive to feed hungry children as they headed into summer months without the benefit of a healthy breakfast or lunch often provided by their school. The June cereal drive is a friendly competition among Abrazo Health campuses to see … [More]
Burger King Franchisee Awards Arizona Scholarships
The Burger King Foundation® and KRAF, Inc. awarded 59 Arizona students with scholarships to further their education. Awards were made possible by KRAF, Inc., a family-owned business operating 45 Burger King locations in Arizona. … [More]
Pita Jungle Fundraiser Supports Waste Not
Pita Jungle recently presented Arizona-based nonprofit Waste Not with a donation check for $4,000, proceeds raised during National Pita Day weekend, when Pita Jungle donated $1 for every pita sandwich sold at participating locations across Arizona. Waste Not works to create sustainable food systems that nourish people and protect the planet — an effort that aligns with Pita … [More]
Carly Schroeder Honored for Philanthropic Fundraising
Carly Schroeder, owner and principal designer of CJS Lifestyle & Design, has been named the 2026 Visionary of the Year after leading a successful fundraising campaign that raised $143,568 for Blood Cancer United. She dedicated her Visionary of the Year journey to the memory of her brother, Andy, who lost his battle with cancer. The prestigious philanthropic competition … [More]
Westminster Village CEO Honored
Recognized for driving statewide senior living advocacy, mentorship and collaboration, Westminster Village CEO Tom Winkelman earned the inaugural Steward of Impact Award from Arizona LeadingAge. … [More]
Best Pool Design for Camelot Homes
Camelot Homes and Creative Environments have been recognized with the Best Pool Design award in the second annual Phoenix Home & Garden Honors Design Awards for the striking pool design at the model home in Camelot’s award-winning The Edge at Joy Ranch community in North Scottsdale. … [More]
Yates Buick GMC Named Buick Dealer of the Year
The Goodyear dealership Yates Buick GMC recently earned Buick’s 2025 Dealer of the Year recognition under the leadership of President Whitney Yates-Woods, who builds on more than 40 years of Yates family automotive experience. … [More]
Looking Good 2026 – August Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Achievements Yates Buick GMC Named Buick Dealer of the Year Best Pool Design for Camelot Homes Westminster Village CEO Honored Carly Schroeder Honored for Philanthropic Fundraising Philanthropy Pita Jungle Fundraiser Supports Waste Not Burger King Franchisee Awards Arizona Scholarships Abrazo Healthy Over Hungry Helps Feed Kids … [More]
Arizona Farmers Look Skyward for Relief
Drones are not a silver bullet for farmers, but in some cases they sure can feel like it. In heat-stressed agricultural environments, such as those in Arizona, stretching every drop of resource (water and beyond) further is the name of the game, and drones are the king of that game. In the "upstream" sense, scouting drones can be utilized to detect heat stress more easily, … [More]
Live Shopping Is Quietly Creating Thousands of Arizona Businesses
On a Tuesday afternoon in Mesa, Ahmad Ali is standing behind the counter at Amigos Market, holding a bag of Japanese gummy candy up to his phone camera. Three hundred people are watching. He's answering questions about flavor, texture and shipping while a steady stream of purchases rolls in. In 90 days of doing this, he's sold more than $35,000 worth of snacks to customers who … [More]
Looking Good 2026 – July Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy ACHIEVEMENTS Lifestyle Homes Named on Builder 100 List Thai Chili 2go on Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shops on Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers Desert Highlands Golf Course Earns Top Honors Adler PR Founder Wins Gold Stevie Award PHILANTHROPY Harrah’s Ak-Chin … [More]
Addressing the Workforce Cost of Opioid Use Disorder in Hospitality
In the restaurant industry, performance is measured in real time. Tickets move, guests wait and teams operate under constant pressure. In that environment, problems rarely announce themselves and often surface only after they begin to affect performance, safety or retention. Opioid use disorder is one of those challenges. Nationally, hospitality workers rank among the … [More]
How a Relationship-First Approach Is Shaping Today’s Luxury Homebuilding Experience
For years, we’ve believed that luxury homebuilding is about far more than delivering a beautiful, finished product — it’s about building trust, creating a positive experience and developing long-term relationships along the way. At Sonoran Classic Builders, our approach has always been relationship-first. That means prioritizing communication, transparency and consistency … [More]
The Rise of On-Demand Healthcare in Phoenix
Access to healthcare in Phoenix is evolving as patient expectations shift toward convenience, speed and efficiency. While urgent care centers in Phoenix and emergency departments remain essential, many patients — particularly working professionals and families — are seeking alternatives that better fit their schedules. On-demand healthcare, including in-home medical … [More]
