In spite of science telling us the universe is expanding, the world we live in seems to be getting smaller as we become increasingly interconnected. This is why we so appreciate the insights and expertise of the business leaders who speak so eloquently in the cover story in the following pages. As we make plans for 2025 in our own organizations, we can enjoy the benefit of understanding other forces impacting our economy.
As always, we work hard to better inform business owners on growing business and connecting to our business community. In an effort to look at what’s ahead for business in the many sectors that impact our companies, whether they are our direct industries or just have an effect on us economically, we sought out leaders who are in the know about what may be coming for us in 2025. This month’s cover story digs into some of those areas that will, we hope, give insight that will empower our businesses and bottom lines.
Semiconductors has been one of our biggest growth industries in recent years. Semiconductor manufacturing and businesses up and down its supply chain loom large in our local and statewide economy. What is the prognosis for this sector’s continued health? Dean Freeman takes a look at considerations around the semiconductor industry in Semi Insights feature “AI, Arizona Investments and the Uncertain Road Ahead.”
We know the future is going to be greatly impacted by AI. Nicole Neumarker explores how businesses can empower and uplift their employees in the feature article “How AI Can Help Future-proof the Workforce.” And “Combine Organizational Learning and AI-Specific Learning to Better Manage Uncertainty” in this month’s Technology section considers a few of the findings from Learning to Manage Uncertainty, With AI, a new report by MIT Sloan Management Review.
Of course, the future isn’t all about AI. Holly Rollo, in her Roundtable feature “Future-Proofing Your Culture,” addresses the need for organizations to adapt to the generational shift in 2025 — and beyond. Daniel Parolek offers a view of a new approach to building a neighborhood — car-less and specially adapted to our desert climate — in the CRE feature “Mixed-Use Neighborhood Designed Car-Free.” And in this month’s Briefs section, Macey Wolfer gives us “Looking Ahead: Arizona’s Cannabis Market in 2025.”
Other topics we address in this January edition of In Business Magazine span legal considerations of clickwrap agreements to healthcare costs to project management. We are committed to presenting a range of information each month to support and strengthen our business community.
This year’s Meetings & Conventions Guide is more robust and filled with venues, ideas and contacts to help make your 2025 events something to remember. We love our events and know how important it is to work with the best in promoting your company, message and/or services to others.
All of us at In Business Magazine, inbusinessphx.com, the In Business Dailies and In Business Weekly look forward to being a big part of your 2025!
Looking forward to making 2025 a great year.
Sincerely,
Rick McCartney
Publisher, In Business Magazine
President & CEO, InMedia Company
Rick McCartney is president and CEO of InMedia Company, a media technology company, and is responsible for producing many local, regional and national brands and media products. He is the publisher of In Business Magazine, which has been publishing in the Greater Phoenix area since 2010.
McCartney is a member of several nonprofit and for-profit boards and is involved with local and national organizations — all focused on economic development, children’s education, poverty and equity issues.
