When thinking of modern healthcare technology, it’s natural to focus on the gleaming, state-of-the art machines and devices that allow clinicians to explore, heal and treat the body in ways that we never imagined even a few years ago. However, while that’s accurate for medical equipment, it’s not the case for much of the rest of healthcare. Outside of operating rooms, labs … [More]
HealthspanMD Reverses Risks of Chronic Conditions
The traditional medicate-and-operate approach dominating healthcare — and how our society perceives it — has contributed to skyrocketing chronic disease rates: Nearly 60% of Americans will be diagnosed with one or more in their lifetime, according to a 2022 American Hospital Association report. A shift in focus from retroactive to proactive care may be the solution. Honing … [More]
Technology Takes Construction Companies to the Next Level
Construction projects are underway throughout Greater Phoenix. According to local commercial brokerage firms, the Phoenix metro area has more than 46 million square feet of industrial construction and 870,000 square feet of office space in progress. While the construction business centers on the action at a job site, a significant part of the operation takes place at the … [More]
Tech Tools for Construction Project Managers
Successfully managing construction projects from planning to completion requires coordination between multiple parties and entities, tracking details and executing directions and follow-through to ensure the job gets done on time and on budget. For a construction project manager, tracking the moving parts and timelines is always a challenge. Fortunately, technology tools make … [More]
Arizona’s Workforce Remains Strong but Small Businesses Struggle to Hire
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Arizona’s workforce has been in a state of transition. Despite the turbulence, the state has managed to maintain steady job growth with positive indicators in various sectors, including healthcare and education. In fact, the unemployment rate in Arizona is at an all-time low of 3.9%, which is lower than the national average of 4.6%. … [More]
JDog’s Veteran-Centric Franchise Concept Targets Phoenix
JDog Brands, the parent franchisor to both JDog Junk Removal & Hauling and JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care, was founded with a mission to provide a smoother transition from service to civilian life for military veterans. With nearly 300 active territories, the JDog Brands network is made of veterans and military families, with 88% of the brand’s owners being veterans … [More]
Onstage Grows Helping Others in Entertainment
Onstage Entertainment Group grew out of musician Joe Costello’s thoughtfulness, supplying backup bands when his own band was not available for a gig. After formally founding the entertainment company in 2011, Costello celebrated its $1 million milestone in December. Through the entertainment company, Costello has been able to help other musicians and entertainment acts build … [More]
Feedback: April 2023
Q: You’ve included intellectually challenged individuals in your workforce. What are some of the highlights of the experience? Kendra Eberhart President and CEO Royal Oaks Sector: Senior Living The One Step Beyond participants who have been assigned to Royal Oaks are a delightful group of people who have filled a critical role in our food service department. They are … [More]
Looking Good 2023 – April Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Achievements Cavanagh Law’s John Wittwer Appointed to Prestigious Chairmanship AvAir Recognized in Aerospace Industry NAIOP Arizona Award to VanTrust EVP Keith Earnest Philanthropy Desert Financial Donates $1M to Phoenix Children’s K-12 School Express Employment Aids St. Mary’s Food Bank … [More]
AvAir Recognized in Aerospace Industry
For the third year in a row, AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, was awarded the No. 1 position on Airline Economics’ Aviation 100 “Parts Supplier of the Year” rankings, recognizing the company as a global authority and leader in the industry. The company is also pleased to share that it proudly retained 100% of its employees in both the Arizona … [More]
Express Employment Aids St. Mary’s Food Bank
The South Phoenix Express Employment Professionals office recently turned out in full force as its 12 team members packed Hello Fresh food bags at St. Mary’s Food Bank as part of the company’s Brand It Blue Initiative. Born out of the desire to serve and partner with nonprofit organizations, the initiative aims to connect qualified job seekers with reputable companies … [More]
Desert Financial Donates $1M to Phoenix Children’s K-12 School
Desert Financial Foundation and Desert Financial Credit Union recently donated more than $1 million to 1 Darn Cool School at Phoenix Children’s, a fully accredited K-12 school with eight full-time master’s-level teachers. The program provides hospitalized children with a traditional classroom setting or bedside instruction to help with their schoolwork as they fight illnesses … [More]
NAIOP Arizona Award to VanTrust EVP Keith Earnest
Keith Earnest, a 35-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry and executive vice president for VanTrust Real Estate, LLC, has been recognized with NAIOP Arizona’s 2022 Award of Excellence, which recognizes an individual who has made a significant and positive impact on the commercial real estate industry in Arizona over a period of at least 15 years, along with direct … [More]
Cavanagh Law’s John Wittwer Appointed to Prestigious Chairmanship
John Wittwer, a Senior Member at premier multi-practice Cavanagh Law Firm in Phoenix, was appointed chapter chair for the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) in Arizona. PLUS is the primary source of professional liability educational programs and seminars, networking events, educational products and information regarding professional liability. … [More]
2023’s All-New Toyota Prius
The all-new Prius features a new hybrid engine for the model. Underneath the hood is a 2.0L four-cylinder engine with up to 196 horsepower: It’s powerful enough to go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. Prius’s new Hybrid Synergy Drive® system continues to deliver great efficiency. With up to an EPA-estimated combined 57 mpg, Prius encourages drivers to go farther than they … [More]
The Corporate Cafeteria for the Hybrid Workplace
Zerocater builds revolutionary corporate catering and cafeteria solutions that saves companies millions of dollars as they transition to the hybrid workplace where employees can choose to come into the office as they like. In-office flexibility has created a tremendous amount of unpredictability that has made it impossible for traditional cafeteria and catering providers to … [More]
Recreo Cantina Takes Community to Heart
“At the end of the day, the community’s going to decide.” This statement by Schuyler Estes, general manager of Recreo Cantina, captures the heart of the transformation of Recreo to Recreo Cantina — because what the community told Estes and restaurant owner Niels Kreipke that they missed was the Mexican food experience. That could start with guacamole, made fresh daily with … [More]
Foolproof Hiring
In their book Foolproof Hiring, business leaders and hiring experts Brad Smart and Chris Mursau give readers an easy-to-follow instruction course in Topgrading. This nationally known and time-tested hiring methodology has been a proven winner in finding A players for thousands of businesses for more than 30 years. Smart and Mursau distill the key tenets of Topgrading—a … [More]
