Local Properties Earn Forbes Travel Guide Stars

by Mike Hunter

Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards names two Metro Phoenix properties: The Global Ambassador in Phoenix, with a Four-Star rating, and JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, with a “Recommended Hotel” rating. … [More]

Looking Good 2026 – April Standouts

By Mike Hunter

Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy ACHIEVEMENTS Local Properties Earn Forbes Travel Guide Star Phoenix Plantscape Design Earns International Award Highest LEED Gold Score: Luke Field Industrial Building Magnum Companies Earns Top Honors for Metalwork PHILANTHROPY Mark-Taylor iNSPIREs Community Impact … [More]

Tomu San Sushi Sets a New Standard in DC Ranch Dining

by Michelle Talsma Everson

At the hour when calendars fill and decisions get made, a new kind of lunch scene is unfolding at Market Street at DC Ranch. Tomu San Sushi, the latest concept from Kaufman Hospitality, reads the room. Built for a midday crowd that moves fast but expects more, the restaurant positions itself between a reset and a power move: a place where deals, debriefs and recalibrations … [More]

2026 Polestar 3

by Mike Hunter

Polestar 3 fits into the same midsize electric SUV conversation as the BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and Cadillac Lyriq, but it approaches the segment with a more restrained hand. It is quick, especially in dual-motor form, but the point is less about turning the vehicle into a performance statement and more about giving a large luxury SUV enough power to feel effortless in … [More]

Modern Messaging: Business Texting without the Friction

by Mike Hunter

As businesses increasingly rely on direct, real-time communication, SMS has emerged as a practical channel for customer engagement rather than a secondary tool. For many organizations, the priority is not a complex communications stack but a reliable messaging that integrates easily into existing workflows and scales with demand. Sendblue is built around that simplicity. The … [More]

Arizona Deepens Semiconductor Ties with Taiwan and Japan

by Stephanie Quinn

In the span of a few weeks, Arizona has signed three separate MOUs with Taiwan and Japan, each focused on a more practical goal: how to work together. Taiwan is one of Arizona’s largest trading partners, and Japan continues to be a leading source of foreign investment in the state. The relationships have been building for years, but what’s changing now is how coordinated they … [More]

Massive Electricity Demands – and Cost – of Bitcoin Mining

by Paul Hoffman

Now the definitive global hub of Bitcoin mining, the United States is grappling with the real-world costs of the industry — soaring electricity use, persistent noise complaints and mounting environmental strain. Addressing this, BestBrokers recently released its report “Mining Madness: The staggering energy cost of a single Bitcoin in 2025.” The team at BestBrokers used the … [More]

The Business Cost of Mental Health in Arizona

by Michell Talsma Everson

Mental health is no longer viewed solely as a clinical concern in Arizona. It has become a growing economic issue that directly affects workforce stability, productivity and the state’s long-term competitiveness. Employers across Arizona are seeing the impact of rising depression rates show up in daily operations, says Dr. Houshang Aminian, M.D., medical director at American … [More]

Arizona Builders Alliance Champions Construction Industry through Education, Advocacy and Connection

by Kim Davids

As a member-driven trade association, the Arizona Builders Alliance serves the commercial construction industry through comprehensive support that includes education, networking, business development, and robust legislative advocacy. This important benefit comes from the ABA’s dual affiliation with both the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the Associated General … [More]

Feedback: April 2026

by Teresa Cutright , Angela Hernandez, David Kolbe, and Miranda Roy

Teresa Cutright Vice President of Employee Services Arizona Financial Credit Union Sector: Financial The most important aspect of our healthcare benefits is our commitment to making high-quality coverage both accessible and immediate. We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, including free employee-only medical coverage, with benefits beginning on the … [More]