As a second-generation Arizona steel fabricator and founder of Next Level Steel and Next Level Decking, I’m who people call when they want to talk structural steel construction. Or maybe it’s a developer trying to get a gauge on the level of large-scale commercial and industrial developments in the pipeline here in the Valley and beyond. But lately everyone wants to ask me … [More]
Cross-Border Cultural and Safety Awareness with Travel App GrinGO
GrinGO is a leading travel and safety app dedicated to enhancing cross-border experiences for United States travelers into Mexico. Through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions, the GrinGO app provides essential tools and resources for borderless travel, cultural engagement and safety awareness. Key features include auto insurance for Mexico, real-time travel alerts, … [More]
JHJ Collective Helps Clients ‘Do Good. Go Far.’
JHJ Collective is a consulting firm dedicated to supporting organizations that do good for others. Specializing in cause-related marketing strategy and leadership coaching, the firm helps clients amplify their positive impact. With a focus on Brené Brown's Dare to Lead™ methodology, JHJ Collective offers leadership development services that include workshops, team development … [More]
How the West Valley Became the ‘It Place’
The West Valley is no longer the stepchild of the Phoenix metro area.
Over the past decade — and increasingly so in the past few years — West Phoenix and the broader West Valley of metro Phoenix have emerged as epicenters of explosive commercial and residential growth. Fueled by a potent confluence of expansive land availability, robust infrastructure investments and escalating demand, this region is rapidly transforming from suburban fringe to a … [More]
New Industrial Campus in Goodyear to Add a Retail Component
Now online, Goodyear AirPark Phase I is a 1.6 million-square-foot, six-building Class A industrial project. Full-service commercial real estate firm Lincoln Property Company and Scottsdale-based Harvard Investments designed the development to meet Phoenix’s evolving demand for mid- to large-scale industrial space, has come online. It was delivered with full utilities … [More]
First Walkable Senior Living Community in Old Town Scottsdale
Empire Group of Companies, through its luxury urban infill division Aspirant Development, and Brinkmann Constructors broke ground recently on The Osborn, the first high-end senior living community in Old Town Scottsdale to offer walkability to the area's rich array of dining, retail and cultural amenities. The 226-unit, 420,000-square-foot project will deliver a full continuum … [More]
Transforming Legacy Buildings into Next-Gen Office Destination
Phoenix-based developer George Oliver, in partnership with Ascentris, has launched plans for Arbor Old Town, a new luxury office redevelopment in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Spanning more than 360,000 square feet across three buildings and six acres at the prominent corner of Scottsdale and Indian School roads, the project will introduce the district’s first … [More]
What Makes Development ‘Responsible’ in the Public’s Eyes? A Clue from Data Centers
Industrial projects often face fierce local resistance, but data centers are proving to be a surprising exception. According to the Data Center Neighborhood Survey Report from Airedale by Modine, a critical cooling specialist for data centers, 70% of Americans are comfortable with a data center within a few miles of their home, and 21% are even okay with one located less than a … [More]
Rock View Recovery: Redefining Behavioral Healthcare through Innovation and Community
Rock View Recovery, a North Phoenix-based behavioral healthcare organization, is transforming how addiction and co-occurring disorders are treated by merging evidence-based practices with trauma-informed care, brain-centered technology and a community-driven continuum of support. Founded on the principle that sustainable recovery requires more than symptom management, Rock View … [More]
Why Online Booking Is Essential for Modern Businesses
In a city as fast paced and connected as Phoenix, consumers now expect convenience, speed and flexibility, especially when booking services. Gone are the days of having to pick up the phone to schedule an appointment. If a business doesn’t facilitate booking online, it could be losing out on a revenue boost of between 34% and 125%. For business leaders who need more … [More]
2025 Audi A8
The 2025 Audi A8 continues to define understated luxury, appealing to those who value refinement over flash. While it won’t turn heads on the road, it doesn’t need to. Its true appeal lies inside, where Audi has crafted one of the segment’s most serene and well-appointed cabins. The deeply cushioned Valcona leather seats make the A8 feel more like a private lounge than a … [More]
Conference Tech Brings Everyone Equally to the Table – Even Remote Attendees
Keeping attendees’ attention during team meetings in the age of remote and hybrid workforces can be a challenge, as effective meetings demand that every voice in the room — and outside it — be heard. Owl Labs addresses that challenge with its Meeting Owl 3, a 360-degree camera, eight-microphone array and three-speaker hub all rolled into one sleek cylinder that sits in the … [More]
August 2025 President’s Message
Call it The 21st Century Renaissance. And Arizona is a key player in this phenomenon. Yes, we have an arts and culture scene that is growing beyond what many of us would have imagined not that long ago. But I’m also referring to the wave of innovation found in our technology and science sectors. Not a day goes by when there isn’t news involving fields such as … [More]
Taking an Early Lead
Chief Science Officers guide others even before careers begin
Facilitator Alexis Kelley leads an exercise that includes Anaíz Daniels (foreground). For many young people, considering whether to attend college is as big as the decision-making usually gets. And they often do it alone. But for a group of youths no older than 18, they upped the ante by leading discussions that ultimately could impact the entire state. More … [More]
A Living Document
Blog offers glimpse of Arizona tech ecosystem’s constant evolution
Few would dispute that technology is constantly evolving. Capturing the changes would be a daunting task for any historian trying to keep track of developments in order to relay the highlights to others. But people interested in the progress of Arizona’s tech scene have it a little easier. They have been keeping tabs on what’s new since spring 2018 by clicking on the blog … [More]
Government Relations Is Specialty of Latest Addition to Staff
Cepand Alizadeh has joined the staff of the Arizona Technology Council as its first government relations specialist to help ensure the state’s energy ecosystem remains innovative, sustainable and responsive to the increasing demands of residents and businesses. Alizadeh is responsible for connecting with policymakers, community leaders and industry stakeholders to advance … [More]
New Council Board Members Add to Mix of Expertise
The two newest members of the Arizona Technology Council’s board of directors bring expertise in global payment networks and technology, as well as information technology talent development. Cheryl Eckardt, vice president of Global Network Service Technology at American Express, and Craig Jackman, founder and president of Paragon IT Professionals, were unanimously elected to … [More]
A Multipronged Approach
Council works year-round when it comes to winning public policy efforts
When it comes to public policy, efforts by the Arizona Technology Council are continuous as the responsibility of promoting and protecting the state’s technology community never stops. The efforts are especially worth it when the successes can be tallied at the end of the legislative session of the Arizona Capitol. Case in point are noteworthy actions from the recently … [More]
