U.S. Egg, the Valley’s ultimate breakfast and lunch spot, dedicated the entire month of November to team up with Arizona Helping Hands for its annual toy and pajama drive benefitting more than 14,000 boys and girls in foster care. All six Valley locations of U.S. Egg collected new toys and pajamas for the nonprofit. … [More]
Optimizing HVAC Systems – Decarbonize Building Operations, Save on Operating Costs
With current and upcoming carbon footprint reduction requirements aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, now is an excellent time to look at simple ways HVAC systems can contribute to building decarbonization goals while simultaneously lowering energy costs. The Refrigerant-Oil Relationship Before we can discuss solutions to enhancing the sustainability of HVAC systems, … [More]
Phoenix Gains Mixed-Income Housing Development
Soluna Apartments is the first Choice Neighborhoods mixed-income housing development in the Edison-Eastlake Community. Holding its grand opening in October, Soluna features 177 modern, energy-efficient units ranging from one to five bedrooms. The community is designed to provide quality living at an affordable cost, with 80% of units offered as affordable housing and 20% of … [More]
What the Development of Teravalis Means for Buckeye
In the not-so-distant future, the Phoenix West Valley will look dramatically different from how it does today, thanks to Arizona’s largest master-planned community: Teravalis. The Howard Hughes Corporation recently broke ground on the 37,000-acre project of Teravalis, formerly known as Douglas Ranch, located in north Buckeye between the White Tank and Belmont mountain … [More]
Caliber Focuses on Mesa’s Downtown Revitalization
Part of Caliber’s ongoing redevelopment efforts in downtown Mesa is its recent lease to ZenniHome, which will be installing 90 ZenniHome units at 29 West Main Street. This innovative company was founded in 2019 to bring viable solutions to the housing industry shortage, designing and factory-building their model homes — constructed with a minimal environmental footprint — to be … [More]
Attainable Housing Development Begun in Downtown Tempe
Construction will begin soon on Dwell: A Work @ Home Community, among the existing Farmer Studios buildings. Developer Holualoa companies conceived Dwell to be a combination of flexible workspace and apartments for urban professionals, priced for people making 80 to 120% of the average median income in the Valley. According to the company, the project is designed to address the … [More]
Luxury Build-for-Rent Community Planned for Southeast Valley
Scottsdale-based developer Empire Group recently closed on a 27-acre parcel near the foothills of the San Tan Mountains for approximately $13.8 million. Plans for the land are now underway for a build-for-rent gated community called Village at Borgata within the master-planned Borgata at San Tan, which is a total of 100-acres that will include mixed-use commercial, apartments, … [More]
Sensor-Infused Smart Diabetic Footwear Improving Outcomes
Every 20 seconds in the world, there is a lower limb amputation due to diabetic foot complications. Every 1.2 seconds, there is an ulceration. There is no amputation without prior ulceration. After an amputation, patient life expectancy is five years; same as cancer. This is a problem of epidemic proportion that impacts the lives of many patients and their families. Diabetic … [More]
Axiom Care Breaks Ground on Drug-Use Treatment Facility
An expansion of Axiom Care’s Ocotillo Community Campus, an Arizona-based addiction treatment and medical detox center in Apache Junction, recently broke ground as Medicaid managed-care health plan Mercy Care expands its services to all of Pinal County, in addition to Gila and Maricopa counties, as part of its new AHCCCS Complete Care-Regional Behavioral Health Agreement … [More]
Becoming Truly Data-Driven with Data Visualization
Research indicates that by the end of 2022, humans will produce 94 zettabytes of information. Ever heard of a zettabyte? It’s the equivalent of one trillion gigabytes — basically, a number with 21 zeros behind it…that’s a lot of data. But extracting tons of information doesn't guarantee that companies can harness its power to better understand their business. This is where … [More]
Ride the Social Commerce Wave to Revitalize Small Business Competition
Riding the social commerce wave means buying and selling goods or services directly within a social media platform. This model enables customers to complete the full buyer journey from discovery to purchase without leaving their preferred apps. Small businesses can do this by turning their social profiles into a shoppable catalog and create a seamless customer … [More]
Merkin Vineyards Old Town Scottsdale – Showcasing Arizona-Grown
Merkin Vineyards Old Town Scottsdale is on a mission to delivering a 100% Arizona experience through the use of its homegrown produce and wine. It is a mission few would choose to take on, but it is essential when regional, sustainable and a sense of place are the main goals. Merkin Vineyards’ and its sister label Caduceus Cellars’ backyards are known across the state and … [More]
2023 Nissan Z
This new intercooled, twin-turbo powerhouse is the most powerful engine ever in a Nissan Z. The Nissan Z 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine boasts 400 horsepower, 240,000 rpm and is a strength of power. An aluminum-alloy block and heads keep things light, while a water-cooled intercooler helps keep things cool. Optical turbo speed sensors help the turbines produce power up to a … [More]
Desk Lamp Lowers Stress
Get non-medicated relief from headache pain and anxiety, sleep better and feel less stressed with The Desk Light from Allay. Everyday light creates very large electrical signals in the eye, with a direct path to the brain. This influences everything from mood to sleep. Developed by Harvard Medical School professor and neuroscientist Rami Burstein, a world leader in the science … [More]
Feedback: December 2022
Q: What economic trends do you expect will impact your business in 2023? Cathy Graham Executive Vice President Desert Financial Credit Union Sector: Financial Services At Desert Financial, we know that when the economy impacts our members and community, our business will be impacted as well. The economic trends we expect will impact our business in 2023 are lower … [More]
J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2023
No one likes to pay taxes. And everyone hates paying more taxes than they need to. Yet, each year, Americans make billions of dollars in tax overpayments. In J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2023: Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible, expert attorney and small-business advocate Barbara Weltman delivers a thorough and carefully researched explanation of the … [More]
J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2023
Small business owners in the U.S. face enough challenges without overpaying tax. Despite this, millions of small businesses miss out on crucial deductions, tax credits, and tax-saving moves every year, resulting in higher-than-necessary tax bills. In J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2023: Your Complete Guide to a Better Bottom Line, renowned attorney and small-business … [More]
Lower Your Taxes – BIG TIME!
The authoritative guide for navigating tax time, completely revised and updated for 2023–2024, the ninth edition of Lower Your Taxes – BIG TIME! shows taxpayers how to save thousands of dollars — legally and ethically! — during tax time. It offers proven methods for taking advantage of the tax system to get a yearly subsidy of $5,000 or more back from the IRS — and bulletproof … [More]
