Ten-year, five-year, three-year strategic plans … They work remarkably well under stable conditions. But with today’s governmental policy changes, political and economic swings, fundraising pressures and escalating community needs, these traditional “one and done” plans can leave nonprofits vulnerable. That’s not to say long-term planning isn’t critical. It is. Strategic … [More]
Preserving a Business’s Competitive Edge: A Practical Guide to IP Protection for Phoenix Entrepreneurs
A Practical Guide to IP Protection for Phoenix Entrepreneurs
Business owners often treat protecting their intellectual property in the way many treat a check-engine light appearing on the car dashboard: “That seems important, but it can wait.” But that strategy can be costly. Understanding when and how to effectively protect IP is essential for safeguarding proprietary technology, preserving consumer goodwill, achieving long-term … [More]
Benefits Are Interconnected and Your Strategy Should Be, Too
How smart tech and human-centered design make it happen
Employers are spending more on health coverage than ever in history — $8,951 per employee for single coverage and $25,572 for family coverage in 2024, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. But many employees are not engaging meaningfully with, or even carefully selecting, these benefits. In fact, employees average only 18 minutes when selecting their benefits. This gap … [More]
Tech-Forward Recovery Hospital for Trafficking Survivors
When we talk about technology in healthcare, we often picture robots assisting in surgery, AI helping diagnose, or advanced imaging equipment. But sometimes the most transformative innovations aren’t about the most expensive machines; they’re about giving people in crisis a framework of structure, safety and trust. That’s exactly what we’re building in Phoenix through the … [More]
Bridging the Nurse Shortage: How Agentic AI Empowers, Not Replaces, Care Teams
Arizona’s healthcare labor shortage is no longer a distant forecast; it’s a crisis. The American Hospital Association reports nursing vacancies up nearly 30% in recent years, with 3.2 million healthcare workers projected to be missing nationwide by 2026. Arizona ranks 48th nationally in healthcare workers per capita and will need 130,000 new direct-care workers by then. … [More]
Arizona Becomes New Home for COSM Tech Summit
For nearly five decades, the COSM technology summit has brought together some of the sharpest minds in science and innovation. Founded by technology author and economist George Gilder, the event is a gathering place for leaders shaping the digital world, from the early internet era to today’s age of artificial intelligence. Historically, COSM has called Seattle and Silicon … [More]
Valley Roofing & Repair Building Customer Base through Connection
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than 50 million American adults consider themselves to be in recovery from substance use. Despite this astronomical figure, however, those in recovery are often quiet about their journey, especially on the job, for fear it will cloud others’ view of their skill and/or professionalism. “That is … [More]
Why 2026 Will Be the Year to Rethink Building Performance and Air Quality
As Arizona heads into 2026, the recently adopted mechanical code reshapes how designers and owners operate their HVAC systems. By adopting IMC 2024, built on ASHRAE 62.1-2022, Phoenix and the metro area lead the state in taking a significant step toward more efficient HVAC systems. In addition, the adoption of more conservative energy and conservation codes will result in more … [More]
