START Give Back in Peru; photo courtesy of Isagenix As we embark on the new year, so comes the time-honored tradition of setting resolutions, many of which will be keenly focused on health and fitness. According to Inc. Magazine, losing weight and eating healthier is ranked at the very top of those resolutions set by Americans annually. So, it should come as no surprise that … [More]
Mayor Kate Gallego, City of Phoenix
Technology and the proliferation of data are leading to an increasingly connected world. The “smart city” movement has gained advocates across the country and, here in Phoenix, we have taken it one step further by pursuing a “Smart Region” approach. Whether it’s aviation, semiconductors or startups, our region has long been a global leader in innovation. We want to continue … [More]
Feedback: January 2020
Innovations in partnerships is the power of business, whether it's cities innovating in how they connect to business or businesses forging ties within a community. What strategic partnership have you employed this past year that has propelled your business's growth? STEPHEN HARTMAN Head of Sales, Americas Telia Carrier Sector: Telecommunication Over the past few years, … [More]
Toll Brothers New Community Destined to Change the Face of Surprise
No matter where one goes in the Valley, chances are, there is construction under way. The region is growing by leaps and bounds, and with that has come a surge of new homes. One West Valley city that continues to take shape is Surprise. During the past 17 years, the city’s population has swelled by nearly 350 percent, and commercial development in construction, retail and … [More]
Investment in Smart Buildings Moving Up the Agenda
Our new research among landlords, property managers, agents and suppliers reveals that investment in smart building technologies is finally moving up the agenda. There is increasing recognition of their ability to create efficiencies in commercial real estate, bringing costs down, increasing tenant satisfaction, improving space management and ensuring strong energy … [More]
