It’s impossible to attend an industry conference where the goal to centralize services is not one of the most important topics. At its core, centralization leverages technology to offload the responsibilities of various tasks to a dedicated team, increasing efficiency and streamlining processes to improve overall workflow across a portfolio. In multifamily, this allows onsite … [More]
Construction: Key Trends Expected to Shape the Industry in 2023
In its fourth quarter Construction Delivery Outlook report, leading national design-build firm LGE Design Build examines key trends in construction labor, supply chain, material costs and demand to determine what will define the industry in 2023. “Amid the speculation and uncertainty of a looming recession, this report provides critical insights that can help guide leaders … [More]
113-Acre Mesa Industrial Park Breaks Ground
IndiCap and AECOM-Canyon Partners are developing Eastmark Center of Industry, a 113-acre industrial park located in the heart of the Gateway Airport submarket in Mesa, Arizona. At completion, the park will total 10 buildings and more than 1.6 million square feet of mid-bay and cross-dock Class A industrial buildings. IndiCap purchased the project site in April 2022 for $48 … [More]
New Luxury Rental Community for Gilbert
Operating at the leading edge of the build-to-rent industry, Family Development — a preferred homebuilder in California, Arizona and Texas — and tech-enabled general contractor Mosaic recently broke ground on Town Germann, a gated, build-to-rent community located in Gilbert, Arizona. The 14.5-acre property will consist of 209 luxury, two- and three-bedroom townhomes ranging … [More]
Chad Verdaglio: Soaring to New Heights
During the summer before entering college, Chad Verdaglio took an intro paraglide ride and immediately knew he wanted more. After researching programs in the area, the Scottsdale resident discovered Sawyer School of Aviation, a highly respected flight academy that was founded in 1961 and operated out of Scottsdale Airpark. Verdaglio’s goal was to earn a private pilot’s license. … [More]
How Phoenix’s Increasing Premature Birth Rate Affects Employer Healthcare Costs
Phoenix’s preterm birth rate is 10% and continues to trend upward, which can be attributed to the greater availability of fertility treatments along with the rising age of new mothers across the country. However, this spike in preterm births is not without risk. Recent data from the National Institute of Health found that women who receive infertility treatments are more than … [More]
Accessorize with a ‘Smart’ Wearable
The popular Apple Watch can be transformed into a “smart” wearable with minder, the patented, award-winning app + accessories. minder uses real-time visual biofeedback to coach and condition healthy habits like good posture, mindful breathing and purposeful breaks using a “gamified” environment and sensory cues. Designed to work on multiple touch points, minder makes healthy … [More]
Banner|Aetna Takes the Pain out of Managing Medical Bills
When an employee is going through a medical event, the last thing on their mind should be anxiety about how to interpret their health insurance benefits or medical bills. Yet for many, medical benefits and billing statements are difficult to understand. In fact, most people with health care debt say they believe their medical bill had an error (e.g. a charge for something that … [More]
Blockchain Enables Trust in Smart Contracts
WeiDev is a software development firm specializing in blockchain development. Blockchain development is the creation of products or applications that use blockchain technology to increase security or transparency. The blockchain network is most easily articulated as a system that records information that is nearly impossible to change or hack. Many people have tried to create … [More]
Maintain Vigilance for Ransomware
We must remain vigilant and always be thinking about how to handle the next wave of cyberattacks. While external bad actors, ransomware and other malware, are the most common threats, malicious or even careless employee actions can also present cybersecurity risks. In other words, it is virtually a given that at some point most will suffer a failure, disaster or cyberattack. … [More]
Creating Superfans
Superfans aren’t just for pop stars and NBA teams. What if your customers loved your brand the way Swifties love Taylor or Drake loves the Raptors. In Creating Superfans, award-winning entrepreneur and keynote speaker Brittany Hodak shares a powerful framework for transforming a business from a commodity into a category of one. Brittany has helmed fan-engagement campaigns for … [More]
Into the Metaverse
In Into the Metaverse, Cathy Hackl, a globally recognized futurist and one of the world’s first chief metaverse officers, shares her insights on what companies need to do to harness the next iteration of the internet: the metaverse. If the internet was first used to connect us to information and then developed into a social media forum to connect people, then Web3 — which … [More]
Flip the Switch
Coach Burt shows how humans have this instinctive drive for pursuing goals with a persistence and intensity that goes far beyond the usual efforts applied to everyday tasks. As with war dogs, external stimuli are required for flipping the switch. For the dogs, it’s movement or scent. What are they for individuals? In these inspiring and eye-opening pages, readers will discover … [More]
Strategizing around Volatile Interest Rates
On Dec. 14, 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee (a committee within the Federal Reserve System) raised its target rate +50 basis points, making the new upper limit of the Fed Funds Rate to set at 4.5%. While the actual change in the target rate came in as expected, the still very hawkish stance from the Fed may have surprised some market participants due to the recent … [More]
How to Respond to an EPA or State Enforcement Action
Environmental laws and regulations are numerous and complicated. They include the Clean Air Act; the Clean Water Act; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (aka Superfund) — to name just a few. These laws and associated regulations are enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency and the … [More]
Fundraising vs. Finance: Change the Dynamics to Build Organizational Strength
Friction between a nonprofit’s fundraising and finance teams is not uncommon, but it can lead to division within the organization and confusion in the boardroom. Conflict typically stems from differences in performance measurement, reporting standards and business terminology. Left unresolved, goals can become compromised, performance questioned and reputations damaged. … [More]
2023 Infiniti QX55
The soul of the iconic Infiniti FX lives on in the QX55, bringing an eye-catching crossover coupe silhouette together with performance-inspired details to create something truly new. QX55’s revolutionary 2.0-liter VC-Turbo 4-cylinder engine refuses to conform to expectations, transforming to offer both performance and efficiency without compromise. QX55 comes standard with … [More]
Giving Tree Café Nourishes Mind, Body and Soul
Just north of Downtown Phoenix, on a bustling stretch of 7th Street, sits an unassuming green building. Framing the parking lot, a large, life-sized sculpture replicating the iconic “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” photo beckons passersby to pause and give a second glance. Whether it’s to take a closer look at the impressive street art or to peek inside the business that erected such … [More]
