Delta Dental of Arizona and Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) recently dedicated a Little Free Library, as well as dozens of books — including several age-appropriate titles on oral health — at NOAH’s Cholla Health Center in Scottsdale. Delta Dental team members worked together to paint and decorate the library in vivid colors and with child-friendly oral health … [More]
Plexus Worldwide Raises Funds for Phoenix Children’s
Scottsdale-based health and wellness company Plexus Worldwide hosted the 7th Annual Pima Center Walk for Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care in partnership with the Pima Center business community and Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community. More than 600 participants from across the community walked to support critical cardiac care at Phoenix Children’s and contributed a … [More]
ASU President Michael Crow Named to TIME100 Climate List
ASU President Michael Crow Named to TIME100 Climate List Here’s the print paragraph with embedded links, AND a second paragraph: Arizona State University President Michael Crow has been named to the 2024 TIME100 Climate list of leaders and innovators driving real climate action. Since becoming president of ASU in 2002, he has transformed ASU into a powerhouse … [More]
Holmes Murphy Named a Best Places to Work
Recently recognized for the 13th year in a row as one of the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance, Holmes Murphy earned the No. 1 spot in the large employer category. … [More]
Jim Hebets Honored by Forbes
Jim Hebets, CEO and founder of The Hebets Company, has been recognized with two prestigious rankings in the recently published 2024 America’s Top Financial Security Professionals from Forbes and SHOOK Research: No. 3 Top Financial Security Professional nationally and No. 1 Best-in-State in Arizona. The Forbes list is based on a rigorous methodology conducted by SHOOK … [More]
Local UBS Financial Advisors Recognized by Forbes
UBS Wealth Management USA’s Phoenix-based Stockton Schultz was recently named to the Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State list for 2024. The 15-year veteran also ranked 34th nationally on the Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors list. … [More]
Feedback: January 2025
Q: What AI application(s) have you adopted into your business operations over the past year? What are some of its benefits and/or what are some challenges you encountered? Dr. Tricia Loscher Chief Curator Desert Caballeros Western Museum Sector: Arts & Culture I have utilized tools such as ChatGPT and Grammarly.com as a museum curator and author for my professional … [More]
January Guest Editor: Rick McCartney, InMedia Company
Ahead into the New Year
In spite of science telling us the universe is expanding, the world we live in seems to be getting smaller as we become increasingly interconnected. This is why we so appreciate the insights and expertise of the business leaders who speak so eloquently in the cover story in the following pages. As we make plans for 2025 in our own organizations, we can enjoy the benefit of … [More]
Arizona Lottery: Empowering Arizona through Philanthropy
Building a better future one ticket at a time
The Arizona Lottery has been a transformative force for good since its establishment in 1981, creating far more than winners with its games of chance. Behind every Scratchers ticket and Powerball play is a mission to fund vital programs and initiatives that shape the lives of Arizonans and the state’s future. Through its philanthropy and community engagement, the Lottery has … [More]
Collaborative Inspiration Creates Unique Coffee Bar Showroom
Two local entrepreneurs recognized a business opportunity and created an unusual collaboration: furniture showroom and coffee bar. “What began as coffee runs and breakfasts between local business owners has evolved into a welcoming space where Phoenix’s homegrown talent truly shines,” says Nick Arambula, CEO of Neighbor, one half of the collaboration. Neighbor, known for … [More]
Co-working Kitchen Concept Welcomes Culinary Entrepreneurs
PREP®, a culinary co-working and shared commercial kitchen concept, has expanded its operations to Arizona, opening PREP Kitchens Scottsdale at Shea Boulevard and Scottsdale Road. Since its inception in 2014, PREP® has been on a mission to support passionate food entrepreneurs by offering comprehensive mentorship, state-of-the-art facilities and a robust community of culinary … [More]
Looking Ahead: Arizona’s Cannabis Market in 2025
Arizona reached more than a billion dollars in cannabis sales in 2023 and 2024, respectively, with adult-use sales making up the bulk of each total. Although there was a 7.5% decrease in sales between 2023 and 2024, the state is expected to continue strong as the global market is expected to grow to $58 billion in sales by 2028, with 56% coming from the United States … [More]
Mixed-Use Neighborhood Designed Car-Free
Culdesac, located in Tempe, is the first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the U.S. The design for Culdesac Tempe was non-conventional from the very start at both the community and building scales, and it has not changed a lot since its inception. Culdesac, a real estate developer and property manager, not only wanted to deliver car-free, mobility-rich living, but … [More]
Innovation in CRE: Taking Risks Is the Only Way to Win the Game
Eleven years ago, I ran a mid-level audio-visual company that relied on builders, architects and project managers to bring us business. We did amazing work, had a group of dedicated people, excellent technology and were profitable. We were following the rules. We were doing okay. As CEO and founder, I realized “okay” was not good enough for me or my company, Immedia. I also … [More]
Semiconductors Drive Arizona’s Electric Vehicle Market
Famous for its snowbirds, the Grand Canyon and retirees on ATVs, Arizona is swiftly carving out a new and unexpected identity blending its historic identity as the "Copper State" with its expanding semiconductor ecosystem. This, coupled with Arizona's long history of manufacturing, has attracted an entirely new industry to the state: electric car companies. Electric … [More]
AI, Arizona Investments and the Uncertain Road Ahead
Considerations around the semiconductor industry
With 2024 coming to a close, the semiconductor industry has had a mixed year. Artificial intelligence was the key market driver, sending graphic processor units (GPUs) and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) to record revenues. Mobile phones and AI PCs failed to respond to the hype, and automotive and industrial chips experienced an undersupply hangover. The strong AI and advanced … [More]
Tech’s Role in Benefits Literacy and Employee Satisfaction
In a survey conducted in November 2023, the disconnect between employee expectations and employers was pulled into sharp focus. Despite employers putting significant effort and budget into offering quality benefits, they continue to be underutilized, leading to disengagement and affecting retention rates. Just one example: Forty-nine percent of employers surveyed offer … [More]
Clickwrap Agreements Are Binding Contracts
Key considerations for consumers and businesses
We are all conditioned to click “agree” to terms and conditions when we get a new app, update our cell phone operating system, or purchase a product or service online. But most of us do not take the time to read what we have agreed to. And many do not fully appreciate that such terms and conditions are binding contracts — even if the user did not read them before clicking … [More]
