Models are open at Chandler’s newest lock-and-leave condominium community, Waterfall Villa Residences, by Ironwood Development Group. The private, gated, resort-style community featuring open and modern single-level villas is attracting buyers from all demographic groups. Villa layouts are designed with the flexibility of two- and three-bedroom floorplans ranging from … [More]
Luxury Apartments Planned for North Phoenix
Hines, the international real estate firm, along with a joint venture partner, recently acquired 11 acres in north Phoenix, where it plans to develop a 325-unit, luxury, for-rent residential property. Hines’ multifamily property, located at the northwest corner of Happy Valley Road and 35th Avenue, will consist of six, three-story buildings. An additional one-story building … [More]
Clinics Are Still Slow to Adopt AI – Here’s Why They Shouldn’t Be
There’s a popular saying in that no one ever got fired from choosing IBM, and the same applies to legacy Electronic Health Record software. Although the same EHR systems have dominated the market for decades, these tools are a primary reason why practices have been slow to adapt to changes in technology. Some of these solutions rely on software back ends that haven’t been … [More]
Freeze to Heal
The health and wellness industry is forever evolving — new concepts that promote movement and innovative recovery therapies are popping up everywhere, including right here in the Valley. One that’s currently trending and making a huge impact within the industry is cryotherapy, and last month Cryoshift made Arizona its home by opening its first location in Gilbert at the … [More]
MCCCD Is Committed to Expanding Our IT Workforce
Responding to what its Workforce Development Office identified as an immense need for information technology training, the Maricopa County Community College District will open its Maricopa Technology Institute next month in the heart of downtown Phoenix at 640 North 1st Avenue, as part of Phoenix College. “The Maricopa Technology Institute will support more than 30 certificate … [More]
A New Generation of ‘Smart’ Textiles
We are now in the era of not just rapidly expanding intelligent devices but also of intelligent materials. Porcher Industries, a global pioneer in high-performance thermoplastic composites and technical textiles, designs and produces innovative materials with properties tailored to highly targeted uses and recently launched a new generation of intelligent textiles. These … [More]
At Work, Healthcare Starts with Testing
Healthcare is arguably the most popular of employee benefits. COVID-19 has made this an even higher priority — while at the same time adding to businesses’ challenges in providing it. And addressing the need to keep the workplace and the workforce healthy has put COVID-19 testing front and center in business operations even while information changes on a nearly daily … [More]
Pandemic, Inc.
This is a difficult time, that’s for sure, but it’s also a time of enormous opportunity. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and self-employed professionals need to leverage these 8 trends to thrive in tomorrow’s economy! Pandemic, Inc. offers a strategic roadmap for businesses navigating the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine. The book details eight accelerating … [More]
Why Wait?
For those who want to get started as an entrepreneur and take advantage of being young, Why Wait? shares Rob Berk’s journey, from his first year at Hamilton through graduation day. This rollercoaster ride started when he decided to #SayYes and began working with The New York Times best-selling author and serial entrepreneur Dave Kerpen as his executive assistant. In an effort … [More]
Coronavirus: Leadership and Recovery
Lead through the crisis and prepare for recovery. As the COVID-19 pandemic is exacting its toll on the global economy, forward-looking organizations are moving past crisis management and positioning themselves to leap ahead when the worst is over. What should organizations be doing now to address today’s unprecedented challenges while laying the foundation needed to emerge … [More]
Planning an Exit in Volatile Times
Succession planning comes down to one question: “How do you want to exit?” The reality is all business owners will eventually exit their business. Whether they retire to the beach, sell their company and move on to another venture or for health reasons can no longer be a part of the day-to-day operations, they need a plan that financially prepares them for the next phase of … [More]
Rights of First Offer and of First Refusal
This article is a case study of a particular transaction in which the buyer agreed in a purchase agreement to grant the seller both a right of first offer (ROFO) and a right of first refusal (ROFR) to repurchase the property. Compliance with the terms of the ROFO and ROFR proved a bitter and extracted process for the buyer. The terms of the ROFO provided that before the … [More]
Armored Leadership vs Daring Leadership
Leadership is about risk. For me, it began when I took a giant first step into the business ownership arena, full of hopes and dreams with no real idea what I was actually in for. How I faced the risks and challenges in the arena was what mattered. Getting up when I fell, dusting myself off and taking what I learned right back into the arena the following day. Dr. Brené … [More]
All About Elevating People
Nearly two decades ago, power duo Sherri and Charles Mitchell joined forces in business. As founders of All About People, they have brought a unique perspective to executive placement and recruiting. For the Mitchells and their team, All About People is more than just their company name, it is their core belief. This group has been meeting recruiting needs for corporations … [More]
The Next Normal: Change Your Game Plan or Become Irrelevant
Change and disruption are the next normal. C-suites and boards of directors must learn how to become agile, make decisions fast and get ahead of the change curve. They will need to think and act differently. There is a lot we don’t know about what the near-term future holds for us. However, there are two things that we know to be true: There will be more, not less, … [More]
New C-Suite: Why Companies Should Have a CHRO
The COVID-19 pandemic is an event the likes of which hasn’t been seen since the flu outbreak in 1918, before co-working spaces and international travel on airlines. Strange is it may seem, the solution, for now, is to stay at home for work and play. With the increase in remote work, HR is fundamentally shifting into a higher-level decision-making position where HR technology … [More]
2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé
With perfect symmetry of space and sportiness, the BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupé embodies elegance in every form. The heart of the 8 Series Gran Coupé is its TwinPower Turbo engine — particularly the very muscular V-8 found in the M850i xDrive model, which delivers up to 523 horsepower. When dynamics meet luxury, the result is something unique. Its design is aesthetics in its … [More]
Business Swag with a ‘Stay Healthy’ Message
The days of welcoming employees to the office with T-shirts, mugs and other swag may be over. In a sign of the new normal as businesses begin to reopen while the country continues to grapple with the pandemic, COVID-style “back-to-work kits” are enabling companies to bring their teams back into the fold with items like face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and antimicrobial … [More]
