Stand Alone Battery Storage Facility or BESS facility Reliable power supply is fundamental to society, driving everything from daily household activities to complex industrial operations. However, the existing utility power infrastructure is increasingly challenged by rising demand, aging systems and the pressures of integrating new technologies. This has led to … [More]
Addressing Growth’s Power Supply Challenges with BESS and Microgrids
Data center development options showcase critical energy infrastructure
Class-A Industrial Completed Adjacent to the Scottsdale Airport
LGE Design Build, an award-winning integrated design-build firm, recently completed construction on Thunderbird Commerce Park, a 243,360-square-foot Class-A industrial building in Scottsdale Airpark developed by Creation. Blending a refined industrial aesthetic with operational flexibility, the project is situated on an 18-acre parcel east of the southeast corner of … [More]
New Build-to-Rent to Serve Housing Need in Scottsdale
Build-to-rent communities Corsica Villas at 20th St. and Corsica Villas at Euclid Ave. are being developed concurrently. These represent the first in Arizona for Rockefeller Group, the U.S. real estate developer, owner and operator. With Mosaic as general contractor, vertical construction recently began on the 152 one- and two-bedroom townhomes that will be delivered in the … [More]
The Switchyard: Major Multi-Use Development for Queen Creek
Leading real estate developer Creation, in partnership with Horizon Real Estate Ltd., broke ground recently on The Switchyard, a $120-million mixed-use project poised to become Queen Creek’s first walkable, design-driven district, uniting sought-after restaurants, retail, offices and future residential. Tenant interest is strong, with three restaurants announced (Snooze, an … [More]
Skyline Ranch Marketplace: Major Retail Coming to San Tan Valley
SRS Real Estate Partners recently completed the $10-million sale of a 31-acre commercial land parcel at the northeast corner of Hunt Highway and Gary Road in San Tan Valley, Arizona. The transaction marks a significant milestone in the commercial expansion of the rapidly growing southeast Phoenix submarket. The property was sold by WinCo Foods, which originally acquired the … [More]
Navigating Arizona’s Semiconductor Supply Chain
Strategic alignment impacted by tariffs, AI and more
The U.S. Commerce Department's Section 232 investigation into semiconductor imports has significant implications for Arizona's burgeoning semiconductor ecosystem. As the state advances its position as a domestic semiconductor manufacturing hub, the investigation's outcomes could reshape the landscape for local manufacturers and suppliers. Strategic alignment with federal … [More]
Beyond the Fab: Arizona’s Chip Industry Creates Opportunity across Sectors
When a single industry grows fast enough, it doesn’t just expand. It accelerates everything around it. That’s what’s happening in Arizona, where the semiconductor surge is lifting more than just manufacturers. Kiterocket, a Phoenix-based communications agency, was recently named agency of record for SEMI, the global association representing more than 3,000 semiconductor and … [More]
Chemical Logistics Firm Anchors Arizona’s Growing Supply Chain
In Casa Grande, a new kind of infrastructure is taking shape, less visible than fabs and battery plants but just as vital to Arizona's high-tech economy. NRS Logios America, a global leader in chemical logistics, officially opened its first U.S. logistics facility in late May: a $90-million chemical logistics park designed to meet the rising demand for safe and reliable … [More]
Local Health Company App Supports Women’s Brain Health
Prickly Pear Health, a Phoenix-based digital health company focused on women’s brain health, has officially launched the first digital brain health app designed specifically for the perimenopausal and menopausal transition. The app is built with the needs of women aged 35–55 in mind and goes far beyond symptom tracking; it leverages AI, voice data and wearable inputs to deliver … [More]
320 Million Work Hours Lost on Dental Care — What Employers Can Do
Let’s talk about teeth. Yes — those things a business’s employees smile with on Zoom, but, more importantly, the things that, when neglected, are quietly draining the business’s bottom line. Employers may have invested in standing desks, mental health days, maybe even nap pods. But if dental health isn’t part of their corporate wellness strategy, they’re overlooking one of … [More]
Best Practices for Using AI Wisely
1.Start Small Identify one or two key areas where AI can have the most significant impact, such as customer service chatbots or automated invoicing. These are great starting points for businesses looking to automate interactions and save time. 2.Verify AI Outputs AI-generated insights or recommendations should be reviewed before implementation. Human oversight is necessary … [More]
How AI Can Transform Small Businesses
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s already reshaping the way businesses operate. While it may seem complex, AI’s core function is simple: enabling machines to analyze data, recognize patterns, and automate tasks that would normally require human input. For small business owners, AI is a game-changer, offering powerful tools to streamline operations, … [More]
The Real MVP of Enterprise Success? Operational Agility
Go beyond the limitations of efficiency
In B2B services, the ability to move fast and smart is more than a competitive advantage; it has become a necessity. Operational agility is what allows service providers to meet shifting client priorities, respond to real-time changes, and deliver consistent outcomes without getting stuck in process quicksand. Agility is often discussed in the context of product development … [More]
How to Groom Good Leaders: A Pathway to Effective Leadership
In every organization, community or team, leadership plays a critical role in determining success. Good leaders inspire, guide and elevate those around them, creating environments where people and projects thrive. But leaders are not merely born — they are cultivated. Grooming good leaders is a deliberate and strategic process that involves identifying potential, fostering key … [More]
G.O.A.T. Wisdom: How to Build a Truly Great Business — From the Founders of Beekman 1802
Twelve timeless principles for building a business, from the founders of Beekman 1802. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell launched Beekman 1802 in one of New York State's poorest counties with no funding, and in the middle of a punishing recession. They didn't have much of a business plan. But they did have some timeless wisdom that Brent's and Josh's parents and … [More]
The Entrepreneur Within: How to FORGE innovation-led growth by embracing the inner entrepreneur
The Entrepreneur Within is an innovator’s playbook to help ideas gain traction, scale quickly and keep an entrepreneurial mindset alive within any organization. Large companies often lose the creative spark that brought them success and get weighed down by the complex systems built up within them. Startup companies often get bloated with too many disparate ideas and get blocked … [More]
Custom-Fit: A Straight-Talking Guide to Hiring Top Talent for Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners
For small business owners, hiring the right people can make or break their company. Custom-Fit: A Straight-Talking Guide to Hiring Top Talent for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners by Kate Morgan is the essential resource for founders seeking practical, no-nonsense advice on building a team that fuels growth without the complications of big-business HR. Kate Morgan, a … [More]
Treasury Management Solutions: Making a Payables Strategy Work for Your Business
An efficient working capital plan includes a comprehensive approach with solutions tailored to each business's specific needs. One thing all businesses have in common is the need to create operational efficiencies, and effective treasury management offers multiple ways to achieve that through a deliberate payables strategy. Gaining Efficiency while Maximizing Card … [More]
