Creating a safe workplace is more than a compliance requirement. It is one of the strongest investments a business can make in its people, its culture and its long-term stability. In Arizona, companies of every size face daily challenges that range from ergonomic strain to hazardous equipment, and many of these risks can be prevented with proactive planning. We see the … [More]
Driving Community Impact
Driving Community Impact: How the Valley Toyota Dealers Turn Local Commitment into Lasting Change
For more than two decades, the Valley Toyota Dealers have demonstrated what it looks like when a business coalition treats community investment not as a marketing strategy but as a shared responsibility. Representing 10 dealerships across the Phoenix metropolitan area, the association has built a model of giving rooted in proximity: They live here, work here, raise their … [More]
Mental Health Is a Leadership Imperative
Survey finds small business owners struggle with mental health
Running a small business is a mental game long before it ever shows up on a balance sheet. On paper, ownership looks like freedom: no boss, your own hours, the satisfaction of building something that’s yours. In reality, it’s equal parts purpose and pressure. Payroll, cash flow, lawsuits that come out of nowhere, the “what if this all disappears?” questions that show up at 3 … [More]
Cycle Boat Brings Party Cruisin’ to Tempe Town Lake, Pedaling Optional
The first Tempe Boat Cruisin’ experience officially set sail on Thursday, February 5. Fully captained and crewed, the cycle boat experience is designed to be interactive, social and safe. The idea stems from Robert Mayer’s success with Arizona Party Bike, which has brought hundreds of thousands of people together since its launch. “Building on that proven demand for social, … [More]
New Class-Action Lawsuit Trend Potential Threat to Bar and Restaurant Owners
Bar and restaurant owners need to be vigilant and wear a lot of hats every single day. While they may be experts at running back- and front-of-house operations, they may not be up to date on the changing laws or even the trending lawsuits that can affect their businesses. One current trend taking place on a national scale is plaintiff attorneys bringing lawsuits on a class or … [More]
Guest Editor: Steve Zabilski, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
Grants, Growth and Future Grants represent more than funding for recipients — they are investments that empower communities to adapt and become stronger. Philanthropy at its finest can result in ripple effects far beyond its original intention. Phoenix is home to a robust network of private foundations as well as nonprofit arms of for-profit businesses. Each tends to focus … [More]
