MiTek, a diversified global supplier of services and products to the residential and commercial construction sectors, has expanded its presence in Arizona, working with Colliers International in Arizona in renewing its lease of 259,200 square feet at 7890 W. Lincoln St. — where it will be relocating some out-of-state operations — for eight-plus years and adding a new 10-year … [More]
SkySong TI Project for Unique Restaurant Concept
Scottsdale-based Sigma Contracting, Inc. is collaborating on a unique restaurant concept opening this fall on the campus of SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. It is providing design-build tenant improvement services for locally owned Born & Raised Hospitality, which anticipates opening its newest concept, Broth & Bao, in November. A bao bun, also known as a … [More]
The Hidden Impact of Remote Work during the Pandemic
Remote work in the time of the pandemic is having unexpected impacts across America — and different impacts for each generation. A recent, national study by global research firm The Center for Generational Kinetics reveals that trust, expectations of leaders and future employment expectations have been deeply affected in this time of remote work. The discoveries from The … [More]
Tortilla Flat: Local History, Local Vendors
Tortilla Flat, a Western town approximately an hour outside of Phoenix in the Tonto National Forest, has served as a family-friendly destination for generations, providing Arizonans a look at the state’s timeless history. The town itself dates back more than 100 years, established as a stop along the Apache Trail and as a settlement for workers who hand-built the Roosevelt Dam. … [More]
Walmart Hosts Virtual Open Call for U.S.-Manufactured Products
Walmart’s seventh annual Open Call event, ahead of us on as we go to press, will see approximately 850 small and medium-sized businesses pitch Walmart merchants on October 1. Fourteen of these are Arizona-based businesses, and three of them share their stories in the online version of this article on www.inbusinessphx.com. This year, more than 4,800 businesses representing … [More]
Gainey Business Bank to Open with Strong Local Market Experience
We have a shortage of community banks in Arizona — in 2008, there were 32; today, there are four. Into the virtual void, Gainey Business Bank will be opening in early Q1 2021 to serve a target market of Maricopa County, specifically Paradise Valley, mid to north Scottsdale and parts of northeast Phoenix. While local banks tend to be smaller than national ones, with assets … [More]
New Program Assists Arizona’s Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers
The ACA’s Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Arizona MEP) team has launched a new program to assist small and medium-sized manufacturers in our state that have had their operations impacted by the pandemic. The Arizona MEP has been working diligently to help Arizona manufacturers navigate the challenges and overcome the impacts of COVID-19. These efforts are now … [More]
Meeting the Surging Need for Professional Imagery
In a world where our social networks have become central to everyday life in business, first impressions now rely more heavily on digital imagery than ever before. Unfortunately, low-quality imagery has the power to deteriorate a professional’s credibility before that professional even has a chance to meet potential clients, so having a strong professional profile image is … [More]
Burch & Cracchiolo Awards a Monthly Star Teacher
Burch & Cracchiolo, one of the Southwest’s premier law firms, chooses a Valley teacher each month to receive $500 through a nominating process on the firm’s website, to alleviate the burden many teachers take on of augmenting the costs of classroom supplies with their own money. Melanie Liddy, a 3rd grade teacher at Mitchell Elementary School in Phoenix, was the August 2020 … [More]
Valley Toyota Dealers Help Provide Lifesaving Firefighter Gear
The Mesa Fire Department recently received $47,132 from The 100 Club of Arizona’s Safety Enhancement Stipend Program generously funded by Valley Toyota Dealers to purchase lifesaving, practical extrication turnout gear that is regularly outside MFD’s budget. Valley Toyota Dealers continues to generously donate to this program, with more than $300,000 in donations to date. … [More]
Local Companies Are Repeat Performers on Inc. 5000 List
For the second year in a row, OpenWorks, a national facility services and commercial cleaning and disinfecting service provider, has earned a coveted spot on Inc. magazine’s 5000 list. During the past three years, OpenWorks’ revenue growth was 141.3%; the company has doubled in size, growing its national footprint to more than 20 regional offices across the … [More]
Looking Good 2020 – October Standouts
Achievements Local Companies Are Repeat Performers on Inc. 5000 List Philanthropy Valley Toyota Dealers Help Provide Lifesaving Firefighter Gear Burch & Cracchiolo Awards a Monthly Star Teacher … [More]
Beekeeper Streamlines Frontline Communications
Beekeeper’s mobile platform is the single point of contact for your frontline workforce. With all communications and tools in one place, teams can improve business agility, productivity, and safety. Teams can resolve issues faster and manage non-routine work more efficiently, thanks to an intuitive employee experience and seamless integrations. Cristian Grossmann is CEO and … [More]
Improving Recruitment for Employers and Employees
HireUp is a simple, powerful platform for internal mobility, employee referrals and alumni networks that empowers the modern workforce. The suite of HireUp solutions work together to help companies achieve future hiring success, whether they are looking to promote internal talent or hire new talent through networking. The company, a leading talent technology solution provider, … [More]
Solutions Help HR Create Caring Culture
Torchlight recently launched Torchlight Manager, a solution that supports Human Resources departments in guiding managers to create a caring culture at work during and beyond the coronavirus pandemic. Designed for HR leaders, the new offering provides managers with key resources so they can support employees who are struggling to balance the intensity of work and life demands … [More]
2021 Ram 1500 TRX
With eight extra inches of overall width, massive 35-inch tires and a menacing stance, TRX asserts itself as the most muscular truck to ever leave the Dodge factory. The supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8 is not only famous, it is advanced. When an engine boasts Best-in-Class horsepower and torque, it doesn’t need any artificial noise enhancements to create an authentic sound in this … [More]
Gifts Employees Would Actually Love to Receive
It’s that time of year when business managers need to start thinking about ways to show employees their appreciation, and that often means gifts. So, are there gifts out there that employees want more than others? The answer is yes, and here are some of this year’s top contenders. Rawlogy Let’s face it, most jobs can be stressful and employers know that. This year, think … [More]
Angry Crab Shack: Asian Cajun Serves Its Communities
Operating a restaurant during a global pandemic brings its fair share of challenges. Despite the obstacles, Angry Crab Shack did not concede to the crisis; instead, we displayed our resilience by facing the new economic and situational realities head-on through our philanthropy and community support, enhancing guest experience, adapting restaurant operations and strengthening … [More]
