Many nonprofit organizations are missing an opportunity to creatively tell their financial story in a way that attracts and inspires donors. While staying compliant with GAAP and IRS rules is important, nonprofits can use 990 returns, financial statements and annual reports to tell a compelling story about their mission and the impact their organization has on the … [More]
It’s an ‘Arms Race’ of Lavish Job Perks
The great resignation and war for talent have brought out the best in employers. From better pay to flexible hours, and resources for managing work/life balance. But, where do they draw the line? The war for talent, the ‘Great Resignation’ and the challenge of compensating staff in inflationary times all mean that employers are now offering ever more lavish benefits, in a … [More]
Dynamic Purchasing Solutions Clears School Vendor Hurdles
Dynamic Purchasing Solutions provides purchasing services to K-12 teachers and school clubs. DPS helps facilitate transactions through public schools and outside vendors. Through DPS, teachers purchase the items they choose without being limited by the school’s pre-approved vendor list, wait times and lengthy purchasing process. Cooper Weissman founded DPS last year and is … [More]
OHM Fitness Takes Off at an Electrifying Pace
OHM Fitness is the first franchise to deliver small group workouts using the highly effective electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) using wearable technology through its EMPower Suit. Explains founder Doug Payne, “This high-tech fitness experience packs the benefits of an intense two-hour workout into a low-impact, 25-minute session with a low rate of wear and tear on the joints, … [More]
Working to Ensure Building Sustainability
“Among its many innovations, CHASSE Building Team has adopted Lean Construction Methods and developed a customized CHASSE Lean approach. CHASSE Lean is a collaborative process to achieve maximum value on all of our projects while minimizing project waste such as cost, material, time and effort,” says Barry Chasse, founder of CHASSE Building Team. CHASSE’s Lean construction … [More]
Best-In-Class Industrial Project Underway in West Valley
Leading design-build construction firm LGE Design Build, alongside developer Echo Real Estate Capital, has begun construction on Echo Park 303, a two-building, modern industrial facility in Glendale near the intersection of Northern Parkway and Reems Road. With an expected completion of Q3 2023, the 676,176-square-foot best-in-class industrial product will sit on nearly 40 … [More]
Small to Mid-Bay Multi-Tenant Industrial Added in East and West Valley
Nicola Wealth Real Estate has partnered with Hopewell Development (Hopewell) to acquire a 17.79-acre industrial development site in the north Mesa submarket adjacent to Falcon Field Airport and a total of 14.20 acres in Peoria off the 101 Corridor. The two projects total 32 acres with the ability to develop up to 486,200 square feet spread over six buildings. The North Mesa … [More]
Ivan Royal Translates Military Leadership into Private-Sector Success
“Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.” For more than two decades, this official U.S. Army doctrine definition of leadership shaped Ivan Royal as he rose through the ranks of the U.S. Army. Today, they have become inextricably linked to him and his approach to … [More]
Low-Code: Especially Valuable during Economic Uncertainty
Implemented correctly, low-code application development offers businesses across industries a well-proven path for accelerating innovation and go-to-market goals. Make no mistake about it, low-code is a compelling advantage in any economic climate — but taking a low-code tack can be especially valuable in times when business trends are, well, less predictable. Low-code … [More]
Social Data: More than a Marketing Tool to Revitalize Small Business Competition
Data is rich in business intelligence, from emerging trends to competitor and audience insights. Small businesses should use these insights to cater to their audience’s interests or needs; determine which products to build a campaign around; understand which channels customers prefer and use most; learn what consumers like or prefer about their competition; and develop new, … [More]
Can “Quiet Quitters” Be Fired? Yes, But Be Careful!
People are fighting back against going the extra mile; instead, doing only the bare minimum at work. This is “quiet quitting.” Seventy-nine percent of American workers are burned out, compared to just 9% who are thriving and engaged, according to Gallup. Employees who are not engaged perform 33% lower than their engaged counterparts. Employers know who the quiet quitters … [More]
New Office Enhances Embark Behavioral Health’s Mission
Embark Behavioral Health, a leading network of mental health treatment programs for youths and their families, recently moved its support office to a 24,000-square-foot office space in Chandler. The company hired interior architecture firm PHX Design One to implement the vision it had for the office: a colorful space that mimics the warm welcome Embark’s dozens of treatment … [More]
Feedback: October 2022
Q: As you prepare to offer healthcare benefits packages to your employees for 2023, what elements of coverage are you finding are most important? Ashley Bowers President HomeSmart International At HomeSmart, we offer four medical plans as well as dental and vision to meet the needs of our employees. Employees can enroll in all benefits as an employee only; … [More]
2023 BMW i4 Electric Vehicle eDrive40 and M50 Gran Coupe
The latest fifth-generation eDrive technology meets hallmark BMW engineering in a pair of all-electric vehicles primed to change everything about the way we drive. The Gran Coupe influence — a long wheelbase, short overhangs and a flowing roofline — define the exterior of this four-door electric vehicle. The BMW i4 models offer impressive range — up to 301 miles in the i4 … [More]
UV-C Disinfection Box
Health and wellness means more this year than in many years past and the Philips UV-C Disinfection Box from Philips is a great way to ensure personal items are germ-free. The company reports that its UV-C disinfection box, fitted with Philips’ UV-C light sources, can inactivate SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) on surfaces by more than 99% to below detectable levels, … [More]
Liberty Market – A Nod to Gilbert’s Roots in a Contemporary Vibe
Liberty Market resides in the heart of bustling Historic Old Town Gilbert and serves as a nod to the town’s rich roots, its vibrant present and its future. The all-day café and restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, with a wide selection of food and beverages to choose from throughout the day. For East Valley businesspeople, it serves as a perfect spot … [More]
The Brain-Friendly Workplace
The workplace of tomorrow is a hybrid ecosystem that thrives on flexibility and diversity of thought, enabling all employees to reach peak performance. Every person’s brain is different, and, by taking an inclusive view toward neurosignature diversity, organizations can get a competitive advantage. In The Brain-Friendly Workplace, Friederike Fabritius offers a science-based … [More]
Leading Inclusion
In this groundbreaking book, organizational psychologist and executive coach Gena Cox, Ph.D., delivers the message that humans vary, and human variation is normal. Yet true inclusion that embraces these variations remains elusive in the workplace. That traumatizing state of affairs will continue until executives lead inclusion from the top of the organization. Drawing on … [More]
