Suntec Concrete and its employees have been doing their part since 2008 to help vital members of the community: teachers. Again this year, Suntec, the largest commercial concrete contractor in the Southwest, delivered care packages to nearly 100 teachers across Arizona, Utah and Colorado as part of its Teacher Appreciation program. Suntec adds a special touch to this … [More]
Baskin-Robbins Targets Phoenix for Expansion
Baskin-Robbins has remained an American staple for decades and has been recognized as the country’s most popular dining chain across the industry. To maintain its top spot in the quick service restaurants (QSR) segment, the brand recently went through a full rebrand that included new, reimagined flavors, logos, packaging, uniforms, merch and marketing that accompanied its … [More]
Workers Looking for More Money or New Job This Year
Labor data shows hiring remains strong in Phoenix. With 11.3 million job openings in May, workers are leveraging the robust job market and continued talent shortage to their advantage. Workers continue quitting in search for better pay, better career opportunities and remote work options. Our recent survey of more than 2,400 U.S. workers shows 4 in 10 (41%) workers are … [More]
Local Inc. 5000 Honorees
The recently released 2022 Inc. 5000 included several businesses in our community. Among those named in this most prestigious annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America are: 72SOLD — at No. 260 overall, recognized as the Inc. 5000 No. 1 fastest-growing real estate firm in Arizona, and among the top 10 fastest-growing real estate firms in … [More]
Larry H. Miller Dealerships Holds ‘Food Fuels Learning’ Campaign
Larry H. Miller Dealerships, continuing to give back to their local communities even after being acquired by Asbury Automotive Group, held their second-annual, month-long “Food Fuels Learning” campaign last month to support the afterschool and weekend food programs at St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona in Tucson. … [More]
Lerner & Rowe’s School Backpack Giveaway Helps Disadvantaged Children
Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys helped 1000 disadvantaged school-aged children in Metro Phoenix get a good start on their school year with its giveaway this past July of backpacks filled with school supplies. … [More]
Post-Pandemic Parameters of Office Demand
The last couple of years have been transformational for the commercial real estate sector, particularly for the office market. Despite the uncertainty that marked the first half of 2020, fears around the demise of the office have been put to rest by the surge in workspace searches that surpassed even pre-pandemic levels. But while companies’ interest in renting office space has … [More]
Terkel – Where the Question Is the Marketing Solution
Terkel is a question-and-answer site that turns any professional question into an article featuring expert insights. More than 7,500 leaders and professionals from organizations like Google, Harvard, VISA, Southwest Airlines, Airbnb, the NFL and more answer questions on Terkel to build their brand and share their expertise. Meanwhile, more than 300 brands, among them Calendly, … [More]
Brightside Studios – More than a Co-Working Space for Creatives
Brightside Studios opened its doors to “the creatives of Arizona” on February 22, 2022, offering a large creative space for traditional artists of all types along with live music, an art store and delicious coffee for the public. “At Brightside, artists of all types and skill levels can enjoy our open-concept studio, catered to most artistic needs. It’s a bustling … [More]
More Office/Warehouse in Chandler
Phoenix-based DPMG Galveston, LLC has started construction on its Chandler Corporate Industrial Center II project in Chandler, situated at the southwest corner of McClintock Drive and Galveston Street in Chandler. The building will contain 86,286 square feet of office/warehouse space available to a single tenant or divisible to suites ranging from 3,371 to 8,042 square feet, … [More]
Infill Industrial in SW Phoenix
VanTrust Real Estate, LLC, the NAIOP Arizona 2021 Industrial Owner/Developer of the Year, broke ground on its latest speculative industrial development, VT 202, located on 12.1 acres along 59th Avenue in the high-demand Southwest Phoenix submarket. With completion expected in February, the two buildings of this infill project are designed for flexibility in tenant requirements … [More]
More Rooftops Coming to SE Phoenix
Tri Pointe Homes®, a recognized leader serving the Phoenix market for more than 30 years under the name Maracay®, has broken ground on Sentinel at Oro Ridge, a 52-home neighborhood located within the expansive Oro Ridge planned community in Queen Creek, Arizona. Available in Spanish, Farmhouse and Desert exterior styles, Sentinel at Oro Ridge homes will range from … [More]
Safety Culture Critical in Onboarding in the Construction Industry
Establishing a culture supported by best practices within a company is oftentimes difficult and develops slowly over time unless clearly defined and demonstrated within an organization; it is subjective. Company culture is successful when people are leading by example and utilizing their voices, but an issue arises when no one believes they are the example. For example, … [More]
Single-Family Build-for-Rent Community Underway Near Taiwan Semiconductor Facility
The Empire Group of Companies closed last month on a 40-acre parcel located in North Phoenix near the site of the $12 billion Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company facility that is projected to open in 2024, where it plans to build a community of 354 single-family build-for-rent homes. Village at Bronco Trail will be situated at 29th Avenue and Sonoran Desert Drive, just … [More]
New Headquarters Welcomes Employees Back with a Bowling Alley
After an all-too-familiar pandemic delay, Phoenix-based property management leader Arcadia Management Group has relocated and expanded its downtown Phoenix headquarters within the same building, where it also serves as property manager — the 3550 N. Central office tower. The new 18,500-square-foot space welcomes employees back with amenities for work and play, including a … [More]
Darren Rawson Leads through Chaos
Darren Rawson is a leader who thrives on disruption. “For better or worse, I’ve often sought it out,” says Rawson, president of Phoenix-based AZP Multifamily, a leading maintenance and parts supplier to the multifamily industry. “You could say I’m a bit of a volatility junkie.” To wit, Rawson once guided a team transitioning a company through bankruptcy and spearheaded … [More]
The Benefits of Adopting an Integrated Model of Care
Health and wellness have become the buzzwords in the workplace. Employees are making their health and well-being a key area of focus, with 62% of respondents in a recent Paychex survey strongly agreeing or agreeing that employee well-being support and benefits are a top priority when applying for or considering a job. Companies are taking note, too. Earlier this year, … [More]
Life Sciences Component Growing at Park Central
As we explored in last April’s In Business Magazine cover story, “Our Bioscience Economy,” a life sciences boom is underway in Phoenix, making healthcare and bioscience among the fastest-growing industries in the Greater Phoenix marketplace — and Park Central is at the heart of it, with plans for a new life sciences hub on site. The project’s development team has created an … [More]
