AUGUST 2023

Cover Story

Home Economics: Does the Housing Market Impact Our Economic Growth?

“When the housing market is strong, typically economic growth is strong,” observes Randy Bury, who has more than 25 years’ experience in home building, land acquisition and development and is founder and owner of Moderne Communities®, an … [More]

Features

Jump-Starting and Scaling a Marketplace

Jump-starting a marketplace can be a real challenge for entrepreneurs. They face a classic chicken or the egg problem. Without enough supply, there’s very little reason for consumers or buyers to show up, and without strong consumer demand, suppliers … [More]

U.S. Egg: A Family-Owned Restaurant Making a Social Impact

For more than three decades, U.S. Egg Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant has been a beloved fixture in Arizona, serving delicious meals and fostering a family-friendly environment. Still, its impact extends far beyond its tasty menu. Through its … [More]

The Importance of Preparing the Next Generation for Leadership Roles

“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. It is the one that gets people to do the greatest things.” —President Ronald Reagan In an era of rapid change and evolving business landscapes, it is imperative for … [More]

Office Conversion: Vacancy to Vibrancy

The pandemic dramatically accelerated the rise of remote and hybrid work, resulting in many companies downsizing their office space. This trend is expected to continue due to investments in technology and shifts in worker expectations. Companies … [More]

Roundtable

Empowered Success: The Female Influence in Courtesy Auto’s Finance Department

Automotive dealerships are dominated by nearly 80% men, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics from 2022, and yet the finance “Dream Team” at … [More]

Economy

The Hidden Costs of Friendly Fraud in e-Commerce

In the 1980s, there were approximately 2,500 shopping malls in the U.S. There are only about 700 malls left, and experts predict that number will drop … [More]

Legal

AI in the Workplace: Promises and Pitfalls

Discussion of Artificial Intelligence and its transformative role in the workplace is seemingly everywhere. Whether the issue is how employers can … [More]

Nonprofit

Philanthropic Resilience Compromised by Inflation

While economic uncertainty and stock market volatility have influenced giving patterns in the past, inflation’s impact created an anomaly in 2022 — a … [More]

From the Top

Christo Demetriades Manifests Power of Entrepreneurial Perseverance

Some people are born entrepreneurs. And if there ever was one who fits that description, it is Christo Demetriades. He has spent most of his life and certainly his career in business for himself. It’s … [More]

Startups

Quasar Quantum Healing Promotes a Full-Body Approach

Monica Samuels created Quasar Quantum Healing as the next wave in modern wellness. Founded in February 2021, QQH combines cutting-edge, non-invasive technology with yoga, meditation and nutritional … [More]

Biotech Consulting of AZ Helps Innovative Companies Market to Investors

Biotech Consulting of Arizona, LLC provides consulting services to biotech and life sciences companies in the areas of consumer products, over-the-counter products, oral care products, applied … [More]

Technology

Work from Home? How to Get the Most Out of Home Internet

From the days of dial-up internet to multi-gig speeds of today’s networks, the internet has drastically changed. Users can choose their home setup based on the number of devices they have and the speed they desire. Regardless of this choice, users … [More]

Healthcare

Serving an Underserved Demographic

The lessons of delivering quality healthcare to LGBTQ+ individuals transfer to any company. There is no doubt that today many companies are striding toward becoming places where all people are welcome — employees and customers alike. The focus on … [More]

Semi Insights

ASU, Advantest and NXP Join Forces

In an unprecedented partnership, Advantest Corporation, a leading semiconductor test equipment supplier, Arizona State University and global semiconductor company NXP® Semiconductors have come together to revolutionize the field of test engineering … [More]

Foresight Technologies Launches Cutting-Edge Center of Excellence

In an exciting development for the semiconductor industry, Foresight Technologies has unveiled its plans to establish a new Center of Excellence for high-purity fluid and chemical system equipment production in Tempe, Arizona. The announcement has … [More]

CRE

Membership Model for Senior-Living Developments

The membership model is a business trend on the rise across many different industries, from subscription-based goods and services like Amazon Prime to members-only private athletic and social clubs like Soho House. From a business standpoint, having … [More]

Briefs

This Lawyer’s New Bestie Is ChatGPT

ChatGPT4 is making me smarter and more productive! It’s like having a super smart friend sitting right next to me who has an encyclopedic knowledge of relevant data; the ability to answer complex questions; and the training to compose complete, … [More]

The True Cost of Losing an RFP

The most immediate effect of a lost RFP is the absence of new revenue. Companies depend heavily on their proposal teams to secure opportunity wins on a consistent basis. New contracts equal new revenue, that’s obvious. However, when a company … [More]

Interest in Employee Tracking Trending Up

Recent studies have found that 7 in 10 large companies in the U.S. will be monitoring their employees in the next two years. Careers and resume advice site StandOut CV reviewed which states are most likely to monitor employees according to Google … [More]