JULY 2025

Cover Story

Headquartering Here: Benefits of Having Your Business in Arizona

“Some of the most prominent companies in the world have chosen Greater Phoenix as a headquarters location. From direct economic contribution and job creation to advancements in technology and healthcare, these companies are integral to Greater … [More]

Features

The Real MVP of Enterprise Success? Operational Agility

In B2B services, the ability to move fast and smart is more than a competitive advantage; it has become a necessity. Operational agility is what allows service providers to meet shifting client priorities, respond to real-time changes, and deliver … [More]

Sonora Quest: Diagnostic Testing with a Heart

At the intersection of innovation and compassion, Sonora Quest Laboratories is setting a gold standard for corporate philanthropy in Arizona. As the state’s leading provider of diagnostic testing and information, Sonora Quest processes more than 100 … [More]

How to Groom Good Leaders: A Pathway to Effective Leadership

In every organization, community or team, leadership plays a critical role in determining success. Good leaders inspire, guide and elevate those around them, creating environments where people and projects thrive. But leaders are not merely born — … [More]

Roundtable

How Employers Are Shaping Sustainable Compensation Strategies in 2025

After years of pressure on compensation programs due to a highly competitive labor market, changing employee priorities and rising inflation and cost … [More]

Economy

Treasury Management Solutions: Making a Payables Strategy Work for Your Business

An efficient working capital plan includes a comprehensive approach with solutions tailored to each business's specific needs. One thing all … [More]

Roundtable

Nonprofit

Strategically Drive Employee Engagement and Collaboration for Community

It’s no secret that the next generation of corporate leaders expects more from their employers. From flexible or remote work schedules and … [More]

From the Top

Kim Richards and The Athens Group: Crafting Legacy in Luxury Hospitality

In the early 1980s, the landscape of luxury hospitality was in its infancy. It was visionaries and experienced real estate development experts like Kim Richards who were able create one-of-a-kind … [More]

By the Numbers

Employees Struggle during Organizational Change

TalentLMS, a leading employee training platform, in partnership with employee experience platform WorkTango, recently released a joint study, “Organizational Change: Cracks in the … [More]

Startups

Visual Storytelling Is the Heart of Hard Copy Media

Hard Copy Media is a film and media production company that specializes in brand storytelling. It works with businesses to help them tell their stories and connect with their audience, driving results … [More]

Business Genie Smooths Operations for Home Services

Business Genie is a software platform designed to help home service businesses — such as landscaping, HVAC, pest control and cleaning — run smoother and grow faster. It simplifies day-to-day … [More]

Healthcare

320 Million Work Hours Lost on Dental Care — What Employers Can Do

Let’s talk about teeth. Yes — those things a business’s employees smile with on Zoom, but, more importantly, the things that, when neglected, are quietly draining the business’s bottom line. Employers may have invested in standing desks, mental … [More]

Technology

How AI Can Transform Small Businesses

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s already reshaping the way businesses operate. While it may seem complex, AI’s core function is simple: enabling machines to analyze data, recognize patterns, and automate tasks that … [More]

Semi Insights

Navigating Arizona’s Semiconductor Supply Chain

The U.S. Commerce Department's Section 232 investigation into semiconductor imports has significant implications for Arizona's burgeoning semiconductor ecosystem. As the state advances its position as a domestic semiconductor manufacturing hub, the … [More]

Chemical Logistics Firm Anchors Arizona’s Growing Supply Chain

In Casa Grande, a new kind of infrastructure is taking shape, less visible than fabs and battery plants but just as vital to Arizona's high-tech economy. NRS Logios America, a global leader in chemical logistics, officially opened its first U.S. … [More]

CRE

Skyline Ranch Marketplace: Major Retail Coming to San Tan Valley

SRS Real Estate Partners recently completed the $10-million sale of a 31-acre commercial land parcel at the northeast corner of Hunt Highway and Gary Road in San Tan Valley, Arizona. The transaction marks a significant milestone in the commercial … [More]

The Switchyard: Major Multi-Use Development for Queen Creek

Leading real estate developer Creation, in partnership with Horizon Real Estate Ltd., broke ground recently on The Switchyard, a $120-million mixed-use project poised to become Queen Creek’s first walkable, design-driven district, uniting … [More]

Addressing Growth’s Power Supply Challenges with BESS and Microgrids

Stand Alone Battery Storage Facility or BESS facility Reliable power supply is fundamental to society, driving everything from daily household activities to complex industrial operations. However, the existing utility power … [More]

Briefs

Supporting Communities through Smarter Relief Sourcing

In the world of emergency aid and nonprofit support, cost, speed and reliability aren’t just nice-to-haves — they’re critical. That’s the reality for thousands of community organizations across the country. One Phoenix-based company, DollarDays, has … [More]

Suntec Concrete Pioneers Its In-House University Program in Phoenix

Employee-owned Suntec Concrete, the Southwest’s largest concrete subcontractor, has launched Suntec University, a comprehensive in-house training and development program equipping Suntec employees with skills that empower them in their work, families … [More]

Microcredit Initiative out of ASU Targets Underserved Entrepreneurs

The Arizona Microcredit Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based at Arizona State University that provides the dual benefit of strengthening Arizona’s small business ecosystem by providing early-stage entrepreneurs with hands-on guidance and … [More]