JUNE 2025

Cover Story

Economic Protections: Ensure Strong Profits in Down Times

The landscape surrounding businesses today is challenging, strewn with hurdles and dilemmas. But not without opportunities as well. In Business Magazine has tapped into the wealth of expertise in our community in key areas to help businesses … [More]

Features

Feedback Loop: Building a System for a Thriving Workforce

A strong workforce thrives on communication. When employees feel heard and valued, they’re more engaged, productive and invested in their work. However, according to Gallup, only 33% of the American workforce feels actively engaged at work, while 16% … [More]

Boutique Travel Advisors: Pioneering Philanthropy in the Travel Industry

When two professionals with unique skill sets and a shared passion for philanthropy come together, something extraordinary can happen. That’s precisely the story behind Boutique Travel Advisors, founded by Angie Rice, a CPA and business consultant, … [More]

Why Apprenticeship Is the Workforce Strategy More Businesses Need

Across industries, employers are facing a frustrating paradox: There are open jobs, yet too few candidates with the right skills to fill them. As companies adapt to rapidly changing technologies, demographics and workplace expectations, it’s clear … [More]

Roundtable

The ‘Why’ & ‘How To’ of Gratitude at Work

Business owners will routinely claim that employee retention is one of their ongoing challenges. I disagree. It’s employee defection that causes … [More]

Economy

The Changing Workplace: The Outcomes and Challenges of Return-to-Office Mandates in 2025

In the years following the globally disruptive COVID-19 pandemic, employers have explored variations of work arrangements to balance the demands of … [More]

Nonprofit

The Four-Letter Word All Nonprofits Need: LOVE

“Love is not a soft add-on to the serious business of nonprofit work,” says Rebecca Alban Hoffberger, founder of Baltimore’s American Visionary Art … [More]

From the Top

They Built Their Family Business by Leading with Trust, Not Title

Tucked into a busy corner of north Phoenix, Sfizio Modern Italian Kitchen is more than just a neighborhood favorite, it’s a family dream realized through mutual respect, evolving roles and shared … [More]

By the Numbers

Forces and Factors Impacting Marketing Performance

Are marketing dollars going to the right places? What’s the bang for the buck? The index indicates CMOs should allocate spend to mostly digital channels that engage target customers more actively, … [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

Why Embrace Value-Based Care?

Simply stated, a healthy workforce is good for business. It leads to increased productivity, reduced healthcare costs and less absenteeism. Plus, a healthy workforce boosts morale. Employers who put a focus on the health and well-being make employees … [More]

Technology

AI: A Revolution with Risks

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing our world, bringing groundbreaking advancements, but also raising important risks that we must address. The Growing Benefits AI is becoming an essential part of everyday life, from the apps we use to … [More]

Semi Insights

Collaboration Fuels Arizona’s Semiconductor Success

Elected officials and semiconductor industry leaders gathered in April at Arizona Commerce Authority's Semi Breakfast Fueling Innovation: How Arizona is leading the charge in next generation semiconductor development, a forum hosted by the ACA to … [More]

Pipeline Connects and Arizona PBS Team Up to Bring Career Pathways to Life

For students weighing their futures and job seekers navigating new career directions, the journey often begins with a question: What does that job really look like? A new partnership between Arizona PBS and nonprofit Pipeline Connects provides … [More]

CRE

Customary, Elevated & Unexpected: Amenity Trends across the Real Estate Spectrum

Nearly every trend report for 2025 is saying that amenities are leaning more personalized and user focused. The interesting part of that is it’s not industry specific; it is across the board for offices, travel and hospitality, multifamily, and … [More]

Low-Coverage Development for an Evolving Industrial Demand

ATLAS Exchange, a project planned for a 38-acre parcel in Mesa by Scottsdale-based ATLAS Capital Partners with Hawkins Development Company, breaks with traditional land-usage development with its low-coverage building designs with large, secured and … [More]

Briefs

The Power of Community Partnerships for Local Businesses

When it comes to locally owned restaurants and small businesses, the power and importance of community involvement cannot be overstated. Businesses are key economic and social players within their local communities. Beyond offering products or … [More]

Over Easy Philanthropy Gives Kids a Chance

Over Easy, a local breakfast restaurant with locations throughout the Valley, brings a unique connection to its philanthropic partnership with Phoenix Children’s. Part of its year-round commitment to supporting Phoenix Children’s includes the “Kids … [More]