March 2020

Cover Story

21 Businesses You Must Know

Greater Phoenix has no shortage of great, successful companies. It also remains a hot spot for entrepreneurs, and many of their startups scale up to … [More]

Features

The Proactive Magic of Asking, ‘How Can I Help?’

On the Friday afternoon of 4th of July weekend, 2009, I was on the New Jersey Turnpike returning home from another bustling day of activities as CEO of Campbell Soup Company. My wife was away in … [More]

Common Delegation Pitfalls

Delegating is the key to a successful business and what sets bosses apart from true leaders. The hardest part? Knowing when to let go. Some leaders find themselves delegating tasks, then nervously … [More]

Roundtable

Banking AI Advantages Business

For businesses, gaining visibility and control of spending is vital to maintaining adequate cash flow. However, currently, this is something many U.S. … [More]

Legal

Don’t Get Ill Over Earned Paid Sick Time

Earned Paid Sick Time is a surprisingly complex law that requires exacting compliance. Failure to adhere to its requirements can expose a business to … [More]

Nonprofits

The Changing Nature of America’s Donors

At first glance, the state of philanthropy in the United States appears strong. The second decade of the century has seemingly proved beyond doubt the … [More]

CRE

Adaptive Reuse: New Life for Phoenix

It’s been said that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” The views of a vacant, neglected office building may not conjure up beautiful thoughts, but a close look may … [More]

Hilton Concept Hotels Part of Park Central Revitalization

When complete, the large-scale Park Central revitalization effort will transform a once-defunct shopping area into the city’s premier destination to work and play. Now, … [More]

Historic Luhrs Building to See Upscale Hotel Conversion

With a vision of realizing a truly unique mixed-use property for downtown Phoenix, leading owner, developer and property manager Lincoln Property Company has sold the … [More]

Technology

New Grocery Shopping Technology: Good for Employees, Businesses

New technology from an Arizona company is reinventing the way businesses keep healthcare costs down, while making it easier for consumers to find … [More]

Briefs

Boutique Concepts Strengthen Fitness Sector

“Boutique studio fitness is a growing segment of the fitness market,” say Julian and Karen Loveday, owners of the new CycleBar studio in Gilbert and licenses to build two … [More]

Keys to Sales Success

The secret is listening. People tend to think that, as one of the most successful salespeople in the world, I must be a great talker and can influence people to do things … [More]

Storage with Style

It’s a toy box on a grand scale, a facility designed to not just store such oversized “toys” as boats, RVs and vintage roadsters but enhance enjoyment of them and even … [More]

Economy

New Markets Tax Credits

Whether it’s time to expand to a new market, expand operations or open a new location, most businesses need a loan at some point. Traditional loans … [More]

Startups

Canyon Ventures: Innovative Accelerator

GCU’s focus on benefitting its students and its community is evident in its recently launched business accelerator, Canyon Ventures. Member businesses must hire GCU students, a valuable pool of talent … [More]

From Research to Revenue

No research goes to market without time and money spent. Great ideas often die in a lab or workshop because the person behind them does not have the knowledge on how to bring the idea to market. While … [More]

From the top

Suzette Smith: The Future Is Fermented

Growing up on a farm in rural Georgia, Suzette Smith learned the great art of garden-to-table cooking at an early age. Her parents were modern-day … [More]

By the Numbers

Recruitment Practices Fall Short

With unemployment rates hitting all-time lows, the tables have turned on employers. It’s a job seeker’s market and they get to choose. One bad … [More]