Latest Issue: March 2021
Cover Story
Stimulus: What Is the REAL Impact?
Between the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program and its Economic Injury Disaster Loan & Advance Programs, a total of … [More]
Features
Phoenix and COVID Recovery
The city of Phoenix made a $14 million investment to keep its small businesses operating. The city offered four grants for restaurants, small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, microbusinesses with five or fewer on the payroll and airport … [More]
Adapting Content Strategies to Grow Employee Happiness
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how many businesses work, but the need to retain talent is here to stay. With so many people working from home or on a modified schedule, many employers are finding their employees have new, unexpected needs and the … [More]
Cannabis Is Driving Social Change through 420 Skin Care and 420 Medibles
As a registered nurse, helping people came naturally to Marvina Thomas. She recognized that opioids were presenting real problems for her patients, serving only to foster an addiction and not providing the pain relief needed. As she saw her patients … [More]
Communication Tips to De-escalate Conflict in the Workplace
It’s inevitable. No matter what kind of work environment you’re in, there will be conflicts. The key to managing interpersonal conflicts in a workplace setting lies in the communication skills you use to defuse the situation and de-escalate people … [More]
Three Ways to Revamp SEO in 2021
Search engine optimization (SEO) is essential for creating online relevance and being digitally relevant in search engines. The coronavirus pandemic magnified how significant digital presence is these days. People are relying heavily on online … [More]
Outdated Video Training Puts a Business at Risk
Businesses risk loss of revenue, loss of employee commitment and increases in key employee attrition. One solution is here for us to embrace: the new rules of engagement in training videos. Millennial and GenX value contribution, learning and … [More]
Roundtable
Now is the Time to Launch a Mentorship Program
When I consult with corporations and higher education institutions about establishing mentorship programs, I’m often asked about the benefits. Let me … [More]
Economy
Big Mistakes Small Businesses Must Avoid in 2021
Naturalist Charles Darwin famously said, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives; it is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” … [More]
Legal
Repurposing Real Estate Use?
2020 saw a slew of retail bankruptcies. Many of these companies will emerge from bankruptcy with a much smaller physical footprint, shedding both … [More]
Nonprofit
Sustaining and Growing Your Fundraising Performance in 2021
If there is one key takeaway for philanthropy professionals from 2020, it’s that they have to be prepared to pivot quickly. With COVID-19, social … [More]
From the Top
Helen Davis: Affirming Mentorship as a Valuable Asset
Helen Davis is the managing partner and chair of the board at The Cavanagh Law Firm, one of the most prestigious firms in the Southwest. She credits her career and … [More]
Startups
Ecep Han: Answering the Call for PPE
Ecep Han manufactures medical textiles, more commonly referred to as Personal Protective Equipment, providing healthcare facilities and private businesses with masks, medical gowns, medical coveralls, shields and more. “Ecep Han immediately fills … [More]
SAVRpak: A Rocket Scientist’s Freshness Solution
SAVRpak is a food packaging technology that removes moisture from a container to keep food fresh and reduce waste. Using the laws of thermodynamics, the patented peel-and-stick patch can extend food’s shelf life by 50 percent. SAVRpak uses no … [More]
CRE
What to Expect in the Greater Phoenix Commercial Real Estate Industry in 2021
The buzzword for 2020 across all industries, including commercial real estate, was “pivot.” Fortunately, the fundamentals of the Phoenix-area commercial real estate market were strong before the onset … [More]
Gilbert Medical Office Market Is Dynamic
Since opening in 2006, Dignity Health’s Mercy Gilbert Medical Center has grown from a single hospital into the centerpiece of one of the Valley’s most dynamic medical corridors. Demand here is so high … [More]
New Master-Planned Community in Queen Creek
Fulton Homes is beginning work on Barney Farms, a 550-acre master-planned community that will include 1,700 homes. The development is located on the northeast corner of Queen Creek Road and Signal … [More]
Healthcare
Plasma Donations Help Save Lives
Many people are surprised to learn that plasma — the clear, straw-colored liquid portion of blood — is a lifeline for thousands of people with rare, … [More]
Technology
9 Steps to Safeguard Your Business from a Cybersecurity Attack
As evidence mounts about the depth and breadth of the Russian hack onto the U.S. cybersecurity apparatus, and most businesses having to pivot to a WFH … [More]
By the Numbers
Does Location Influence Workplace Attitudes?
Attitudes toward work from home has become a favorite topic for surveys over the past year, and it is one aspect Nintex studies in its recent … [More]
Briefs
Pandemic Propels Worldwide Jet’s Efforts for a Safer Future
Phoenix-based Worldwide Jet boasts a fleet of 12 jets providing premier charter flights to more than 500 destinations around the world. Early into the pandemic, the global aviation firm recognized it was imperative to lead the way in providing the … [More]
Wildflower Innovates to Launch Asian-Inspired Ghost Kitchen
As the pandemic has prompted more people to order delivery and takeout so they can dine in the comfort and safety of their own homes, there has been a rise in ghost kitchens across the nation. A ghost (or virtual) kitchen is a restaurant model that … [More]
Longer Work Hours: Market-based Societies or Subsistence-based Societies?
Men in market-based societies work more hours while women mostly work the same hours on average regardless of the type of society, according to a recent study by MIT Sloan School of Management Prof. Rahul Bhui. The researchers found that within … [More]
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