MARCH 2026

Cover Story

Grants: Creating & Securing Grants in Today’s Climate

Philanthropy is a broad subject that takes many forms. Our Social Impact feature every month spotlights for-profit businesses (some of whom who are included in this cover story) and the varied forms of philanthropy they practice. This article … [More]

Features

Mental Health Is a Leadership Imperative

Running a small business is a mental game long before it ever shows up on a balance sheet. On paper, ownership looks like freedom: no boss, your own hours, the satisfaction of building something that’s yours. In reality, it’s equal parts purpose and … [More]

Powering the Next Wave of Development in Arizona

Power demand from semiconductor fabs and data centers in Arizona is growing at a staggering pace. Utility resource plans across the state project roughly two to three times growth in generation capacity over the next decade — a dramatic shift after … [More]

Driving Community Impact: How the Valley Toyota Dealers Turn Local Commitment into Lasting Change

For more than two decades, the Valley Toyota Dealers have demonstrated what it looks like when a business coalition treats community investment not as a marketing strategy but as a shared responsibility. Representing 10 dealerships across the Phoenix … [More]

Bridging the Talent Shortage – Is Nearshoring an Answer?

As growth becomes harder to predict and technology reshapes how work gets done, U.S. businesses are rethinking how they build and scale teams. Rather than relying on traditional, headcount-heavy hiring models, many organizations are shifting toward … [More]

The Power of Fun at Work

When most people think about work, “fun” probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind. Deadlines, meetings and spreadsheets? Sure. But laughter, camaraderie and a little silliness? That often feels like a luxury, not a priority. Here’s the … [More]

Roundtable

MOMentum, Organizational Health, Talent Retention and the Bottom Line

As an overachiever, I was consistently rewarded for my hard work and dedication to my 8–5 job. I worked for the ASU Foundation as a fundraiser, and I … [More]

Economy

Top Business Insurance Trends Reshaping Risk Management in 2026

The past few years have conditioned business leaders to stay braced for impact. Pandemic disruption, supply chain breakdowns, inflation shocks and … [More]

Nonprofit

How Hiring Justice-Impacted Talent Can Unlock Workforce Potential

Across sectors, companies are navigating a tight labor market where open roles are growing faster than available candidates. Within this challenge … [More]

By The Numbers

An Economy in the Chips

Thanks to a purposeful focus and our vaunted collaborative environment among economic development organizations that include Arizona Commerce … [More]

From the Top

Justin Steltenpohl: From Law to Leadership

Justin Steltenpohl’s innate drive led him to study law at The University of Toledo College of Law. Looking back on his time there, he cites what many law students do: that law school teaches you to … [More]

Legal

New Rules for H-1B Visas – Employers Take Note

There are new rules coming for Arizona employers who use the H-1B visa program to hire skilled foreign workers, and they change the odds of who gets hired. Under a new final rule issued by the … [More]

Startups

Bibvy – the Full-Containment Bib

Bibvy’s patent-pending product, Bibvy™, is a children’s bib designed to “make mealtimes, crafts and everyday messes dramatically easier for families,” explains its creator, Danielle Bohannan. “Our … [More]

Refer A Friend App Rewards Consumer Referrals

Refer A Friend App makes word-of-mouth referrals — the most powerful form of marketing — simple and scalable for small businesses. Users join for free and build their own personal referral … [More]

Healthcare

The Shift to Personalized Cancer Care

Precision medicine is no longer a distant ambition — it is rapidly becoming the foundation of modern cancer care. The era of one-size-fits-all protocols is giving way to personalized cancer care based on each patient’s unique biology. Powered by … [More]

Technology

It’s 2026. Is Your Website Optimized for SEO/AEO?

As VP of Web Development at Go Fish Digital, I’m often asked whether building a website today looks different from a year ago. The surface-level answer might appear to be no. Most sites follow a familiar journey: discovery, sitemap, design, build, … [More]

Semi Insights

The Power of Global Partnerships in Shaping the Future of Innovation

Global partnerships are no longer just a public-sector initiative or a trade mission objective. For corporations in fast-moving, system-level industries, it has become a strategic lever for innovation, supply chain resilience and early visibility … [More]

From Fabs to Classrooms

Arizona’s semiconductor buildout is no longer measured only in factories and cleanrooms. It is being shaped in classrooms, research labs and, increasingly, in cross-border partnerships. The University of Arizona has formalized an agreement with … [More]

CRE

The Partnership of Hospitality and Healthcare

While 84% of U.S. consumers say wellness is a “top” or “important” priority, per a recent 2026 poll by McKinsey, commercial real estate is activity responding to this growing need. In hospitality especially, hotels and resorts are focusing on how to … [More]

Briefs

Workplace Safety Starts at the Top: Practical Steps Every Business Can Adopt

Creating a safe workplace is more than a compliance requirement. It is one of the strongest investments a business can make in its people, its culture and its long-term stability. In Arizona, companies of every size face daily challenges that range … [More]

Cycle Boat Brings Party Cruisin’ to Tempe Town Lake, Pedaling Optional

The first Tempe Boat Cruisin’ experience officially set sail on Thursday, February 5. Fully captained and crewed, the cycle boat experience is designed to be interactive, social and safe. The idea stems from Robert Mayer’s success with Arizona … [More]

New Class-Action Lawsuit Trend Potential Threat to Bar and Restaurant Owners

Bar and restaurant owners need to be vigilant and wear a lot of hats every single day. While they may be experts at running back- and front-of-house operations, they may not be up to date on the changing laws or even the trending lawsuits that can … [More]