Six years ago, eight Arizona State University students and a pair of faculty members traveled to the Mojave Desert in the high summer with an allotment of four gallons of water per day. They stayed for a month. They came back changed in surprising ways. "We ... ended up creating an amazing bond, community and interpersonal experience," said Adriene Jenik, co-director … [More]
ACA Announces Semifinalists for the 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today that 30 semifinalists have been selected for the 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The AIC is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures scale. “Narrowing it down to just 30 semifinalists from 100 applicants for this year’s competition … [More]
Arizona’s Largest Resort Reveals Bold Architecture and Design
Amphitheater - Hotel Lobby (Designed by Simeone Deary) VAI Resort, the most anticipated addition to Arizona's hospitality landscape, is poised to redefine luxury and design. Opening its doors in Glendale, part of metro Phoenix, in late 2024, VAI Resort aims to captivate guests with its transformative ambiance and meticulous attention to detail. Boasting the title of … [More]
Their Take: Arizona Steps Up to Align Existing Cannabis Laws with Reality
There are some important movements afoot to bring cannabis into the mainstream and make the cannabis businesses easier to operate. First, the Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) has recommended to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that cannabis be rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). At the same time, 23 attorneys … [More]
Dealing with Generational Conflict in the Workplace? Focus on Strengths, Not Stereotypes
With four generations in the workplace, there’s bound to be some friction. From “Okay, Boomer” dismissals to gripes about entitled Millennials and tech-obsessed Gen Z, each generation has its own complaints about the others. Meanwhile, Gen Xers tend to be perpetually overlooked—which is hurtful in a different way. The one consistent theme through the generations is that at … [More]
New Study Reveals Alarming Work Dissatisfaction Trends
A groundbreaking study conducted by Bastion Transform, a part of Bastion Agency, has uncovered startling insights into the prevalent unhappiness among employees in today's workplace. The report reveals that a mere one-third of employees, accounting for 36%, report a high level of satisfaction in their current roles while a staggering 55% express skepticism about their company's … [More]
Cybersecurity Experts Share Tips on How to Maintain a Secure Work Environment
October is the official cybersecurity awareness month. Using this occasion, Juta Gurinaviciute, a cybersecurity expert and CTO at NordLayer, gives an interview explaining the importance of this month and cyber trends around the world. Gurinaviciute reveals where businesses should look first when creating a cybersecurity strategy and what dangers are the most prominent in the IT … [More]
Their Take: Intel Addresses Semiconductor Workforce Shortage
The future of the semiconductor industry depends on the education of students, and Intel is working to make sure those students are ready.
The U.S. semiconductor industry is facing a troubling workforce gap nationwide, highlighted in a recent report by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). The report says the workforce needed in the semiconductor industry is expected to grow 33% from approximately 345,000 jobs today to approximately 460,000 jobs by 2030. However, 58% (or roughly 67,000) of projected new … [More]
Changing Growing Cities Like Phoenix One Urban Infill Project at a Time
Five cities in Arizona were recently listed among the 15 top fastest-growing cities in the U.S. – Queen Creek, Buckeye, Casa Grande, Maricopa, and Goodyear. As a result of rapid growth in metro Phoenix, the city launched an Adaptive Reuse Program, which is one of the most comprehensive programs of its kind. While growing economic vitality, the program encourages developers to … [More]
How Artists Can Be Business-Minded
As Arizona's population continues to grow, so does the diversity of its industries. In 2022, the global art market, as reported by Art Basel, reached a staggering $67.8 billion, and the demand for artists is projected to increase by at least 6% until 2031. For those with the impulse to create, the coming years hold vast opportunities to transform a hobby into a thriving … [More]
