The world of fast food takeout doesn’t stand still. To keep up, takeout lovers may need to adjust their budgets before they buy. McDonald’s prices have doubled in a decade,…
When Sean and Maria Pourteymour founded Luna Grill in 2004 in San Diego, the phrase “fast casual” had not made its way to everyday vernacular. Since then, “fast casual” has…
Today’s economy is global, with countries across the world engaging in commerce. The Grand Canyon State is no exception — the value of Arizona exports in 2024 was $32.2 billion,…
Published in 2014, “Velocity: A Blueprint for Transforming Greater Phoenix into an Innovation Economy” laid out a plan to bolster the region’s capacity for technology development, grow the skills of…
Here in Arizona, we don’t just talk about transforming healthcare. We build the platforms, partnerships and products that do it. Spend a morning at the Phoenix Bioscience Core and you’ll…
The Prescott labor market has cooled amid a shrinking workforce, according to an analysis by the Economic and Business Research Center, the premiere source for information on Arizona’s economy since…
Navigating the law: 15 legal considerations for gig workers Gig workers face a complex web of legal challenges, from tax obligations to payment disputes and misclassification issues. This article breaks…
When Robert Meyer stepped into the CEO role at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in 2003, the organization was on the brink of bankruptcy. Facing a $68 million loss and pressure from…
The latest release of the National Customer Rage Survey found that 77 % of U.S. consumers reported experiencing a product or service problem in the past 12 months — a…
If you’re a business leader in Arizona, you’ve likely felt the tremors of rising healthcare costs—and you’re not alone. Across the country, employers are facing the steepest increases in health…
James, a lifelong athlete with 82 marathons under his belt, is facing his toughest challenge now: a type of dementia called primary progressive aphasia. But he’s not alone. He has…
Valleywise Health today announced that President and CEO Steve Purves will retire at the conclusion of his contract in October 2026, marking the culmination of a 45-year career in healthcare administration…
