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Here's how Arizona bioscience construction boom impacts region

In recent years, Arizona has seen rapid growth in its population, its bioscience sector, and its healthcare infrastructure. The momentum is continuing to build — especially when it comes to Arizona bioscience construction and building.

Like the sciences they support — these structures are the result of studies being conducted, long term planning, and expert implementation over time.

“Over 25 years ago, leaders in Arizona came together to build a bioscience sector,” says Joan Koerber-Walker, pr

How Arizona’s higher education institutions step up to close skills gap

In recent years, industry and academic experts have noted an alarming skills gap rate in the Arizona workplace. Too many positions remain unfilled despite extended vacancy announcements or are filled with poorly matched candidates. This contrasts with the norm of positions being quickly gobbled up by college graduates who have been trained for them. Representatives from various colleges have spoken on the issue, including what they believe to be the cause of it as well as what they believe their

How to properly dispose of e-waste and what happens if done improperly

As technology moves forward, electronic waste, or e-waste becomes a more prominent issue. The EPA recommends businesses use “certified recyclers” to manage such waste.

On their website, two organizations with programs for certification are present — Basel Action Network (BAN), proponents of the e-stewards program; and Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI), proponents of the R2 program. Representatives from both organizations have shared their insights on e-waste, how to properl

How businesses can do Pride Month proud

June has been celebrated for a long time in this country as Pride Month. Pride has been federally recognized since 1999, celebrated historically before then, and honors the LGBTQ+ community and their struggle for equal rights.

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Angela Hughey, co-founder and president of ONE Community, explains the importance of Pride Month, how the business community has helped, what one can do to support the cause and the issues the LGBTQ+ com