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Arizona Ascent March 2025

March 2025

Letter From The Editor

One year ago, we launched Arizona Ascent with a vision—to tell the stories that truly shape Maricopa County and the great state of Arizona. Not just the headlines, but the heartbeats. The entrepreneurs, the visionaries, the risk-takers who build, create, and innovate in ways that transform our communities.

As we celebrate our one-year anniversary, we reflect on the incredible businesses and leaders who have trusted us to share their journeys. Their stories are the foundation of this magazine, and their impact is what keeps Arizona thriving.

This milestone also marks an exciting moment—we are about to announce the winners of our first Small Business Impact Awards.

These five businesses are making a profound impact on Arizona’s economy and communities:

  • Always This Good Consulting: empowering women entrepreneurs without burnout.
  • Oso Consulting: advancing workforce development for small businesses.
  • Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc.: expanding their legacy of excellence into Arizona. Fantastica Italia, fostering cultural awareness through travel.
  • Data Biologics: finalists in the 2024 Arizona Innovation Challenge, driving innovation.

These leaders and businesses embody the entrepreneurial spirit that makes Arizona exceptional. Thank you for being part of our journey—we look forward to another year of growth and inspiration.

-Jaki Underwood, Editor-in-Chief

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Market Report

Arizona’s Housing Market Has Shifted—What’s Your Next Move?

Six months ago, buying a home in Arizona felt like trying to win the lottery. You’d find a house you loved, rush to put in an offer, and—just like that—it was gone. Homes were selling in days, sometimes hours, and buyers were left scrambling. Sellers barely had to lift a finger, with bidding wars driving prices sky-high.

But something’s different now. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to buy, this might be your moment. And if you’re selling, how you price and position your home now will determine your success. The January 2025 ARMLS report reveals a major shift in Arizona’s real estate market—one that’s leveling the playing field for buyers while forcing sellers to adjust their strategies

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2025 Small Business Impact Award Winners

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Building Arizona’s Future: Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. Recognized for Transformative Impact

In the ever-evolving landscape of Maricopa County, few companies have played as significant a role in shaping its growth as Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. Recognized at this year’s Arizona…
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Honoring a Vision: DataBiologics’ Data-Driven Revolution 

For millions of patients seeking cutting-edge regenerative therapies, the promise is vast, but the data is scarce. What if the treatment you need exists, but there’s no evidence to prove it…
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Always This Good Consulting: Redefining Success Through Mindfulness and Strategy

In an era where relentless hustle is often glorified, Jennifer Maggiore is charting a different course—one where business success and personal well-being aren’t mutually exclusive. As the…
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Fantastica Italia: How Maria Laura Boldini Creal Brings the Heart of Italy to the Valley

Imagine stepping into a sun-drenched piazza in Florence, the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the air, the sound of laughter echoing from a nearby trattoria. This is the Italy…
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OSO Consulting: Building a Workforce Revolution

Maria Lopez, owner of a small Mexican restaurant in Peoria, was on the verge of burnout. She loved cooking and serving her community, but the constant struggle to find and retain reliable…
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