Voter turn-out is a constant issue with every political campaign, but GoVote.com is looking to do something to change that. By educating its visitors on a local and national level, GoVote looks to positively impact the voter turnout for the … Continue reading
Moving Forward: Social Media Marketing In 2012
Moving forward: Thoughts on social media marketing in 2012 With the holidays upon us, the realities of the year’s end have set in. It’s time to begin clearing out inboxes, archiving 2011 files and preparing for 2012. It’s time for … Continue reading
Avoiding Unhappy Office Holiday Parties
Avoiding Unhappy Office Holiday Parties Everyone loves a good company holiday party. They’re usually a fun way to unwind with your peers in a non-work environment, but sometimes these situations can take a quick turn for the worse. From sexual … Continue reading
Economic Forecast: Arizona, U.S. to Show Improvement in 2012
Improvement in both the Arizona and U.S. economies can be expected next year, but full recovery is still a few years away. That’s according to experts who spoke Wednesday at the 48th Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon, co-sponsored by ASU’s W.P. Carey … Continue reading
Gilbert’s Strategic Economic Development Plan To Focus On Science, Technology
Economic Development Plan The Gilbert, Ariz., Economic Development Office (EDO) is actively developing a strategic plan to attract companies and researchers from around the world to its community. Operating under a mandate from its town council, the EDO organized citizen … Continue reading
Photos: Friedman + Kirshner Portrait DesignMother-Daughter Team, Friedman + Kirshner Portrait Design
Friedman + Kirshner Portrait Design. These two portrait artists distinguish themselves with their dedication to individuality and intuition in creating in-home masterpieces. Their dramatic and timeless portraits are often skillfully designed for specific areas of their client’s home where the … Continue reading
2011 Holiday Gadget Guide
2011 Holiday Gadget Guide It’s that time of year when companies start thinking about what shwag they will bestow on employees, colleagues and clients. ‘Tis the gift that keeps on tweeting? If you’re like many executives, you have a list … Continue reading
A Green Holiday: Green Gift Ideas, Shopping And More
Having a green holiday is even easier this season. Companies are more conscientious of the materials they use to create sustainable products, and we can do the same by being green in our gift choices and buying practice. Here are … Continue reading
Photo: Entirely PureEntirely Pure Offers Energy Efficient Mortgage
Entirely Pure is a local, Tempe based company that is dedicated to helping homeowners make their homes sustainable and energy efficient through an array of products and services, while minimizing the work and the worry that comes with securing financing … Continue reading
Brandon’s Best List: The Best Valley Food
Brandon’s Best List: The Best Valley Food 1. BEST Greek Food /Gyro Sandwich: Gyros Express / Gyros Restaurant Price: $ What to order: Gyro Sandwich with extra creamy homemade tzatziki sauce Compliment your sandwich with a basket of freshly made … Continue reading
Arizona Business Magazine November/December 2011Corporate Giving More Discriminating, But Still Charitable
Like the economy, a dip in corporate giving appears to have bottomed out, but that charitable landscape has changed both for givers and receivers. Corporations are re-evaluating which not-for-profit organizations they support, and in some cases businesses are providing more … Continue reading
Photos: Harumi Maejima, president, Japanese Culture ClubJapanese Culture Club Of Arizona To Host Annual Tea And Luncheon
The Japanese Culture Club of Arizona is hosting its Annual Tea and Luncheon on Sunday, Dec. 4. The proceeds of the event will go towards funding the “Sun Sun Project,” which is dedicated to building a group housing facility at … Continue reading
Work-Life Programs, Balancing Work And Family
I spent several hours this week reviewing nomination forms for the Top Workplaces for Women in the Valley. It was refreshing to read that numerous Valley employers offer work-life programs to help workers (both men and women) minimize work-life conflict. … Continue reading
Arizona Tourism Industry Has A Billion-Dollar Impact On Economy
Economic engine: Arizona tourism industry packs an economic punch of $17.7 billion yearly Tourism is one of the largest industries in Arizona, but it isn’t just about hotels and golf courses. Its direct economic impact of $17.7 billion has helped … Continue reading
What Parents Should Look For In A School District
School districts Valleywide are often being faced with losing students to nearby districts. When this happens, a district must do what it can to keep their current students, bring in new students and bring back students that may have moved … Continue reading
Valley Pain And Wellness Center Provides Personalized Treatment Plans
The Valley Pain and Wellness Center, located in Chandler, focuses its services on the personalization and customization to meet the needs of patients. This new health and wellness center is run by the husband-and-wife duo of doctors Anne L. Perez … Continue reading
Barrett-Jackson Announces $92 Million In Sales, Record Attendance
Barrett-Jackson Auction Company announced that its 41st annual Arizona auction generated more than $92 million in sales and attracted a record 270,000 attendees at the WestWorld of Scottsdale from January 15 to 22. The auction, which showcases and sells rare, … Continue reading
Green Schoolhouse Series Creates Sustainable Valley Schools
Thanks to the Green Schoolhouse Series, three Arizona schools will receive makeovers with sustainability in mind as part of an 18-market national tour. For 14 million American children in school today, December 1, 2011 marked a step in the right … Continue reading
Carl Mulac Named Chairman, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
In the most challenging of times with the economy, a home building company can succeed if one has the vision, the money, the people and the land — much like home building veteran Carl Mulac did. Carl Mulac, the executive … Continue reading
SunPower Solar Power Plant Planned For ASU Polytechnic Campus
SRP and Arizona State University (ASU) have teamed up to build a 1-megawatt, solar power plant on the Polytechnic campus in Mesa. The plant will feature the first commercial deployment of SunPower C7 Tracker technology. This solar photovoltaic tracking system … Continue reading
Arizona Heart Walk Encourages Businesses, Individuals To Lead Healthy Lifestyle
Achieving corporate health: American Heart Association’s Arizona Heart Walk encourages businesses, individuals to change the way they think about their health Richard Schulz, CEO of HealthSouth in Scottsdale and chairman of the American Heart Association’s Arizona Heart Walk, knows a … Continue reading
Shows To Watch 2012: Shameless
What do you get when you have six kids (the oldest raising the other five); a deadbeat dad, who’s only full-time occupation is to be a con artist and get hammered; a high-end car thief that is actually an ivy … Continue reading
ULI Joins Forces With Greenprint Foundation To Promote Green Development
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is enhancing its commitment to environmentally conscious development with the transfer of the activities and assets of the Greenprint Foundation into the newly formed ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance. With this action, ULI is … Continue reading
Business Podcast: The Dave Ramsey Show 1/12/12
Dave Ramsey, a renown financial guru and speaker, delivers his daily radio show through podcasts hosted on his website and the iTunes store. Utilizing interviews with others, call-ins from listeners, and more — Dave Ramsey gives a realistic perspective on … Continue reading
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