AZ Now Biz Author: Kasia Marciszewska
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Cohesive Plan Needed For Sustainable Energy Movement
Without a cohesive plan, experts worry that the ‘green’ and sustainable energy movement could become muddy The United States Environmental Protection Agency has a straightforward definition for sustainability. “Sustainability is based on a simple principle: Everything that we need for … Continue reading
Arizona Faces Environmental Legal Issues To Grow ‘Green’ Movement
Though Arizona may be working to reach a higher standard of sustainability, a myriad of environmental legal issues will be seen as these changes are implemented. Arizona Business Magazine spoke with the state’s top law firms and industry experts to … Continue reading
Arizona Forward Hopes To Preserve Parks, Open Land
As one of the earliest pioneers of sustainability in the Valley, Valley Forward has had an Arizona presence for 42 years. The organization’s focus on land use and open space, air quality, water, energy and transportation has grown immensely since … Continue reading
AzHHA Proposes Alternative To Medicaid Reform Plan, AHCCCS
AzHHA and other health care organizations propose an alternative to Gov. Brewer’s Medicaid reform plan, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System ( AHCCCS ) The economic recession has had an impact on industries across the board and health care … Continue reading
AzHHA Conference Addresses Challenges Facing Health Care Industry
The health care industry has undergone its fair share of challenges in the past, but 2011 has proven to be an exceptionally tough year. The difficult climate has set the stage for the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association’s (AzHHA) Annual … Continue reading
GPEC’s Revamped International Leadership Council Looks To Bring Foreign Direct Investment To Arizona
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is sharpening its international approach with an aim toward bringing more foreign direct investment to the state. To that end, GPEC has restructured its International Leadership Committee (ILC). “My vision is to put Arizona … Continue reading
Renewable Energy Tax Incentive Program Helps GPEC Bring In The Shining Stars Of Solar
It makes sense that a city with an average of more than 321 days of sunshine a year is taking the lead in solar, thanks in large part to the tireless efforts of the energy source’s biggest crusader in Arizona: … Continue reading
Valley Forward Hosts 41st Annual Luncheon Featuring National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore
Valley Forward hosted its 41st Annual Luncheon Dec. 3, and the event was wild — literally. Guests were greeted by a menagerie of interesting wildlife at this year’s event thanks to the Desert Botanical Garden, Liberty Wildlife, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, … Continue reading
Life Through The Lens Of Wildlife Photographer Joel Sartore
It is summer in Antarctica. Frigid temperatures have been replaced by mild, 50-degree days. Surrounded by green hills rolling into lush, snow-capped mountains and thick fog, Joel Sartore is crouching low to the ground. Usually, it is he who is … Continue reading
The Environmental Protection Agency Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
On Dec. 2, 1970, the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was founded. Since the inception of the agency, the world has changed. Today, the green movement is stronger than ever, and our focus on bettering the environment is unwavering. The … Continue reading
Two Valley Groups Are Working To Advance And Retain Women’s Role In The Financial Field
It wasn’t so long ago that a typical business meeting at a banking or financial institution was dominated by the good ol’ boys network. Well, not anymore. Today, you are likely to see more women among the dark suits at … Continue reading
Elements At The Sanctuary Provides A Feast For The Eyes And Stomach
My dining companions and I took in the gorgeous view at the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley, as the sun set behind Mummy Mountain in a swirl of pink and purple, before settling into a deep … Continue reading
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