Category: Economy
WESTMARC Announces New President And CEO
The new President & CEO of WESTMARC has been chosen — Michelle Rider. Chair Candace Wiest says WESTMARC is delighted to announce Rider has accepted their offer as CEO. Wiest commented on the selection process saying, “The skills we identified … Continue reading
Creating More And Better Jobs In Arizona By Implementing E-Work Strategies
In the past 20 years, there has been a major shift in the way work is done. With the rise of the knowledge-based economy, rapid advances in technology and concern over carbon footprints, the traditional workplace model has grown obsolete. … Continue reading
Sonoran Boulevard Project Raises Concerns From Local Homeowners
Construction for a road in the northern Valley is underway, but not everyone agrees with it, especially homeowners in the area. Issues have surfaced regarding the nature and purpose of the road and its impact on the surrounding neighborhoods. The … Continue reading
Q&A Steve Moore, President & CEO of Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau
Steve Moore President and CEO Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau What is the outlook of tourism in Arizona and the Valley as you see it? Tourism is a $17 billion industry here, and it is strong enough to have … Continue reading
Google To Offer Hardware Subscriptions For ChromeBooks Laptops
You subscribe to The Arizona Republic, to Netflix and to gym memberships, so why not subscribe to a laptop, too? Google just announced that in addition to offering their new ChromeBooks for regular sale starting at $350, they will also … Continue reading
Bargains Driving U.S. Travelers, Expert Tells GPCVB Gathering
When it comes to business and leisure travel, brand names don’t matter as much anymore. Today, it’s all about the best deal. That was one of the messages delivered Tuesday by national travel trends expert Peter Yesawich, who spoke at … Continue reading
Building Achievements Turned Arizona From Frontier Outpost To Thriving Haven
In 1912, when it became the nation’s 48th state, Arizona was a challenging place to live. It was sparsely populated with small communities scattered hither and yon. Travel between towns was grueling. The lower desert was unbearably hot in the … Continue reading
Caregiving Impacts Companies’ Bottom Line, Costing Business
Companies looking to maintain and grow must stay focused on the bottom line. In order to do so, it is necessary for business owners and managers to consistently look at how they can increase productivity and cut on expenses. One … Continue reading
Arizona’s Economic Recovery Remains Sluggish, But The Outlook Is Brighter
While the nation’s economy showed some significant signs of life in the first half of 2011, the state’s economy continues to bounce along the bottom. But forecasters at the Economic Club of Phoenix’s Annual Economic Outlook 2011 luncheon on May … Continue reading
Richard Adkerson CEO Freeport-McMoRan Copper And Gold
CEO Richard Adkerson discusses the global Copper market, and how the recent economic recession has affected Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold. Richard Adkerson Title: CEO Company: Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold How did the recession affect Freeport’s global markets? Copper, which is … Continue reading
Macy’s Announces New Sustainability Practices
The department store giant plans to enforce new sustainable practices by the end of 2011. Macy’s, a United States department store chain of mid-to-high range, has announced the store will perform a new series of steps in its ongoing drive … Continue reading
New Arizona Forward Initiative Hopes To Balance Future Economic Development With Sustainability Concerns
The future of Arizona’s economic development is one that is still being decided. In order to help push Arizona in the right direction, Valley Forward has launched an initiative called Arizona Forward. The more than 40-year-old group brings together business … Continue reading
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