Category: Featured

Estate Tax Laws Are In Flux - AZ Business Magazine Sept/Oct 2010Arizona Business Magazine Sept/Oct 2010

Estate Tax Laws Are In Flux — Start Strategizing Now

Let’s begin with a reasonably well-founded observation: The official repeal this year of estate taxes has seriously flawed most testamentary plans and created mild chaos for estate practitioners. Traditionally, estate planning attorneys have employed “word formula” dispositions phrased in terms … Continue reading

Arizona Business Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Janet Perez

The Buzz on AZNow.Biz – September 7, 2010

Find out what’s happening this week at AZNow.Biz!  

Tartesso Elementary

Elementary School Leaves A Small Carbon Footprint

Buckeye’s Tartesso Elementary School is receiving high marks, but it has nothing to do with the kids in the classroom. On Aug. 19, 2010, the United States Green Building Council awarded the 3-year-old school with a Leadership in Energy and … Continue reading

Phoenix-area employment picture for the fourth quarter of 2010 appears positive

Survey: Valley Companies Plan To Hire More Employees This Quarter

The Phoenix-area employment picture for the fourth quarter of 2010 appears positive, as hiring is expected to increase slightly, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released today. Between October and December, 15 percent of the companies interviewed plan … Continue reading

Cash In On Solar Stimulus Funds - AZ Business Magazine Sept/Oct 2010Arizona Business Magazine Sept/Oct 2010

Time Is Running Out To Cash In On Solar Stimulus Funds

Companies and investors across Arizona are deciding whether it’s time to “go solar.” As with any other financial undertaking, moving forward with solar must make economic sense. Despite dramatic strides in technology, solar energy projects are not yet viable without … Continue reading

Light rail tracks being built near valley ho

Snapshot: METRO Light Rail

Watch the evolution of the METRO Light Rail from start to finish.

Flagstaff lost the highest percentage of construction jobs

Flagstaff Tops The Nation In Percentage of Construction Jobs Lost

Flagstaff lost the highest percentage of construction jobs between July 2009 and July of this year, as 276 of 337 metro areas nationally saw declines, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Flagstaff lost 700 construction jobs, a 32 … Continue reading

Apple The iPad Dazzles - AZ Business Magazine Sept/Oct 2010Photo: Apple iPad - Arizona Business Magazine Sept/Oct 2010

The iPad Dazzles, But Is It Worth $500?

It’s only been a few months since the iPad’s April debut, but Apple’s latest light-weight cordless gadget has — for most — lived up to its expectations. Sans keyboard and mouse, the iPad offers a versatile online experience through a … Continue reading

out smart the competition

James Champy Talks About Outsmarting Your Competition

James Champy is the author of “Outsmart! How to Do What Your Competitors Can’t.” Champy profiles eight highly-successful firms as he develops his thesis that the key to outsmarting the competition is to focus on the external environment  – including … Continue reading

Town of Superior

The Town of Superior Awaits Copper Mine Ruling

The residents of the Town of Superior are collectively holding their breaths as they wait for SB 409, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, to pass. Supported by Senators John McCain and John Kyl, as well as Gov.  … Continue reading

realestateinunchartedterritory

Real Estate: In Uncharted Territory

The resale season starts in March with an upswing in real estate transactions, but last month’s numbers were much higher than might be expected if this were a “normal” year. Jay Q. Butler, associate professor of real estate at the … Continue reading

transportation

Infographic: Arizona Transportation Statistics

Statistics on the modes of transportation Arizonans use to get to work.

Submit an Article