Category: Featured
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
The Buzz on AZNow.Biz – September 7, 2010
Find out what’s happening this week at AZNow.Biz!
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
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
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
Snapshot: METRO Light Rail
Watch the evolution of the METRO Light Rail from start to finish.
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
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
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
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
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
Infographic: Arizona Transportation Statistics
Statistics on the modes of transportation Arizonans use to get to work.













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