Purse-Suit Of Fashion: The Doctors’ Runway Hosted By Sun Health

Thanks to the Sun Health Foundation, on Saturday, February 18th, doctors will no longer be recognizable; they will be in “Purse-Suit of Fashion.” Leaving behind their scrubs, stethoscopes and lab coats, doctors and physicians will trade in their uniform and … Continue reading →

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Flirting With Office Disaster? Minimize The Risk Of Office Romances

Minimize the risks associated with office romances; here are a few tips to keep in mind. Every year around Valentine’s Day, offices across Arizona smell of freshly-delivered flowers and Belgian chocolates. But what if the person sending the flowers and … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Arizona Centennial Through Photographic Exhibit

In celebration of the Arizona Centennial, a 50-photo exhibit will be on display presented by Alliance Bank in downtown Phoenix at CityScape. Running from now through the end of March 2012, the exhibit entitled “At Work in Arizona” will mark … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Super Bowl Commercials Of 2012

Every year the biggest brands in America spend millions of dollars for a small window of advertisement during the biggest sporting event of the year. From the comedy of Jerry Seinfeld to the growling voice of Clint Eastwood, 2012’s Super … Continue reading →

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Mountain Vista Medical Center Receives Honors

Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz. was given the prestigious honor of ranking in the top five percent of hospitals in the nation, according to a ranking system developed by HealthGrades. A resource for individuals to rank their local … Continue reading →

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GPEC: Plans To Revive The Economy

Look past the Valley’s long, slow climb out of a difficult recession to the next 10, 20, even 100 years and you see a potential hotbed of wealth and productivity: a regional economy that has diversified from its traditional reliance … Continue reading →

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2012 Super Bowl Video ~ Madonna & Kelly Clarkson

Super Bowl XLVI New York Giants vs. New England Patriots Why Super Bowl Video? Before the Super Bowl the buzz is about the teams, but after the game it’s about everything else.. Kelly Clarkson ~ National Anthem The first “American … Continue reading →

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Arizona Centennial Events: Where Will You Be?

Arizona is celebrating its 100th birthday February 14, 2012 — so where will you be? Check out what’s happening around the state for the Arizona Centennial. Arizona Centennial Events: Central Arizona Arizona Centennial Best Fest, Phoenix Arizona Centennial Best Fest … Continue reading →

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ASU Football: Immediate Impact Players in 2012 Recruiting Class

Outside of the yearly Duel in the Desert game against Arizona and the possible bowl appearances, National Letter of Intent Day is one of the biggest days for ASU football and Sun Devil nation. With fresh new faces committing to … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Super Bowl 2012 Preview

Tom Brady and Eli Manning will meet each other once against on one of sports biggest platforms, the NFL Super Bowl 2012. In a rematch of Super Bowl XLII, one of the most exciting Super Bowl games of the last … Continue reading →

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Arizona Centennial Series: Looking Ahead At The State’s Next Century

Arizona Centennial — Forward thinking: Algae, solar, personalized medicine or none of the above? Some of Arizona’s greatest minds look ahead at the state’s next century A century ago, Arizonans with an entrepreneurial spirit ventured deep into the deserts and … Continue reading →

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A Solution To The Education Crisis: Arizona Paving The Way

You’ve read the dismal facts and figures: only 76.1 percent of Arizona children graduate from high school. There are 90,000 students in Arizona at schools that receive D-grades – enough children to fill a stadium. These facts and figures are … Continue reading →

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Thunderbird School Of Global Management Ranked No. 1

Thunderbird School of Global Management has once again been ranked No. 1 in International Business by the Financial Times in its annual worldwide ranking of full-time MBA programs. This is the sixth year the Financial Times has included an International … Continue reading →

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Using Groupons To Maintain A Healthy Lifestyle, Find The Perfect Fit

For those wanting to keep their New Year’s resolution of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, consider making a permanent change in your life. Sample various gyms, workouts, etc. that fits your lifestyle; one that you look forward to — instead of … Continue reading →

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Dispelling Myths Of Workplace Productivity From An Interior Design Prospective

It’s no secret that our immediate surroundings tremendously impact on how we feel.  Colors, materials, fabrics and lighting play a big part in creating an atmosphere or “mood” — something that we all are accustomed to in resorts, restaurants and … Continue reading →

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2012 Arizona Color Run At Tempe Beach Park [Photos/Video]

Hundreds, it seemed, gathered at Tempe Beach Park in Tempe this Saturday, Jan. 28 for the most unique — and colorful — 5k in the Valley: the Color Run. The Color Run made its first stop of the 20-city tour … Continue reading →

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Flagstaff And Scottsdale CVB See Solid Returns On Investment

Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Scottsdale CVB see dividends from marketing dollars spent The old saying, “You have to spend money to make money” is especially true in the case of Arizona tourism. Two cases in point are … Continue reading →

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Bébé EcoPosh Keeps Your Baby’s Health In Mind With Eco-Friendly Products

Being a new parent can be daunting especially when it comes to choosing products that are good for your baby’s health and the environment. But thanks to the launch of Bébé EcoPosh, an online company that went live Dec. 2011, … Continue reading →

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Shows To Watch In 2012: Game Of Thrones

“Game of Thrones” on HBO is based off No. 1 New York Times bestseller author George R. R. Martin’s series “A Song of Fire and Ice.”  Martin released book five, “A Dance of Dragons,” in the series July 2011 and … Continue reading →

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First Impressions On A Job Interview

First impressions are important – especially when that first impression is a job interview. This infographic, by Classes and Careers, crunches the numbers on everything you wish you’d known before your job interview. Now you can learn from these tips … Continue reading →

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Podcast: GoVote Aims To Change Voter Turn Out

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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