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Who To Watch: Gary Naumann
Gary Naumann Director ASU Spirit of Enterprise Center Small businesses are guardedly optimistic about 2010, says Gary Naumann, who heads the ASU Spirit of Enterprise Center at the W. P. Carey School of Business. He senses the mood from what … Continue reading
Valley Forward: Colin Tetreault
Colin Tetreault Master of Arts Student Arizona State University, School of Sustainability schoolofsustainability.asu.edu As a student at the Arizona State University School of Sustainability, Colin Tetreault is exploring ways for the business community to play a greater role in enhancing … Continue reading
Sustainable Walmart
When you think of the global retail giant Walmart the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t sustainability. But think again. The company plans to introduce this initiative in three phases: First, Walmart will provide each of its 100,000 … Continue reading
Arizona State University Is Lucky #13
Just a few weeks after being named one of the “greenest” universities by the Princeton Review, Arizona State University has racked up another green recognition. Sierra Magazine, a publication of the Sierra Club, the oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization … Continue reading
Arizona State University Makes The Green Honor Roll
“Go Green” indeed! Arizona State University has been named one of the nation’s “greenest” universities by the Princeton Review. For the second year in a row, ASU has made the 2010 Green Rating Honor Roll rating of environmentally-friendly institutions. And … Continue reading
The Economic Recovery Begins In 2009, But It Will Be Slow Going
The national and state economies are expected to start feeling the effects of a recovery during the last quarter of 2009. However, the recovery over the next year will be slow, with unemployment continuing to rise and economic growth anemic … Continue reading
Strong Ties To NASA’s Mars Program Fuels Money Into State’s Economy
Millions of miles away and dragging a broken wheel, the Mars rover Spirit illustrates how the stars have aligned for Arizona and its growing position in space research and exploration. Besides the engineering miracle of functioning on just three working … Continue reading
Companies Can Get Better Understanding Of Customer Experiences Through Service Blueprinting
Not too long ago, Mike Tully discovered something important about the perception of time. The AAA Arizona president and others in his organization were not on the same clock as members requesting roadside assistance. AAA Arizona measured effective responses from … Continue reading
New Product By Valley Company Offers Innovative Way To Treat Wounds
Bandages have changed very little over the years, but a new wound-care treatment called Prosit, developed here in the Valley, is shifting that paradigm. Prosit is a single-layer polyester fabric dressing that covers a wound like a bandage. But when … Continue reading
Jeff Roberts – Vice President Of Real Estate Development At Opus West
About 10 years after its Phoenix headquarters opened in 1979, Opus West came up against a major recession in the Valley. It survived that test and is weathering today’s economic downturn with the same tactics. A division of the Minneapolis-based … Continue reading
High-Tech Hopes For Arizona
The State, its universities and business groups work to make Arizona a high-tech powerhouse. When the new millennium arrived, high-technology activities in Arizona were on a slide. The industry was unable to keep pace with the job demands of an … Continue reading
A Custom Fit EDU
By Don Harris From two hours to two years, customized education programs are being offered to boost the performance and expertise of executive-level employees — and as a result improve a company’s bottom line. Often, businesses struggle with putting the … Continue reading
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