Tag Archives: ASU
High Foreclosure Rate And Unemployment Make Housing Recovery Hard To Read
The Phoenix resale market slowed a bit in May when compared to April, possibly because activity spiked last month as the federal first-time home buyer program came to a close, according to Jay Butler, associate professor of real estate and … Continue reading
A Threat By The Cubs To Leave Arizona Has Cactus League Sites Scrambling
Update: It appears the Chicago Cubs’ spring training facility will remain in Mesa. Team officials recently notified a group from Naples, Fla., attempting to lure the Cubs to the Grapefruit League that they plan to continue to negotiate exclusively with … Continue reading
Continuing Education Is Proving Vital In The Health Field
From nurses to doctors to health care executives — and everyone in between — the job market in the medical field has tightened since 2007. “For the first time in a decade, our undergraduate nursing graduates have had difficulty in … Continue reading
The State’s Economic Forecast For The Rest Of The Year Calls For An Agonizingly Slow Recovery
Ready to heave a sigh of relief over Arizona’s economy? Go ahead — but don’t get carried away. Some observers expect the second half of this year will bring positive signs that the economy is recovering, turning the dial toward … Continue reading
Omaha Steakhouse Offers Its Signature Steaks And A Little Extra
Tucked away inside the Embassy Suites Phoenix – Biltmore, Omaha Steakhouse is a great place to sit down and enjoy a mid-town steak in a comfortable atmosphere. Omaha Steaks is known for the finest beef available. Since 1917, people have … Continue reading
BIG Green Awards: Alternative Energy Leaders Award
Twelve categories, hundreds of nominations — but only one will take home the green. It’s the first annual Southwest Build-it-Green Awards, where BIG teamed up with the USGBC to bring you the leanest sustainable leaders and projects in Arizona. Recipient: … Continue reading
Despite Hard Times, Companies Continue To Turn To ASU For Executive Education Offerings
You might think companies designate the development of managers and executives as a low priority as they try to weather the storm of a recession. Though it’s true many companies scale back tuition benefits and send fewer people to executive … Continue reading
CEO Series: Kathleen H. Goeppinger
Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. President and CEO, Midwestern University How did the recession affect Midwestern University’s enrollment and course offerings? It’s a very interesting thing, but when a student is ready to make a career choice, we’re finding that more … Continue reading
The True Benefits Of Building And Maintaining A Green Office
When it comes to the design and operation of your office space, going green can actually green your bottom line. Consider the current findings: According to a 2008 study by the General Services Administration, commercial green buildings on average consume … Continue reading
Business Leaders are Concerned About the Repercussions the State’s Tough, New Immigration Law Will Have on Arizona’s Still Struggling Economy
Opponents of Arizona’s toughest-in-the-nation immigration law charge that it is unconstitutional and will lead to racial profiling, specifically targeting Hispanics. Supporters counter that the state statute corresponds with federal law and is designed to deal with those who break the … Continue reading
Downtown Art Walk Is A Homegrown Success
If you’ve ever been to the Downtown Phoenix area on the first Friday night of the month, you most likely noticed that the streets were alive with people. At First Fridays, thousands of residents and visitors gather to tour more … Continue reading
Businesses Need To Prepare For A New Federal Rule Aimed At Stopping Identity Theft
Starting this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will begin enforcing a new law, the Red Flags Rule, to combat identity theft. It regulates most businesses that sell goods or services without a contemporaneous payment. It requires businesses to adopt … Continue reading
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