Tag Archives: December 2009
Oh-So-Good Organic: Calistro Offers Healthy Food That Packs A Tasty Punch
Although we all know organic food is good for us, sometimes it’s hard to accept this healthy alternative to our bad-for-you favorites. Well, Calistro has broken the cycle by offering healthy, organic and, best of all, great-tasting meals. All the … Continue reading
Small Businesses Are Still Waiting For Bank Lending To Thaw
We are still feeling the effects of the recession that started in fall 2007. When small business owners read financial literature, listen to pundits on television or radio, or visit with their local bankers, they still encounter conflicting information regarding … Continue reading
Valley Forward’s Water Efficiency Leaders Program Showcases Water Management Efforts
In this unique desert environment, water is our lifeline to sustainability and growth. The Valley’s secure water future is the result of more than 100 years of visionary planning. It’s clear, however, that while our region leads the Southwest in … Continue reading
The Future Of Sustainability Is In The Hands Of Today’s Teens
I’ve lived half my life and never heard the word cotillion. So when I went to my first cotillion event this fall, I didn’t have any preconceived notions about what to expect. And I was blown away by the experience. … Continue reading
Author Says Parents Should Unplug Their Kids From Electronics And Plug Them Into Nature
Getting kids back in touch with nature is critical to raising healthy children, according to author and journalist Richard Louv. His most recent book, “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder,” focuses on the relationship between … Continue reading
From Eyesore To Eye-Pleasing, Rio Salado Has Changed Dramatically Over The Years
Once an ugly swath of usually dry land that often served as a dumping ground, Rio Salado today offers the best of both worlds — economic development opportunities and a riparian haven for environmentalists. Options for education and entertainment round … Continue reading
Local Groups Are Working To Protect The Link Between Water And Energy
It’s a given that oil and water don’t mix, but Arizona’s two key resources — water and energy — are inextricably linked. Experts from the public and private sectors are exploring the water-energy nexus, how the two resources are connected … Continue reading
Lawrence Odle, Air Quality Director For Maricopa County
Lawrence Odle Air Quality Director, Maricopa County www.maricopa.gov Lawrence Odle’s initial field of study — wildlife toxicology specializing in rattlesnakes — would have kept him busy in Arizona. Yet, that’s not the career he chose. Odle, the air quality director … Continue reading
The New Year Brings New Federal Security And Privacy Rules To The Health Care Industry
The economic stimulus bill passed this year included a number of important modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), which was enacted as part … Continue reading
Now’s The Time For Business To Streamline And Maximize Cash
How do strategic growth-oriented organizations find and exploit the opportunities inherent in any downturn? Recently, Ernst & Young surveyed 3,100 entrepreneurs around the world to discover the actions entrepreneur-led companies are taking to remain on course during the current economic … Continue reading
CEO Series: Brian Mueller
Brian Mueller Chief Executive Officer and Director, Grand Canyon University Assess the current state of private universities. I think if you look at the top tier, the Ivy League schools, and those just below them, those people have such strong … Continue reading
The Charitable Challenge
The construction industry has faced more difficulties than any other in this recession. The industry lost 45,800 jobs year-over-year in September, the most of any sector in Arizona. Despite that grim number, many construction companies still are trying to give … Continue reading
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