Tag Archives: January 2010
2010 Human Resources Awards – Honorees and Finalists
2010 has been a tough year, especially for those in human resources who have the difficult task of dealing with the unpleasant consequences of a down economy. It’s time to show recognition to the hard-working HR professionals for all that … Continue reading
Measuring CityScape’s Impact On Downtown Phoenix
CityScape, a $900 million multi-use project nearing first-phase completion in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, will finally fill the so-called “hole in the doughnut.” Located on a 3-block tract centered at the zero-zero intersection of Central Avenue and Washington Street, … Continue reading
First Tower Of CityScape Development To Open Soon
A new 308-foot office tower notches the skyline of Downtown Phoenix. Hunt Construction Group recently topped off the 27-floor, 600,000 SF tower with its attached 3-story, 45,000 SF retail structure and 5-level underground parking garage, which opens in February. When … Continue reading
GCU’s Executive Education Programs Focus On Busy Business Leader
By taking academic principles and putting them in real-world scenarios, the Ken Blanchard College of Business at Grand Canyon University (GCU) is helping companies enhance the level at which they are operating. It does this through leadership programs that help … Continue reading
Thunderbird Uses Faculty, Students And Alumni To Advise Businesses That Want To Go International
As the world emerged from World War II, a visionary leader in the U.S. Air Force named Gen. Barton Kyle Yount dreamed of creating a business school that would focus exclusively on international management. That dream was realized April 8, … Continue reading
TREO Is Working To Position The Tucson Region For Post-Recession Growth
The past year was unprecedented in the U.S. economy. As experienced nationwide, the recent credit and housing crises resulted in rapid job losses and extreme economic uncertainty. While the situation at the national and state level is critical, leaders in … Continue reading
Knowledge Of Heart Attack And Stroke Symptoms Can Help Save Lives
Some heart attacks are sudden and intense — the “movie heart attack” where no one doubts what’s happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often, people affected aren’t sure what’s wrong and wait too long … Continue reading
18th Annual Start! Phoenix Heart Walk Set To Break Attendance Record
Have a heart and take a walk on Saturday, Feb. 27, at Tempe Beach Park, at the Start! Phoenix Heart Walk, sponsored by Health Net of Arizona. This fun, 5K and 1 mile, family fitness event energizes the Valley to … Continue reading
Grand Canyon University Commits To Go Red For Women Campaign
Many in the Valley still don’t realize that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. But with long-standing health care educator Grand Canyon University (GCU) putting its muscle behind the annual Go Red For Women campaign, you can … Continue reading
Our Culture Of Physical Inactivity Is Killing Us
Cardiovascular disease is our nation’s No.1 killer. Physical inactivity significantly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Seventy percent of Americans don’t get enough exercise, blaming lack of time and lack of motivation. People need help People are less … Continue reading
BLT Steak Offers Fine Food In A Classy, Yet Casual Setting
BLT — Oh, there’s bacon, lettuce and tomato alright, but not in the way you would expect. BLT Steak actually stands for Bistro Laurent Tourondel, named after its famous chef and the master behind the magic of this great dining … Continue reading
First Job: Donald A. Smith Jr., President And CEO, SCF Arizona
Donald A. Smith, Jr. President and CEO, SCF Arizona Describe your very first job and what lessons you learned from it. My first job was my newspaper route delivering the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times. The most important lesson I … Continue reading


