Tag Archives: October 2009
MPI Is Touting The ROI Of In-Person Meetings
The best advocates for the positive return on investment of in-person meetings may very well be members of the Arizona Sunbelt Chapter of Meeting Professionals International. The meetings industry has been hit hard by the media and public scrutiny of … Continue reading
The Meetings Industry Is On The Offensive To Counter Negative Perceptions
When individuals and organizations meet, solutions are created, ideas are shared, business initiatives are crafted and skills are learned. Such meetings are crucial to North American business success, even more so in a dynamic, faltering, global economy. In an increasingly … Continue reading
Business Owners Should Weigh Legal Concerns When Considering Furloughs
Call it what you want — the best of both worlds or making the best out of a bad situation — but many employees confronted with the choice of losing a valued job or agreeing to a reduction in hours … Continue reading
Do You Know What Happens When Your Company Chucks Its Old Computers?
It’s time to swap out your old clunker computer for a fast, new one. You discuss your needs with your systems manager, she buys a new machine and makes the swap. Where does that old computer go after it leaves … Continue reading
CEO Series: Brad Casper
Brad Casper CEO, Henkel Consumer Goods (The Dial Corporation) Consumers have been cutting back sharply on their purchases as a result of the recession. How has that affected Henkel Consumer Goods’ overall operations, such as vendor relationships, supply chain management, … Continue reading
Hospitals And Health Care Organizations Are Making Tough Decisions To Ride Out The Recession
After a decade of significant growth, the Valley’s health care industry has become an economic driver for the state. During this severe economic downturn, however, the health care industry busted the myth of being recession proof. But that doesn’t mean … Continue reading
First Job: Derrick Hall, President And CEO Arizona Diamondbacks
Describe your very first job and what lessons you learned. My first job came in high school, when I worked in advertising dispatch for our local daily newspaper. I found myself sneaking off to the newsroom to watch and listen. … Continue reading
Avalon Enchants With Its Decor And Impressive Cuisine
Avalon’s dining room has chic, minimalist décor and a neutral color palette. Photos: Avalon Restaurant-Scottsdale AZ With its modern twist on an ancient legend, Avalon can be found on an unassuming stretch of McDowell Road. The Scottsdale restaurant has an … Continue reading
Recovery Act Provides New Tax Benefits For Small Businesses
In response to an economic downturn the likes of which has not been seen since the Great Depression, President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (commonly referred to as the Recovery Act) into law on … Continue reading
Financial Planning For The Internationally Mobile Can Be Tricky
Living an international lifestyle is often a rewarding, but complex, way of life for individuals and families who move between countries. We live in a world where working abroad at some point is considered to be par for the course … Continue reading
Researchers At The Translational Genomics Research Institute Have Embarked On A Number Of Cancer Studies
While scientists at the Phoenix-based Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) investigate diseases of the brain and heart, as well as deadly pathogens, most of the nonprofit biomedical institute’s research is devoted to seeking the genetic causes of cancer. TGen’s central … Continue reading
Child Care: Phoenix Children’s Hospital And Cardon Children’s Medical Center Help Young Cancer Patients
Children in the Valley have access to some of the most comprehensive cancer care in the region, thanks to the two hospitals that are solely dedicated to pediatric patients — Phoenix Children’s Hospital and the soon-to-be-opened Cardon Children’s Medical Center. … Continue reading
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