July 2014
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Cover Story
Staying Alive: What It Takes to Be a Thriving Neighborhood Business
“There’s almost nothing like the moment you’re able to take home your first paycheck from the store,” Amy Wulfert reminisces. She’s talking at the … [More]
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Features
Bridge the CIO vs CMO Divide
Behind closed doors, in the corner offices of companies throughout the nation, a heated C-suite … [More]
Even in the Matrix, Labor Does Have a Price
Matrix teams — formed by bringing together under a new project leader people who already report to … [More]
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Legal
Hiring Practices Face Emerging Challenges
“If you’ve been convicted of a felony, you need not apply.” This type of hiring policy has long been … [More]
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Nonprofit
Coffee to Cash Flow
Coffee beans. Espresso. Fresh-baked goods. Granola. Garden-grown vegetables. Herbs … It may come as … [More]
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Roundtable
Lead Us Not into Crisis
Crises are hard enough in any business. But there are a number of ways to turn a crisis into a … [More]
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Trickle Up
Chas Roberts A/C & Plumbing: Changing and Adapting for 70-plus Years
In 1942, Chas and Alice Roberts founded Chas Roberts Air Conditioning Inc. in Phoenix. Sissie … [More]
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By the Numbers
Employment Growth Opportunity in Clean Energy
Arizona made it to the short list of the top 10 states for clean energy jobs added in the first … [More]
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Briefs
New Aquarium to Make a Splash as Destination Tourist Attraction
OdySea Aquarium, a tourist attraction scheduled to begin construction within the next 60 days, is an … [More]
The Power of the PAC Can Aid Businesses
Dozens of local political action committees (PACs) are up and running in this election season, and … [More]
Regional Contractor Locates in Scottsdale
There is a resurgence of construction activity in the retail market, says Bob Benda, CEO of Westwood … [More]
Fees Due from Employers of Self-Funded Health Insurance Plans
July 31 is the upcoming deadline for insurers and sponsors of self-insurance health plans to pay the … [More]
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Bytes
New Aquarium to Make a Splash as Destination Tourist Attraction
OdySea Aquarium, a tourist attraction scheduled to begin construction within the next 60 days, is an … [More]
Notary ePublic
Notaries have been around for centuries, but with the latest technological advancements pioneered by … [More]
Personal Work Force
Ejobba offers a new Web marketplace that enables consumers to easily find qualified workers for … [More]
Toolkit to Trade
Alliance Bank of Arizona and Mesa Community College have collaborated to present The Exporter’s … [More]
Guest Editor
Rick Murray
Power Lunch
Relish Burger Bistro
It’s All in the Theme
Auto
2015 Cadillac Escalade
Assets
Getting A-Head
Books
The Alliance
Never Be Closing
Making Conflict Work
Feedback
Kevin Binkley
Donn C. Frye Jr.
Bob Sommer
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