The growing popularity of “van life” makes camper vans an ideal way to generate passive income. Those who own a camper van that often sits unused may be able to rent it out to other outdoor enthusiasts and start making money. Get “rental ready’’: Before renting out their camper van, owners need to ensure the van is in top condition. It’s wise to get the vehicle inspected by … [More]
Convenience Stores for Metal
Metal Supermarkets recently opened its third location in Phoenix. “Phoenix has a large industrial base of potential customers who require a wide variety of metals for their ongoing needs,” says Andrew Arminen, chief operations and development officer of the company. This base includes professionals in various maintenance repair and operations departments of manufacturing … [More]
Looking Good 2023 – October Standouts
Local Healthcare Organizations Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Achievements UnitedHealthcare Awarded Distinguished Accreditation Abrazo Central Campus Nationally Recognized for Stroke Care Plexus Worldwide® a Finalist for the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Abrazo’s Blackwell Honored evolvedMD an Inc. 5000 ‘Fastest Growing’ Company Delta Dental AZ a Center of Excellence Philanthropy Community Giving from Delta … [More]
UnitedHealthcare Awarded Distinguished Accreditation
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona has been awarded the industry-recognized Health Plan Accreditation and Long-Term Services and Supports Distinction by the National Committee for Quality Assurance by meeting rigorous requirements for consumer protection and quality improvement. … [More]
Abrazo Central Campus Nationally Recognized for Stroke Care
Abrazo Central Campus, 2000 W. Bethany Home Rd., has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. … [More]
Plexus Worldwide® a Finalist for the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics
Plexus Worldwide, one of the largest direct selling health and wellness companies in the world, was named a finalist by the Better Business Bureau for the 2023 Torch Awards for Ethics in Arizona. … [More]
Abrazo’s Blackwell Honored
National trade publication Becker’s Hospital Review has named Keslie Blackwell to its annual list of Women Hospital and Healthcare CFOs to Know. Blackwell is the chief financial officer for Tenet Health’s Arizona Group, which includes the Abrazo Health hospitals in Phoenix and Carondelet Health Network hospitals in Southern Arizona. … [More]
evolvedMD an Inc. 5000 ‘Fastest Growing’ Company
Scottsdale-based behavioral health specialists evolvedMD has made Inc. 5000’s list of “Fastest Growing Companies in America” for the second year in a row. … [More]
Delta Dental AZ a Center of Excellence
For the ninth consecutive year, Delta Dental of Arizona has earned the Center of Excellence certification by BenchmarkPortal. The Center of Excellence recognition is one of the most prestigious awards in the customer service and support industry, demonstrating Delta Dental’s commitment to providing superior customer care. … [More]
Community Giving from Delta Dental AZ
The recently released 2022 Community Impact Report from the Delta Dental Institute highlights the philanthropic investments that Delta Dental made last year to support the oral and overall health of communities across the country. According to the report, Delta Dental of Arizona contributed $1,495,967, positively impacting more than 295,125 people. … [More]
Feedback: October 2023
Q: What healthcare and wellness issues and programs are your employees telling you are most important to them? Is this a change from previous years? BrandyJo Guzman HR Director M Culinary Concepts Sector: Hospitality In a recent survey with our team, we asked which benefits M Culinary Concepts offers are the most important. Time off was the winner and has been … [More]
2023 Rivian R1S
Finally, an SUV that thinks like a SUV — and it is electric. Drive through more than three feet of water. Rock crawl a 100% grade. Traverse just about any terrain with 14.9 inches of ground clearance and up to 390 miles of range. With a 0–60 mph time as quick as 3 seconds, the Rivian R1S SUV delivers the on-road handling of a sports car. The R1S is available with three AWD … [More]
Buy a Seat, Not the Jet
Set Jet, the membership-based private jet charter program, is disrupting business air travel. Promising an unforgettable in-flight experience at a cost that rivals last-minute commercial tickets, Set Jet is proving to be a game-changer in the world of aviation. The concept is simple: “Buy a seat, not the jet.” This approach welcomes business and leisure travelers to a community … [More]
The Collins: Open for Lunch by Popular Demand
With the restaurant already an operating success for dinner, owner Christopher Collins was not planning to open for lunch. “But,” he says, “the guests asked for it. The regulars convinced me we needed to open for lunch.” Collins added lunch service this past May, expecting to take the summer to build up business and to staff up accordingly — “But it was busy Day 1,” he … [More]
The Restaurant Marketing Mindset: A Comprehensive Guide to Establishing Your Restaurant’s Brand, from Concept to Launch and Beyond
To build a successful business, you need to stop doing random acts of marketing and start following a reliable plan for rapid business growth. Traditionally, creating a marketing plan has been a difficult and time-consuming process, which is why it often doesn’t get done. In The 1-Page Marketing Plan, serial entrepreneur and rebellious marketer Allan Dib reveals a marketing … [More]
Can Your Customer Service Do This?: Create an Anticipatory Customer Experience that Builds Loyalty Forever
Customer service done right is one of today’s most powerful competitive advantages. In Can Your Customer Service Do This, customer service turnaround wizard and renowned customer service training expert Micah Solomon — who has worked transforming the customer experience for brands from Auberge Resorts to Audi of America, from Cleveland Clinic to the NFL Players Association — … [More]
Which Way Is North: A Creative Compass for Makers, Marketers, and Mystics
Where does creativity come from? The answer is unique for each of us — our True North — and this book will help readers find theirs. As artificial intelligence gains an increasing foothold in our work and our lives, the need to find and maintain our uniquely human creativity is growing more urgent. This guide will ensure that individuals stay on course as they navigate through … [More]
Terri Kimble, Oct 2023 Letter
Nationwide, we are experiencing workforce shortages. To protect the longevity of our economic growth, it is imperative community partners, businesses of all sizes and educational institutions collaborate to shape skills in the talent pipeline. Companies are encouraged to advocate for their workforce needs because highly skilled employees are an asset to any business and … [More]
