Courier service Dropoff recently expanded into Phoenix with its proprietary technology platform for last-mile, same-day delivery for businesses large and small. Among the features its technology enables are real-time tracking and confirmation of order status with easy Web and mobile ordering, along with signature verification once the delivery is completed, and transparency as … [More]
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 Coupe
This sleek and luxurious sports coupe is a (borderline) SUV with all the bells and whistles its driver needs to enjoy a smooth ride, take rugged terrain or speed through city streets. With its strong turbo boost and its dynamic exhaust system, the 3.0-liter V6 biturbo in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 elevates horsepower and torque. An exclusive red engine cover insert … [More]
Giving Thanks with Style
In today’s world, the thank-you has become an immediate email sent to express gratitude or congratulations for a special moment. For high impact, though, it’s still the mailed note or thank-you card that stands out. Here are our picks for personalized cards. Paperjoy Specializing in all things custom, from prepackaged thank-yous to custom, and elaborate editions and art … [More]
Tommy Bahama – Menu as Lifestyle
Department stores include a café where customers can rest in-between purchases, and highway tourist stops include a sometimes-extensive gift store where travel-weary customers can be tempted with impulse shopping, but higher-end restaurants are usually stand-alone operations. Tommy Bahama is unique in that regard, offering dining alongside retail of its signature line of … [More]
The Elevated Burger
Time and time again, the classic hamburger beats out over many other choices on a menu. So much so that the gourmet burger joint has become its own genre for diners. Here are our current tops: Hopdoddy Burger Bar This interesting concept is all about custom orders. Customers pick the type of burger they want and take a seat — and before you know it, it’s on the table and … [More]
Gen Z @ Work
A generations expert and author of When Generations Collide and The M-Factor teams up with his 17-year-old son to introduce the next influential demographic group to join the workforce — Generation Z — in this essential study, the first on the subject. They were born between 1995 and 2012. At 72.8 million strong, Gen Z is about to make its presence known in the workplace in a … [More]
Doughnut Economics
Economics is the mother tongue of public policy. It dominates our decision-making for the future, guides multi-billion-dollar investments, and shapes our responses to climate change, inequality and other environmental and social challenges that define our times. Pity then, or more like disaster, that its fundamental ideas are centuries out of date yet are still taught in … [More]
Feedback: April 2017
How important is healthcare as an employee benefit in attracting and retaining talent for your business? Bernie Clark Executive Vice President, Advisor Services Charles Schwab & Co. Sector: Financial Services Schwab is committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Part of that commitment means listening to employees about what is important to them … [More]
Ballard Spahr’s Lea Phillips Named to Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest Board of Directors
Lea A. Phillips, an environmental lawyer with Ballard Spahr, has been named to the Board of Directors for the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest. The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is a private, nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to representing the people of Arizona on issues including clean air and water, access to education and school … [More]
Quarles & Brady Appoints Ed Salanga to Lead Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Phoenix partner Edward A. Salanga has been named national chair of the Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group, effective immediately. Salanga succeeds Kevin M. Long, who has been the national chair of the Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group for the past 10 years. … [More]
First-Ever ‘Master of the Southwest’ Specializing in Home Building Recognized in 27-Year History of Prestigious Award
The first ever recipient of the Phoenix Home & Garden Masters of the Southwest award winner specializing in home building was officially announced by the Scottsdale-based shelter magazine in an award ceremony held recently at the Scottsdale Design Center. Jerry Meek, President of Scottsdale-based Desert Star Construction (DSC), is first recipient of the award in its 27-year … [More]
Local Arizona Business Celebrates 15 Years of Success, Mayor Marks March 23 as Isagenix Day
Isagenix, a global health and wellness products and solutions company, celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday, March 23. The date marked 15 years that Isagenix has been helping thousands transform their lives across the world. Today, Isagenix is the largest company headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona, with nearly $1 billion in annual sales and life-to-date cumulative … [More]
Vixxo Celebrates One Year with Substantial Growth and 400 Job Openings in 2017
Vixxo, a national leader in facility and asset management solutions, is celebrating its one-year anniversary with more than 800 associates aligned around its mission to reinvent the facilities industry – and establishing its presence as one of Arizona’s fastest growing companies. Vixxo blazed new trails in asset management and data analytics in 2016 and is positioned for … [More]
Renaissance Wins Best 55+ Assisted Living Community of the Year
Renaissance, Robson Luxury Senior Housing, won the gold award for “Best 55+ Assisted Living Community of the Year” during the 2017 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Best of 55+ Housing Awards. This annual awards program honors excellence and innovation in homes offered to the 55+ market. Renaissance also received the gold award for the Best 55+ Indoor Common or … [More]
Robson Resort Communities Wins Top Honors at Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards
For the fifth consecutive year, the Robson Communities, Inc. and its affiliated companies have been recognized with a first place award for Overall First-Year Quality in the High Volume Builder segment at the annual Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards competition. In addition to receiving the Overall First-Year Quality in the High Volume Builder segment, Robson Communities, … [More]
Seven Arizona Bio Startups Named Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program Winners
Seven Arizona bioscience startup firms were competitively selected to participate in the 2017 Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program, which was established to foster entrepreneurship and help early-stage bioscience companies develop into successful and sustainable businesses in Arizona. The firms—based in Flagstaff, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson—will … [More]
CBRE’s Kristin Sexton Promoted to Senior Managing Director, Labor Analytics
CBRE Group, Inc. announced that Kristin Sexton has been promoted to Senior Managing Director with CBRE Labor Analytics, based out of Phoenix. In this new role, Ms. Sexton will oversee the development of innovative technologies designed to revolutionize companies’ real estate and growth strategies by incorporating their talent needs. “Kristin is a game changer in our … [More]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Phoenix Suns Announce Winner of Get Fit and Fearless with the Suns’
The Phoenix Suns and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) announce WebPT as the winner of the “Get Fit and Fearless with the Suns” contest. More than 175 businesses submitted entries showcasing how they support their employees’ health and wellness at work. Fifty of WebPT’s more than 300 employees will receive a free, full-day Suns Training Session at Talking Stick Resort … [More]
