After successfully growing OneNeck IT Services for nearly 14 years and, with his co-founders, selling it in July 2011 for $95 million, Chuck Vermillion was ready to jump back into the entrepreneurial world. “I learned that when you have great entrepreneurial success, it’s unquestionably the most satisfying professional experience you’ll ever have,” says … [More]
Tech: Valley’s Economic Hot Spot
As employment grows, this sector continues to drive the Valley’s office market recovery Phoenix lands at number two on CBRE’s annual Tech-Thirty list, which analyzes the 30 leading technology markets in the U.S. and Canada in terms of high-tech software/services job growth. Second only to San Francisco, the Valley continues to see the strongest tech-sector job growth in … [More]
Arizona’s New ‘Declaration of Independent Business Status’ Law
A new piece of Arizona legislation, the Declaration of Independent Business Status (DIBS) statute is designed to help employers achieve greater certainty when classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees. Determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor can be difficult. There are no bright dividing lines. Instead, there are a … [More]
T. Cook’s: Savory Seasonal Mediterranean
A drive through the entry gates to the exclusive Royal Palms resort leaves Arizona a departing memory as the lush Mediterranean landscaping envelopes the visitor’s senses. Chef Todd Allison’s menu at T. Cook’s perfectly complements the setting. Popular as a romantic getaway for dinner and drinks, the restaurant is a delightful hideaway for lunch, offering award-winning seasonal … [More]
Mall Meals
Taking time out of the day for serious shopping or a mad dash to that all-important retailer doesn’t have be accompanied by a rushed fast-food lunch at the food court. There are options that provide a worthy menu, attentive service, and a comfortable place to meet and talk turkey with a client or colleague. 1130 the Restaurant A longtime downtown standard, 1130’s menu … [More]
2017 Audi A7
Audi’s A7 has become art on the road. Mercedes CLS, BMW’s 6 series coups and the Porsche Panamara are all winners, and, while they are all priced higher than the A7, this strikingly noticeable Audi has become a true contender thanks to a better EPA rating and a smaller engine that boasts great power and performance. Powered by a 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine that produces only … [More]
It’s Yours; Put Your Name on It
Initializing one’s assets is in. Whether it’s initials on the cuff of a dress shirt, name engraved on a pen or a personalized license plate, it’s a way to say, “This is who I am.” Arizona Department of Transportation With more than 50 license plates to choose from, Arizona offers options to personalize one’s plates or the plates of one’s company fleet of vehicles. Login and … [More]
Pivoting
Change is a necessary, though sometimes challenging, part of staying relevant, being engaged and seeking ways to flourish in one’s life. Coaching helps individuals develop coherent strategies for their life and work and to tap into their strengths and inspiration. Many people find themselves having to shift or transform their limiting belief systems or habits of mind and … [More]
Feedback: December 2016
Question: Describe one or two of your most effective policies or strategies to help startups grow in your city. Bill Jabjiniak Economic Development Director City of Mesa Sector: Government LAUNCHPOINT, Mesa Technology Accelerator is a City of Mesa program created to accelerate the growth of young technology companies, thereby creating quality jobs and economic growth in … [More]
Why Is Sharing on Social Media Important?
The majority of savvy businesses today recognize the importance of sharing on social media for growth. When you consider that approximately 35 percent of millennials say that social media is one of their preferred avenues for communicating with businesses, it only makes sense that it will continue to grow. That said, many businesses don’t know how to use social media to engage … [More]
Bank of America Awards Over $600,000 to 32 Arizona Nonprofits on ‘Giving Tuesday’ to Help Meet Basic Needs
Bank of America gave, on what is known as “Giving Tuesday,” $607,800 in grants to 32 Arizona nonprofits working to increase access to basic necessities and help eliminate barriers to economic mobility for families, including a $20,000 grant to St. Vincent DePaul. According to the United States Census Bureau, over 1.1 million Arizona residents live at or below the poverty … [More]
Eller College MBA Ranked Sixth in Return on Investment by ‘U.S. News & World Report’
Students looking for the highest income return from their tuition investment should consider the University of Arizona Eller College of Management Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report. The authority on best grad schools has ranked the Eller College of Management MBA program sixth in the nation for … [More]
Avnet Acquires Hackster Inc. and Significantly Expands Design Strategy in the Idea Generation Phase
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) has announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Hackster, Inc. (“Hackster.io”) as the first step of a two part transaction in which Avnet will acquire the remainder of the company in January 2017. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Hackster.io is an online community that helps users globally learn how to design, create and program … [More]
‘Advertising Age’ names LaneTerralever as one of the nation’s 50 Best Places to Work in Advertising and Media
Phoenix-based marketing services agency LaneTerralever is one of the 2016 Best Places to Work announced today by Advertising Age and Best Companies Group. LaneTerralever is among 50 companies in the U.S. selected for the list. This survey and awards program identifies, recognizes and honors the best employers in the marketing and media industry, benefiting the … [More]
FSL receives $105,000 in donations from Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced it will donate $105,000 to FSL with two grants in support of local neighborhood revitalization efforts. FSL is receiving $100,000 from the 2016 Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Priority Markets Program as that awarded $6 million in grants shared across 56 nonprofits. The Priority Markets Program provides grant support to … [More]
China Mist Tea Company Donates $1,108 to St. Jude
Scottsdale-based China Mist Tea Company®, a premium supplier of fine iced and hot teas for foodservice and retail industry, donated $1,108 to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital when $1 from every box of China Mist Brew-at-Home Iced Tea purchased in their online tea shop in October was given in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. “We’re so grateful for this … [More]
Starting a Business? Make Good Choices on Entity Type
One of the first and most important decisions an entrepreneur will face in launching a new business is what type of entity to incorporate as. In this article, we’ll focus on some of the pro and cons associated with three common choices — corporation (also sometimes referred to as a “C corporation” because it is taxed as a separate legal entity under Subchapter C of the Internal … [More]
AT&T Contributes $265,000 to Arizona Science Center, Girls in STEM
On Nov. 5, Arizona Science Center unveiled the new “Innovation Hallway” at CREATE honoring Jon Madonna, a retiring AT&T board member, and his wife, Lynn Madonna, who is a Trustee with the Center. AT&T contributed $250,000 to the Arizona Science Center in Madonna’s name to support CREATE, which is a community hub dedicated to using state-of-the-art, computer-controlled … [More]
