Vixxo, the nation’s leading provider of technology-enabled facilities management solutions, helped rehabilitate and renovate a Phoenix facility which will provide housing for more than 170 veterans. This past weekend, 48 Vixxo associates, a few veterans and local service providers transformed a U.S. Vets facility at 3400 Grand Ave. in Phoenix by renovating the transitional … [More]
Beech Medical Named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s 360 List of “Best Privately Owned Companies in America”
Beech Medical Group, Inc., an integrated health solutions company that contracts with large employers, state agencies and insurance companies to improve patient outcomes while reducing healthcare costs, has been named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s 360 List of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” The Mesa based business ranked 108 out of 360 companies … [More]
Caliber COO Jennifer Schrader Named to Real Estate Forum’s 50 Under 40
Real Estate Forum announced the Top 50 Under 40 best-in-class young commercial real estate executives for its annual roster of up-and-coming leaders. Caliber - The Wealth Development Company’s COO and Co-Founder, Jennifer Schrader, is one of them. For recognition on the 50 Under 40 list, commercial real estate executives across the country outlined their outstanding track … [More]
Waterfront Staffing LLC Receives 2016 Best Businesses of Scottsdale Award
Waterfront Staffing LLC has been selected for the 2016 Best Businesses of Scottsdale Award in the Employment Agencies category by the Best Businesses of Scottsdale Award Program. This is the second time since 2014 that Waterfront Staffing LLC has been selected for this award. Each year, the Best Businesses of Scottsdale Award Program identifies companies that we believe … [More]
James Lundy, Alliance Bank of Arizona
Banking is the foundation on which business and commerce are built. Persistent low interest rates, tougher regulations, capital requirements nearly double their pre-financial crisis levels, and emerging competition from “Fintech” firms are today’s challenges, but banks continue to be the critical financial intermediary from global conglomerates to small, local … [More]
The Integration of Love and Business
Driving and texting. Church and state. Love and business. At first glance, one would think these things should stay as separate from one another as possible. And, frankly, that’s how most people treat them — as combinations that simply don’t mix well, each half of the given pair to be compartmentalized and engaged with on its own. The thought of love being exercised in … [More]
The Employer Shared Responsibility of the Affordable Care Act
After considerable fits and starts, the employer responsibility provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) are now in full play. While implementing regulations and related notices can be complex, business owners should understand the basics in order to avoid penalties, identify the best-suited healthcare solutions for their workforce and remain … [More]
Donor Stewardship Done Right
Stewardship: (noun) stew·ard·ship \ˈstü-ərd-ˌship\ — the activity or job of protecting and being responsible for something. What exactly does stewardship mean to a nonprofit and its donors — and to the corporate executives sitting on the nonprofit boards they serve? Aside from assuming custody of gifts, managing them and applying those resources responsibly toward the … [More]
‘Green’-Certified Buildings Becoming the New Normal
Third annual green building adoption index shows percentage of U.S. office space “green”-certified tops 40 percent Institutional owners of office buildings continued to pursue green building certifications in the 30 largest U.S. markets during 2015. Continuing an upward trend over the past decade, green certifications are now held by 11.8 percent of all surveyed buildings, … [More]
Local Company Wins Prime Aerospace Contract
Local small-business aerospace company Qwaltec recently won a $19-million, five-year contract with the U.S. Navy. Founder and CEO Shawn Linam, noting this is her 15-year-old company’s first prime contract with the government, says, “It’s a huge step for us; it’s hard to break through that ceiling.” Qwaltec will provide support services for the Navy Satellite Operations … [More]
Zero-Down Remodel Aids Real Estate Sales
An updated home sells faster and for more money than a comparably sized fixer-upper. Nathan Pierce and Nick McCully created their No Money Down Remodel Program to help prospective homesellers realize their home’s greatest potential, fronting the cost of construction through their newly founded Strong Tower Homes and Construction, the residential construction division of Strong … [More]
2017 Lexus RC F
A true performance coupe, the all-new 2017 Lexus RC F is a sight to behold and an experience to be had. The sleek, low-stance design and sporty good looks are why this machine is getting so much attention and accolade by critics. It is a true monster on the road. The car boasts a 5.0-liter V8 engine designed to add performance and speed with the dual Variable Valve Timing … [More]
Getting Honored
Businesses of all kinds look to recognize staff, clients, milestones and more. In “honor” of the accolades, many turn to trophy companies to make everything from a crystal award to framed memorabilia to custom-designed pieces. Here is our pick of the Valley’s best. HJ Trophies & Awards HJ Trophies & Awards has been providing quality awards products since 1989. It … [More]
SumoMaya Fuses Latin and Far East Flavors
A classic at this point by German Osio, creator of Central Bistro and Local Bistro among others, is SumoMaya Mexican-Asian Kitchen located at Scottsdale and Lincoln roads. This spectacular hot spot is nestled in a contemporary sanctuary where Asian concepts and Latin flare come together to tempt even the most discriminating palate. The lunch menu is an array of dishes that … [More]
As Seen on TV
Do lunch where the experts say it’s the best. Below are our picks for a top lunch as seen on TV’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Unique dishes, the best taste and some darn good cooking is why these three hot spots were chosen to appear. We quote what the website says Guy Fieri discovered. DeFalco’s Italian Eatery, Grocery & Deli “At DeFalco’s in Scottsdale, … [More]
Feedback: November 2016
Question: What distinguishes your credit union from other types of lending institutions? David E. Doss President and Chief Executive Officer OneAZ Credit Union Sector: Financial Services As a local financial cooperative, OneAZ Credit Union exists to serve members who live and work in Arizona. We are owned and controlled by our members, meaning the money they put into the … [More]
Maracay Homes Named Arizona Energy Champion
Salt River Project, one of Arizona’s largest utilities, has recognized Maracay Homes with the Champions of Energy Efficiency Award in the Local Homebuilder category. Maracay joins 15 other innovative Valley businesses that also went “above and beyond” in their efforts to create a culture of saving money and conserving precious resources. The award, which honors SPR business … [More]
Cramer-Krasselt to Merge Its Phoenix Operations into Phoenix-based LaneTerralever
After a 36-year presence in the Phoenix market, serving clients primarily throughout Arizona and the southwest, one of the nation’s largest independent ad agencies, Cramer-Krasselt (C-K), will merge its Phoenix operations into the Phoenix-based LaneTerralever marketing services agency beginning on Tuesday, November 1. With headquarters in Chicago and offices in New York and … [More]
