A timeless appeal is what one can expect from Hillstone on Camelback Road in the Biltmore area. This classic cuisine fused with many of the more popular concepts, like sushi and steakhouse, truly does have a bit of it all. In the heart of this business district, at lunch it is reservations only as the place is hopping with business meetings. The bar is open for dining as … [More]
Here’s Your Number
Here are some great dining experiences where you order from the counter and then get presented with a number — and you’re on your way to a great meal. These gourmet choices think of you as more than just a number. The Original ChopShop Co. This quick-and-to-the-point spot in Old Town Scottsdale offers healthy takes on rice bowls, salads, juices and fresh-made drink … [More]
Reflections on Progress
This is a thought-provoking series of essays written for Project Syndicate from 2011 to 2015. The essays are organized into three sections: global economic interdependence, inequality and the political economy of reform, and the specific challenge of Europe. The common theme is the need for growth-oriented and socially inclusive policymaking in an interdependent world. These … [More]
Feedback: July 2016
Question: Describe one or two of your most effective policies or strategies to help small business grow in your city. W.J. “Jim” Lane Mayor City of Scottsdale Sector: Government The City of Scottsdale was named one of the Top 10 locations to launch a startup for a reason, and closely helps local businesses and entrepreneurs grow and develop through resources and … [More]
Q2 Market & Economic Update
Over the past year in Arizona, as well as the Tucson and Phoenix metropolitan areas, growth has risen broadly across most major metrics, notably population, wages and jobs. The 3 percent rate of job growth statewide has also outpaced the national average. Conversely, despite the favorable growth outlook over the next several years, the state is tied strongly to national trends … [More]
Valley Company AZ Energy Efficient Home Honored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for Outstanding Achievements in Energy Efficiency
A Valley company is being recognized on a national level for its commitment to protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. Glendale-based AZ Energy Efficient Home selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a winner of the 2016 EnergyStar Contractor of the Year Award. Out of 16,000 EnergyStar across the country, AZ Energy Efficient Home is 1 … [More]
Apollo Education Group Named One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the Nation
Apollo Education Group, Inc., has been recognized as one of the nation’s most community-minded companies as part of the Civic 50, an initiative of Points of Light, the largest organization in the world dedicated to volunteer service. The award celebrates those who set the standard for corporate civic engagement and seek to best use their time, talent, and resources to improve … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Now Ranked in All 10 Specialties by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s
Phoenix Children’s Hospital once again has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2016-17 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, the only Arizona hospital to make the prestigious list. U.S. News & World Report’s national publication ranks children’s hospitals annually for their clinical expertise and patient outcomes in 10 medical specialties (listed below). For the … [More]
Glendale Chamber Reaches 1,000-Member Milestone
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce celebrates a significant membership milestone having reached and exceeded its 1,000th member! “Achieving 1,000 plus members is a great accomplishment for our Chamber and community as a whole,” said Chamber President & CEO Robert Heidt. “We take great pride in the fact our members bear witness to the value in not only belonging to our … [More]
Chandler Refurb Tech Company Taking Services Nationwide
An aggressive Chandler tech company specializing in reconditioned computers is now offering 24/7 onsite support and other services to businesses and consumers throughout the US. Ironman Refurbished Business Computers (IRBC) was founded by computer teachers, Ken Chan and his sister Linda, when students kept asking them for low cost laptops and desktops. Focusing on top … [More]
Walker & Dunlop Grows Capital Markets Team in the Southwest
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. has hired Jim Pierson and Keaton Merrell as senior vice presidents in its Capital Markets group. Messrs. Pierson and Merrell will be joining Walker & Dunlop’s award-winning Arizona team, led by Brandon Harrington, senior vice president, and Matt Steffen, vice president, in the company’s Phoenix office. Walker & Dunlop President, Howard W. … [More]
Arizona Builders Alliance Announces New President and Adds New Board Members
Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA), a statewide commercial construction trade association, recently elected a new board president and added four new directors to its board. Mike Epstein, owner and managing member of Tucson-based Epstein Construction, has been tapped as ABA’s new board president. Four new directors were also elected: Steve Grauer, vice president and district … [More]
Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) Announces New Executive Director
The Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) has named Tom Schumann as its new Executive Director, effective in early July. Schumann has an extensive background in business and entrepreneurship, formerly serving as the Executive Director of the Inventor’s Center of Michigan and President of the Michigan Business Incubation Association. … [More]
NAWBO Phoenix Presents Annual Desert Diamonds Awards
It was a day filled with anticipation as super heroes came together from all areas of the Valley and covered the room with strength, laughter and excitement. More than 100 members of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Phoenix Chapter, and their guests recently celebrated the success of the past year and recognized the “super hero” contributions of its … [More]
Tempe Chamber’s Business Excellence Award Recipients Named, Honored
Today, the Tempe Chamber of Commerce presented two companies with Business Excellence Awards, the organization’s top honor for commerce. The Dhaba was named the Small Business of the Year. Caliente Construction was named the Large Business of the Year. The companies have a proven record of success and growth, community involvement, dedication to employees, leadership, … [More]
ASU Students, Arizona Professionals Win Their Way to Global Supply Chain Competition
After winning a regional qualifier earlier this year, a group of Arizona State University students and local supply chain professionals are headed to Southern California this month as one of three final teams competing in the Global Challenge – an international supply chain competition that brings students and industry professionals together to discuss ideas and develop winning … [More]
Avnet Continues to Move Up on the FORTUNE 500
Global technology distributor Avnet, Inc.’s continued revenue growth was recognized by FORTUNE Magazine. The well-respected magazine unveiled that Avnet ranked No. 102 on the 2016 FORTUNE 500 list of largest U.S. companies, improving six places from its previous ranking. “Avnet’s ranking on the FORTUNE 500 reflects our team’s ongoing commitment to growth,” said Rick Hamada, … [More]
SweetLeaf® Receives Highest Honor Set by Women for Outstanding Customer Experience
As the leading advocate for female consumers, WomenCertified Inc. honored SweetLeaf® with the Women’s Choice Award® based on extraordinary recommendations from their female customers in a customer satisfaction survey conducted by WomenCertified Inc. using the company’s customer database. SweetLeaf received excellent survey scores, with the vast majority of customers rating … [More]
