Point B Inc., an integrated management consulting, venture investment, and property development firm, has been honored with the When Work Works award, recognizing companies that excel at creating a flexible, effective workplace. The firm has a long history of receiving the When Work Woks award, and was distinguished for setting the standard in innovative workplace strategies, … [More]
Cigna Named Top Corporate Fundraising Team in Phoenix by the March of Dimes
Cigna was recently recognized by the March of Dimes as the top corporate fundraising team in Phoenix. Employees raised nearly $75,000 for the March of Dimes March for Babies with approximately 200 participants. Cigna has been a partner of the March of Dimes and a national sponsor of March for Babies for the past 22 years. Last year, Cigna was the No.1 fundraising team in … [More]
‘Chambers USA’ Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman in 2016 Legal Rankings
Coppersmith Brockelman, a prominent law firm in Phoenix, announced today that six of its lawyers have been recognized in the 2016 edition of Chambers USA, an annual guide to the nation’s best attorneys and legal firms. The 20-lawyer firm earned national rankings in the Labor & Employment and Health Care practice areas, and individual attorneys were named Leaders in their … [More]
Robson Resort Communities Honored with Prestigious Real Estate Award
The Robson Resort Communities celebrate winning multiple awards at the 31st Annual Major Achievements in Merchandising Excellence (MAME) awards, hosted by the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona. The awards ceremony honors the exemplary efforts of builders, land developers, interior designers, architects, sales managers and sales associates. Robson Resort … [More]
Remaking Economic Development
An extensive study by The Brookings Institution underscores shortcomings of the traditional approach, highlights successful emerging strategies, and, effectively, shows how Greater Phoenix is positioned for growth The lackluster economy is delivering a humbling lesson about economic development: Top-line growth doesn’t ensure bottom-line prosperity. Yet, in too many … [More]
Christine Mackay, City of Phoenix
What does successful economic development look like for Arizona? The state’s early economy was built on the famous “5 C’s”: copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate. In the post-5 C’s era, other vital industries have come to the fore, such as biomedicine and technology. Much of this is concentrated in the Greater Phoenix area. The region is moving into an innovation-based … [More]
Social Media – Changing the World
“Imagine a world in which every person is given free access to the sum of all human knowledge.” That, Wikipedia co-creator Jimmy Wales told his audience at a BBVA Compass Bank event in Phoenix last month, was the genesis of a project that has become a worldwide resource accessed by 400 million visitors every month. But making it truly accessible everyone necessitates … [More]
New Overtime Rules to Impact Arizona Employers
Beginning December 1, 2016, the minimum salaries for most exempt jobs will more than double, to $47,476 from the existing $23,660 required. On May 18, the U.S. Department of Labor dealt its long-anticipated regulatory amendments for “white collar” overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which included increases to the mandatory base salary requirement. The … [More]
Heidi Jannenga: WebPT Niche Co-Creator
Heidi Jannenga co-founded WebPT, an electronic medical record (EMR) platform for physical therapists, with her soon-to-be husband in 2008. Before launching WebPT, she worked full-time as an athletic physical therapist managing three clinics. She describes the inception of WebPT as serendipitous. In 2007, she realized the largest expenses at her clinics were transcription and … [More]
The True Cost of Online Loans
It’s a common situation. A business owner needed a loan to grow his business, and, since banks require a substantial amount of paperwork the borrower didn’t have time to produce, he went with an online quick loan provider. The loan application took only about 20 minutes, with minimal fuss and paperwork. The borrower wasn’t a fan of the automatic payments, but it reduced the … [More]
STEM on the Raceway
Getting into summer camps seemed an attractive business move for Octane Raceway, but General Manager JP Mullan says the company wanted to offer a program with quality educational value. Brought together with Engineering for Kids, in the East Valley, they partnered to “come up with a one-of-a-kind inspiring summer camp” that, says Mullan, they hoped would be equally attractive … [More]
Hygiene as Opportunity
“There are business opportunities up and down every street,” says Scott Sheldon, who recently purchased an Enviro-Master franchise that launched the hygiene company’s presence in Arizona. Restaurants, perhaps not surprisingly, are a big part of his business, but he points out, “Anybody who has a public restroom needs this service.” The distinction between a hygiene company … [More]
2016 Tesla X: P90D Performance All-Wheel Drive
The SUV market is changing, with fuel efficiency being the real driver. At Tesla, it is all about electricity and design. Useful and truly an innovation, the new Tesla X is an SUV entry that will likely be considered a turning point in design, efficiency and spaciousness. The Model X is touted as the safest, fastest and most capable sport utility vehicle ever made. It is … [More]
On the Go
Many of our days at the office start with our favorite beverage as a “necessary” jolt to kick ourselves into gear. Atop many a desk is the coffee cup. Well, we found several travel mugs that can make going from home to office a real boost. Contigo Snapseal Byron Stainless Steel Travel Mug This larger-capacity, hard-working mug has lid that snaps open and closed so it’s sealed … [More]
The Herb Box
Founded by catering guru Susan Smederovac-Wilcox in 1995 as a catering company, The Herb Box filled a niche in its original location in DC Ranch that quickly became all the rage. This eatery has evolved to include three locations. With innovative menus and now spirits and other libations, The Herb Box is known for a great neighborhood urban experience that is second to … [More]
Isn’t It Always about the 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]
Growing Jobs
This book provides concrete examples and practical guidelines for addressing the most serious economic challenge facing the United States and every community in the nation: growing good jobs and enabling people to function effectively in these occupations. It lays out a methodology that enables each community to find its unique path toward the common vision of an economy that … [More]
Empire of the Fund
This book is an exposé and examination of the way we save now. With the rise of the 401(k) and demise of the pension, the United States has embarked upon the richest and riskiest experiment in our financial history. Over the next 20 years, nearly 80 million baby boomers will retire at a pace of 10,000 per day. The hypothesis of our experiment is that millions of ordinary, … [More]
