A strong focus of CBIZ’s Phoenix office is its not-for-profit practice. In fact, shares lead managing director Chuck McLane, “some of our success here has led to similar approaches in other CBIZ offices.” His office’s approach includes identifying the not-for-profit organizations in the Valley that have a meaningful purpose and are able to attract to their boards the leadership … [More]
Mentions’ Online Monetary Measure
The algorithm, called PR Value, shows the monetary value of mentions in articles on news sites, blogs and forums and in social media messages, using several real-time factors. Says Toine Verheul, CEO of Coosto, “We believe that PR Value lets professionals make better brand decisions. Until now, it wasn’t possible to soundly assess what the return on investment is for marketing … [More]
Leadership Makes an Impact
Graduating 50 or so candidates each year, Valley Leadership advances them to true leaders by connecting them to the community and accelerating their pursuit to become strong leaders within their organizations and for our community as a whole — to effect change and make a difference. Whether the individuals are working in the for-profit or nonprofit sector, Valley Leadership … [More]
Grassroots: A Down-to-Earth Experience
From-the-ground-up is the best way to describe this family-owned eatery that is becoming a true standard for the lunch crowd. “Grassroots” is very much the mantra let alone the fare for this Southern-influenced American cuisine hot spot. All high-quality ingredients with from-scratch technique makes for an appetizing experience. Chef/owner Christopher Collins, a seasoned … [More]
Sandwich Shop-ing
The standard for a quick lunch has always been the sandwich, the art of which is ever changing. Here are some of our picks for the best choices to satisfy the sandwich lover in any group. Nocawich It’s all from scratch, using great ingredients to make bread and sweets and sauces, roasting meats in-house, and if they can’t do it themselves, then they seek the best elsewhere — … [More]
2016 Buick Cascada Convertible
Free-spirited and a joy on the open road is the convertible 2016 Buick Cascada. Making a brand shift for the past few years, Buick surprises with its marketing campaign to elevate the brand to a “hip” car manufacturer. Well, there is some meat behind what it is pushing. Many of the Buick models are competing with German luxury vehicles and winning out. One such vehicle is the … [More]
Get Charged
In a time when all we do is work and play on our various devices, the charging has become a great need so that we can stay connected. Here are some of our picks for the office to keep the smartphone, tablet and laptops charged. Multi-Device Charging Station and Dock With room for a laptop, tablet and up to three other devices, this sturdy stand holds and hides unsightly … [More]
Negotiating the Impossible
Malhotra identifies three broad approaches for breaking deadlocks and resolving conflicts, and draws out scores of actionable lessons using behind-the-scenes stories of fascinating real-life negotiations, including drafting of the U.S. Constitution, resolving the Cuban Missile Crisis, ending bitter disputes in the NFL and NHL, and beating the odds in complex business … [More]
Feedback: March 2016
Question: What has your company’s philanthropic giving or activities done for the morale of your workforce? Bo Calbert President McCarthy Building Companies Southwest Division Sector: Construction Heart Hats is the volunteer-based community outreach arm of McCarthy Building Companies’ Southwest Division, based in Phoenix. Heart Hats is organized by McCarthy employees and … [More]
Michael Vantusko Named to Pacesetter’s Club at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Morgan Stanley has named Michael Vantusko, a financial advisor in its Wealth Management office in Scottsdale, to the firm’s Pacesetter’s Club, a global recognition program for financial advisors who, within their first five years, demonstrate the highest professional standards and first-class client service. Vantusko, who has been with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management since … [More]
A Spectacle!
The Valley plays host to a multitude of events and entertainers, drawing crowds of locals and visitors alike: car enthusiasts, comic-con fans, baseball spectators, golf connoisseurs, runners and football devotees making the trip to support their home teams. These happenings play a positive role on the Valley’s economy, providing business to the Phoenix Metropolitan area. … [More]
Daniel Mahoney, Snell & Wilmer
Greater Phoenix is now home to some major events, from the home-grown Waste Management Phoenix Open to Spring Training, including events we have to beat out other locations for the privilege to host, like the Super Bowl, the College Football National Championship and the Final Four. This isn’t just headline entertainment; it’s an industry that involves businesses ranging from … [More]
Cuba: Opening for Business?
What’s important for people eyeing opportunity for business in Cuba to keep in mind is, in spite of the opening of diplomatic relations, there still is a U.S.-Cuba embargo in place. Lifting the embargo will take an act of Congress; what has changed, explains Melissa Proctor, a partner in the law firm Polsinelli, is the two agencies that have jurisdiction over commerce under the … [More]
Answering the Workforce Crisis
An inadequate talent pool is an issue for local businesses as their industry grows or its workforce diminishes. The construction industry, for example, ramping up in the aftermath of the recession, struggled to make up for the earlier exodus of workforce to other cities. But what if the workforce simply doesn’t exist? Two arms of the financial services industry have initiated … [More]
Creativity Re-emerges in Online Flower Sales
Online marketplace BloomNation was created as a fresh arrangement for online floral sales, developing a presence in each market for that local community’s independent florists. Increased profitability was part of the impetus. BloomNation takes 10 percent of the sale, in contrast to the 50 percent or more that has become standard in floral wire sales, and out of that fee it … [More]
Middle-Market Growth Strategy Is All About People
Leadership development support organization Accelerent vaulted over the Rocky Mountains to bring to Phoenix what has proven successful over the past nine years in Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; Kansas City, Mo.; and Nashville, Tenn. The organization focuses on middle-market companies — helping already-successful businesses grow to the next level. Because membership in each market … [More]
Fast Pitch: Pitch & Learn
Social Venture Partners is presenting its 6th Fast Pitch Challenge for nonprofits on March 1. Finalists are mentored for two months prior to competing, in an effort to help them perfect their pitch and win the attention of philanthropists. Fast Pitch and Social Venture Partners do so much to give awareness to innovative nonprofits. See some of the past pitches online. Fast … [More]
Women-Owned Businesses: A Growth Demographic
Women represent the largest growing demographic of business owners in the country. This is among several interesting trends revealed in final data from the 2012 census that was just recently released. The number of women starting businesses was almost three times that of men — more than expected. As of 2012, women business owners (WBOs) represent 36.2 percent of all businesses, … [More]
