More than 100 blankets and towels were delivered to the Arizona Humane Society thanks to efforts by students in the Veterinary Assisting program at Carrington College’s Phoenix North Campus, located at 8503 N. 27th Ave. The April 3 donation to the local Humane Society was the result of a month-long collection effort by students as part of the Carrington Cares community outreach … [More]
Landmark Title Adds New Commercial Title Office to Team
Landmark Title Assurance Agency has added commercial title officer Josh Conant to its team. Conant will be lending his expertise in title research, underwriting and customer service to Landmark’s commercial transactions. Conant got his start as a title officer in 2002 with Fidelity National Title. Since then, he has worked in multiple industry-related roles. His past … [More]
Top Cloud IT Leader Scott White Joins ClearDATA as Chief Revenue Officer
ClearDATA, the healthcare industry leader in cloud computing, platform and information security services, announced today that accomplished Cloud IT executive Scott White has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created position, White will expand ClearDATA’s engagement and partnerships within its rapidly growing healthcare segments. White will be … [More]
Valley Distillery Wins One of World’s Most Prestigious Spirits Awards
Arizona Distilling Company, the first and only distillery in Arizona using locally grown grain, announced today that it has earned the prestigious Double Gold Medal for its Desert Dry Gin at the 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, along with three other awards. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is the most influential international spirits competition … [More]
Sun Valley Solar Solutions Powers Phoenix Housing for Veterans and Homeless
Sun Valley Solar Solutions has partnered with Catholic Charities Community Services of Arizona to bring affordable, sustainable housing to veterans and formerly homeless families Verde Villas, a multi-family complex in the city's Arcadia district, opened its doors in 2014 after an extensive renovation. The property was completely reborn thanks to the efforts of Catholic … [More]
T.W. Lewis Foundation Adds New Executive Director Position
T.W. Lewis Foundation is pleased to announce Stephanie Parra as its executive director, a new position for the organization. Parra brings valuable experience in education, social work and non-profit management to the Foundation, which supports a wide array of education and family-focused non-profits with a common goal of strengthening the community. As executive director, … [More]
Suns Charities Names Sarah Krahenbuhl Executive Director
Phoenix Suns Charities has announced that Director of Suns Charities Sarah Krahenbuhl will assume the role of executive director for the Suns’ philanthropic arm, effective July 1. The current executive director, Robin Milne, is making the transition back to private life. “I am honored and humbled to have served the community in my role as Suns Charities Executive Director … [More]
Peter S. Fine, Banner Health
Over the past couple of years, business owners have been working to determine how best to comply with federal healthcare coverage requirements and provide competitive healthcare benefits to attract and retain the work force their business needs. In the ongoing and congruent effort to also control healthcare costs and improve the bottom line, businesses continue to seek … [More]
Reality vs. Perceptual Reality
One of the “realities” I’ve discovered through the years of business ownership, consulting and speaking, is that the customer or client rarely sees you as YOU see you. This is known as Perceptual Reality. In his book Magical Worlds of the Wizard of Ads, Roy H. Williams defines Perceptual Reality as our imagination. We spend a great deal of time there, and while there we create … [More]
File this Under: The Complexity of Managing Personnel Documents
This article has been updated. Please click here to read the updated article. The basic management of personnel files used to be pretty simple: Collect some basic information and stick the files on a shelf somewhere. Today, the matter of collecting and storing private employee information is not as simple, even with the available option of going digital. For example, … [More]
Living High-Tech
A condominium project in DC Ranch’s Silverleaf neighborhoods is bringing many sophisticated features to the Arizona market. “Our whole vision was how to use technology to make things more comfortable, more efficient,” says Tanner Luster, president of Scottsdale-based Cypress Development Group, which is developing the $350-million Sterling at Silverleaf community. A first of … [More]
Nekter Markets Healthier Lifestyle
Educating their target market is part of Alexis and Steve Schulze’s strategy for marketing their Nekter Juice Bar stores, which recently opened its sixth in the Phoenix area. “Our most effective method is engaging in the communities,” Steve Schulze says, citing elementary schools and such health-related businesses as yoga and pilate studios as prime opportunities and explaining … [More]
Business Means to Stop the Bullets
In a situation where a gunman bursts into a public space and begins random firing, people’s instinct is to duck for cover behind furniture. Jeffrey Isquith, president and CEO of Ballistic Furniture Systems, wants to be sure the furniture can actually stop the bullets. He recalls being in Tucson the day after the Gabby Giffords shooting and realizing that shootings seem to … [More]
North Italia
The northern Italian countryside is known for its small towns and quaint, farm-fresh cuisine that has recently inspired an incredible culinary movement. Sam Fox’s North Italia was a true pioneer in bringing this quality food and many of the traditional Italian dishes to the table years ago. With two local locations, this rustic Italian hot spot is truly becoming a must for … [More]
Sharing Recipes
For those who have ever enjoyed a meal out so much they’ve been tempted to ask the chef to divulge the recipe, here are some cookbooks by chefs at some of our favorite local restaurants. ‘Salsas & Moles’ by Deborah Schneider Building on the success of The Mexican Slow Cooker, SOL Cocina’s Chef Deb’s newest cookbook (available April 14) presents authentic salsa and … [More]
The All-New Volvo XC90 Inscription
Volvo has long been a reliable and safe car, known for its cutting-edge practicality. This year, the 2016 XC90 is making Volvo macho, and distinguishing the car company as a viable “it” carmaker. The XC90 Inscription is the top-of-the-line model that is both rugged and luxurious. The engine is an in-line four-cylinder supercharged and turbo-charged machine. It has 316 … [More]
Tech Cases
Taking an organizer of some sort to a meeting was a great idea in days of old. Today, walking in with a tablet encased in a beautiful leather portfolio will demonstrate great success in our tech age. Here are our picks to wrap that useful device. Coach Bifold iPad Case Finished by hand in Sport Calf Leather that will burnish handsomely with use, this distinctive case protects … [More]
The Power of Being Yourself
By sharing his own experiences — and candidly exploring high-stakes business decisions along with many personal triumphs and tragedies — Joe Plumeri explains that the secret to success is found not in boardroom strategy or corporate philosophy, but rather in allowing passion, purpose and true emotions to inform one’s approach and guide one’s relationships. His book is a timely … [More]
