Got a minute? The fact is, unless you are a great rarity today, you not only don’t have a minute, you have a yawning deficit of minutes. There is work unfinished on your desk. You have personal aspirations of all kinds that you never find time for and obligations you barely find time for. You’re already stretched for time, so no, you don’t have a minute. Yet when almost … [More]
Building Better Fundraisers
Asking for money seems to induce the same sweaty-palm anxiety associated with daring acts such as skydiving and swimming with sharks. Yet fundraising is a key responsibility for executives who serve as nonprofit board members. Some nonprofit board members don’t realize that fundraising encompasses much more than “the ask.” Board members can contribute in plenty of ways: … [More]
For-Profits Can Pursue Public Good
For-profit corporations must be run to maximize profits to their shareholders. Decision makers who put any other consideration above profit may be sued. Arizona’s new benefit corporation statute, which went into effect January 1 of this year, turns that situation around, providing a route for businesses that want to play to a social conscience. Businesses may now choose to … [More]
Eric Roudi: Seeing the People Side of Commercial Cleaning
Eric Roudi realized in the early 1980s something that others at the time had not: The cleaning business is really a people business. It’s a people business in the sense that clients who own commercial buildings have needs and requests they’d like to convey to someone they know and trust. It’s also a people business in terms of how Roudi recruits those who will interact with … [More]
IKEA Designs for Business
Debuting the concept as the only one of its kind in its U.S. stores, IKEA last month held a grand opening of its business design center at the IKEA store in Tempe. In addition to the store’s extensive stock of furnishings and furniture, IKEA Business offers its customers free consultation and design services — in its store or at the customer’s place of business — “to help … [More]
Work, Ingenuity & Education
Released last December as a publication worthy of any coffee table, At Work in Arizona frames the story of our state’s economic history over the past 100 years through the lens of the men and women who built it, and makes the point that, in order for the next 100 years to be as remarkable as the first, increased investment in education is essential. “Arizona has a rich … [More]
By The Yard
In a market of new concepts, the ones that are successful are expanding and Sam Fox’s The Yard at Farmers Arts District Tempe is the latest to truly make its mark. The new location that includes Culinary Dropout is the new hot spot for lunch, dinner and drinks. With its wharf-meets-warehouse look, this indoor/outdoor compound of food, drinks, yoga, workouts and fun is the … [More]
Drive Thru & Go
Most of us likely know curbside pick-up because of the signs that read, “Reserved parking for curb-side take-out orders only” at some local restaurants. But some local restaurants are offering drive-up as well. Here are some good eats with “pass thru” perks. 32 Shea Gourmet hot spot with a drive-through is a rarity. That makes 32 Shea a stand-out. This quaint and hip … [More]
All-New 2015 Expedition Platinum
In the luxury SUV market, Ford has always held a strong spot. Now with the updated Ford Expedition Platinum, Ford is competing with cousin the Navigator and rival Escalade and Denali by GM. Competition among brands was once fierce; now, it is a general rush to include luxury amenities and economies that include fuel consumption and emissions. The Ford Expedition is gaining, … [More]
Coffee, Please
What is a day at the office without that favorite coffee drink? It is a common start to the day, so why not have an in-house barista? Here are our picks for the best options when it comes to caffeinating the office population. Keurig K155 Commercial Brewing System It is all about individuality with this commercial-grade brewer. Touchscreen makes brewing easy for all in … [More]
New Rules of the Game
The co-founder of HGTV shows how women can achieve their career goals using techniques of gamesmanship. New Rules of the Game provides insights, tips and direction to women in business, based on experiences from author and HGTV co-founder Susan Packard’s own 30-year career, along with that of a dozen other prominent executives. Packard advocates for a revolutionary new … [More]
Feedback: February 2015
Question: Marketing today not only involves many facets of communication, it requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Considering both elements you employed and the demographic(s) you targeted, what is a successful marketing campaign you have used for your business? Carol Nalevanko President DMB Sports Clubs Sector: Health Clubs One of the most recent … [More]
IASIS Hires Georgia Brissa as Representative of Hospital Services for Mountain Vista Medical Center
IASIS Healthcare recently hired Georgia Brissa as representative coordinator of Hospital Services for Mountain Vista Medical Center, a full-service hospital, featuring all-private rooms and advanced medical technology designed to provide comprehensive healthcare services for East Valley residents. The hospital is accredited as a Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, Cardiac … [More]
IASIS Appoints Chris Hill CEO of St. Luke’s Medical Center and Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital
IASIS Healthcare recently appointed Chris Hill chief executive officer of St. Luke’s Medical Center and Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital. In his role, Hill is responsible for the management and daily operations of both facilities to ensure patients receive high-quality and cost-effective care. Aside from assuming key leadership in developing and implementing goals and strategies … [More]
Commercial Real Estate Developer SimonCRE Announces Addition of Partner Jeff Carpenter
Commercial real estate developer SimonCRE has added partner Jeff Carpenter to the organization. With a strong background in retail development, leasing and finance, Carpenter will be involved with and add to the core business strengths of the firm. He brings additional expertise with single-tenant build-to-suit and shopping center acquisition, which are explosive growth areas … [More]
Discount Tire Names Michael Zuieback New CEO
Scottsdale-based Discount Tire, the world’s largest tire and wheel retailer, has named Michael Zuieback as its CEO, effective January 12, 2015. Zuieback previously served as Discount Tire’s president and will succeed outgoing CEO Tom Englert, who will remain an advisor to the CEO. “It is time for us to pass the torch to the next generation of leadership,” said Bruce T. … [More]
Tempe Business Leader Mike Jennings Honored as Outstanding Community Leader
Tempe Leadership, the nonprofit leadership program through the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, is honoring Mike Jennings, local Tempe business leader and Tempe Leadership alumnus, as the 2015 Outstanding Community Leader at the annual Tempe Chamber Beacon Awards today. Jennings, who owns and operates two Campus Corner retail stores in Tempe, has provided support and leadership to … [More]
Website Design for Ronald McDonald House Nets an Award for Gate 6
A website designed to provide information and awareness about the 2014 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix (RMHC) fundraising event, A McNight to Remember: The Glass Slipper Gala, earned a Special Recognition W-3 Award for Gate 6, a digital marketing design and development agency in Phoenix. The 2014 W3 Awards honor outstanding websites, web marketing, web video, mobile … [More]
