Do people give to philanthropic causes out of a sense of responsibility or guilt, for tax breaks or prestige? Do they give to provide for the public good or for personal pleasure? Individuals open their wallets for plenty of reasons, but a handful of motivations consistently rise to the top regardless of a donor’s income level. According to the Indiana University Lilly … [More]
Robb M. Corwin: Making Happenings Happen
When football fans arrive for Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Sunday, February 1, 2015, they will experience firsthand the hard work exhibited by the team of dedicated associates from Pride Group, LLC. CEO Robb M. Corwin says his company will provide a variety of services that day, from parking and traffic control to cash management. In order … [More]
The Holiday Party: Potential Employer Hazard
To avoid the pitfalls that can be created at the company holiday party, businesses need to carefully plan out each detail, including the following: Dress Up Company Policies Before the Big Event. Companies should review their personnel policies to ensure they are up to date, and remind employees that they are expected to conduct themselves at the party in a manner that … [More]
Small-Business Owners’ Optimism Highest Since 2007
Small-business owners’ optimism on business prospects and the economy continue to rise, according to the Fall 2014 American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor. Currently, 63 percent of business owners nationwide maintain a positive outlook, a level not reached since fall of 2007 (64 percent). Stronger revenue growth could be fueling this optimism, as more entrepreneurs say … [More]
Gallo Blanco: Latin Contemporary Defined
Set in the lobby area of The Clarendon Hotel, a contemporary boutique hotel in Central Phoenix, Gallo Blanco is a hot spot that has received accolades for its guacamole as well as for its overall menu. The creation of chef and owner Doug Robson, who also owns Otro Café, Gallo Blanco’s menu offers dishes into which he has infused the foods he grew up on in Mexico and includes … [More]
Assembly Line: Food for Thought
Make it all about you for lunch at these “assembly-line” concept restaurants with locations throughout the Valley. Pick and choose as you please for the perfect customized meal. Pizza Studio It’s all about choice — crust, sauce, cheese and toppings. This latest of the hot spots is only at CityScape currently and is serving up custom pizzas with incredible flavor made from … [More]
2015 Lincoln Navigator
In a year when gas prices are seeing a decline and other carmakers are seeing “all-new” redesigns of their luxury SUVs, Lincoln has simply remodeled its Navigator for 2015 — giving it a new grill and some technological upgrades that make this vehicle attractive both by way of amenities and its sticker price. Standard is the Twin Turbo 3.5 liter EcoBoost V6 engine by Ford. … [More]
Strategize to Win
Wall Street veteran Carla Harris gives readers the tools they need to get started, get “unstuck” from bad situations, redirect momentum and position themselves to manage their careers no matter the environment. With her trademark galvanizing advice, Harris identifies and clarifies issues that are often murky, offering lessons on identifying and making the most of one’s work … [More]
Feedback: December 2014
Question: As a business issue separate from social implications, how can immigration impact business or industry? Elizabeth S. Chatham, Esq. Partner Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC Sector: Law The employment-based immigration changes are quite significant and impact American business by further facilitating the hiring and retention of highly skilled foreign … [More]
Scottsdale businesses, nonprofit shine at 2014 Sterling Awards
More than 400 attendees watched as three businesses and one nonprofit organization exemplified why Scottsdale is a superb place to work, live and play at the 29th Annual Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Sterling Awards, held Fri., Nov. 14, at the Chaparral Suites Resort in Scottsdale. Four winners were selected from among 12 finalists for the coveted Sterling Award. The … [More]
Women Flexing Their Economic Muscle
A recent report by American Express OPEN shows that there are now 9.1 million women-owned businesses in the United States. These firms generate more than $1.4 trillion in revenue and employ more than 7.8 million people, according to the report. In terms of growth in combined economic clout, Arizona is ranked fourth. The statistics of the success of women-owned and -led … [More]
CBRE Honored at Annual TOBY Awards
CBRE was recently honored at the Phoenix chapter of the Building Owners and Managers Association’s (BOMA) Annual TOBY Awards. The award, which stands for The Outstanding Building of the Year, recognizes building operations and management. Three Phoenix-area buildings managed by CBRE Asset Services were honored with TOBY Awards: Medical Building McDowell Mountain … [More]
LaneTerralever Wins Best-i- Class Award at 2014 IMA’s
Phoenix-based LaneTerralever is the proud recipient of the 2014 Interactive Media Awards Best-in-Class for its All In website design and development. IMA is a competition designed to elevate the standards of excellence on the Internet, and is presented by the nonprofit organization Interactive Media Council, Inc. IMC is a group of industry leaders made up of Web designers, … [More]
Wells Fargo No. 1 SBA Lender for Arizona Small Businesses
Wells Fargo & Company, America’s No. 1 small-business lender, is the No. 1 Small Business Administration 7(a) lender in Arizona in amount of dollars and number of loans approved for fiscal year 2014. Wells Fargo approved $89,034,400 and 197 loans to Arizona businesses from Oct. 1, 2013 and Sept. 30, 2014. “Working with small-business owners is one of the most important … [More]
Scott Smith, Chief of Staff to AZ Gov. Jan Brewer, to Join Ballard Spahr as Managing Director of Government Relations
Scott A. Smith, chief of staff to Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, will join Ballard Spahr as managing director of Government Relations when the Governor’s term ends in January, firm chair Mark Stewart announced this week. As a member of Ballard Spahr’s Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs and Contracting Group, Smith will help clients prepare for government developments, … [More]
Local School Gets Update from EY Phoenix Employees
On Friday, November 14, a group of Ernst & Young LLP employees from Phoenix traded their laptops for paintbrushes and gardening tools to clean up Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School located in the Roosevelt School District. By the end of the day, the school shined with well-groomed garden and playground areas and a new mural of Monarch butterflies (the school mascot). … [More]
Stacey Caron Wins Silver and Bronze Stevie Awards in 2014 Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Stacey Caron, co-founder and president of Spellbinders® Paper Arts, has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award in the Innovator of the Year category and a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Female Entrepreneur of the Year - Consumer Products category in the 11th annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are the world's top honors … [More]
Jennings, Haug & Cunningham Earns “Best Law Firm” Ranking from 2015 ‘Best Lawyers In America’
Jennings, Haug & Cunningham was honored by the Best Lawyers in American®, a preeminent legal peer ranking, which recognized the firm as a “Tier 1 Best Law Firm” in its 2015 national rankings. Several of the firm’s practice areas also earned top rankings. Jennings, Haug & Cunningham’s construction law and litigation practice was recognized as top in national and … [More]
