Full of local culture and Southwest-inspired food, this quaint hideaway café is the perfect lunch spot for a quick meeting for business or lunch with old friends, or to meet a member of the family and just enjoy. Nestled in the main courtyard at the Heard Museum on Central Avenue, the Courtyard Café serves up fresh salads, sandwiches and entrées made with all Native … [More]
2015 GMC Yukon Denali
The all-new design is here. Luxury and improved performance and fuel economy were the impetus and this GM redesign seems to live up to the hype. The GMC Denali is equipped with an all-new V8 6.2-liter EcoTec3 engine delivering 420 horse power and 460 lb-ft of torque, with an advanced direct fuel injection for quieter and more improved efficiency. Fuel efficiencies … [More]
Burger and a Bun
Without notice, the gourmet hamburger craze has become a niche foodie favorite in the Valley, with multiple burger-themed restaurants popping up everywhere. Old and new, here are our favorites in both concept and all-around best burger. Hopdoddy Burger Bar Built from the ground up, this Texas-based urban burger bar is all about walkin’ in and eatin’ burgers. Cooked to … [More]
Ryan House
“If this is the last moment, live life to the fullest” is the philosophy behind Ryan House, explains its executive director, Julie Bank. The organization offers children with life-threatening illness, and their family, a full range of respite, palliative and end-of-life care in an uplifting and child-friendly environment. At the Ryan House Community Breakfast on May 7, being … [More]
Chrysalis
One of Chrysalis’s core programs is a shelter, which can house women, children and male victims of domestic abuse. “‘Home’ is what encompasses safety,” says president and CEO Patricia Klahr. “They come to our home to escape the violence.” One in four women and one in seven men find themselves in an abusive situation. To celebrate the work that Chrysalis does in serving the … [More]
Feedback: April 2014
Question: What wellness programs have you had the greatest success with among your employees? Dodge Earnhardt Owner Earnhardt Auto Centers Sector: Automobile Dealer Earnhardt Auto Centers has offered its employees onsite healthcare through an onsite healthcare program since October 2007. The decision to offer this benefit to our employees has proven to be one of the … [More]
Be Secure in Business
On-the-job security has become the norm for businesses everywhere, from high-traffic public business locations to the office park locations. Security and monitoring are an essential part of employee safety. Here are some of the latest gadgets making businesses safer. ADT Pulse Business One-touch controls can secure business premises through a fully mobile application from any … [More]
The Opus Group® Announces Opening of Phoenix Office and Appointment of Lawrence Pobuda as Senior Vice President and General Manager
The Opus Group announced today it is opening an office in Phoenix and has hired 26-year industry veteran Lawrence Pobuda as senior vice president and general manager of Opus Development Company, L.L.C. "We see significant growth potential in Phoenix, particularly in the sectors in which we have expertise," said Tim Murnane, president and CEO of Opus Holding, L.L.C. "We're … [More]
33rd Governor’s Arts Awards Honorees Include Rosie’s House and BMO Harris Bank
More than 500 arts supporters, advocates, business leaders and elected officials attended the annual Governor’s Arts Awards last night, held for the first time at the Mesa Arts Center. The Governor’s Arts Awards are presented by Arizona Citizens for the Arts, the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Office of the Governor. Six winners were honored out of more than 80 … [More]
Polsinelli Named Children’s Law Center Law Firm of the Year
The Children’s Law Center has named Polsinelli as its 2013 Law Firm of the Year in recognition of the exceptional pro bono service undertaken by Polsinelli attorneys over the past year. The firm was selected for its volunteer efforts in connection with the Minor Guardianship Program that assists vulnerable children whose parents are not able or willing to care for them. “We … [More]
Avnet Named as a 2014 World’s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute
Avnet, Inc., a leading global technology distributor, announced today that it has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, an independent center of research promoting best practices in corporate ethics and governance, as a 2014 World’s Most Ethical Company®. This is Avnet’s first year being honored with this award, which recognizes organizations that continue to raise … [More]
Wood/Patel Promotes Michael Young to Chief Executive Officer
Wood/Patel, announced that Michael Young P.E., is promoted to chief executive officer. Young served as senior vice president for the Land Development Division for the past 16 years. “Mike is a proven leader and a great resource to clients,” expressed Darrel Wood, P.E., founder of Wood/Patel. “He has led award-winning projects and created client relationships throughout his … [More]
ZIVELO™ Hires Phil Vaney as Chief Operating Officer
ZIVELO™, a public computing technology company that designs, manufactures and distributes self-service kiosk and digital signage systems, announces the addition of Phil Vaney as chief operating officer. Vaney joins the team operating out of the company’s new 13,000-square-foot operations headquarters in the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall. “The success and growth of ZIVELO … [More]
Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse Names Amber Riley Director of Sales
Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse, Arizona’s largest western-themed attraction on 70 acres in Phoenix, is proud to announce the appointment of Amber Riley to Director of Sales. Riley’s efforts will focus on implementing sales strategies to enhance the Rawhide property as a unique and memorable guest experience venue. “Amber was an easy choice as her vast experience and … [More]
Dana Schmidt Joins FirstService Residential as Vice President of Human Resources
FirstService Residential, the leading community management company in Arizona, has named Dana Schmidt as its new vice president of Human Resources. Schmidt possesses nearly 20 years of strategic and hands-on HR expertise acquired in public, Fortune 100 and privately-owned organizations. Schmidt will be primarily responsible for defining, developing, managing and implementing … [More]
Walton Announces Myron Spencer as Vice President of Operations
The Walton Group of Companies, a family-owned real estate investment group with U.S. headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz., announced today that Myron Spencer has been named vice president of Operations, Walton Development and Management. Spencer will help to oversee land planning, development and project services for Walton’s more than 83,000 acres of land under administration … [More]
Former Con-way Executive Herb Schmidt Joins Post.Bid.Ship. Board of Directors
Post.Bid.Ship., the leading online marketplace for the commercial freight industry, announces the appointment of Herb Schmidt, retired president of Con-way Truckload, to its Board of Directors. As Post.Bid.Ship. continues to gain traction within the $740 billion B2B commercial freight industry, this appointment is a significant testament to the company’s continued growth and … [More]
Isola Announces New Global Leader of Quality and Operational Excellence
Isola Group, a market leader in engineered dielectric materials used to fabricate advanced multilayer printed circuit boards, announced the promotion of Janet Fromm to senior director of quality & operational excellence, reporting directly to Ray Sharpe, president and CEO. This announcement follows the recent promotion of Michael Gastonguay to president of the Americas, who … [More]
