Business owners tend to underestimate their intellectual property, says Lee Fraley, a partner in the Phoenix office of law firm Snell & Wilmer who specializes in IP and works with many entrepreneurial businesses in acquisition transactions. “They think patents is all of IP, but it’s much more than that — it’s anything that gives a company a competitive advantage.” The … [More]
Carrie Martz: Learning from Challenges
As Carrie Martz, chief executive officer of Martz Parsons, has learned first-hand over the years, there is not one main ingredient to becoming successful in a highly competitive field. Instead, she notes, building up her full-service and integrated marketing, advertising and public relations agency to where it is today has required a combination of approaches, combined with a … [More]
Legal Videos Inform on Social Media and More
Arizona social media attorney Ruth Carter posts videos every week about common legal questions related to business legal services. Business owners can subscribe to her YouTube Channel to get the latest information on social media and tech issue of the day. Areas include trademark & copyright, business law best practices, First Amendment & privacy, blogging, social media … [More]
Grabbing a Slice of the Pizza Segment
Fresh pizza in four minutes? This is part of the edge the owners of fast-casual eatery Fired Pie feel they’ve found in the popular pizza segment of the restaurant industry. The short cooking time is enabled by real brick ovens that hold a steady 600˚ F and a proprietary method of pressing the dough with a hydraulic press that holds it in place and sears it. Offering a … [More]
New Platform for Sale of Precious Metals
Scottsdale Mint, locally based fabricator of precious metals, has entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore Precious Metals Exchange as the Exchange’s only certified broker in North America. The partnership will allow United States- and Canadian-based investors to participate in the world’s first physical gold and silver exchange, with peer-to-peer bullion trading … [More]
TPP May Drive International Trade and Investment for Arizona
Negotiations are continuing on the U.S. Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), which aims to broaden trade between the United States and 11 other countries — Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. Arizona trade with TPP countries — exports and imports — supported nearly 278,000 jobs in 2011. Notwithstanding controversy … [More]
Meet Me at The Henry
The latest in a long line of restaurant concepts by Sam Fox, this one is touted as the greatest neighborhood restaurant — and it may very well be. Included in this fully remodeled office space located near 44th Street on Camelback in the Arcadia neighborhood is a coffee bar (named XV), full-service restaurant, full bar, extensive patio, demonstration kitchen and … [More]
Star Power Lunch
Home to several celebrities, local and otherwise, the Valley offers some notable lunch joints that have more than just a name attached. Great food, sports and music themes make these hot spots a must. Alice Cooper’stown Perhaps the best-known celebrity in Phoenix today, Alice Cooper has given Phoenix a sports bar and grill that’s a memory in and of itself. The … [More]
Introducing the New Infiniti Q50S 3.7 AWD
As Infiniti begins to completely reinvent its line of vehicles, the Infiniti Q50S takes first position as the introductory model demonstrating many of the new design features that are more than engineering and technological changes. Known as the high-end line of cars with the curves, the Infiniti make is debuting a new look. It’s all about performance with a 3.7-liter, … [More]
The Sounds of Music
Whether to relax or simply enjoy favorite tunes, here are some of the best and most easily installed sound systems for the office. Personally enjoy all the next acoustics in one simple desktop piece or on the jobsite. Tivoli Albergo Clock Radio with BluetoothAM/FM table radio was designed so that anyone can use it without confusion or frustration. Access the Bluetooth … [More]
Jewish Family & Children’s Service
Changing lives is the core of what Jewish Family & Children’s Service is all about — and its 5th Annual Brighter Tomorrow Luncheon “is a chance for us to give a story or two about what JFCS has been doing in the community,” says Frank Jacobson, VP of marketing and development, who organizes the event. One spotlight story, shared as a video presentation, is that of an … [More]
The Clothes Cabin
“No More Chilly Nights,” being held Feb. 1, is the aptly named chili cook-off fundraiser by The Clothes Cabin, which provides clothing — and blankets — to people in need, including abuse victims who often can carry nothing with them when they leave their home. Begun as a sock drive under the name “One Small Step” (and still registered as a 501(c)3 organization under that … [More]
Feedback: January 2014
Question: What are the greatest challenges companies in your sector of business face to grow individually or as an industry? William J. Pepicello, Ph.D. President University of Phoenix Sector: Education Higher education’s challenge today is how to serve students and deliver the learning they need to succeed in a fiercely competitive global economy. All … [More]
2014 Business Excellence Awards Finalists Announced
Tempe Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2014 Business Excellence Awards. These awards promote the advancement of responsible business leadership in the community and publicly recognize local businesses demonstrating a passion for excellence. Through the awards, the business community honors companies whose practices in business growth, … [More]
Jeffrey H. Wolf Named to The International Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers 2013
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Phoenix partner Jeffrey H. Wolf, a DC Ranch resident, has been named to The International Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers 2013 by Who’s Who Legal. He is one of less than 400 attorneys worldwide selected for the honor. This is his third consecutive time being named to the prestigious list. Who’s Who Legal … [More]
Quarles & Brady Selects Nicole Stanton Phoenix-Office Managing Partner
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP and its firm chair Kimberly Leach Johnson today announced that Nicole Stanton has been selected as the Phoenix-office managing partner. Her term begins on January 1, 2014. In her new role, Stanton becomes one of the few women to lead one of the largest law firms in Phoenix. Jon E. Pettibone, who led the office for three years … [More]
Tom Lewis Receives National Housing Quality Award
T.W. Lewis Company founder and CEO Tom Lewis has been recognized as the first inductee into the National Housing Quality Award Hall of Fame. Lewis is being recognized for his overall contribution to the housing industry and for his overall impact in the field of quality homebuilding. The award was given by Professional Builder Magazine and the examining judges of the National … [More]
Executive Director of Tempe Community Action Agency Joins Experience Matters
Experience Matters, an organization that connects skilled Baby Boomers with nonprofits in need of their time and talent, announces Beth Fiorenza is joining the organization as chief operating officer. Fiorenza has been with Tempe Community Action Agency since 2004 in her role as executive director. “Beth brings an array of leadership skills to our organization, including … [More]
