Local DJs Johnjay Van Es and Rich Berra of the Johnjay and Rich Show that airs in the morning on KZZP KISS-FM have taken a new business move in creating their own Johnjay and Rich Radio Network, aiming to build national name recognition from their base in Phoenix. “We’re doing it all out of Phoenix; everything is Phoenix” — from sales to Web design — says Van Es, who shares … [More]
Unique Glassware Manufacturer Attracts Angel Investor
A business that began as a hobby and grew based on friends’ interest in the product is on track to quadruple its current output and nearly triple its work force in the next 12 months. Refresh Glass, a Tempe-based company that creates functional wine bottle art from discards it “rescues” from landfills, recently received funding from MAC6, a local incubator that focuses on the … [More]
How Boardrooms Assess CEO Performance
Boardrooms are giving poor grades to CEOs for their mentoring skills and board engagement. However, although an overwhelming majority of companies consider long-range planning to be important, they place very little weight on many non-financial performance measures when actually evaluating a CEO’s performance. The survey found that only a 5-percent weighting was given to a … [More]
Searsucker: A Hip, Hot Spot
In a market that is ripe with hip restaurants, new eatery concepts and a trend toward serving healthy and quality ingredients, Searsucker may take the “cake.” This open, airy establishment is housed in a lobby-style space situated between the Camelback Tower and Neiman Marcus on Camelback Road at Goldwater Blvd. Team Brian Malarkey and Valley-known Chef Steve “Chops” Smith … [More]
On the Go
In a fast-paced work environment, it makes sense to eat on the go or grab a bite on the way to that meeting. What makes better sense is to eat smart on the go. Here are a few great places that can mean filling up fast and eating right. Chipotle Mexican Grill Winning high marks for its fresh Mexican ingredients and organic foods, Chipotle is a great offering, especially … [More]
It’s Yours; Put Your Name on It
Initializing your assets is in. Whether it’s initials on the cuff of a dress shirt, name engraved on a pen or a personalized license plate, who you are will come across. Arizona Department of Transportation With more than 50 license plates to choose from, Arizona offers options to personalize your plates or the plates of your company fleet of vehicles. Login and use the … [More]
2013 Audi A7
Audi kicked into this new sedan-hatchback genre with the A7. Mercedes CLS, BMW’s new 6 series coupes and the Porsche Panamara are all winners, and, while they are all priced higher than the A7, this new Audi is a true contender with a better EPA rating and a smaller engine that boasts great power and performance. Powered by a 3.0-liter V6 engine that produces only 310 … [More]
Compelling People
After this look at how we make character judgments, readers will never look at people — including themselves — the same way again. Drawing on cutting-edge social science research as well as their own work with Fortune 500 executives, members of Congress and Nobel Prize winners, authors Matt Kohut and John Neffinger demystify the process we use to size each other up. It turns … [More]
Grow a Pair
A five-time bestselling author and one of the country’s leading business speakers, Winget has made a reputation for being the first to challenge the positive-attraction gurus and the law-of-attraction bozos with his commonsense approach to success. Winget doesn’t sugar-coat, and he isn’t afraid to make people uncomfortable, because he wants us to stop making excuses and start … [More]
Before Happiness
Why are some people able to make positive change while others remain the same? In his international bestseller, The Happiness Advantage, Harvard-trained researcher Shawn Achor described why happiness is the precursor to greater success. This book is about what comes before both. Because before we can be happy or successful, we need to first develop the ability to see that … [More]
Valley of the Sun United Way
With a couple of name changes since its founding, the community organization has been serving Phoenix since 1925. In the ’80s, the then-Phoenix/Scottsdale United Way was joined by other Valley United Ways to form the Valley of the Sun United Way. The organization’s goals now, as then, are to ensure children and youth succeed in school, to end hunger and homelessness, and to … [More]
Feedback: August 2013
Question: The cycle of “buying local” involves consumers purchasing from local vendors as well as vendors purchasing supplies from local sources. Studies indicate that not only do both benefit but so also does the overall community. How can you leverage the power of “local” in your industry? Edward “Trey” Basha President and CEO Bashas’ Family of Stores Sector: … [More]
Craig D. Tindall Joins Fennemore Craig’s Phoenix Office
Fennemore Craig, one of the largest law firms in the Southwest, is pleased to announce that Craig D. Tindall has joined the firm as counsel. In his new role, Tindall will practice in the areas of municipal law, commercial transactions, public private partnerships, public financing, real estate development and election law. Prior to joining Fennemore Craig, Tindall served as … [More]
Lori A. Higuera Elected to Steering Committee of Valley of the Sun United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council
Lori A. Higuera, a partner at Fennemore Craig and co-chair of the firm's Employment and Labor Relations practice, has been appointed to the steering committee of the Women's Leadership Council for the Valley of the Sun United Way. Higuera's practice focuses on training managers, human resource professionals and employees in all areas of employment law, including harassment … [More]
Limelight Appoints Peter Perrone to Become Chief Financial Officer
Limelight Networks, a leader in digital presence management, today announced that it has appointed Peter Perrone to become the company's next chief financial officer, reporting to Limelight CEO, Robert Lento. "Pete's broad experience working with companies ranging from early stage start-ups to established industry leaders, his technical background and financial knowledge, … [More]
Robert Lamb Joins Jennings, Haug & Cunningham
Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that Robert “R.J.” Lamb has joined the firm. His litigation practice is focused in the areas of general business and commercial litigation, construction and surety litigation, and insurance liability and estate planning. Lamb graduated cum laude from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State … [More]
Donald Erlichman Joins Spellbinders Paper Arts as Director of Business Development
Spellbinders® Paper Arts, LLC, is an Inc. 500|5000 company, award-winning inventor, manufacturer and marketer of industry-leading tools for crafters of all genres. The company is pleased to announce it has named Donald Erlichman director of business development. “Donald has extensive experience in developing affiliate programs and strategic partnerships. His proficiency in … [More]
Tempe Chamber Welcomes New Director of Operations
The Tempe Chamber is pleased to welcome Courtney McIntyre as the director of operations. McIntyre is an Arizona native; born in Flagstaff and raised in the White Mountains, she has lived in the Valley for the past 12 years. McIntyre will handle the day-to-day operations at the Chamber and will also serve as the Chamber liaison for the Military Affairs Committee and the Tempe … [More]
