At first glance, the state of philanthropy in the United States appears strong. The second decade of the century has seemingly proved beyond doubt the resilience and adaptability of the American philanthropic model — one which the rest of the world continues to emulate. While the global financial crisis of 2008/2009 roiled the philanthropic community and severely dented overall … [More]
Diversity in the Workplace
Containing 25 real-life interviews, including stories of trailblazers fighting inequality, this book shares a slice of life readers may not have been privy to. Whether the reader is a member of a marginalized community or a manager looking to equalize an unbalance, this book explores real-world issues in a modern-day work dynamic. Diversity in the Workplace includes exploring … [More]
Recruitment Practices Fall Short
With unemployment rates hitting all-time lows, the tables have turned on employers. It’s a job seeker’s market and they get to choose. One bad experience, and it’s the hiring company who’ll get the “thank you, next” treatment. So, what do the candidates expect of the potential employer? Zety asked 1,010 Americans about their experiences and expectations for the recruitment … [More]
Storage with Style
It’s a toy box on a grand scale, a facility designed to not just store such oversized “toys” as boats, RVs and vintage roadsters but enhance enjoyment of them and even show them off. The first Toy Barn opened 10 years ago to meet demand from downsizing homeowners and people who just wanted more space for their “toys.” Toy Barn has three locations in Scottsdale and Phoenix, and … [More]
Introducing the Kellenberger + Tollefson Center for LGBTQ Philanthropy
The Arizona Community Foundation has renamed its Center for LGBTQ Philanthropy in honor of Richard Tollefson and Marc Kellenberger to recognize their transformative legacy gift and invaluable leadership to the community. The Kellenberger + Tollefson Center for LGBTQ Philanthropy at ACF was established to promote philanthropy and charitable investment for LGBTQ communities … [More]
Gallagher & Kennedy Named Public Procurement Law Firm of the Year in Arizona – 2020
The law firm of Gallagher & Kennedy is proud to announce that it is the recipient for the 2020 Public Procurement Law Firm of the Year award for Arizona by Global Law Experts. Global Law Experts (GLE) conducted an extensive nomination and research process for the 11th Annual GLE Awards. The shortlisted candidates were judged on client testimonials, key cases, legal … [More]
Human Transcribers Help Startups Reach Audience
According to marketing experts, one of the biggest reasons that only 25 percent of startups succeed is the others do not fully comprehend their Ideal Customer Profile — the demographic and psychological makeup of their target clients. This misunderstanding means that many startups often adopt a one-size-fits-all communication strategy, which does not factor in foreign … [More]
Are We Becoming an Automation Nation?
Of increasing interest to commerce today is automation of the workforce — either heralded or bemoaned. What Henry Ford’s assembly line started in reducing individuals to replaceable cogs in a replicable process, robots seem poised to finish in replacing humans completely. At least in some jobs. As Kempler Industries reports, “From automotive manufacturing to cashiers, … [More]
Pomelo’s Welcoming ‘Home’
Pomelo is the fine dining element on the property of Luci’s at the Orchard. Nestled into the residential community on 12th Street just north of Glendale Avenue in Phoenix, Luci’s is an unobtrusive destination — which is exactly what owners Jerry Mansoor and Ken and Lucia Schnitzer intended. To catch people’s eyes, “we have a water tower instead of intrusive signage on the … [More]
Restaurants Take Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge
Too many people equate “Girl Scouts” with “ Girl Scout cookies.” The program is far more comprehensive and defies a simple summary, but it’s true that the cookie sales program keeps Girl Scouts in the public eye. Girl Scout cookies have come a long way from when, baked at home by the Girl Scouts themselves for fundraising, they were also evidence of culinary skills. Local … [More]
Risking: The Heart of Daring Leadership
Vulnerability is not a concept I learned in business school. Nor, for that matter, theories about soft skills such as self-awareness, risk, emotional IQ, shame or courageous leadership. Yet, for today’s leaders to be relevant, effective and impactful, these ideas must become part of our everyday vocabulary and being. “Command and control,” “armored leadership” and/or fear … [More]
Managing Risk for Business Owners
People often associate “risk” with big things, like a fire, accident or major theft. After all, the definition of risk can be most commonly described as “a situation involving exposure to danger.” But risk can be more subtle, like rising raw material prices or a slow sales period. And what about a business’s risk of losing its top salesperson or its most experienced … [More]
Legal Pitfalls of Unsolicited Texting and Calling
For businesses that use texting as a marketing tool, it is critical that they become familiar with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Some of the largest well-known companies in the country have paid millions in settlements and verdicts for alleged violations of the TCPA. Capital One reportedly agreed to pay more than $73 million to settle a TCPA class action. Dish … [More]
2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited AWSD
The all-new Hyundai Palisade is a luxury SUV at a not-so luxury sticker price. With its bold, sophisticated styling outside and premium, expansive luxury inside, Palisade makes a big impression at every angle. Under the hood, Palisade has a 3.8-liter V6 matched with a smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission. And the HTRAC All-Wheel Drive means behind-the-wheel driving … [More]
Yes, Manners Matter
Knowing how to comport oneself is unarguably a positive asset; one’s demeanor over a dining table is as significant as over the boardroom table. Business meals are more than just talking shop or sealing a deal. One can be the best in one’s field or tops in one’s company, but if one messes up the business meal, no one is going to be impressed. Employing the following business … [More]
Courage Drives Emotional Intelligence
In The Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy and her friends set off on that yellow brick road, they needed three things to succeed: a heart, a brain and courage. Most of the time, when people think of emotional intelligence, they think only of heart. They think heart = empathy, compassion and kindness. But emotionally intelligent leaders who are full of heart possess more than just … [More]
Phoenix Rising
It’s not “business as usual” at many companies throughout Greater Phoenix, where entrepreneurs and corporate executives have been breaking out of the box and helping strengthen business in this fifth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. In Business Magazine has taken a cross-section of sectors key to our economy and has spoken with leaders of select companies to present … [More]
Kaleidoscope Juice Moves East
Marking a change in its retail operation, local juice and health food company Kaleidoscope Juice is including a baking production area in the new store it opens this month in Gilbert. “We wanted to bring the baking experience into our shop to showcase what we have always done behind the scenes,” says Alexandra Maw, founder and co-owner. The onsite baking area enables the … [More]
