During its 20-year history, Lapels Dry Cleaning has pioneered an eco-friendly dry cleaning experience. The partnership agreement with GreenEarth®, the dry cleaning industry’s only nontoxic cleaning alternative, is the latest evolution of that experience, and Jeff Kline recently converted his Gilbert and Chandler franchise locations to the GreenEarth process. For most Lapels … [More]
‘Local’ Drives Boutique Retail Concept
Celebrating the essence of Scottsdale’s Old Town in the historic building that was home to Saba’s Western Store for more than 60 years, The Merchantile of Scottsdale is a new 5,400-square-foot boutique marketplace featuring a curated mix of more than 40 merchants — all of which are locally owned, Metro Phoenix-based, independent businesses — that include clothing, accessories, … [More]
Looking Good 2019 – December Standouts
ACHIEVEMENTS Mailing.com Earns Stevie Award Mailing recently won a Stevie Award for customer service, rather a rarity among printing/direct mail companies. The company credits it passion for direct mail as its spark, and is finding a revival in interest by agencies to build business and expand services as part of a comprehensive marketing strategy. Queen Creek Olive Mill … [More]
Got Liquid Nitrogen?
That is the question prominently lettered on the side of the N7 Delivery truck that seeks to answer it. Inspired by the need for nitrogen delivery to service their Creamistry locations, business partners Andre Wadsworth and Ryan Zeleznak launched N7 Delivery this past summer to provide nitrogen delivery services to local retail businesses around the Valley in addition to their … [More]
Be a Startup Superstar
This book is for anyone who feels underemployed or is struggling to find a fulfilling career; stuck on a low rung of the corporate ladder and seeing no way up anytime soon. Steven Kahan’s message: “You’re not alone.” From recent college grads to people who feel stuck in their corporate jobs, many people probably never considered working for a technology company that’s just … [More]
Dynamic Digital Marketing
Dynamic Digital Marketing teaches any business or individual how to increase online visibility and presence, attract their target audience, generate leads and convert them into profitable customers. Author Dawn McGruer is an expert at making businesses and brands shine online. Most entrepreneurs and businesses fully understand the importance of digital marketing, yet many do … [More]
Fearless Leadership
The intent of this book is to understand the baseless underpinnings of almost all our fears and, therefore, discard them. The author has expertly coached leaders and managers in the discovery of, examination of, elimination of and sustained freedom from fears. We all know people who are charming and articulate, but flounder on a stage addressing colleagues; athletes who … [More]
Audi e-tron SUV Prestige
This is the Audi e-tron®, the only electric SUV built with Audi DNA. With ample space for everyday life, long-range capability and exhilarating performance with quattro® all-wheel drive, this is way more than an electric car. This is electric done the Audi way. The e-tron has unparalleled driving dynamics due to its low-positioned battery and dual motors set on each axle. Each … [More]
Stay Fit while Traveling
Sticking to a normal workout routine while traveling can be challenging. Studio SWEAT OnDemand allows travelers to stream online workouts like yoga and Spinning classes from the comfort of their hotel. Other tips: Pack the right stuff. Planning workouts away begins at home. Packing the right stuff for a trip will make life much easier while traveling. Start with attire: … [More]
Agave del Scottsdale Celebrates Southern Mexican
Mexico boasts a variety of cuisines that go farther “south of the border” than cheese-drenched enchiladas and fried street tacos. Delivering that broader culinary experience is the mission of the restaurateurs behind Agave del Scottsdale, where the dishes reflect flavor traditions of areas from Mexico City south. Several ceviche dishes offer many flavors “del mar” such as … [More]
Local Restaurateurs Put Meatballs on Top
Two of our Valley’s favorite restaurateurs have taken what used to be just an add-on to a spaghetti dish and made meatballs a culinary category of their own. The Sicilian Butcher From The Maggiore Group – which opened its first restaurant, Tomaso’s Italian Restaurant, in Phoenix in 1977 – is this build-your-own meal experience that puts an emphasis on craft meatballs. … [More]
Accounting Aims to Serve Cannabis Businesses
Rebel Rock Accounting provides cannabis businesses nationwide with specialty accounting solutions, tax services, CFO/controller services and business system implementation, filling what CFO Melissa Diaz describes as “a clear void in the fast-paced, ever-evolving industry.” From grow operations and seed-to-sale businesses to dispensaries and beyond, she says she and her fellow … [More]
The Ascension of Arizona’s 21st Century Healthcare Economy
An advanced, diverse, and thriving healthcare industry is critical to Arizona, serving both as a magnet for attracting new residents, and providing world-class medical care to a state population that surpassed 7 million last year. The expansion of the Arizona healthcare sector is necessary to serve a population that continues to expand faster than the national average while … [More]
Tax Issues for Arizona Retailers and Taxpayers
In the summer of 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court officially recognized our country’s significant shift from local to online sales of goods by overruling the longstanding precedent that previously prevented state and local governments from imposing sales taxes unless a seller had a physical connection or “nexus” with the state. While earlier decisions had determined that physical … [More]
Tammy McLeod, Ph.D., Flinn Foundation
The continuing strength of our economy and growth of business goes hand in hand with agile and innovative leadership in Arizona’s business community. Increasingly, in fact, business sectors overlap and intertwine, requiring an ever-broader perspective from those at the helm of their company. Since arriving at the Flinn Foundation two years ago, I have confirmed what two … [More]
When There’s Not Enough Talent to Go Around: Non-Traditional Recruitment
Ask today’s corporate leaders what keeps them up at night and chances are good that recruiting and retaining employees are near the top of the list. With the national unemployment rate hovering around 3.6 percent, there simply isn’t enough talent to go around. At Duffy Group, we turned this dilemma into an opportunity for companies to look at recruiting … [More]
Polsinelli’s Lindsi Weber Selected as ABI 40 Under 40
Polsinelli Shareholder Lindsi Weber has been selected as one of 40 distinguished national honorees who will be recognized as a member of the 2019 American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) “40 Under 40.” Weber was chosen for this distinction in recognition of her commitment to the highest standards of achievement in the insolvency profession and her leadership in the community. In … [More]
Heroes for Zero Waste and Zero Hunger
Feeding the Human Spirit is a guiding principle that Kroger Fry’s brands live by. Their commitment to end hunger in communities and eliminate waste across their company is something of an amazing undertaking. Sadly, in the United States an astounding 40 percent of food produced is thrown away. This is where Fry’s’ signature campaign, Zero Hunger Zero Waste, comes into play. … [More]
