Here’s an unsettling tidbit for employers: Forty-two percent of millennials say they would quit their job if their employer uses subpar technology, according to a report from marketing website DMR, formerly Digital Marketing Ramblings. Millennials — those workers born between 1982 and 2000 — became the largest generation in the U.S. workforce in 2015. Studies show that the … [More]
2018 Prediction: A Rush of Real Estate Agents
The number of individuals who will earn their real estate license and start a career in real estate is expected to rise to the highest level seen in recent years. In Phoenix, there was a 4.7-percent increase in agent count from November 2016 to November 2017. It’s predicted the market could see an increase of another 5 to 6 percent in 2018. That growth could result in Arizona … [More]
2018 Bentley Continental Range
This exquisite vehicle from Bentley is simply the envy of all who wish to travel in style with the wind blowing through their hair. Its 6.0-litre, W12 twin-turbo engine includes a variable displacement system that combines low emissions with incredible output, which results in 582 horsepower. For a full-sized vehicle with so much to offer in space and comfort, that is, simply, … [More]
Sealed in Ink
In an age when electronic devices do it all, the flourish of a strong signature to finalize a transaction makes the occasion momentous. These writing instruments take it up another notch. Cartier Roadster Rollerball From pens of black composite with palladium-finished details up to full palladium finish, this Cartier pen will stop any negotiation and get straight to signing … [More]
Southern Rail: Creative Comfort
A friendly neighborhood destination resurrected just a few years ago from Phoenix landmark Beef Eaters as part of Phoenix’s revitalization project, The Newton shopping center is anchored by Southern Rail. “Friendly,” in fact, suffuses the restaurant, helping give the wide-open dining room a cozy atmosphere. Décor combines industrial concrete floors with the warmth of wood, … [More]
Tastes of Fame
The Food Network’s Guy Fieri likes our Valley of the Sun. Nearly 30 of our restaurants have his signature on the premises. He’s been bringing “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” here for 10 years; here are three of his more recent stops. Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse The long menu here is long on BBQ and smoked — including the vegetable sides. From appetizers to desserts, … [More]
Feedback: February 2018
Question: What is a new use you’ve made of technology over this past year for a marketing campaign? Chad Barnett Chair, Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust President, Foods 2000, Inc. Sector: Restaurant For us, one of the best uses of marketing technology has been through partnership with Mobivity, headquartered here in Arizona. Mobivity’s SmartReceipt® connects … [More]
FORTUNE Names Sprouts one of the World’s Most Admired Companies
FORTUNE revealed its annual list of the World's Most Admired Companies, ranking Sprouts Farmers Market No. 4 in the Food and Drug Store category and No. 2 in the category for innovation, people management and quality of products and services. The World’s Most Admired Companies is a ranking of the world's most respected and reputable companies and is based on a survey of … [More]
Shaping Up for Business in 2018?
Among business’s top five concerns are labor, capital and customers. Top of the list is qualified workers — therefore, says nationally recognized W. P. Carey School of Business economics professor Lee McPheters, “the education system is important.” He believes cutbacks in education funding could impact the workforce. Arizona is rightly proud of its universities, but the number … [More]
Rick McCartney, InMedia Company
As a business owner, I know that building business is a natural focus throughout each year, but the new year always inspires that special impulse to try to predict: What opportunities will the new year bring? What’s in store for my business? Great focus on the bottom line and other aspects of our businesses seems to be heightened as we start anew on January 1 — whether it’s … [More]
Language Training Benefits Business
As more and more companies are expanding into a global economy, it has become evident that having a multilingual workforce is a critical success factor. Think about it: What if a company’s employees couldn’t communicate with each other or key external contacts such as customers, consultants or vendors? It would be highly likely that this could significantly damage earning … [More]
In Perspective: The U.S.-Mexico Border
My first academic position was at New Mexico State University in 1991. On my first day there, I was shown a plan to improve border crossing operations from Mexico to the United States. I’ve been involved in Mexico-U.S. issues ever since. Since I study transportation and logistics issues, I initially spent considerable time understanding, explaining and evaluating the … [More]
Tax Incentives: What Do Cities Offer?
The use of tax abatement between a private developer and a city with respect to a qualifying project has become a popular topic over the last several years as infill development in the Valley increases. In certain circumstances — when the arrangement occurs in a so-called single central business district of a city — the municipality may abate the government property lease … [More]
Don Fechter: Innovating Solutions through Cambridge Benefit Solutions
Don Fechter, president of Cambridge Benefit Solutions, started the company in 1998 with a drive and determination to support businesses with meaningful, valuable and relevant benefit offerings. It’s been Fechter’s comprehensive support of business owners, helping them make informed decisions for affordable, long-term, sustainable healthcare offerings, that has propelled his … [More]
The Changing Office Investment Landscape
As we approach the 10-year mark since the recession, COMMERCIALCafé has tracked the office investment and lending landscape during a period of 20 years to highlight how the markets and investor interests have shifted and adapted to the new outlook. While some things have changed spectacularly, some have stayed the same. Here are key findings, based on data from Yardi Matrix … [More]
Boutique Hotel Brings Downtown Vibe and Economic Value
Downtown Scottsdale gained a new boutique hotel when Hotel Adeline opened late last month, following a $12-million renovation of the site. Developed by Los Angeles-based ESI Ventures and managed by New Orleans-based HRI Lodging, the eclectic boutique property on Scottsdale Road a mile north of Camelback Road will offer 213 guestrooms, including five spacious 700-square-foot … [More]
Bilingual Training Business School Expands
Compass Career & Business Solutions recently opened the doors to its new training center for small businesses or for those who are thinking about starting a business. Founded six years ago to provide free education, training and support to small-business owners across Arizona, particularly the Hispanic community, Compass CBS has realized success in helping more than 5,000 … [More]
Striking Entertainment Trend
Bowlmor AMF recently opened Arizona’s second striking Bowlero location, Bowlero Christown, revamping the former AMF Christown Lanes. The concept is to be a total entertainment center for occasions from date night, family night and birthday parties to corporate events, and even includes an in-house team of expert event planners. Bowlero Christown’s 60 blacklight bowling lanes … [More]
