Election season has arrived, and for the next six months, you should expect to see campaign signs on roadways, political commercials on TV and radio, and the occasional robocall with its pre-recorded message. There are elections each year, some bigger than others. I use the word “bigger” to imply that some elections have greater consequences and draw a larger voter turnout. … [More]
Work healthy, train hard, succeed and win!
A key to any successful business is lowering costs and increasing productivity. Many businesses have discovered that a critical strategy for achieving these goals is ensuring a healthy workforce. The city of Phoenix’s FitPHX program wants to make it easier for businesses to develop their own comprehensive worksite wellness strategies and is partnering with the Healthy Arizona … [More]
3 Diseases Your Dentist Can Diagnose
ASBA understands that healthy employees mean healthy businesses, which is why we have partnered with Delta Dental of Arizona. Are you putting your best smile forward? Here are some helpful tips to help you do just that. Dentists are normally revered as tooth wizards, the all-knowing oral health experts. But your dentist is trained to do much more than simply ogle your oral … [More]
ASBA brings resources to businesses during Arizona Small Business Month
ASBA brings together Arizona small business owners and professionals from across the state this May for Small Business Month on May 7 for the Arizona Small Business Conference. This event is a power-packed day of timely discussions, relevant education, and meaningful interactions. The day includes: State of Small Business Breakfast A high-level look at the small … [More]
SRP Delivers the Tools to Help Your Business Thrive
The early leaders of SRP understood the importance of growth in the Valley, which is why they worked to bring a reliable source of water and power to the area. Today, SRP continues to support the Valley by providing these essential services and offering tools to help you grow your business. Workshops to help your business thrive. SRP empowers your business to succeed by … [More]
Former General Counsel Scott Ryan Joins Business-Minded Polsinelli Expanding National Construction Presence
National law firm Polsinelli welcomes Scott C. Ryan to its national Construction, Energy, Real Estate Litigation Practice as shareholder. Ryan, who will practice in Phoenix, has an extensive career in construction. He spent 10 years as general counsel and a corporate officer for large national and global construction companies that executed more than$10 billion in projects. He … [More]
The Power of Associations
As a business owner, it is easy to view your business as the center of the universe. With responsibility for managing finances to increasing revenue and beyond, the small-business owner can easily become focused only on the business at hand. Association membership, whether it is industry specific or a special-interest organization (like NAWBO), can help expand your view. … [More]
A Busy Spring!
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce has had a most busy spring and it’s not over yet! The job of supporting the business community never really ends, but the springtime is a peak period for us in addressing our mission to build a vibrant and prosperous business community. Whether addressing legislative issues at the State Capitol or promoting business-friendly approaches … [More]
Better Exposure through Involvement
There are many reasons to join a professional association related to your industry or field of expertise. Some join to build their resume and increase their marketability. Others join to take advantage of professional development and members-only benefits. And still others join to network and connect with other professionals. So after you’ve paid your membership dues, how do … [More]
Chamber Celebrates Two Great Women at Annual Women In Leadership Luncheon
On February 12, the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a signature event, the second annual Women In Leadership luncheon at Silverleaf Club. The sell-out crowd was treated to the remarkable and inspiring story of two of Scottsdale’s brightest stars, Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, the founders of Childhelp USA, one of America’s premier nonprofits dedicated to the … [More]
