Luxury Sweet

by MIke Hunter

SuiteHop is an online booking platform that provides an easy way for fans to enjoy a luxury suite experience at sports and entertainment venues across the United States. SuiteHop’s streamlined platform allows users to directly book entire suites or individual seats in suites with real-time availability and pricing. With hundreds of venues hosting thousands of events across the … [More]

Alert to Contract Terms

by Mike Hunter

Most contracts extend without notice. Cloudtract is a free application that sends an alert when contracts are about to expire. It is a simple online contract management platform for small and medium-sized companies, where they can store contracts, such as ongoing utility and IT contracts, and set alerts to be able to tell when they need to be renewed or when they want to cancel … [More]

Save on Energy Costs

by Mike Hunter

Companies can save energy and money. SRP Business Solutions rebates cut upgrade costs, reduce energy use and can slash bills. If a project’s energy savings can be measured, it probably qualifies. Check out the rebate options and see how to get started. Or contact an SRP Alliance Participant for help through the process. Even if the business is not ready for upgrades, SRP … [More]

Gamification Empowers Employee Incentives Program

by Alison Stanton

Two-plus years ago, when Mountain Park Health Center in Phoenix wanted to find a way to inspire and recognize its 750 employees, executives decided on a gamification approach. This is one of many real-world applications in the expanding trend of using features of games to engage people and influence their behavior. For help with the project, Mountain Park Health Center … [More]

Technology for Networking

by RaeAnne Marsh

Pitching itself as a mobile partner to LinkedIn, Reach offers technology to take online networking offline. The app enables users to locate other professionals based on proximity, industry and job title. Users can customize their option to apply to specific industries or disciplines. The app works as a virtual business card, letting users first identify potential partners in … [More]

Calling All Nerds

by RaeAnne Marsh

Phoenix recently welcomed Minneapolis-based The Nerdery to its tech scene. It is the company’s fourth major market since its founding in 2003. The company with the tongue-in-cheek name has earned numerous recognitions in the ensuing years, including making Inc. Magazine’s list of fastest growing private companies for seven straight years. “We took a long look at several … [More]

Mobile App Ops in B2B Market 

by RaeAnne Marsh

Mobile apps have become a hot trend, and while B2C has gotten more saturated, Jay Belfore, co-founder and co-owner as well as software director of Scottsdale-based Widely Interactive, sees a lot of room for growth in B2B. “Mostly, now, they address a specific function,” he says. “Projects are unique to the individual business.” The mobile app should serve at least two … [More]

ASBA Arizona Business News

by Mike Hunter

ASBA’s news delivery medium, the ASBA News Video Update, uses email, Web, social media and community partners to deliver short news briefs, tips and alerts as well as organizational announcements. Launched last year to provide more timely information on the economy, its news-themed videos are usually less than 90 seconds each. The ASBA News Update is a quick and reliable way … [More]

Here’s A Tip. Bravo!

by Mike Hunter

Arizona residents Hector and Maria Rodriguez-Luna have partnered with various gratuity-based Valley companies for the recent launch of BRAVO, a cashless tipping app created to “applaud” service professionals for their hard work when cash isn’t available. Fifteen locations of Desert Parking and Integrity Valet stands will be taking advantage of the newly launched app. It’s … [More]

Jopwell Done

by Mike Hunter

Recently launched Jopwell is the first tech-enabled recruiting platform dedicated exclusively to connecting leading companies with talented minority candidates. The website is already being used by companies committed to diversity initiatives, including Abercrombie & Fitch, AppNexus, Facebook, MasterCard, McKesson, and McKinsey & Company, in addition to several large … [More]