The Maricopa County Trip Reduction Program’s recently released figures show 12,038 tons of pollution were saved by commuters in fiscal year 2014. “With improved air quality, our region benefits,” says Neil Yockey, environmental program manager, pointing out that not only does air quality factor into quality-of-life attractiveness but not meeting federal standards may result in … [More]
Local Company Debuts Honeywell’s New A/C System for U.S.
Precision Air & Heating, a locally owned and operated company, has been selected by Honeywell to introduce a new air-conditioning monitoring system in the U.S. “Precision Air and Heating, being a first adopter of the technology, is a great example of technology value and our customers’ business goals coming together,” says Honeywell Senior Product Manager Dave Quam. … [More]
iPhone 6 & 6+ Improved
It is official and with recent sales it is another Apple success. The new phones boast larger screens, better battery life and camera quality that is sure to last to the iPhone 7. The Apple Watch is an all-in-one companion for connecting and staying fit. Available in multiple versions, the design is sleek, small and “timely.” … [More]
Dropbox Drops Rates, Adds Space
As competition heats up in the cloud, rates are beginning to drop. The 100 gigabytes that $10 used to buy is now 1 terabyte at Dropbox. That is a dramatic improvement as more and more companies begin to rely on the cloud and much less on “on-property” hardware. Are the days of a business server becoming extinct? … [More]
Act Now for Free Act! Cloud
Act! creator Swiftpage has done a from-the-ground-up development of Act! Cloud, a subscription-only online contact and customer manager system that allows the business owner to access customer contacts across multiple online services. Offering easy yet powerful emarketing capabilities, Act! Cloud features a new intuitive and touch-friendly interface that is great for mobile … [More]
Eliances Alliance
Embodying resources, influence, skills, contacts and imagination, this group of high-level entrepreneurs meets for a weekly roundtable where individuals present their topic of concern for discussion. There is a charge of $12 for a one-minute presentation, and varying charges for other access to this “meeting of the minds.” Meetings are always sold out. Membership is by … [More]
Valley Companies Collaborate for Ground-Breaking Lexus App
Leveraging the companies’ individual strengths, a collaboration among three Valley companies resulted in a training app for Lexus that the car manufacturer liked so much it released publicly on iTunes. And they delivered the app in six weeks — less than one-fifth the 40 hours Lexus had been told by others the project would take. Automatik, a Tempe-based company that provides … [More]
New Law Encourages Data Centers
The Arizona Legislature established a tax incentive program in September 2013, encouraging mid-size and large companies to move their computer data centers to Arizona. Qualified data center owners and operators will be exempt from all transaction privilege taxes, use taxes and local levels of purchasing data center equipment for 10 years. Data centers that fall under the … [More]
Phoenix Strong for Real Estate Investment
Buchanan Street Partners’ recent acquisition of 180,000-square-foot Stapley Corporate Center in Mesa for $32.5 million brought the real estate investment firm’s total assets in Phoenix to 1.4 million square feet. For the Newport Beach-based investment firm, “Phoenix is an attractive place to do business,” shares company president Tim Ballard. “We expect commercial real estate … [More]
Implement a Successful Worksite Wellness Program
Successful worksite wellness programs help improve employees’ health and productivity and reduce medical costs for employees and the company. Here are 10 tips for employers to implement an effective wellness program: Understand the Company’s Work Force. Review past insurance claims data, employee surveys and health assessments to select wellness programs that address the … [More]
