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!
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
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]
Your Trusted Network
Those who are looking to add a key player to their team, make new connections in their industry, or meet a mentor or mentee are often best served by going to someone they know and trust. Life-changing introductions are often just one step away, and it’s one’s most trusted contacts who are the bridge. The new app Shapr lets users build their “inner circle” to get trusted advice, … [More]
Tech Project Team Includes Kids
Software designers and developers at the Chandler offices of Pearson, a global company that provides education products and services to institutions, governments and individuals, are working on an early literacy mobile app for preschoolers — and part of the multi-generational project team are kids in grades 3 through 7. “We brainstorm with them to uncover the needs for … [More]
Construction Funding on Credit
CreditSuppliers, an Arizona-based liability company, recently developed a FinTech (finance technology) designed for the needs of the construction industry — providing revolving lines of credit to contractors, subcontractors, merchants and suppliers. The new lending platform will provide contractors with Web-based help to jump-start their business and complete development … [More]
CO+ECHANGES: Global Collaboration
CO+EXCHANGES, an Arizona nonprofit launched in September of 2014 and operating via the CO+HOOTS Foundation, is the first co-working and entrepreneurial cultural exchange program. Designed to bring together the most innovative entrepreneurs and co-workers, it is centered on a wide variety of goals, from driving economic development internationally and promoting worldwide … [More]
High Times in North Phoenix
Developed as a dynamic, mixed-use destination in the Northeast Valley, High Street is ringing in the New Year with an infusion of varied businesses. The contemporary urban streetscape fronts 628,000 square feet of retail, services, Class A office space, luxury apartment homes, and dining and nightlife that includes La Boca Wine Bar & Urban Kitchen and Kona Grill. Recent … [More]
More Up at Park Place
Three new projects are slated for immediate construction in Douglas Allred Company’s Park Place office complex, a 150-acre, mixed-use development located in prime center location in Chandler’s Price Road Corridor. These projects include Drury Hotel, a state-of-the-art business hotel; a retail/restaurant project; and a 92,000-square-foot cutting-edge, Class A office building. … [More]
Marijuana Site-ings
Medican Enterprises Inc. is in the process of acquiring a 67,000-square-foot facility on 2.55 acres of industrial-zoned land in Phoenix. Expected to close in first quarter 2015, this will launch Medican’s real estate and leasing services business under which the company would lease real estate that is outfitted with turnkey solutions for legally compliant growing facilities to … [More]
LifeLock as Employee Benefit
Help employees stay protected, satisfied and productive at work, knowing they’re getting the industry-leading identity theft protection benefits. An entirely new form of value to bring to employees, this service offers the best-in-class detection of identity theft. With LifeLock, employees have a proactive partner that constantly monitors their identity, scanning for threats … [More]
Small Business Resource Network
The AZSBDC Network is an innovative partnership between the state’s community college districts, the Microbusiness Advancement Center in Tucson and the U.S. Small Business Administration. It is fully accredited by the Association of Small Business Development Centers, a national system that connects 63 SBDC networks across the country. The AZSBDC Network has 26 locations across … [More]
Taking the Headache Out of Hiring
Chandler-based HiringSolved is an online search directory that employers browse through pre-built searches across a wide range of candidate types. Search for a game developer, executive chef, registered nurse, data scientist, wellhead designer and many more with one click. The search directory is another time-saving feature that allows users to spend less time hunting for the … [More]
Tools for a Business Mind
Established in 1996, Mind Tools Ltd. presents videos on business management tools that help more than 21 million people each year, as well as providing cloud-based training solutions to companies and government agencies worldwide. Its teams are comprised of career experts, businesspeople, coaches, writers, editors and journalists. Each video is about a specific topic and is … [More]
Business Opportunity Is a Dutch Connection
There is significant business opportunity for Arizona companies with the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The most recent figures show Arizona exported more than $350 million to the Netherlands in 2013, and Dutch trade and investments here support more than 7,000 jobs in Arizona. Honorary Consul Siebe K.J. van der Zee, in the Phoenix office of the Consulate General, notes the … [More]
Move Fast for the R&D Tax Credit Refund
Arizona keeps company with 36 other states in offering an R&D credit, with the distinction of not only offering the largest (24 percent) but also the unique attribute of having a refundable option. It is the refundable aspect that adds an element of urgency to this information, according to Tom Sanger, leader of accounting firm Moss Adams’ R&D tax services practice — … [More]
The Holiday Party: Potential Employer Hazard
To avoid the pitfalls that can be created at the company holiday party, businesses need to carefully plan out each detail, including the following: Dress Up Company Policies Before the Big Event. Companies should review their personnel policies to ensure they are up to date, and remind employees that they are expected to conduct themselves at the party in a manner that … [More]
A True Business Partnership
Social Venture Partners is an international network of engaged philanthropists who invest time, money and professional expertise in local nonprofits. In Phoenix, they focus on helping nonprofits that increase children, families and individuals’ resilience to risk factors, and increase children’s ability to succeed academically. Established in 1999, as the second SVP in the … [More]
