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]
e-Commerce for Small Biz
GoDaddy, the technology provider dedicated to small businesses, launched the new GoDaddy Online Store, a product designed to make it easy for small businesses to create an e-commerce presence and sell products online. Shares Candis Jones, owner of thejonesmarket.com, “We graduated to GoDaddy Online Store and our sales have soared. Not only is it cost-effective and simple, but … [More]
For Spending ‘Kabbage’
Entrepreneurship is on the rise, and Kabbage is stepping in where banks aren’t going. Kabbage is designed as a quick fix for companies that need money to buy inventory, ramp up personnel, purchase equipment and more. Forget the credit score; to assess creditworthiness, Kabbage’s computers analyze data such as transaction history, user feedback ratings, and even online game play … [More]
Stay Up on Data Privacy & Security
The Data Privacy & Security Team of national law firm Quarles & Brady LLP, which has three offices across Arizona in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson, has launched Safe & Sound, a blog that provides a practical, business-focused discussion of the legal issues relating to the privacy and security of a company’s data. This blog will keep businesses aware of current … [More]
Scottsdale Lifestyle
Lifestyle townhome community Aerium, located on 70th Street and Goldwater in the heart of downtown Scottsdale, is beginning construction this month with completion expected in 18 months. In spring 2015, three model homes will be open. The overall project density is 19.7 units per acre, well below the 50-per-acre maximum allowed in Scottsdale’s Downtown Overlay District. Being … [More]
Airport Industrial
With recent approvals by the Chandler City Council, planning has begun on Chandler Airport Center, a general industrial park at Germann and Cooper roads. The 20-acre site is located immediately north of the Chandler Municipal Airport, with direct access off the Loop 202, and is being developed by Meritex Chandler LLC in association with Tempe-based Metro Commercial Properties, … [More]
Living Wright
Cahava Springs is a 982-acre, fully entitled, master-planned preserve community located in the Town of Cave Creek. The community will include 230 estate home sites, and 82 percent of the property’s natural desert land will be preserved. Cahava Springs is the only development in Arizona with a licensing agreement with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Frank Lloyd Wright School … [More]
Dentist On Call
Brian Harris, D.D.S., and Steve Frost, D.D.S., opened OnCall Dental in Glendale this past July as the first urgent-care dental office in Arizona. “I went to a medical urgent care facility on a Saturday night and I walked in and walked out within 15 minutes. I got to thinking, ‘Why is there nothing like this for dentistry?’” says Dr. Harris of his inspiration. “The truth is,” he … [More]
Real Estate Developer brings Phoenix Franchise Model
Ohio-based Epcon Communities Franchising, Inc. has identified the Phoenix area as an ideal market for its real estate development model. According to a 2014 study Epcon contracted with residential real estate research firm Metrostudy to identify the nation’s hot spots, the Phoenix area is among the top 10 cities with a significant housing gap for the Baby Boomer generation. … [More]
Real Estate: Infill Is Booming
Watt Communities of Arizona has five real estate projects currently in various stages of development and pre-development in the Greater Phoenix area — and all are infill. Observing that real estate is a cyclical market and even more so on the city’s edges, Steve Pritulsky, the company’s president and CEO, believes urban infill offers the strongest opportunities. “The Metro … [More]
Net-Zero Energy in Scottsdale
MODUS Icon has unveiled “MZ,” upscale, energy-efficient townhomes designed to have zero energy bills on an annual basis. The eight-unit, high-end Scottsdale development combines energy efficiency, innovative building material, renewable resources and green technologies. Phoenix-based MODUS Development is nationally recognized for its innovative buildings and award-winning, … [More]
Old Is New Again
LGE Design Build is renovating the former Jackson’s on 3rd restaurant to serve as West Coast headquarters and training facility for the Scheduling Institute, a medical and dental practice training company based in Alpharetta, Ga. The building will retain the original brick on the exterior and interior, plus a lot of reclaimed wood as well as painted and blackened steel to keep … [More]
Bringing Back Uptown Plaza
Uptown Plaza Associates, LLC, working with Arizona-based commercial real estate development and investment company Vintage Partners, has begun restoration of the iconic shopping center — constructed in 1955; the Valley’s first retail center outside of downtown Phoenix — to its stylish, brick-lined Mid-Century Modern look. The developer also plans to recreate Uptown Plaza’s … [More]
Pay by Phone
Apple enters the virtual wallet market with Apple Pay, which allows purchases to be paid from the user’s bank account through an iPhone or other mobile device. The transaction can be at the point of sale, through an app or online, and is anonymous in all cases. The user loads payment information into his or her device, but for security it is actually a Device Account Number … [More]
Online Education
Finding an online school that meets the needs of anyone seeking higher education is the service CollegesOnline.com provides. Whether a working adult or a recent high school graduate, individuals can find an online degree program offering the flexibility needed to further their education and help achieve career goals. The person types in the degree and program sought, age and … [More]
