Time to Hire uses proprietary keyword algorithms to comb through the 130 million resumes on CareerBuilder, Monster and other job search sites to find and match qualified commission-based sales reps to major companies, including Time Warner, Home Depot, Comcast, Verizon, Sears and many more. This reliable resource has proven to be a useful tool for HR and other corporate hiring … [More]
Travel Assist
The “Human App” from Protravel International — the travel industry’s premier luxury travel agency — takes the headache and frustration out of travel when storms or other disasters hit and customers are most in need of assistance. It’s a high-touch, live network of more than 1,000 travel agents working diligently around the clock to get their clients where they need to be. … [More]
East-side Employment Hub
Mixed-use development Rivulon is a major employment hub taking shape on 250 acres along the Loop 202 in Gilbert. The $750-million business district will include 3 million square feet of Class A office space and 500,000 square feet of retail and hospitality uses. Currently under development is the three-story, 150-square-foot world headquarters for leading health and wellness … [More]
Grand Plans for Papago
Lincoln Property Company has been selected to develop the final phase of one of the largest business parks in Arizona, The Grand at Papago Park Center, a 60-acre, high-profile, urban mixed-use property on the last developable parcel within the 350-acre Papago Park Center. At build-out, The Grand will have a total of 1.8 million square feet of Class A space in six … [More]
Employers, Employees and Workplace Violence
Workplace violence affects nearly 2 million American workers every year — more, actually, as that is just the number of incidents that are reported. According to Jessie Atencio, assistant director and consultation and training program manager for the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health, violence can occur at any workplace, and he notes it is the responsibility of … [More]
North Italia
The northern Italian countryside is known for its small towns and quaint, farm-fresh cuisine that has recently inspired an incredible culinary movement. Sam Fox’s North Italia was a true pioneer in bringing this quality food and many of the traditional Italian dishes to the table years ago. With two local locations, this rustic Italian hot spot is truly becoming a must for … [More]
Sharing Recipes
For those who have ever enjoyed a meal out so much they’ve been tempted to ask the chef to divulge the recipe, here are some cookbooks by chefs at some of our favorite local restaurants. ‘Salsas & Moles’ by Deborah Schneider Building on the success of The Mexican Slow Cooker, SOL Cocina’s Chef Deb’s newest cookbook (available April 14) presents authentic salsa and … [More]
The All-New Volvo XC90 Inscription
Volvo has long been a reliable and safe car, known for its cutting-edge practicality. This year, the 2016 XC90 is making Volvo macho, and distinguishing the car company as a viable “it” carmaker. The XC90 Inscription is the top-of-the-line model that is both rugged and luxurious. The engine is an in-line four-cylinder supercharged and turbo-charged machine. It has 316 … [More]
Tech Cases
Taking an organizer of some sort to a meeting was a great idea in days of old. Today, walking in with a tablet encased in a beautiful leather portfolio will demonstrate great success in our tech age. Here are our picks to wrap that useful device. Coach Bifold iPad Case Finished by hand in Sport Calf Leather that will burnish handsomely with use, this distinctive case protects … [More]
People Leadership
According to a Gallup poll, more than 70 percent of the American workforce today is “unengaged” — which means that most of the people in an organization are only showing up to work to go through the motions and collect their paycheck. But there’s something employers can do to change that. In People Leadership, Gina Folk covers 30 proven techniques that she learned and utilized … [More]
The Power of Being Yourself
By sharing his own experiences — and candidly exploring high-stakes business decisions along with many personal triumphs and tragedies — Joe Plumeri explains that the secret to success is found not in boardroom strategy or corporate philosophy, but rather in allowing passion, purpose and true emotions to inform one’s approach and guide one’s relationships. His book is a timely … [More]
The Real-Life MBA
The acclaimed authors of Winning show how to galvanize performance, unleash growth, build “wow” teams and create a fulfilling career — and have fun at the same time. In an economy that is changing so rapidly it can feel impossible to keep up, questions abound. Experts espouse theories and concepts, but when it gets right down to it, winning in business is all about mastering … [More]
Feedback: April 2015
Question: What new healthcare policies or programs are you able to offer employers, to include in their employee benefits for their employees, that have been created since the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act? Paul Breslau President Breslau Insurance & Benefits, Inc. Sector: Employee Benefits There is a new, exciting healthcare … [More]
2015 Women in Leadership highlights women and empowerment
More than 120 attended the Third Annual Women in Leadership event, held Feb. 11, at the Silverleaf Club in Scottsdale. Presented by APS, with additional sponsorship by Cox Communications, Scottsdale Community College, Merestone and Encore Creative, Women in Leadership focuses on topics, stakeholders and policy-makers that help women manage work/life balance while excelling … [More]
Message from the CEO
Spring has sprung, and with the beauty of the season comes an astounding array of events and activities that help show Scottsdale to the world, much of which is still covered with snow. No other part of the country can boast the world’s largest-attended golf tournament and a Super Bowl — all on the same weekend! Corporate and private aircraft, collectively worth billions of … [More]
Visions for city’s future discussed at 5th annual event
Where is Scottsdale today? Where do we want it to be in the future? What is the common ground that will lead us to that vision of the future? Those were some of the questions discussed at Scottsdale Forward 2015, held Fri., March 27, at the Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center. Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-R) and former Sen. John Kyl (AZ-R) keynoted the annual … [More]
Breakfast With A Side Of … Immigration
Demographic trends tell Arizona’s evolving story Arizona’s story has always been closely tied with the people that come here to make it their home. This story continues to be a dynamic one as shown by Jim Rounds, senior vice president with Scottsdale economics firm Elliott D. Pollack & Company, at the Scottsdale Area Chamber’s Breakfast With A Side Of … Immigration. Held … [More]
Letter from the President
How to make it last: Business Longevity 2015 marks the 40th anniversary of the National Association of Women Business Owners, national association and the 30th anniversary of NAWBO Phoenix. The National Association of Women Business Owners came into existence in the early 1970s when two women, Dottie Grandy and Denise Cavanaugh, realized that if they got together with … [More]
