While having been in its location four years, Francine has recently all but reinvented itself to be a much more authentic French Mediterranean restaurant with the new chef, Chef Remy, who brings more than 20 years of global culinary experience at Michelin Star restaurants and luxury hotels. "Chef Remy has an exceptional resume. He’s been named one of the top chefs in … [More]
Colin Diaz Earns Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals while Participating in Inaugural Nation-Wide Cohort
Colin Diaz, ACE, IOM, president and CEO of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded the first Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals program by the International Economic Development Council and the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Foundation. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the efforts to enhance the skills of chamber staff and … [More]
2024 Economic Outlook Provided Glimpse into Economic Future of the East Valley
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce started the year with a thought-provoking economic forecast on Friday, January 26th, at Grace Community Church. The Economic Outlook started with a panel discussion on arts & tourism, presented by Tempe Tourism. Tempe Tourism President and CEO Michael Martin moderated the discussion between Theresa Dickerson, director of marketing and … [More]
Key Insights that Influence Employee Health
A first-of-its-kind study reveals that community health and non-clinical social barriers have a much more profound impact on workforce health than previously recognized. “Surprisingly, only about 20% of our health is determined by the medical care we receive,” says Heather Kane, chief executive officer of UnitedHealthcare, Arizona & New Mexico, citing the findings from the … [More]
East Valley Business
I welcome you to continue to connect with the work we are doing through our new publication and podcast, “East Valley Business.” The Tempe Chamber of Commerce directs its efforts toward developing a healthy economic climate for our members and the businesses that operate in the East Valley. Whether attracting new businesses; expanding existing companies; or representing our … [More]
Mayor Corey Woods Celebrated City Achievements with the Tempe Business Community
Tempe Mayor Corey Woods delivered his fourth State of the City Address to an audience of nearly 700 at the Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU, marking the 25th anniversary of the event hosted by the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. The speech focused on Tempe’s strength as a city, its leadership on national issues and future opportunities. Mayor Woods highlighted the city’s thriving … [More]
Tempe Workforce Skills Accelerator Empowers Small Businesses to Upskill Employees
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce and Rio Salado College have partnered to create the Tempe Workforce Skills Accelerator, which will offer three microcredentials to Tempe businesses to upskill their workforce: Small Business Management, Data Analytics and Quality Customer Service. “We are honored to partner with the Tempe Chamber of Commerce to address critical workforce skills … [More]
Career Ready Tempe
Career Ready Tempe is a youth-workforce pilot program, funded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Career Readiness Lab Grant and the City of Tempe’s Innovation Fund. The program aims to prepare Tempe youth to participate in the future workforce and to develop the youth-talent pipeline in the City of Tempe so that it aligns with industry needs. The program places … [More]
April 2024 Guest Editor RaeAnne Marsh, In Business Magazine
Capital Connections
Capital is recognized as the essential foundation of business. But even more basic is access to capital. And to knowledgeable counsel on achieving that access and making the most of financial opportunity that goes with it. This month’s cover story looks at sources of capital from several different angles — including types of funding programs and financial institutions as … [More]
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Employees Support Pinal County Communities
The HERO, SALUTE and SAVVY committees at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino embraced the giving spirit throughout 2023. During 2023, the HERO committee and Business Impact Groups combined organized and/or participated in more than 55 events. Employees personally donated more than $10,000 and volunteered countless hours to support causes and organizations in need. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino … [More]
Arizona Winners of the NAIOP and Prologis CRE Scholarship
Rob Hernandez, senior associate at Trammell Crow Company, Kelly Royle, vice president at JLL, and Jennifer Villalobos, associate at Cushman and Wakefield are the three Arizona winners among the 15 nationwide of the NAIOP and Prologis Inclusion in CRE Scholarship for Women and Underrepresented Professionals, which is designed to prepare a pipeline of diverse talent for … [More]
Woman of the Year Honor for Local Girl Scout Council CEO
The Arizona Diversity Council has honored Mary Mitchell, Co-CEO of Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council as its 2024 Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year awardee. … [More]
Sundt Honored with Build Arizona AGC Award
Sundt Construction recently won a Build Arizona award for its Zone 3D and 4A Improvements Program: Water Transmission Main Segment 2 project. The award is given each year by the Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America. Sundt has been building critical infrastructure across Arizona for more than 90 years. … [More]
Commit Agency Lauded by Ad Age
Commit Agency secured the third position in the Western United States — and eighth nationally — in Ad Age's Best Places to Work 2024, ranking among companies from across the country with fewer than 200 employees. Commit Agency is the only Arizona-based company to receive this accolade from Ad Age, one of the largest and most reputable marketing publications in the world. … [More]
