This past December, my children and I were at home in my living room having a conversation about specific, influential events that changed the world. We had just finished watching the celebrated one-shot war film 1917 together about two young British soldiers during World War I whose actions would end up impacting world history as we know it. The movie had a profound effect on … [More]
Heidi’s Village Provides a ‘Pawsitive Day’ for Cats and Dogs
An animal shelter and veterinary clinic that’s the first of its kind in Arizona, the recently opened Heidi’s Village is an animal welfare organization that partners with the chronically overburdened existing animal shelters and rescue organizations to provide temporary boarding for dogs and cats when their space and resources are limited. Medical intervention, grooming, … [More]
Company Grows Employment in Reimagined Workplace
Liveops is a leader and pioneer in the virtual call center space with a distributed workforce of more than 20,000 domestic home-based agents. Since March, Liveops has created thousands of opportunities for new agents. At a time when unemployment is skyrocketing and many are suffering unprecedented economic and mental hardships, it is rewarding to provide safe and flexible … [More]
Looking Good: August 2020 Standouts
ACHIEVEMENTS Sundt Rises on Top 400 Contractors List Sundt Construction, Inc. climbed to No. 52 on Engineering News Record’s recently released 2020 Top 400 Contractors list. ENR, the construction industry’s principal trade publication, generates its list of Top 400 Contractors based on the prior year’s construction revenue. Sundt reported more than $1.7 billion in … [More]
HCM Connected and Futureproof
Transforming the way businesses manage their most important asset — their people — iSolved provides awesome human capital management (HCM) outcomes and a full employee experience by design through a connected futureproof solution. iSolved’s human capital management and people platform brings together HR, payroll, time and attendance, and benefits enrollment all in one … [More]
Verified Talent Directory
The recently rolled out Talent Directory from Credly, a leader in digital credentials, brings skills-based talent sourcing to the forefront, allowing organizations to find uniquely qualified candidates based on verified skills, and enabling qualified professionals to add value to opportunities for which they would have initially been overlooked. Using Talent Directory, … [More]
Real-Time Dining-Out Data
SIP is a member-based app designed to offer an advantage to each part of a three-pillar ecosystem of venues, consumers and alcohol companies, by providing marketed brands with real-time data about consumer alcohol purchasing behaviors inside bars and restaurants and bars — all with meaningful perks and drink discounts to its member base in return for the purchase data of their … [More]
2020 AMG GLC 63 S Coupe
With groundbreaking innovations and breathtaking new style, this coupe will move like no coupe or SUV ever has before. AMG has developed a high-output yet more compact engine for a new era of performance. The 503-hp 4.0L V8 biturbo engine is more responsive yet more fuel-efficient than previous AMG V8s. Its massive torque reaches its 516 lb.-ft. peak at just 1,750 rpm, and … [More]
Touchless Innovations for the Office
The workplace is rife with high-touch surfaces and common-use items — all potentially suspect since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. One way to mitigate concern is to eliminate the “touch” aspect as much as possible. The ubiquitous smartphone offers one solution, as a spokesperson for Bevi points out there are vending machines and elevators that can be activated through … [More]
Joe’s Diner: Adapting and Overcoming Challenges One Bite at a Time
I’ve been working in the restaurant and food industry all my life, beginning with helping my grandmother at her place when I was just 11 years old. I’ve had jobs all over the world as a private chef; my own commercial kitchen in Chicago burned down to the ground before I even opened it; and we opened Joe’s Diner in Phoenix in August 2010 — at the tail end of a recession. It’s … [More]
Feedback: August 2020
Question: The COVID-19 pandemic has upended business-as-usual. How have you pivoted your business to meet the challenges and changed marketplace? Brad Brigham President Risk Assessment Group Sector: Human Resources Risk Assessment Group primarily serves Human Resources professionals who work directly with employees. We’ve always looked for ways to offer value to our … [More]
Tempe Chamber Recognizes Two Local Businesses with 2020 Business Excellence Award
During the virtual broadcast of the 2020 State of the Chamber on June 26th, the Tempe Chamber of Commerce awarded two outstanding Tempe businesses with the 2020 Business Excellence Award — Boulders on Broadway and Chasse Building Team. Each year, these awards are given in both the small and large category to businesses whose practice in business and employee development, … [More]
2020 Business Woman of the Year
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce recognized three outstanding women and announced the recipient of the 25th Annual Business Woman of the Year award at the 2020 State of the Chamber & Annual Awards, held virtually on June 26th. The Business Woman of the Year award recognizes an individual’s excellence in her industry and demonstrated leadership within the community. The award … [More]
Tempe Chamber Welcomes New Board and Committee Volunteers
As the Tempe Chamber ends its fiscal year, it is pleased to announce that five new individuals will be joining the board of directors, starting their terms July 1, 2020. Jenifer Midgett, Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital John Bauer, Dignity Health Josh Diker, Wells Fargo Tom Binge, Renaissance Financial Sarah Clifford, Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC Rustyn … [More]
Tempe Chamber Events Update
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tempe Chamber has made several adjustments to its programming to protect the health and safety of its members, staff and partners. Within just days of the stay-at-home order, the Chamber committed to serve its members by taking committee meetings, monthly mixers, signature events and training webinars to online platforms. The 11th … [More]
Tempe Chamber Joins National Initiative to Address Inequality of Opportunity
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce announced it is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a national initiative to address inequality of opportunity. The Tempe Chamber participated in the U.S. Chamber’s national town hall event on June 25th, where business and community leaders from across the country discussed concrete actions that can be taken by government and the … [More]
VP of Marketing & Programs Receives Honor
On June 30, 2020, Sukki Jahnke, CMP and vice president of Marketing and Programs for the Tempe Chamber received the 2019-2020 Planner of the Year Award from the Meeting Professionals Internationals MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter (MPI AZ). The Chapter Excellence Award “Recognizes an active planner member who has demonstrated leadership, delivers exceptional meetings and has made … [More]
