Mici Handcrafted Italian, a family-owned, fast-casual concept based in Denver, has expanded into Phoenix with its first franchise deal — which will be Mici’s first locations outside Colorado. Founded in 2004 by siblings Jeff, Kim and Michael Miceli, the brand has positioned itself for growth since bringing on CEO Elliot Schiffer in 2017. To lead Mici’s expansion and growth … [More]
Migration and the Pandemic – 1-800-JUNKPRO Sees Growth
An emerging franchise brand, 1-800-JUNKPRO identified Phoenix for its plans to develop and expand into Arizona after the market was recently voted one of the top 10 best places to live after the COVID-19 pandemic. The junk removal and dumpster rental company has four locations available in the metro and surrounding areas and has reported a 16% average increase in same-store … [More]
Hiring the Right Fit Right Away
What a difference a year makes. During the pandemic, many people lost their jobs, but a tight labor market in 2021 is making it hard for employers to find top talent. There is a need for niche recruiters in fields such as finance, IT, engineering and construction, driven by the explosive growth these industries are experiencing in Phoenix. According to November 2021 data … [More]
Looking Good 2021 – December Standouts
Achievements Delta Dental Recognized for Customer Service Excellence Philanthropy FirstBank and Phoenix Mercury Award $5,000 Scholarship Silver Lining Wealth Advisors Personalizes Its Charitable Donations … [More]
Delta Dental Recognized for Customer Service Excellence
Delta Dental of Arizona recently picked up its sixth (in consecutive years) Center of Excellence certification from BenchmarkPortal. The Center of Excellence recognition is one of the most prestigious awards in the customer service and support industry, demonstrating Delta Dental’s dedication to providing superior customer care. Delta Dental of Arizona has worked for nearly 50 … [More]
FirstBank and Phoenix Mercury Award $5,000 Scholarship
FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” recently presented a $5,000 check to local high school graduate Dei’Jonae Moore to assist with college expenses. Moore, a graduate of Mesa High School and a two-time East Valley Defensive Basketball Player of the Year, is preparing for the start of her academic career at Scottsdale … [More]
Silver Lining Wealth Advisors Personalizes Its Charitable Donations
Donating more than $30,000 to Valley charities this fall, Silver Lining Wealth Advisors, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in Scottsdale, allowed each member of its team individually to choose a nonprofit organization to donate to that resonates with their unique passions, giving them the ability to impact the community in their own … [More]
Boundless Leadership
Boundless Leadership offers accessible, real-world applications to bring ease to leading oneself and others, and provides examples from the authors’ experience with clients, including CEOs of multibillion-dollar businesses, entrepreneurs and managers trying to balance the complex challenges of work and life in our interdependent age. Each section includes a range of practices … [More]
Uncommon Accountability
The implementation of true, organization-wide accountability has the potential to transform a firm’s — and an individual’s — performance. Unfortunately, the word “accountability” often has negative connotations, including blame, fear and conflict. In Uncommon Accountability, best-selling authors and leadership strategists Brian Moran and Michael Lennington compellingly argue … [More]
From Me to We
Shared value is a management strategy in which companies find business opportunities in social problems. While philanthropy and CSR focus efforts on “giving back” or minimizing the harm business has on society, shared value focuses company leaders on maximizing the competitive value of solving social problems in new customers and markets, cost savings, talent retention and … [More]
