Raymond Poe and Neal Salmen, of Scottsdale-based Medical Development Partners, plan to develop, Parkland Memory Care, a 36,377-square-foot, single-story memory care facility along with two medical office buildings on a 4.5-acre site in Chandler. Building and site have been designed by Lenity Architecture to meet the unique needs of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other … [More]
No Tanks; Retail
Phoenix-based Evergreen Development has started construction on a redevelopment project that will see the site of a former Shell Gas station on the southeast corner of Power and Baseline roads in Mesa transform into a retail building. Construction on the 3,959-square-foot retail building is expected to be completed in May, making way for Starbucks and Smashburger to open their … [More]
Women-Owned Businesses: A Growth Demographic
Women represent the largest growing demographic of business owners in the country. This is among several interesting trends revealed in final data from the 2012 census that was just recently released. The number of women starting businesses was almost three times that of men — more than expected. As of 2012, women business owners (WBOs) represent 36.2 percent of all businesses, … [More]
The Storyteller’s Secret
Keynote speaker, bestselling author and communication expert Carmine Gallo reveals the keys to telling powerful stories that inspire, motivate, educate, build brands, launch movements and change lives. The proof lies in the success stories of 50 icons, leaders and legends featured in The Storyteller’s Secret: entrepreneurs like Richard Branson, Sara Blakely, Elon Musk, Steve … [More]
Small Data
Martin Lindstrom, a modern-day Sherlock Holmes, harnesses the power of “small data” in his quest to discover the next big thing. Hired by the world’s leading brands to find out what makes their customers tick, he spends 300 nights a year in strangers’ homes, carefully observing every detail in order to uncover their hidden desires, and, ultimately, the clues to a … [More]
Dealstorming
There’s a good chance even those who think they’re applying teamwork to their challenges may be operating inside a sales silo, not building a truly collaborative team across the whole company. The more disciplines that are brought into the process, the more unlikely (but effective!) solutions the team can come up with. Sanders explains his seven-step Dealstorming process and … [More]
Feedback: February 2016
Question: It is expected that a major event venue will generate benefit to local businesses as well as impacting the quality of life for residents. But what has been the single most surprising benefit to business in your community you have seen or experienced? Howard Lein Founder & Owner RE/MAX Excalibur Sector: Real Estate We feel that the huge events that come to … [More]
