Three new projects are slated for immediate construction in Douglas Allred Company’s Park Place office complex, a 150-acre, mixed-use development located in prime center location in Chandler’s Price Road Corridor. These projects include Drury Hotel, a state-of-the-art business hotel; a retail/restaurant project; and a 92,000-square-foot cutting-edge, Class A office building. … [More]
Marijuana Site-ings
Medican Enterprises Inc. is in the process of acquiring a 67,000-square-foot facility on 2.55 acres of industrial-zoned land in Phoenix. Expected to close in first quarter 2015, this will launch Medican’s real estate and leasing services business under which the company would lease real estate that is outfitted with turnkey solutions for legally compliant growing facilities to … [More]
LifeLock as Employee Benefit
Help employees stay protected, satisfied and productive at work, knowing they’re getting the industry-leading identity theft protection benefits. An entirely new form of value to bring to employees, this service offers the best-in-class detection of identity theft. With LifeLock, employees have a proactive partner that constantly monitors their identity, scanning for threats … [More]
Small Business Resource Network
The AZSBDC Network is an innovative partnership between the state’s community college districts, the Microbusiness Advancement Center in Tucson and the U.S. Small Business Administration. It is fully accredited by the Association of Small Business Development Centers, a national system that connects 63 SBDC networks across the country. The AZSBDC Network has 26 locations across … [More]
Taking the Headache Out of Hiring
Chandler-based HiringSolved is an online search directory that employers browse through pre-built searches across a wide range of candidate types. Search for a game developer, executive chef, registered nurse, data scientist, wellhead designer and many more with one click. The search directory is another time-saving feature that allows users to spend less time hunting for the … [More]
Tools for a Business Mind
Established in 1996, Mind Tools Ltd. presents videos on business management tools that help more than 21 million people each year, as well as providing cloud-based training solutions to companies and government agencies worldwide. Its teams are comprised of career experts, businesspeople, coaches, writers, editors and journalists. Each video is about a specific topic and is … [More]
2015 Super Bowl in Arizona: What’s Different This Time?
Arizona will be in the global spotlight leading up to Super Bowl XLIX on Feb. 1, which many hope translates to a boost in our economy. A lot has changed since we hosted Super Bowl XLII seven years ago, when the economy was declining. “Downtown Phoenix doesn’t look anything like it did in 2008,” says Jay Parry, president and CEO of the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee.“When … [More]
On the Go: All-New 2015 GLA45 AMG
All-new for Mercedes-Benz is its 2015 GLA 45 AMG, a small SUV that Mercedes-Benz has dubbed “the next best thing.” This model is more powerful and contains many performance-enhancing features — known as the AMG edition. The inline 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbo engine maximizes with 355 horsepower and 332 lb.-ft. of torque. The 0-60mph acceleration is an impressive 4.8 seconds. … [More]
Wearable Tech
The start of the new year is occasion for many to focus on their health. With technology, we can get some great assistance to not just stay fit but receive reminders and even “direction” in our lives. Here are some tech devices to do just that. Garmin Forerunner 15 By tracking distance, pace, heart rate, calories and other activities with this device, users will be … [More]
Cuff: A Glendale Game Changer
This charming and American urban eatery in historic Downtown Glendale is a breath of fresh air and the creation of Chef Tom Harvey. Touted as an area leader to look to for transforming downtown, Cuff is a welcome twist on some great American dishes and drinks served up with savvy in a neighborhood setting in the Humphrey-Davidson Building, built in 1895. The room is quaint … [More]
A Super Place to Be
With Super Bowl coming to town and the televised experience almost as good as going to the game itself, we offer these dining establishments as super places to catch the game and have some great food as well. Arcadia Tavern Under new ownership, this neighborhood, Irish-style tavern is still the hot spot for sports. Equipped with the latest and largest HD TVs at every angle, … [More]
The Ultimate Competitive Advantage
People are what sustain — or ruin — your brand. If your people are not excited about the company, indifferent or even alienated from it, your competitive advantage will disappear. When you promote a company of proactive and engaged employees who create a winning culture, sustain it, leverage it, and make it work no matter what comes your way, your business rises above the rest. … [More]
Fairness Is Overrated
During the 20 years Tim Stevens served as executive pastor at Granger Community Church near South Bend, Indiana, the ministry grew from a congregation of 300 to more than 5,000; from a staff of five to more than 130; with a preschool, restaurant, three campuses and more than 1,800 new churches planted in southern India. Stevens, now an executive with the Vanderbloemen Search … [More]
The Reputation Economy
Your reputation defines how people see you and what they will do for you. And today, thanks to rapid advances in digital technology, anyone can access huge troves of information about you at any time. In a world where technology allows companies and individuals alike to not only gather all this data but also aggregate it and analyze it with frightening speed, accuracy and … [More]
Feedback: January 2015
Question: What state government act or action has impacted (for good or bad) your industry? Michelle Ahlmer Executive Director Arizona Retailers Association Sector: Retail The retail industry in Arizona is poised to receive some long-awaited relief from one of the most complicated sales tax systems in the nation. The majority of states conduct sales tax audits through … [More]
To Export: Connect, Embrace and Commit
Exporting is not easy. Less than 1 percent of U.S. companies export. But at least 20 percent of U.S. companies have operating systems in place to be successful with international expansion. Here are three tips to help you be more effective in your global growth. 1) Connect. Start your global journey on the right foot with good ideas and resources, and then stay connected to … [More]
Global Chamber Launched to 500 Metro Areas
Global Chamber® has officially launched globally, serving companies throughout the world looking to grow across borders. Our team keeps you engaged with information and resources you need to grow. Every successful global executive will admit that they could have done it better and faster, and we’re gaining techniques every day to help you be more successful. The benefits of … [More]
Find Capital for Exporting through a New Investment Platform
As the global economy rebounds, American small businesses are going global. While less than 1 percent of U.S. companies currently export, three-quarters of those and almost one-quarter of non-exporters are looking to expand their global sales. Timing is right, with growing markets worldwide and small-business optimism at the highest level since 2007. But going global is an … [More]
