Situated in the Esplanade at 24th Street and Camelback Road, this upscale eatery will surprise. It is all new décor from the long-lived Houston’s, whose space it now occupies. The wine room, open bar and roof-top patio are all elegant and comfortable, which adds to the atmosphere of “anything goes.” Open for lunch and dinner, this well-groomed establishment is more about the … [More]
Pizza Places that Please
When is pizza not a great suggestion? Here are some great lunchtime takes on this American concoction, a nearly universal favorite, that has been influenced by most cuisines around the world. Il Bosco Pizza Quaint and authentic, this pizzeria does all its pizzas wood-fired in an oven imported from Italy. Ingredients are creative and combinations of flavors are amazing, … [More]
2014 Buick Enclave
The new 2014 Buick Enclave is getting high marks for safety among other accolades for comfort, space and overall design. The car manufacturer has hit on a true success across the board with this latest version of what they call their crossover. We call it a full-sized SUV. While is has not been dramatically restyled or technologically reinvented, the 2014 has been engineered to … [More]
Monitors: A View to Remember
Staring at work all day, every day with a high-quality, large monitor can be like starring through the clearest of windows at a great view. Here are some of our picks to brighten up the day and the productivity of everyone who spends the workday at a computer. The Dell UltraSharp U3014 This beast was recently named as a top pick by PC Magazine. This 30-inch monitor is … [More]
The Rise of the Naked Economy
This book shows readers how to achieve both personal and professional success in an economy that does not guarantee lifetime employment by covering how the rise in non-traditional employment calls for a new infrastructure, strategy and attitude for workers, companies and communities alike. Through interviews with the people, companies and policymakers who are leading the change … [More]
The Chaos Imperative
In The Chaos Imperative, organizational expert and bestselling author Ori Brafman shows how even the best and most efficient organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to today’s U.S. Army, benefit from allowing a little unstructured space and disruption into their planning and decision-making. The authors reveal how organizations can drive growth and profits by allowing … [More]
Compelling People:
Drawing on cutting-edge social science research as well as their own work with Fortune 500 executives, members of Congress and Nobel Prize winners, the authors demystify the process we use to size each other up. It turns out that we judge each other primarily on two critical criteria: strength and warmth. The authors explain the inner workings of each, the tension that makes it … [More]
Out Think
From CEOs to marketing departments, company leaders are searching for ways to leap-frog their businesses to the leading edge, imprint their brand on the public consciousness, and become more relevant to the ever-changing global marketplace — to transform their businesses into 21st-century competitive game-changers. Out Think explains how to stand out, to express creativity and … [More]
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
One of few voluntary health organizations that still provide direct financial support to the people it serves, according to Executive Director Jim Brewer, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society helps cancer patients pay for their drugs and also advocates for issues that include addressing the high cost of cancer drugs. “Some drugs can cost as much as $3,500 per month, out of … [More]
United Food Bank
Incorporated in 1985 as United Food Bank, the food distribution center had begun two years earlier as United Food Distribution Center to support the many food pantries on the Valley’s East Side. “It was a combination of various [municipal] United Ways that existed back then and civic leaders who came together when folks in the East Valley decided we needed some help out here,” … [More]
Feedback: July 2013
Question: The force of entrepreneurship is strong in the Valley. We hear a lot about start-ups, but what are we doing to help our entrepreneurs sustain success? MaryAnn Guerra CEO BioAccel Entrepreneurial energy is strong in Arizona. BioAccel, a nonprofit organization focused on economic development in healthcare, is dedicated to creating sustainable new ventures. … [More]
