Knowing what is happening, what restaurants are offering, where live music is being performed and what deals are available in “my” vicinity is the concept of the new uber-local, uber-hip Vicinity magazines. The publications, website and mobile app are designed to inform readers and users as to all that is going on in their immediate area in the categories of dining, events, … [More]
Taking the Southern Rail
Nostalgic in so many ways, Southern Rail Restaurant is quickly becoming a local tradition and certainly an adventure in dining. The American South is the inspiration for this rustic and upscale casual gem located amongst the Changing Hands Bookstore and First Draft Book Bar at The Newton in Central Phoenix. Justin Beckett of Beckett’s Table is the master creator of the … [More]
Exclusively Dinner
The business lunch is a standard for meetings, but the business dinner is equally as important and sometimes warranted for an even more profitable business deal. Here are three of our favorites that don’t bother with lunch but do great things for dinner. Beckett’s Table Sister to Southern Rail (see story), this urban hot spot is one of our top picks for dinner. … [More]
2015 Lexus RC 350 F Sport
A true performance coupe, the all-new 2015 Lexus RC 350 F Sport is a sight to behold and an experience to be had. The sleek, low-stance design and sporty good looks are why this machine is getting so much attention and accolade by critics. Boasting a 3.5-liter V6 engine, this engine is designed to add performance and speed with the dual Variable Valve Timing with … [More]
Busy
Business psychologist Tony Crabbe outlines a unique four-step approach to combating one of modern life’s great problems: being too busy. Busy is divided into four digestible sections — Mastery, Differentiation, Engagement and Momentum — that will teach readers how to switch from managing time to managing attention; how to transition toward a career strategy that doesn’t hinge … [More]
Disrupt You!
In today’s volatile business landscape, adaptability and creativity are more crucial than ever. It is no longer possible — or even desirable — to learn one set of job skills and to work one’s way up the ladder. At the same time, entrepreneurs with great ideas for new products or technologies that could change the world often struggle to capture the attention of venture capital … [More]
Team Genius
Offering vivid reports of the latest scientific research, compelling case studies and great storytelling, Team Genius shows managers and executives that the planning, design and management of great teams no longer have to be a black art. It explores solutions to essential questions that could spell the difference between success and obsolescence: How to reorganize subpar teams … [More]
Feedback: July 2015
Question: Business owners and executives are often given advice — solicited and unsolicited. What is the best advice ever given to you in business and how have you applied it? David J. Jacofsky, M.D. Chairman and CEO The CORE Institute Sector: Healthcare My father once told me not to focus on developing products, nor business plans, but rather on developing people. … [More]
You Don’t Have to Be a Big Fish to Make a Splash
I, as founder, owner and CTO of Ping! Development, was recently elected to a seat on the Tempe Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. This is a great honor and it made me think about the impact joining the Chamber has had on my business. To be perfectly honest, without the Chamber, I wouldn’t have a business. Very often, people look at me like I’m out of my mind when I say … [More]
Tempe Chamber Honors Outstanding Business, Community Leaders
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce recognized businesses and community leaders at the inaugural Beacon Awards on February 26 held at the Embassy Suites in Tempe. Business Excellence Awards: The award celebrates companies that have a proven record of success and growth, community involvement, dedication to employees, leadership, reliability and commitment to customer … [More]
Tempe Chamber Names Jodi Polanski Business Woman of the Year
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce has named Jodi Polanski as its 2015 Business Woman of the Year. She was honored at the 20th Annual Women in Business Conference on May 20 at the PERA Club in Tempe. Polanski is the founder and executive director for Lost Our Home, an animal rescue organization founded in 2008 as a grassroots response to the thousands of pets in need as a result … [More]
July 2015 President’s Message
Who would have thought a clever, even simple solution to help restore Arizona’s ailing K-12 education system actually lies in something we often take for granted: our untouched land? The business community is excited about Gov. Doug Ducey’s plan for increasing the amount of distributions from the state land trust to support our schools. But even earlier, he had been putting … [More]
Coming Up Short
When it comes to coming up with science and technology ideas that can change lives, Arizona is fortunate to have a wealth of talent that could make practically anything possible. But when it comes to finding the money needed to make these ideas reality, the state can be viewed more like a poor stepchild waiting for its turn to get its share. Arizona lacks an adequate supply … [More]
Making a Mark
Leaders from education, defense and technology have been named the four finalists for the OneNeck IT Solutions People’s Choice Lifetime Achievement Award that will be presented at the 12th annual Governor’s Celebration of Innovation on Nov. 12. The event is the Arizona Technology Council’s awards gala held in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority to honor leaders … [More]
Enterprising Minds
For student Jessica Calfee, becoming the chief science officer at Chandler Early College is more than just something to add to her resume. Being part of an online-based program, students are missing out on support for such subjects as science, especially from outside organizations and companies. “I’m really interested in getting some fundamentals needed for our school to … [More]
Take Charge
In a first for the Southwest, the Arizona Technology Council is offering a transformational leadership executive certificate program to offer experienced business leaders a framework for a new way of thinking to lead self, others and organizations. Graduates of the program conducted in partnership with ImpaQ Solutions will gain insight and multiple perspectives to advance … [More]
Publisher named to board of directors
Ray Schey, publisher of the Phoenix Business Journal, is one of the newest members of the Arizona Technology Council’s board of directors. In his role as publisher, Schey is responsible for managing all day-to-day aspects of the publication, which reaches more than 60,000 business professionals in the Phoenix area. He was promoted to the role in May 2014 after serving as … [More]
Arizona Technology Council debuts first annual report
In the inaugural edition of its annual report, the Arizona Technology Council recaps a year of strong results to help demonstrate why it has become the state’s voice for technology and the driving force behind the effort to make Arizona the fastest-growing tech hub in the nation. “This report crystalizes how strategic elements that we have honed for years contribute to a … [More]
