CREATEbuzz is an online training experience that helps business owners and their employees get powerful, positive and practical customer engagement habits that build loyalty. Founders Pamela Herrmann and Patty Dominguez synthesize info and offer a well-rounded perspective to get clients to higher profits through online training on social media, company story and more. … [More]
Cut Through Email Clutter
It’s no secret that many workers feel they are drowning in a sea of communications, unable to discern between important messages and those destined for the spam folder. SnapComms develops enterprise communications software that bypasses email to put important messages in front of employees on any device, anywhere. … [More]
ASBA Building Small Business
Discover the best advice and practical applications through GoSmallBiz supported by Arizona Small Business Association. These tools will help business owners make smart decisions in areas of sales and marketing, Hunak resources, legal resources, tax and accounting, online learning, and general business consultation. … [More]
Smoke-Free Gaining in Multifamily
A ban on smoking is an emerging trend in multifamily residential properties, gaining traction especially over the past two years, according to Bryan Fasulo, regional property manager for national multifamily management company Pinnacle, which manages Residences at Fountainhead, a development at Tempe Town Lake, and Proxy 333 in Downtown Phoenix. Support programs in Arizona are … [More]
2016 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
This tough and rugged edition of the Toyota 4Runner is all about a bold new look and an equally bold level of performance on and off road. A legendary SUV, this edition boasts a bold front grill, black badging and even black-bezel headlights and lightweight, 17-inch, matte black TRD alloy rims. 4Runner TRD Pro includes a powerful 4.0-liter, 270-horsepower, V6 engine that … [More]
Wireless Listening
Headphones without wire means moving around the office with neither interruption nor limits to distance. These powerful headsets will introduce perfect sound for relaxation between meetings or for smooth listening at any time. Bose Users can pair and play with their Bluetooth® device with 30-foot range with the new Bose wireless headset. Dual-mode Adaptive Noise Canceling is … [More]
Hillstone Restaurant: A Biltmore Classic
A timeless appeal is what one can expect from Hillstone on Camelback Road in the Biltmore area. This classic cuisine fused with many of the more popular concepts, like sushi and steakhouse, truly does have a bit of it all. In the heart of this business district, at lunch it is reservations only as the place is hopping with business meetings. The bar is open for dining as … [More]
Here’s Your Number
Here are some great dining experiences where you order from the counter and then get presented with a number — and you’re on your way to a great meal. These gourmet choices think of you as more than just a number. The Original ChopShop Co. This quick-and-to-the-point spot in Old Town Scottsdale offers healthy takes on rice bowls, salads, juices and fresh-made drink … [More]
Predictable Prospecting
If an organization’s success is driven by B2B sales, its sales force need to be expert prospectors to successfully target, qualify and close business opportunities. This game-changing guide provides the immediately implementable strategies needed to build a solid, sustainable pipeline — aimed at sales and marketing executives, team leaders, and sales representatives. It teaches … [More]
Reflections on Progress
This is a thought-provoking series of essays written for Project Syndicate from 2011 to 2015. The essays are organized into three sections: global economic interdependence, inequality and the political economy of reform, and the specific challenge of Europe. The common theme is the need for growth-oriented and socially inclusive policymaking in an interdependent world. These … [More]
Value as a Service
Across a host of industries, we will move to a model that Bernshteyn calls value as a service. It is already common knowledge that many traditional-products companies are converting the delivery of their offerings to the as-a-service model. With the completion of this transition assumed, the coming disruption will focus less on the delivery model and more on the value … [More]
Feedback: July 2016
Question: Describe one or two of your most effective policies or strategies to help small business grow in your city. W.J. “Jim” Lane Mayor City of Scottsdale Sector: Government The City of Scottsdale was named one of the Top 10 locations to launch a startup for a reason, and closely helps local businesses and entrepreneurs grow and develop through resources and … [More]
Business Excellence Awards Announced
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce presented two companies with Business Excellence Awards, the organization’s top honor for commerce, at its June 16 Annual Luncheon. The Dhaba was named the Small Business of the Year. Caliente Construction was named the Large Business of the Year. “The Dhaba and Caliente Construction are outstanding examples of the type of business that makes … [More]
Do You Support Sustainable Business Practices?
The Pledge was developed to help businesses learn how to reduce waste, energy and water usage and to develop sustainable purchasing programs. With the launch of this program, the goal of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce is to help make businesses and the communities in which they operate more resilient and sustainable. This comprehensive online resource and planning tool helps … [More]
A Shining Example of Sustainability: Special Moments Catering
Our long-term goals include a kitchen run completely from solar panels, trucks running from bio diesel or electric, and menus that focus 100 percent on locally grown and raised products. Our first step was a simple one: recycle everything. We were the only company in our strip mall to request a recycle bin from the city and to fill it on a regular basis. Keep in mind most trash … [More]
Tempe Chamber President Mary Ann Miller Says Farewell
Tempe Chamber President/CEO Mary Ann Miller will be leaving her position after more than 21 years with the organization. She will leave her position effective August 31, 2016. Brian Wood, of Waste Management and chair-elect of the Chamber, will head the search committee. “During her tenure, Mary Ann has guided the Chamber through diverse economies, from helping small … [More]
Steven G. Zylstra Summer 2016 Message
Who are the leaders to follow? As Arizona and the rest of the nation enter the home stretch leading to the November elections, this is a question that comes up again and again. When it arises in the state’s technology community, the answer is easier to reach: They walk among members of the Arizona Technology Council. Several council initiatives are preparing rising stars for … [More]
A Winning Session
As the voice for the state’s technology community, the Arizona Technology Council becomes intimately involved with helping shape the public policy that can drive our industry forward. Fortunately, the Council’s priorities for the most part meshed with those of our lawmakers, as proven by action in the 52nd Arizona Legislature combined with the support of Gov. Doug … [More]
