“Arizona is becoming a hot bed around the country for the craft beer industry,” observes Chad Eby, who, with his wife, Amy, this past summer opened The Casual Pint in Chandler. They are the first to bring the fast-growing franchise west of the Mississippi. The Casual Pint is both market and pub, with more than 300 types of beer on the retail side and an ever-changing selection … [More]
Hiring via Crowdsourcing
Crowdsourcing to find top-quality candidates to fill open positions? Why not. This is what Reflik does, tapping into its extensive network of recruiters and industry professionals with innovative technology to quickly crowdsource top talent. And the cash reward to individuals who make a successful referral averages $10,000. … [More]
In the e-Zone
EZONES gets employees into their high performance zone. A video and media content delivery platform, it optimizes and distributes any content, to any device. It also has a vast library of curated video content that, through its proprietary channels, can complement a business’s existing media on various platforms and for most popular devices. Uses include employee communication, … [More]
Stack and Show
SkillStacks from CabinetM, a marketing technology discovery and management platform, enables digital marketers to build personal marketing technology stacks for showcasing their marketing technology expertise. It helps enterprises discover specialized talent within their organization quickly and easily across departments and regional teams. And it lets recruiters identify and … [More]
Global Opportunities Seen
Videos made available through the Global Chamber are helping businesspeople understand and become more informed on areas of global opportunity. Through a series of videos — including this with Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki, president of the America-Japan Society — the chamber offers what are being dubbed “must-see” videos on manufacturing, retail, healthcare and more. Subjects … [More]
First Post-Recession Medical Office Spec
The Arrowhead Orchards medical office development in Glendale is the first MOB spec project in the Valley since the recession. The property owner, Arrowhead Health Center, LLC, an entity affiliated with Legend Real Estate Management, Inc., has begun developing 22,700 square feet of new product. CBRE’s Vince Femiano, who, with Katie Kelley, will be responsible for the … [More]
Walmart Supercenter Rises at Metrocenter Mall
Construction began at Phoenix’s Metrocenter Mall this past summer on a Walmart Supercenter. The approximately 148,000-square-foot Walmart, slated to open next spring, represents the single largest capital investment in Metrocenter Mall in decades. Metrocenter Mall opened in 1973 as the biggest shopping center in Arizona and one of the largest nationwide. Recent years saw … [More]
The New Jaguar F-Pace Prestige
The best thing about the new SUV from Jaguar is, it combines the SUV experience with a luxury sports car experience. The famously exclusive brand has finally created a new and very useful vehicle that is getting rave reviews in both performance and style. While one may expect luxury and style to be atop the carmaker’s agenda in creating an SUV, this mid-size SUV is all about … [More]
Shred It
While different businesses have different requirements as to how long they need to keep company files, files will, inevitably, get to a point when they need to be shredded. Here are our picks for the tops: ASDD Document Destruction ASDD is an Arizona shredding company, a division of The Centers for Habilitation. Its confidential document shredding service helps reduce the … [More]
Postino – Ambience by the Glass
A true original and credited with being the first local “concept” restaurant in the Phoenix area, Postino began in an old post office building in Arcadia as a wine bar and tasting room and has blossomed into a must for lunch — now Valley-wide. With locations in Arcadia, on Central Avenue downtown, in Gilbert, Kierland and now near Old Town on Highland in Scottsdale, Postino is … [More]
The Sandwich Is the Thing
Oh, sandwiches are easy. They include many different ingredients, and their popularity has spawned a type of restaurant all its own. The sandwich is also well-known as a great lunch food. The sandwich comes in a variety of types that include subs, grilled, hot and more. Here are out latest picks for a great sandwich (and more). Potbelly Sandwich Shop Originally a … [More]
The Mosaic Principle
We’ve been pushed into self-defining cocoons from which it is difficult to break out, and we lack the coping skills for succeeding in an ever-changing, more complex, and diverse world. Nick Lovegrove conveys both a compelling vision and a pragmatic path out of this contemporary trap. Through vivid portraits of those who get it right, such as Paul Farmer, the physician whose … [More]
Spark
Most startups fail for these key reasons: The entrepreneur started business without a clear sense of purpose or poor management or a lack of understanding the customer. David Hilton will enable readers to see their business from a higher perspective — a perspective that shows them where they are in the journey of building their company, and that the challenges are not … [More]
The Dream Chaser
The Dream Chaser shows readers how to step out of the day-to-day grind and start creating the life they want. It’s possible to have both, and this book shows how to get there. The key is in following one’s passion and purpose. Everyone has a natural-born talent — whether they know it or not — that can make the world a better place. Each has a unique story and vision that can … [More]
Feedback: October 2016
Question: Stress has a tremendous impact on a person’s well-being. How do you address workplace stress among your employees? Debora Gallo-Capaldi Owner Pucci Salon Sector: Beauty Salon During particularly stressful times — such as when a stylist is running behind schedule or two clients are waiting — that’s when I’m hands-on. I’m at our salon every day to help … [More]
Be Everywhere
Who has time to be everywhere? No one person can be, not even a group of people within one company. And so the team at Global Chamber® works around the clock and around the world to grow our global network of more than 5 million business connections, so that as a member, you’ll benefit. Because there’s no question — opportunities are everywhere, and you can’t be everywhere. … [More]
Build an Advisory Board for Global Success
No one builds a great global business alone, and whether it’s a start up or an established industry leader, having access to high-quality advice can enhance an organization’s odds of success. When setting up an advisory board, you need to answer a key question: “Why are we establishing an advisory board, and what do we want out of it?” Your company may be seeking … [More]
Global Chamber® Phoenix Expands Advisory Board with Leaders
Jeff Campos, who leads the Denver chapter of Global Chamber®, has been an inspiration across our global network on several items, including advisory board development. Jeff has in the past led an award-winning Hispanic chamber in Colorado, and his experience is highly valued. It was Jeff who inspired me to grow our advisory board in Phoenix from 15 members to more than 45. His … [More]
