Kate Borders, Downtown Tempe Authority
Experiential. That’s the buzzword in business these days. And, for retail, that’s where brick-and-mortar really shines. Individual businesses call it customer service, destinations like shopping districts and malls build on that through events and, yes, their mix of merchants. The street-level experience in Downtown Tempe is ever evolving and we are constantly looking for ways […]
Feedback: February 2023
Q: As a brick-and-mortar retailer, what are you doing to drive foot traffic? Leah Huss Co-Founder Huss Brewing Co. Sector: Breweries We’re so proud to be celebrating 10 years in business as Huss Brewing this year! Our growth in our core business of selling local craft beer to consumers in grocery stores, bars, restaurants and […]
Fire Safety Tips for Commercial Building Owners
Commercial properties such as office building need to be a safe place for employees and customers. Myriad issues often arise during fire safety inspections in offices. The most common issues include not having enough fire extinguishers for the space, improper installation of safety equipment, out-of-date inspections and repairs not taking place or done incorrectly. Identifying […]
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Bets on Sustainability
“We acknowledge the science behind human-induced climate crisis and combat its effects with science-based targets and strategies that reduce our greenhouse gas emissions within our own operations and through our value chain,” says April Stovall, director of surveillance and facilities at Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Greater Phoenix Area. Reducing energy consumption is a key element of […]
Nonprofit Teen Lifeline Accepts Crypto Donations
Phoenix-based nonprofit Teen Lifeline is now one of several thousand nonprofit organizations in the United States accepting cryptocurrency donations, joining the ranks of much larger, national nonprofits like the Ronald McDonald House, Save the Children and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. The IRS classifies cryptocurrency as property, so donations to qualifying charities receive the same […]
Looking Good 2023 – February Standouts
Philanthropy First Interstate Bank Says ‘Believe in Local’ with $2,500 Wilde Wealth Management Holiday Donation Cheered 800 Children Barro’s Pizza Helped St. Mary’s Food Bank Fight Hunger ProShred Arizona Partnered in Toy Drive Medieval Times Serves Up Donations to Food Banks
First Interstate Bank Says ‘Believe in Local’ with $2,500
First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation, as a continuation of the inaugural Believe in Local grant campaign, recently donated $2,500 to MentorKids, one of 10 nonprofits nominated by employees that will receive a Believe in Local Holiday Edition grant. These funds will be deployed to equip and empower youth to be transformative […]
Wilde Wealth Management Holiday Donation Cheered 800 Children
Wilde Wealth Management Group helped more than 800 children enjoy a “merry and bright” holiday season with a donation of 500 toys and $5,000 in additional cash donations to Toys for Tots in December. This was Wilde’s 18th year supporting Toys for Tots, and this annual tradition is in addition to the firm’s bi-monthly fundraising […]
Barro’s Pizza Helped St. Mary’s Food Bank Fight Hunger
Barro’s Pizza did its part once again to help fight hunger in Arizona, raising nearly $415,000 for St. Mary’s Food Bank in a one-day event when 100% of all sales from 46 Barro’s locations in both Phoenix and Tucson are donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank to help those in Arizona facing hard times during […]
ProShred Arizona Partnered in Toy Drive
ProShred Arizona did its part to help kids in need have a merry Christmas during its Shredding for Santa document shredding event in partnership with Operation Santa Claus toy drive, a local organization, helping more than 3,000 Arizona kids receive toys, food and clothing during the holidays.