Sharing Recipes
For those who have ever enjoyed a meal out so much they’ve been tempted to ask the chef to divulge the recipe, here are some cookbooks by chefs at some of our favorite local restaurants. ‘Salsas & Moles’ by Deborah Schneider Building on the success of The Mexican Slow Cooker, SOL Cocina’s Chef Deb’s newest […]
The All-New Volvo XC90 Inscription
Volvo has long been a reliable and safe car, known for its cutting-edge practicality. This year, the 2016 XC90 is making Volvo macho, and distinguishing the car company as a viable “it” carmaker. The XC90 Inscription is the top-of-the-line model that is both rugged and luxurious. The engine is an in-line four-cylinder supercharged and turbo-charged […]
Tech Cases
Taking an organizer of some sort to a meeting was a great idea in days of old. Today, walking in with a tablet encased in a beautiful leather portfolio will demonstrate great success in our tech age. Here are our picks to wrap that useful device. Coach Bifold iPad Case Finished by hand in Sport […]
The Power of Being Yourself
By sharing his own experiences — and candidly exploring high-stakes business decisions along with many personal triumphs and tragedies — Joe Plumeri explains that the secret to success is found not in boardroom strategy or corporate philosophy, but rather in allowing passion, purpose and true emotions to inform one’s approach and guide one’s relationships. His […]
Feedback: April 2015
Question: What new healthcare policies or programs are you able to offer employers, to include in their employee benefits for their employees, that have been created since the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act? Paul Breslau President Breslau Insurance & Benefits, Inc. Sector: Employee Benefits There is a new, exciting healthcare development […]
GPEC’s Mary Hebert Named to National Economic Development Coalition
Mary Hebert, vice president of strategic initiatives and performance management for the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), has been named as a leader of the FDI Frontlines Coalition, a national organization focused on arming state, regional and local economic development organizations (EDOs) with the resources they need to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI). “Global […]
Martz Parsons Takes Home 11 Trophies at the 2015 American Advertising Federation’s ADDY Awards
Martz Parsons, a top-ranked, full-service advertising and public relations agency based in Scottsdale, won 11 awards in various categories at the 2015 Phoenix ADDY Awards. The ADDY Awards are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting more than 40,000 entries every year in local American Advertising Federation (AAF) competitions. The mission of the […]
Sundt Construction Wins AGC Alliant Build America Award
Sundt Construction, Inc. was honored during the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America 2015 Alliant Build America Awards held on March 19 at the AGC’s 96th Annual Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Sundt won the Environmental Enhancement category for its work on the Ocotillo Brine Reduction Facility renovation construction project in Chandler. The highly […]
LGE Design Build Appoints Swen Anderson VP of Business Development
LGE Design Build has hired Swen Anderson to serve as vice president of business development to grow the company’s relationships with current and potential clients, economic development officials and industry leaders. Anderson also will cultivate projects in existing sectors such as healthcare, industrial/warehouse, office, medical, education restaurant and retail while helping LGE expand in the […]
Paul Johnson Drywall Compliance Manager Named to Industry’s List of Young Leaders ‘Generation Next: 2015’
Warren Townsend, compliance manager for Paul Johnson Drywall Inc. (PJD), was named to “Generation Next: 2015,” the industry’s list of young leaders compiled by Walls & Ceilings Magazine. The publication, which covers business news, products and issues critical to the drywall industry, selected young leaders, under 40 years old, who are making a positive impact […]
OneGuard Home Warranties Becomes First Home Warranty Company Nationwide to Earn Esteemed Angie’s List Super Service Award
OneGuard Home Warranties is the first home warranty company in America to earn the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2014. Founded in 1990, OneGuard Home Warranties is trusted by homeowners in Arizona and […]
Stephanie J. Quincy Joins Quarles & Brady’s Labor & Employment Practice Group
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Stephanie J. Quincy has joined the firm’s Phoenix office as a partner in its Labor & Employment Practice Group. Quincy consults and educates companies of all sizes on employment issues that range from benefits, discipline, hiring and investigation of complaints to termination, as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act, […]
SimonCRE Announces Jeff Lee as Vice President of Development
Commercial real estate developer SimonCRE has recently hired Jeff Lee as vice president of Development. Lee comes to SimonCRE with more than 25 years of professional experience in commercial real estate development. He brings a wealth of knowledge and invaluable experience to SimonCRE having held positions as real estate development manager, project manager, tenant coordinator […]
Amendola Communications Takes the Gold in 2014 Bulldog Digital/Social PR Awards
Amendola Communications (AC), a nationally recognized and award-winning public relations, content creation and marketing firm specializing in healthcare and health information technology (HIT), demonstrated its prowess in social media and content development by taking top honors in Bulldog Reporter’s 2014 Bulldog Digital/Social PR Awards competition. Titled “Content Turns the Curious into Customers,” AC’s entry for […]
Baird Adds Stepanski as Financial Advisor in Scottsdale
Baird, an international, employee-owned wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm, announced today that it has added Karen Stepanski, CFP®, ADPA®, as senior vice president, financial advisor in its Scottsdale, Ariz., wealth management office. Stepanski brings more than 25 years of industry experience to Baird. Stepanski began her career in the financial […]
Wells Fargo Donates $35,000, Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity Home Builds
Wells Fargo & Company, one of the nation’s largest suppliers of volunteers to Habitat for Humanity, today announced a $35,000 grant to support Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona home builds in Phoenix and Chandler. The grant was given by the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation as part of Wells Fargo’s Team Member Volunteer Project. The grant […]
Local Celtic-Themed Sports Pub Hires New Vice President of Marketing
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, a sports bar that pays homage to the old public houses of America, England, Scotland and Ireland, has named Torie Lynch as vice president of Marketing. Lynch has been working in Social Media and Marketing for Tilted Kilt Franchise Operations (TKFO) for the last seven years. Prior to that, Lynch […]
ASU Honors Top Entrepreneurs: Sun Devil Select Recognizes Alum-Owned & -Run Businesses
Arizona State University has been gaining a nationwide reputation as a breeding ground for entrepreneurs. Accordingly, next week, the W. P. Carey School of Business at ASU is holding its first-ever Sun Devil Select event, to honor some of the country’s top ASU alum-owned and alum-run businesses. Seventeen firms from a variety of industries will […]