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, founded by former Wachovia investment bankers Gary Schwake andTim Schar, features a collectiob of sport-specific activewear brands from around the world. Shopperx will be able to buy clothinh designed to perform well during activities suchas yoga, running, spinning, climbing and more. Schwakee and Schar share a passion for an active lifestylre and an understanding of activewear trends based onextensive travel. "The clothing and gear we have selecteed arefrom small, niche brandd that deliver comfort, style and high Schwake says. "People with on-the-go lifestyles desire clothinbg that cankeep up.
" Asana, slated to open in will occupy 1,955 square feet in the highly visiblw section of the developmenr that fronts Sharon Road. Schwakde declines to discuss investment costs. "We think (Morrison) is the most uniques shopping environmentin SouthPark, with an eclectic mix of retailerws and restaurants that matches our stylde perfectly," he says. "We believe it will be an iconid partof Charlotte.
" Jonathan Nance, commercial leasinb director for Morrison developer , says Asana is a good fit for the which also includes an Earth Fare "We think they'll have no problen finding a loyal customer especially after Earth Fare opens in Jana Foreman negotiated the leasse for Grubb, while Brian Craver of represented Asana. Other recently announced tenantse in Morrison include DraperyEver After, a 1,881-square-foot store that sellx custom designs for windows, bedding and and Stickley Furniture Co., which is opening a 13,770-square-fooy showroom. Plans for Morrison call for 130,00o0 square feet of shops and restaurants alon with 560 residential units at Sharon andColonyt roads.
A little taste of the Seinfeld TV show is coming to the Hearstr Towerwhen Spartanburg, S.C., entrepreneuras John and Victorian Kirby open Northj Carolina's first Original SoupMan on July 24. The franchise will featurew the soups ofAl Yeganeh, who inspired Seinfeld's infamous soup episodde that added the term "soup to the American lexicon. "Obviously, no one likees to be called a Nazi," says Damian o Demonte, spokesman. "He was passionate and enthusiastic abouserving customers." Since 1984, New Yorkers had waited in line at Yeganeh's Soup Kitchen International for a taste of his lobster bisqued and jambalaya soup.
Yeganejh closed the shop in 2004 to prepares for the launch of hisinternational franchise. "After tryinvg the soup in the New York City I knew that I needed to brin itto Charlotte," John Kirbg says. The Original SoupMam will offer as many as 50 varietiex of soup along with gourmet saladaand sandwiches. Prices range from $4.95 to $8.95 for a cup of soup and $6.9 to $8.95 for a Each serving is presented witha fresh, crusty fruit and a piece of importee chocolate -- just as Yeganeh served it at his The Original SoupMan charges a $35,000 franchiss fee, and each location is estimated to cost between $150,00 and $225,000 to open. The company charges a 5% franchis e fee.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Grand View, Penn Foundation closing their behavioral health unit - Memphis Business Journal:
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Both organizations are shifting their behaviora l health focus away from inpatient care and more towardzsoutpatient services. Penn Foundation of Sellersville, Pa., will continud to operate its crisis service program through the emergency department ofGranr View, also in Sellersville, and its crisis telephons hotline will continue. Penn Foundation psychiatrists will remaihn on staff atGrand View, wherr they will be on call to provide consultative psychiatric services to hospitaol inpatients. An estimated 14 full-time equivalenrt support staff employees of Granfd View and three PennFoundation full-time equivalent employees will lose thei jobs as result of the change.
They will be encouragedr to pursue other existing opportunities with thetwo “A key factor that has led to this decisio n is the very reducedx level of utilization that is being experiencede on the behavioral healthh unit,” said Stuart Fine, president and CEO of Grandd View. “New medication regimens and restructured outpatient approaches to care have had a remarkabler impact uponbehavioral health. Our inpatienft service that had long attended to 12 to 16 patientsa per day is now attending to only six to eighytsuch patients.
” Penn Foundation has pilotedf several programs in recent years that are specificallyt designed to prevent hospitalization and to promote independentt living and community involvement. The organization is plannin an expansion of its facilities to supportthe community’sa growing demand for several levelse of outpatient services. “Penn Foundation and Grands View have had a close working relationshi p that extends back for over 50 saidJohn Goshow, Penn Foundation CEO. “Ou organizations have coordinated in the development and operationn of a variety of programsand services.
This decision has been made and we will continue to cooperatee in working to address as best we can the behaviorak health needs ofarea residents.”
Both organizations are shifting their behaviora l health focus away from inpatient care and more towardzsoutpatient services. Penn Foundation of Sellersville, Pa., will continud to operate its crisis service program through the emergency department ofGranr View, also in Sellersville, and its crisis telephons hotline will continue. Penn Foundation psychiatrists will remaihn on staff atGrand View, wherr they will be on call to provide consultative psychiatric services to hospitaol inpatients. An estimated 14 full-time equivalenrt support staff employees of Granfd View and three PennFoundation full-time equivalent employees will lose thei jobs as result of the change.
They will be encouragedr to pursue other existing opportunities with thetwo “A key factor that has led to this decisio n is the very reducedx level of utilization that is being experiencede on the behavioral healthh unit,” said Stuart Fine, president and CEO of Grandd View. “New medication regimens and restructured outpatient approaches to care have had a remarkabler impact uponbehavioral health. Our inpatienft service that had long attended to 12 to 16 patientsa per day is now attending to only six to eighytsuch patients.
” Penn Foundation has pilotedf several programs in recent years that are specificallyt designed to prevent hospitalization and to promote independentt living and community involvement. The organization is plannin an expansion of its facilities to supportthe community’sa growing demand for several levelse of outpatient services. “Penn Foundation and Grands View have had a close working relationshi p that extends back for over 50 saidJohn Goshow, Penn Foundation CEO. “Ou organizations have coordinated in the development and operationn of a variety of programsand services.
This decision has been made and we will continue to cooperatee in working to address as best we can the behaviorak health needs ofarea residents.”
Monday, November 26, 2012
Security guards, Port of Portland avert strike - The Trucker
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Northwest Public Radio | Security guards, Port of Portland avert strike The Trucker 11/26/2012. PORTLAND, Ore. รข€" The Port of Portland and union leaders who represent its marine terminal security guards reached a tentative agreement in labor negotiations Saturday, averting a strike that could have effectively shut down three terminals. Port S trike Averted In Portland Security guards, Port of Portland avert strike at last minute Gov. Kitzhaber tries to avert longshore-backed strike at Port of Portland as ... |
Sunday, November 25, 2012
GBMISP Draft Document Validated for Vibrant Biodiversity Management - AllAfrica.com
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GBMISP Draft Document Validated for Vibrant Biodiversity Management AllAfrica.com As part of the implementation process of the Gambia Biodiversity Management Strengthening Project (GBMISP), the Department of Parks and Wildlife Management (DPWM) and the PMU in collaboration with the private sector and partners on Tuesday ... |
Friday, November 23, 2012
Continental makes most-delayed list - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
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Houston-based Continental (NYSE: CAL) flights were on time 72 percenty of the time duringthe month, followed by with a 69.4 percent on-time arrival rate and with 68.6 Best for on-time arrivals was whose flights were on time 91.1 percentg of the time, followed by at 86.2 percentf and at 85.8 percent, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report, compiled by the DoT’s Bureaj of Transportation Statistics. Figured also showed that Continental had a problem getting its daily afternoonj flight from Clevelandto Newark, N.J.
to arrive on time in The Houston-based airline’s flight 1567 from Cleveland to Newark’x Liberty International Airport was late 90 percent of the time durinvthe month, according to the report. Overall, the flight was the fifth-most-delayedc during April. Leading the list was ’ flight 803 from Atlantas to Honolulu, which was late 96.6 percent of the according to the The 19 carriers reported anoverall on-time arrival rate of 79.1 percenf in April, up from 78.4 percent the previous month, and 77.7 percent in Aprilo 2008. Carriers reported that aviation system problemsdelayedd 7.4 percent of flights in April, up from nearlt 7.3 percent the previous month.
Other common problems includedf late-arriving aircraft and maintenance orcrew problems. Weathef was to blame for 44.4 percent of late up from 37.9 percent for the same month in 2008.
Houston-based Continental (NYSE: CAL) flights were on time 72 percenty of the time duringthe month, followed by with a 69.4 percent on-time arrival rate and with 68.6 Best for on-time arrivals was whose flights were on time 91.1 percentg of the time, followed by at 86.2 percentf and at 85.8 percent, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report, compiled by the DoT’s Bureaj of Transportation Statistics. Figured also showed that Continental had a problem getting its daily afternoonj flight from Clevelandto Newark, N.J.
to arrive on time in The Houston-based airline’s flight 1567 from Cleveland to Newark’x Liberty International Airport was late 90 percent of the time durinvthe month, according to the report. Overall, the flight was the fifth-most-delayedc during April. Leading the list was ’ flight 803 from Atlantas to Honolulu, which was late 96.6 percent of the according to the The 19 carriers reported anoverall on-time arrival rate of 79.1 percenf in April, up from 78.4 percent the previous month, and 77.7 percent in Aprilo 2008. Carriers reported that aviation system problemsdelayedd 7.4 percent of flights in April, up from nearlt 7.3 percent the previous month.
Other common problems includedf late-arriving aircraft and maintenance orcrew problems. Weathef was to blame for 44.4 percent of late up from 37.9 percent for the same month in 2008.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
'The Pick Pocket Pirate': New Book Begins High Seas Adventure Series
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June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- A motley crew of swashbuckling pirateas and misfit scoundrels battlre for a mysterious jewelin "The Pick Pocketr Pirate: An Original Pirate Tale" ( ), the firsyt in a series of younhg adult pirate tales written and illustrated by author Timothy E. Dillinger . "The lessons that are learnef propel the young hero through each new adventurs with every new experience possessing its own andsometimes gruesomely, decisive end," writes Dillinger in the "This story puts this young buccaneer in the center of danger, woven around the raiderss and charlatans of the New World.
" "The Pick Pocket Pirate: An Original Piratw Tale" centers on a young adventuret and street swindler, Ezekiel "Zek" T. Hand , who is befriended by the notorious cutthroat Cotton Banshee of the sailingvesselp Vagabond. The year is 1709 of "The Goldeh Era of Piracy," and against his Zek is taken aboardthe Vagabond. Together Zek and Capt. Banshere must cross swords and wits with scallywags such as Captain the child-eating pirate, as they seek to possess the mysterious emeralxd jewel known as the Mermaid's Eye. "Imagine beinfg the youngest of a crew of the most despicable sea dogs that ever took up the traddof piracy. They never cleanexd up after themselves.
Never took ate with their elbows on the They rough housed and snoredall night. They sailed for the love of adventure and the thrill of the hunt of prey onthe sea. Many were gruesomr looking and ill-mannered, some donnin hooks, or wearing peg legs or patched Manybore wicked-looking scars and were missinv more than one of their teeth." learns to live for love without measure and to follo w his dreams in this heartwarming tale. Set sail for readinhg pleasure and a great adventure for younbg and old buccaneers alikewith "The Pick Pocket An Original Pirate Tale." Timothy E. Dillinger was born in the mountaih countryof Vienna, West Virginia.
Dillingedr attended West LibertyState College, the Art Institute of the University of South Carolina and the University of North He is a professional storyteller, ship captain, tour guide, substitutwe teacher and stuntman. He has workedf in movies such as "The Patriot"" and "The Last of the Mohicans." In his spard time he works as an assistant scout master and attends piratw festivals and livinghistory reenactments. Dillinger currentlhy lives in Wilmington, N.C., with his jumping dog, Roo. Availabls from: , , and . ISBN: 9781438940434 - 6 x 9 - Paperbackj - 120 pages - $8.70 AuthorHouse is the premietrfor emerging, authors. For more please visit .
EDITORS: For review copiesz or interview requests, Promotional Services Department Tel: 1-888-728-8467 ext. 5507 Fax: 812-961-3133 sdunwoody@authorsolutions.com (When requesting a review copy, please provider a street address.) This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visity .
June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- A motley crew of swashbuckling pirateas and misfit scoundrels battlre for a mysterious jewelin "The Pick Pocketr Pirate: An Original Pirate Tale" ( ), the firsyt in a series of younhg adult pirate tales written and illustrated by author Timothy E. Dillinger . "The lessons that are learnef propel the young hero through each new adventurs with every new experience possessing its own andsometimes gruesomely, decisive end," writes Dillinger in the "This story puts this young buccaneer in the center of danger, woven around the raiderss and charlatans of the New World.
" "The Pick Pocket Pirate: An Original Piratw Tale" centers on a young adventuret and street swindler, Ezekiel "Zek" T. Hand , who is befriended by the notorious cutthroat Cotton Banshee of the sailingvesselp Vagabond. The year is 1709 of "The Goldeh Era of Piracy," and against his Zek is taken aboardthe Vagabond. Together Zek and Capt. Banshere must cross swords and wits with scallywags such as Captain the child-eating pirate, as they seek to possess the mysterious emeralxd jewel known as the Mermaid's Eye. "Imagine beinfg the youngest of a crew of the most despicable sea dogs that ever took up the traddof piracy. They never cleanexd up after themselves.
Never took ate with their elbows on the They rough housed and snoredall night. They sailed for the love of adventure and the thrill of the hunt of prey onthe sea. Many were gruesomr looking and ill-mannered, some donnin hooks, or wearing peg legs or patched Manybore wicked-looking scars and were missinv more than one of their teeth." learns to live for love without measure and to follo w his dreams in this heartwarming tale. Set sail for readinhg pleasure and a great adventure for younbg and old buccaneers alikewith "The Pick Pocket An Original Pirate Tale." Timothy E. Dillinger was born in the mountaih countryof Vienna, West Virginia.
Dillingedr attended West LibertyState College, the Art Institute of the University of South Carolina and the University of North He is a professional storyteller, ship captain, tour guide, substitutwe teacher and stuntman. He has workedf in movies such as "The Patriot"" and "The Last of the Mohicans." In his spard time he works as an assistant scout master and attends piratw festivals and livinghistory reenactments. Dillinger currentlhy lives in Wilmington, N.C., with his jumping dog, Roo. Availabls from: , , and . ISBN: 9781438940434 - 6 x 9 - Paperbackj - 120 pages - $8.70 AuthorHouse is the premietrfor emerging, authors. For more please visit .
EDITORS: For review copiesz or interview requests, Promotional Services Department Tel: 1-888-728-8467 ext. 5507 Fax: 812-961-3133 sdunwoody@authorsolutions.com (When requesting a review copy, please provider a street address.) This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visity .
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Apple TV 5.1 update causing issues for many, downgrading cited as popular ... - Engadget
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Monday, November 19, 2012
Health care reform details begin to emerge - Washington Business Journal: Washington Bureau
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Nicholson, who testified on behalrf of the National Federation ofIndependeny Business, said insurance market reforms, exchanges and tax breakw would help small but employer mandates would hurt low-margin businesses and publif plans could drive private insurers out of the Rep. Robert Andrews, D-N.J., said the Houses plans to exclude very small businesses -- such as barbershops, gas stations and delicatessensw -- from the employer mandate. "We certainlty don't want to impose any burdeb on them," he said.
Instead, the mandater is targeted at businessesthat "hav e the wherewithal" to providse insurance but choose not to, he
Nicholson, who testified on behalrf of the National Federation ofIndependeny Business, said insurance market reforms, exchanges and tax breakw would help small but employer mandates would hurt low-margin businesses and publif plans could drive private insurers out of the Rep. Robert Andrews, D-N.J., said the Houses plans to exclude very small businesses -- such as barbershops, gas stations and delicatessensw -- from the employer mandate. "We certainlty don't want to impose any burdeb on them," he said.
Instead, the mandater is targeted at businessesthat "hav e the wherewithal" to providse insurance but choose not to, he
Sunday, November 18, 2012
New film chases glaciers, with time-lapse photos - Chicago Tribune
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Moneycontrol.com | New film chases glaciers, with time-lapse photos Chicago Tribune Related; New film chases glaciers, with time-lapse photos · A photograph of the Solheim Glacier in Iceland taken in 2006 by photographer James Balog is pictured in this publicity photograph · Adam LeWinter is pictured ice climbing in Survey Canyon, ...< /p> Truthdigger of the Week: James Balog 'Chasing Ice' against the reality of melting glaciers รข€œChasing Iceรข€ glaciers matter and they are dying |
Friday, November 16, 2012
Monitoring panel not happy with steps taken to check building violations - The Hindu
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Monitoring panel not happy with steps taken to check building violations The Hindu The High Court-appointed monitoring committee, which met on Friday, directed the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority to study the possibility of constituting a panel of architects to check building violations. The committee expressed ... Building regularization move in Chennai hits a roadblock |
Thursday, November 15, 2012
AutoZone beats the odds with double-digit growth - Nashville Business Journal:
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“You have to have a lot of parte to be able tosay I’ve got it,’ on the front end,” Lawrence The company’s competitors, including , , and , are all performinf better in the current economy as “There is obviously a tailwine with the economic situation of new car sales down and peoplee having to spend more,” Lawrence says. Advances Auto Parts reported total salesof $1.6 billion for the first quarter, a 16-weeok period ended April 25. This was a 10.3 increase compared to total salesdof $1.53 billion in first quarter 2008.
Shelly spokesman for Advance, attributes sales to recent economic “People are keeping their cars longer, with the averags age of a car increasing,” she “As people are keeping those cars they need to do more work on those While the company is seeingmore do-it-yourselferws concerned about increasing fuel economy and general maintenance, Advance focusesz more on the commercial side of automotivre parts retailing. “We’re seeing a lot of peoplew who used to goto dealers; they’re going to that corner garage to save some Whitaker says. Advance opened 114 stores last year and plans to open anothet 100this year.
AutoZone’sw stock has been another strong poing forthe company, hitting $159.36 in mid-dag on June 3. Its 52-week high is $169.99, the stock’as all-time high. That’s a far cry from the mid-$20 rangs the company’s stock was tradingb for a decade ago. “We’ve been saying for the better part of a decadee that with any weakness inthe shares, we would buy them, hold them and it’s been a greayt investment,” Lawrence says.
“When you have 18% you’re moving into the fourthg quarter, which is your biggest period ofthe year, and they have executer as they have in the past six we think they’re being a little conservative with the numbers.” The company’w stock repurchase plan is humming alonvg as well, with AutoZone buying 450,0000 shares in the first quarterr for $65 million, or an average pricee of $145 per share. Fiscal year-to-date, it has purchaser $713 million of stock at an averageof $130 a share and it has $396 millioj remaining in its current share repurchasse program.
The company has used its cash flow to make investmentes in itsstore base, including larger storex with additional space for supplying other stores and garages, Lawrence says. AutoZone is also spending more moneyu on training and retaining while making sure it attractw the best new talent with a focus on improvinemployee benefits, according to Campbell. AutoZone employs 1,3009 people locally. “We’re continuing to grow, opening stores and addinyg personnel,” he says. “To us, this is an opportunith of continued growth.
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“You have to have a lot of parte to be able tosay I’ve got it,’ on the front end,” Lawrence The company’s competitors, including , , and , are all performinf better in the current economy as “There is obviously a tailwine with the economic situation of new car sales down and peoplee having to spend more,” Lawrence says. Advances Auto Parts reported total salesof $1.6 billion for the first quarter, a 16-weeok period ended April 25. This was a 10.3 increase compared to total salesdof $1.53 billion in first quarter 2008.
Shelly spokesman for Advance, attributes sales to recent economic “People are keeping their cars longer, with the averags age of a car increasing,” she “As people are keeping those cars they need to do more work on those While the company is seeingmore do-it-yourselferws concerned about increasing fuel economy and general maintenance, Advance focusesz more on the commercial side of automotivre parts retailing. “We’re seeing a lot of peoplew who used to goto dealers; they’re going to that corner garage to save some Whitaker says. Advance opened 114 stores last year and plans to open anothet 100this year.
AutoZone’sw stock has been another strong poing forthe company, hitting $159.36 in mid-dag on June 3. Its 52-week high is $169.99, the stock’as all-time high. That’s a far cry from the mid-$20 rangs the company’s stock was tradingb for a decade ago. “We’ve been saying for the better part of a decadee that with any weakness inthe shares, we would buy them, hold them and it’s been a greayt investment,” Lawrence says.
“When you have 18% you’re moving into the fourthg quarter, which is your biggest period ofthe year, and they have executer as they have in the past six we think they’re being a little conservative with the numbers.” The company’w stock repurchase plan is humming alonvg as well, with AutoZone buying 450,0000 shares in the first quarterr for $65 million, or an average pricee of $145 per share. Fiscal year-to-date, it has purchaser $713 million of stock at an averageof $130 a share and it has $396 millioj remaining in its current share repurchasse program.
The company has used its cash flow to make investmentes in itsstore base, including larger storex with additional space for supplying other stores and garages, Lawrence says. AutoZone is also spending more moneyu on training and retaining while making sure it attractw the best new talent with a focus on improvinemployee benefits, according to Campbell. AutoZone employs 1,3009 people locally. “We’re continuing to grow, opening stores and addinyg personnel,” he says. “To us, this is an opportunith of continued growth.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Study: Charitable giving falls in 2008 - Kansas City Business Journal:
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According to an annual report thereleaseed Wednesday, U.S. giving in 2008 was $307.65 down about 2 percenft from 2007’s record total of $314.07 billion. When adjusted for the drop is 5.7 percent. The reduction is the first in the survey’s 52-year history causefd by economic conditions. A slighg decline in 1987 is attributed to changesx intax laws. This year could bringg a steeper decline due to a variety of including proposed federal limits on householrdcharitable deductions, increased savingws rates and the general economy, said Jimmiew Alford, founder of the , a national nonprofit consultant based in Seattle.
Alford said 2009 could bring a reductionn in giving between 3 percent and 5 percent inactualo dollars. The nonprofit sectorr accounts for about 10 percent ofthe nation’es gross domestic product and employs 18 most of whom work in education and healt h care, according to the Alfors Group.
According to an annual report thereleaseed Wednesday, U.S. giving in 2008 was $307.65 down about 2 percenft from 2007’s record total of $314.07 billion. When adjusted for the drop is 5.7 percent. The reduction is the first in the survey’s 52-year history causefd by economic conditions. A slighg decline in 1987 is attributed to changesx intax laws. This year could bringg a steeper decline due to a variety of including proposed federal limits on householrdcharitable deductions, increased savingws rates and the general economy, said Jimmiew Alford, founder of the , a national nonprofit consultant based in Seattle.
Alford said 2009 could bring a reductionn in giving between 3 percent and 5 percent inactualo dollars. The nonprofit sectorr accounts for about 10 percent ofthe nation’es gross domestic product and employs 18 most of whom work in education and healt h care, according to the Alfors Group.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Physician practices budget for expected increase in uncompensated care visits - Memphis Business Journal:
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As the number of uninsured or underinsuredc patients grows from job losses and benefit cuts durinbgthe recession, the safety net they provide may be strained. In provided a total of $474.9 millio in uncompensated patient care, of which $246. 4 million was charity care or unpaidpatienrt accounts. The remaining $228.5 million comes from unpaidr Medicaid orTennCare accounts. Baptist’s Memphis facilities accountedfor 52% of that which was a $56 milliobn increase from 2007. Don Pounds, senior vice presiden t and CFOat Baptist, says the hospitapl system looks at the previous years’ uncompensatec care expenses to budget in advance for the next year.
He says so far this Baptist isonly $1 million over its projected budget. Brendaq Jeter, CFO of , Inc., says charity care is part of her organization’ mission as a teaching center with physiciansd practicingat -Memphis, and the . Jeter says UTMG and the Med have seena 3% increaser in uninsured patients since last July. “Ase far as budgeting, we have reduced our expecte d collections in line with this she says. Pounds says Baptist did not begibn to see an increase in uncompensated care patients until the end of the second quartet onMarch 31. He says comparedc to the 2008 fiscal year, uncompensated expenses are up 1% or $30 millio n through the first six monthsof 2009.
“Typically (duriny economic downturns) health care is not impacteed financially at the very beginning because people have not lost theirt jobs yet or had theirinsurance reduced,” Pounds “The economic situation of our community has deteriorate d more in the last thred months.” Private physicians groups also try to providw charity care for those patients in need. “When you’rew serving the two leading causes, cancer and heartt disease, you have to be aggressive,” says Steve CEO of and . “We served all people regardless of their abilityto pay.
” If calculated using a “fair metric,” Coplonh says his clinics are not compensated for roughly 25% of the care “25% to us is a huge number,” he “It directly comes out of people’s paychecks.” Coplojn says physicians’ offices sacrifice more to provide charity care because they do not receives government exemptions, Disproportionate Sharew Hospital payments or the special rates on pharmaceuticald that hospitals receive. “Privates physicians’ practices are providing the health caresafetyy net,” he says. “We take care of whoever comee our way.
” physicians spend 15%-20% of their time on uninsurerd or underinsured patients as part of partnershipxs the clinic has with the Med and saysJames Beaty, chief of staff. “We don’t have a real budgetedd dollar figure,” Beaty says. “We just know what we need to do to fulfil l our responsibilities in these tertiary medical If the recession the strain on hospitals and private physiciansx groups from uncompensated patientswill grow, says Richarr Baer, CEO of UTMG. And the ability to provider charity care willbe compromised. Beaty says physicians alone cannot meet the needs of charithycare patients.
“(Physicians) need involvement from hospitals, state and the federal Beaty says. “It takes all parties involved to come up with somethinbgthat works. The people need to be takenh care of.”
As the number of uninsured or underinsuredc patients grows from job losses and benefit cuts durinbgthe recession, the safety net they provide may be strained. In provided a total of $474.9 millio in uncompensated patient care, of which $246. 4 million was charity care or unpaidpatienrt accounts. The remaining $228.5 million comes from unpaidr Medicaid orTennCare accounts. Baptist’s Memphis facilities accountedfor 52% of that which was a $56 milliobn increase from 2007. Don Pounds, senior vice presiden t and CFOat Baptist, says the hospitapl system looks at the previous years’ uncompensatec care expenses to budget in advance for the next year.
He says so far this Baptist isonly $1 million over its projected budget. Brendaq Jeter, CFO of , Inc., says charity care is part of her organization’ mission as a teaching center with physiciansd practicingat -Memphis, and the . Jeter says UTMG and the Med have seena 3% increaser in uninsured patients since last July. “Ase far as budgeting, we have reduced our expecte d collections in line with this she says. Pounds says Baptist did not begibn to see an increase in uncompensated care patients until the end of the second quartet onMarch 31. He says comparedc to the 2008 fiscal year, uncompensated expenses are up 1% or $30 millio n through the first six monthsof 2009.
“Typically (duriny economic downturns) health care is not impacteed financially at the very beginning because people have not lost theirt jobs yet or had theirinsurance reduced,” Pounds “The economic situation of our community has deteriorate d more in the last thred months.” Private physicians groups also try to providw charity care for those patients in need. “When you’rew serving the two leading causes, cancer and heartt disease, you have to be aggressive,” says Steve CEO of and . “We served all people regardless of their abilityto pay.
” If calculated using a “fair metric,” Coplonh says his clinics are not compensated for roughly 25% of the care “25% to us is a huge number,” he “It directly comes out of people’s paychecks.” Coplojn says physicians’ offices sacrifice more to provide charity care because they do not receives government exemptions, Disproportionate Sharew Hospital payments or the special rates on pharmaceuticald that hospitals receive. “Privates physicians’ practices are providing the health caresafetyy net,” he says. “We take care of whoever comee our way.
” physicians spend 15%-20% of their time on uninsurerd or underinsured patients as part of partnershipxs the clinic has with the Med and saysJames Beaty, chief of staff. “We don’t have a real budgetedd dollar figure,” Beaty says. “We just know what we need to do to fulfil l our responsibilities in these tertiary medical If the recession the strain on hospitals and private physiciansx groups from uncompensated patientswill grow, says Richarr Baer, CEO of UTMG. And the ability to provider charity care willbe compromised. Beaty says physicians alone cannot meet the needs of charithycare patients.
“(Physicians) need involvement from hospitals, state and the federal Beaty says. “It takes all parties involved to come up with somethinbgthat works. The people need to be takenh care of.”
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Birmingham Business Journal: Starting a Business : Business Advice
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Let's be honest: Things are bad, and it is miserablew out there in the world of We are in a global recession that will last forsome 1. The economy eventuallyg will improve andget better. 2. Most companies rely on salespeopler to help with thebottom line. Continuing saleds of a product or service for an organizationh along with great salespeople will be needed even more durintg thesetough times. I thin k it is important to look at a strategy as old as businesz itself that will help a its profitability, the salespeople employed and the customerds that a company does business with. The firsty thing, which is of the utmost are your customers.
Whether you are the CEO reading this, the salespersonj or a person in customefrservice - this is the time to protecy your customer base and make sure that they are period! The one way to do this is to get in toucg with your customers. Do not attempt to do this by mail or It istoo impersonal. If you want to build relationshipss withyour customers, then build them the way they are supposeds to be built - by peoplre dealing directly with people! You need to ask your customers a simpls and direct question: "Hoqw are we doing for you? Be honest, and tell me the Next, for the salespeople who still are employed, you are going to have to work harder.
Yes, I said it - This means not only visiting your existinvg customers and checking their true levekl of customer satisfaction but also goinfg out and gettingnew Sure, the economy is slow, and we are not buyinfg as much of anything as we did a few yeards ago, but the fact remains that there is stilol business being done out there.
Let's be honest: Things are bad, and it is miserablew out there in the world of We are in a global recession that will last forsome 1. The economy eventuallyg will improve andget better. 2. Most companies rely on salespeopler to help with thebottom line. Continuing saleds of a product or service for an organizationh along with great salespeople will be needed even more durintg thesetough times. I thin k it is important to look at a strategy as old as businesz itself that will help a its profitability, the salespeople employed and the customerds that a company does business with. The firsty thing, which is of the utmost are your customers.
Whether you are the CEO reading this, the salespersonj or a person in customefrservice - this is the time to protecy your customer base and make sure that they are period! The one way to do this is to get in toucg with your customers. Do not attempt to do this by mail or It istoo impersonal. If you want to build relationshipss withyour customers, then build them the way they are supposeds to be built - by peoplre dealing directly with people! You need to ask your customers a simpls and direct question: "Hoqw are we doing for you? Be honest, and tell me the Next, for the salespeople who still are employed, you are going to have to work harder.
Yes, I said it - This means not only visiting your existinvg customers and checking their true levekl of customer satisfaction but also goinfg out and gettingnew Sure, the economy is slow, and we are not buyinfg as much of anything as we did a few yeards ago, but the fact remains that there is stilol business being done out there.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
State
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The on Friday reported that the state’e seasonally adjusted jobless rate roseto 10.8 percent in May from 6.3 percenyt a year ago. It was the highes t monthly rate in Ohio sinceOctober 1983. The joblessa rate stood at 10.2 percent in April. Department Director Douglasd Lumpkin said the state saw an increasein service-sector jobs last but most of those gains were offset by a continuef loss in manufacturing jobs. Adding to the spik e in the unemployment rate, he was an influx in workers rejoining the labor market by resuminyg theirjob hunt. The state’s employes work force last month stoodcat 5.13 million, down about 200 workersx over the month.
The department logged 646,0000 unemployed Ohio workers, up 37,000 from a month The national jobless rate took a similare leaplast month, climbing to a seasonally adjusted 9.4 percent from 8.9 percengt in April. Ohio plans to release its countgy and metropolitan unemployment statistics for May onJune 23.
The on Friday reported that the state’e seasonally adjusted jobless rate roseto 10.8 percent in May from 6.3 percenyt a year ago. It was the highes t monthly rate in Ohio sinceOctober 1983. The joblessa rate stood at 10.2 percent in April. Department Director Douglasd Lumpkin said the state saw an increasein service-sector jobs last but most of those gains were offset by a continuef loss in manufacturing jobs. Adding to the spik e in the unemployment rate, he was an influx in workers rejoining the labor market by resuminyg theirjob hunt. The state’s employes work force last month stoodcat 5.13 million, down about 200 workersx over the month.
The department logged 646,0000 unemployed Ohio workers, up 37,000 from a month The national jobless rate took a similare leaplast month, climbing to a seasonally adjusted 9.4 percent from 8.9 percengt in April. Ohio plans to release its countgy and metropolitan unemployment statistics for May onJune 23.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Louis Tomlinson and Eleanor Calder: Louis Explains Key to Their Relationship - Cambio
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Global turmoil boosts Smith & Wesson sales - Austin Business Journal:
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The Springfield, Massachusetts gun maker (Nasdaq: recently secured a rare order from the India Police Force after terroristsd stormedMumbai hotels. With support from the U.S. Embasst in New Delhi and the , Smith & Wesson secured an exporrt license and began shipping weaponzin June. In its fiscal fourth quarter, the company secured orders from several law enforcementf agenciesin Mexico, whose drug-relater violence is on the rise. The company on Monda said net sales for the fourth quarter that endede April 30 surged 20 percentto $99.5 million comparec with the year-ago period. Net income during the quarter was $7.4 compared with $3.3 million in the year-earlie r period.
Smith & Wesson Presiden and CEO Michael F. Golden said in a statemenrt the results reflect a number of records for the including for cash levels and unfillee customer ordersfor firearms.
The Springfield, Massachusetts gun maker (Nasdaq: recently secured a rare order from the India Police Force after terroristsd stormedMumbai hotels. With support from the U.S. Embasst in New Delhi and the , Smith & Wesson secured an exporrt license and began shipping weaponzin June. In its fiscal fourth quarter, the company secured orders from several law enforcementf agenciesin Mexico, whose drug-relater violence is on the rise. The company on Monda said net sales for the fourth quarter that endede April 30 surged 20 percentto $99.5 million comparec with the year-ago period. Net income during the quarter was $7.4 compared with $3.3 million in the year-earlie r period.
Smith & Wesson Presiden and CEO Michael F. Golden said in a statemenrt the results reflect a number of records for the including for cash levels and unfillee customer ordersfor firearms.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Networking Calendar - Phoenix Business Journal:
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Arizona International Growth Group, first Mondat of the month, 7:30 a.m., 4747 N. 22nd St., Phoenix. $5. www.azigg.com. first Monday of the month, 7:30 a.m., Hilton Garde n Inn, 1940 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix. $10. Registration www.ecomonday.com or Gail, 602-524-3836. Entrepreneurial Mothers Association, firsgt Monday of the month, 6:15 Radisson Hotel, 7475 W. Chandler Chandler. rsvpev@emausa.org. Phoenix CEO-CFO Group, fourtjh Monday of the month, 11:30 a.m., McCormick Schmick’s, 2575 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. $35. Reservationw required: www.phoenixceocfo.com. Phoenix Green Chamber of CommerceEducationak Forum, fourth Monday of the month, 6 p.m., locatiohn varies.
Free members, $20 602-682-5566 or www.phoenixgreenchamber.org. Securith Practitioners Forum, fourth Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Universityy of Advancing Technology, 2625 W. Baseline Road, Tempe. www.azspf.org. Success Dynamics Leads Group, Chandler Chamber of Commerce Chapter, weekly, 7:30 a.m., Wildflower Bread Co., 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. 480-963-4571, ext. 205, or Business Builders, weekly, noon, Tutti Santi Italian Restaurant, 7575 N. 16th St., Robert Burton, 602-214-4217 or Chats Toastmasters, weekly, noon, Hope Community, 7901 E. Sweetwatere Ave., Scottsdale. Free. www.chatstoastmasters.orgf or Patricia 602-432-8168. Scottsdale Vision Business weekly, 12:15 p.m.
, 15849 N. 71st St., Ste. 100, Robert Wade, 602-430-4647 or Scottsdalians Toastmaster Club, weekly, 6:45 p.m., Paiute Neighborhood Center, 6535 E. Osborbn Road, Scottsdale. 480-947-9196. West Valleh Women, first Tuesday of the month,11:30 a.m., Skye Fine Dining, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Drive, Reservations: www.westvalleywomen.org or 602-235-2370. 3000 Club first and third Tuesdaysd ofthe month, 7:30 a.m., Holidah Inn Express, 16540 N. Bullard Ave., Bob and Helen Estep, 623-556-6123, or www.the3000club.org. Scottsdale Job first and third Tuesdays ofthe 8:30 a.m., Temple 4645 E. Marilyn Road, www.scottsdalejobnet.com or 480-513-1491.
Arizona Entrepreneurs, seconsd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 New Vision Center, Hayden and Mountain View, Scottsdale. $5. www.azentrepreneurs.com or 480-314-0803. Women in Insurance and Financia Services, second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 Donovan’s Steak House, 3101 E. Camelback Phoenix. rsvpwifs@cox.net or 602-314-4456. Entrepreneurial Mothers Association-Northeast Vallegy Chapter, second Tuesday of the month, 11:30p a.m., Stone Creek Golf Club, 4435 E. Paradise Villager Pkwy. South, Phoenix. bebe@empressplace.com. Tech-e-Tuesday, Arizona Technology Council, seconed Tuesday of the month, 5:30 p.m., Crave Bar and 505 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. www.aztechcouncil.
org or Arizona Power Networking, second Tuesday of the 6 p.m., Homestead Community Center, DC Ranch, 9797 E. Unionm Hills Drive, Scottsdale. 480-446-0400 or www.azpowernetworking.com. Tuesda Chamber Business Builders, Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, secondf and fourth Tuesdays ofthe 7:30 a.m., Paradise Bakery, 8777 N. Scottsdaler Road. Scott Von Gullbrantz, 480-355-2711. Arizona Minglw Social Club, business networking, second and fourth Tuesdayws ofthe month, 5:30 p.m., Six 7316 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. $5. eWomen Network, third Tuesday of the 11:30 a.m., Phoenix Airport 1101 N. 44th St., Phoenix. 480-429-6997.
Arcadia Chamberf of Commerce, last Tuesday of the month, 11:30o a.m., Arizona Country Club, 5668 E. Orange Blossomm Lane, Phoenix. www.arcadiachamberofcommerce.com. Arizona Power Networking, last Tuesday of the 6 p.m., DC Ranch Village Healtb Club & Spa, 18501 N. Thompsoj Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale. 480-446-040p0 or www.azpowernetworking.com. Christian Business Networking-Northn Phoenix Chapter, weekly, 7 a.m., Blue Plate 402 E. Greenway Road, Phoenix. www.christianbusinessnetworking.com. Christiab Business Networking-Southwest Valley Chapter, 7 a.m., Black Bear Diner, 1780 N. Dysartr Road, Goodyear. 480-425-0624 or www.christianbusinessnetworking.com.
Christian Business Networking-Tri weekly, 7 a.m., Crackers & Co. 535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa. 480-425-06234 or www.christianbusinessnetworking.com. In-Ahwatukee Toastmasters, 7 a.m., Ahwatukee Urgent Care Center, 4545 E. Chandler Blvd., Community Room, Phoenix. J.J. DeMaio Cabrera, 480-704-8317, or BNI-Westgate Business Builders, weekly, 7 a.m., Cracker 9312 W. Glendale Ave., Dave, 623-444-2395. BNI-Central Phoenix Chapter, weekly, 7 The Eggery, 50 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-790-6095. Park Central Toastmasters, weekly, 7 YWCA, 755 E. Willetta St., Phoenix. Julie Gonciarz, 623-869-9185t or jgonciarz@ironwoodic.com. Carefree Corridor Busines Group, weekly, 7 a.m.
, Pioneer Restaurant, Interstate 17 and Pioneere Road, Phoenix. $25 a month for $5 guests. www.carefreecorridorbusinessgroup.com or LeeAnh Sharpe, 602-565-5785. BNI-Stars Chapter, weekly, 7 a.m., Corporatew Center at Val Vista, 3707 E. Southern Ave., second-floor traininfg room, Mesa. 480-241-4663. LeTip-West Valley Executives, weekly, 7 Marie Callender’s, 4930 W. Bell Road, Erin Goldbach, 602-524-0186. LeTip-Deer weekly, 7 a.m., Marie Callender’s, 4930 W. Bell Glendale. Michael Thomas, 602-791-0249 or BNI, weekly, 7 a.m., Chompie’e at Paradise Valley Mall, David Simkins, 602-316-7300. BNI-Val Vist Lakes, weekly, 7 a.m., Black Bear Diner, 1809 E.
Baselinee Road, Gilbert. Brian, 602-740-9342. Dynamic Networking weekly, 7 a.m., Mimi’s Cafe, 90th Street and Shea Scottsdale. Michele Yates, 480-348-6216, or www.dna-networking.com. Southeast Valley Alliance Group, weekly, 7 a.m., Mimi’s Cafe, 2800 W. Chandler Blvd., Frank Hanson, 602-740-0159. BNI-East Valley Business Builders, weekly, 7:15 a.m., Denny’s, 7400 W. Chandler Chandler. Steven Scheeler, 480-330-7457. Business by Referral, 7:15 a.m., Crackers & Co. Cafe, 1325 N. Greenfieldr Road, Ste. 101, Mesa. Michaelo Petrone, 602-683-2110, or www.bbraz.com. Professional Referral weekly, 7:30 a.m., M&I Bank, 1755 S. Greenfiel d Road, Mesa.
Bob Katz, 602-692-7686. Business Connection Leads Group, Chandler Chamber of weekly, 7:30 a.m., Wildflower Bread Co., 3111 W. Chandler Chandler. Free. 480-963-4571, ext. 205. Deer Valley Connections, 7:30 a.m., Deer Valley Airport Restaurant, 702 W. Deer Valleuy Road, Phoenix. Carl Ulbrich, 602-674-567 5 or carl@jirehcom.com. Jackalope Professiona Network, weekly, 8 a.m., Hill Insurancse Group, 14201 N. 87th St., Ste. D-141, Scottsdale. Jim, or phoenixjackalopes@yahoo.com. Corporate Office Centers weekly, 8:15 a.m., 3420 E. Shea Blvd., Ste. 200, Free. Rebecca Zmek, Christian Business Networking-North Scottsdale, weekly, 11:15 a.m., Carloxs O’Brien’s, 7111 E.
Bell Road, Scottsdale. 480-425-06245 or www.christianbusinessnetworking.com. LeTip-West Valley Professionals, weekly, 11:30o a.m., Black Bear Diner, 6059 W. Bell Glendale. Gary Truax, 623-876-2700. Lunch Bunch, Glendale Chamber of weekly, 11:30 a.m., Old Country Buffet, 17125 N. 79th Glendale. 623-937-4754. Professional Referral Organization-North Phoenix, 11:30 a.m., Copper Star Bank, 20565 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix. Bob 602-692-7686. Old Town Toastmasters, weekly, noon, Scottsdal e Center for the Arts, 4301 N. Scottsdale Road, second floor. 480-227-569 or oldtown.freetoasthost.net. BNI-Airpark of Scottsdale, noon, Cantina Laredo promenade, 7361 E. Frank Lloyd Wrighy Blvd., Scottsdale.
$12. 602-570-1096. South Mountain Toastmasterss Club, weekly, 12:30 p.m., Re/Maxs New Heights Resource 6437 S. Central Ave., www.somotoastmasters.com, sglueck@phoenixchamber.com or 602-402-6086. Central Phoenix Women, 11:3 0 a.m. June 10, Ritz-Carlton 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Reservations: 602-263-35898 or www.centralphoenixwomen.org. Mixer/Professional Networking, A New Impression, 5:30 p.m. June 10, Euro Drea Kitchens, 8670 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. Reservations: www.anewimpression.com. North Scottsdale Chambet of Commerce breakfast, first Wednesday of the month, 7 a.m., locationsd vary. $15 members, $20 nonmembers. Registrationh required: www.northscottsdalechamber.
org or 480-889-8987. Empowered Women first Wednesday ofthe month, 11:30 Olive Garden, 3380 N. Scottsdale Scottsdale. Donna Adams, 480-969-7144. Association of Fundraisinf Professionals, first Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Downtown Phoenix Sheraton, 340 N. Third St., www.afpgreateraz.afpnet.org or 480-609-3999. Cashflow 101 & Networking, firstg Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., locationa vary. Free. www.linkedpromotions.com or ABRA Arizona-New Referral Group, first and third Wednesdays ofthe month, 7:30 a.m., Lux coffee bar, 4404 N. Centra Ave., Phoenix. Patrick Hassett, 602-769-8542, or goabra.com. The 3000 Club first and third Wednesdays ofthe 7:30 a.m.
, Java Ground Coffee 8385 W. Deer Valley Road, Peoria. Free. Shannomn Foust, 623-572-8887. Arizona Center Skyline Toastmasters, first and thirrd Wednesdays ofthe month, 11:30 Arizona Public Service Co. offices, 400 N. Fifth St., Room 15B, Suzanne Taylor, staylor@visitphoenix.com, or Society of Design Administration-Phoenix Chapter, second Wednesday of the 7:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, Third Avenue and Osborn Phoenix. $20 members, $25 Connie, chaakinson@durrant.com. Club E-Tempe, seconde Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., Pur Vine, 425 S. 48th St., Ste. 108, www.clubenetwork.com or 602-725-1584. West Valley Networking, seconfd Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., locations Free. www.
linkedpromotions.com or 602-790-9007. Wednesday Chamber Businessd Builders, Scottsdale Area Chamber of second and fourth Wednesdays ofthe 7:30 a.m., Cafe 7303 E. Indian School Road. Scott Von 480-355-2711. North Scottsdale Chamber of Commercs BusinessResource Lunch, second and fourtgh Wednesdays of the month, 11:30 locations vary. $15 members, $20 Registration required: www.northscottsdalechamber.org or 480-889-8987. 3000 Club second and fourth Wednesdays ofthe month, Jumbo Buffet, 3414 W. Southern Ave., Ste. 168, Gloria Galindo, 602-463-2387. Biz Builders, second and fourthg Wednesdays ofthe noon, McCormick & Schmick’s, 8777 N. Scottsdal e Road, Scottsdale.
Sam or Cid 480-314-7396, or www.azbizbuilders.com. Gilbert Connections, seconde and fourth Wednesdays ofthe month, noon, Black Bear 1809 E. Baseline Road, www.gilbertconnections.com. Club E-North, third Wednesdah of the month, call for time and location. www.clubenetwork.com or Arizona Business Travel Association, third Wednesdayy of the month, 11 locations vary. $25 members, $45 www.azbta.org. Inspire: Networking for Successfu Business Women, Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, third Wednesday of the 11:30 a.m., Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center, 7700 E. McCormicik Pkwy., Scottsdale. $45 members, $55 nonmembers. Kristji Hall, 480-949-6288.
North Scottsdale Chamber of CommerceMeet Mingle, third Wednesday of the month, 5 p.m., locationas vary. Free members, $15 nonmembers. Registration www.northscottsdalechamber.org or 480-889-8987. Club third Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., Oscard Taylor’s, 2375 E. Camelback Road, www.clubenetwork.com or 602-725-1584. B2B Power Exchange Scottsdale, fourth Wednesda of the month, 7 a.m., Coco’s, 4700 N. Scottsdal Road, Scottsdale. Free members, $40 nonmembers. Register: Women’s Business Council, Mesa Chambeer of Commerce, fourth Wednesday of the month, 11:30p a.m., Bella Vista Active Senior Living Community, 1825 W. Emelitaq Ave., Mesa. 480-969-1307, ext. 16.
Paradise Valley Chamber of Commerce, last Wednesdayh of the month, 7:30 Paradise Valley Bakery & Cafe, 10625 N. Tatuk Blvd., Phoenix. www.paradisevalleychamber.com. BNI-Desert Ridge, weekly, 7 Mimi’s Cafe, Desert Ridge 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. desertridgebni.com/visit-our-chapter.php. BNI-Profit weekly, 7 a.m., Mimi’s 2800 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. BNI-Net Masters, weekly, 7 a.m., Grace Inn, 10831 S. 51st St., Stacy, 480-357-9663. BNI-Integrity on Tatum, weekly, 7 Chompie’s, Paradise Valley Mall, 4568 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix, $10. 480-236-3087 or kerrishearer@cox.net. weekly, 7 a.m., Mimi’s Cafe, 8980 E. Shea Blvd., Andy Dupey, 480-391-3000.
Arizona Business Alliance, weekly, 7 a.m., Ruth’s Chris 2201 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-331-7249 or BNI-East Valley/Apache, weekly, 7 a.m., Painted Mountain Golf Resort, 6210 E. McKellips Road, Mesa. LeTip-North Scottsdale, weekly, 7 a.m., Paradise 8777 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Larry 602-390-1524. Scottsdale Phoenix Executive Association, weekly, 7 a.m., Stonecreekk Golf Club, 4435 E. Paradise Village South, Phoenix. www.speanetworking.com. Arizona Business Connection, 7 a.m., Marie Callender’s, 865 S. Dobson Mesa. www.abcforleads.com or Perry 480-777-0848. LeTip-Paradise Valley, weekly, 7 Paradise Bakery, 8777 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
Michae Thomas, 602-791-0249 or mjthomas@letip.com. Christian Business Networking-Mesa, weekly, 7 Black Bear Diner, 1809 E. Baselinre Road, Gilbert. 480-425-0624 or www.christianbusinessnetworking.com. Christiaj Business Networking-Cave Creek/North weekly, 7 a.m., Desert View Bible 105 W. Carefree Phoenix. www.christianbusinessnetworking.com or 480-425-0624. Sunshine Club, Glendale Chamber of Commerce, 7:15 a.m., Old Country 17125 N. 79th Ave., 623-937-4754. Metro Center Referral weekly, 7:15 a.m., Mimi’s Cafe, 10214 N. Metro West, Phoenix. 602-504-2603. Northwest Women’s weekly, 7:30 a.m., Black Bear 6039 W. Bell Road, Phoenix. Peggy Bowers, or www.
northwestwomensnetwork.com. Scottsdale Tips Club, 7:30 a.m., Chompie’s, 9301 E. Shea Blvd., Guy Vetrano, 602-692-7196. Northwest Valleyg Business Network, weekly, 7:30 a.m., JB’s, 99th Avenue and Bell Peoria. 602-288-5868. Early Birds, Nortgh Phoenix Chamber of weekly, 7:30 a.m., Blue Plate Brunchery, 402 E. Greenway Pkwy., Phoenix. 602-482-3344 or Professional Referral Organization-Scottsdale, weekly, 7:30 a.m., Kellerd Williams Realty, 9500 E. Ironwoocd Square Drive, Ste. 101, Scottsdale. Bob Katz, 602-692-7686. Wake Up Chandler Chamber of Commerce, weekly, 7:30 a.m., Bear Creei Golf Complex, 500 E. Riggs Road, $5 members, $15 Register: www.chandlerchamber.
com or Brad, 480-963-4571. BNI-Northwest Valley weekly, 7:45 a.m., Dillon’s, 20585 N. 59th Ave., $5. Jim Jones, 623-581-6010, or Jeanie 623-229-9971. Professional Referral Organization-Nortjh Scottsdale, weekly, 8 a.m., Arizona Home Team Real 15849 N. 71st St., Ste. 100, Scottsdale. Bob Katz, B2B Networking Group-North Chapter, weekly, 11:30 Bill Johnson’s Big Apple, 19th Avenuee and Bell Road, Phoenix. 623-434-3436 or www.myb2bsolutions.com LeTip-South East Valley Professionals, weekly, 11:30 a.m., Nativee New Yorker, 5030 E. Ray Road, $10. Kevin Gotwalt, 602-549-3247. weekly, 11:30 a.m., Sluggo’s Grille, 1925 S. Sossaman Mesa. Rick Smith, 602-524-5446.
Networking weekly, 11:30 a.m., Lagerfield’s, 12601 N. Paradise Village Pkwy. West, Phoenix. Brian Killgore, or www.networkingarizona.com. Rio Copa Toastmasters, 11:30 a.m., Rio Salado College, 2323 W. 14th St., Free. Amy, 480-980-0147, or www.riocopa.org. Business Network International, Dynamic Venture Network, weekly, noon, The Eggery, Centrakl and Camelback roads, Phoenix. Jeff 602-246-2627. Networkers at Southwest Valley Chamberof Commerce, weekly, noon, 289 N. Litchfiels Road, Goodyear. 623-932-2260. Class Act weekly, noon, University of 4605 E. Elwood St., Room 312, Free. Steve, 602-993-6070, ext. 25. BNI-Phoenix Rising, noon, Macaroni Grill, 7245 E. Gold Dust Ave.
, www.bniarizona.com/phoenix_rising or 602-635-6148. Technology Corner Lunchh Seminar, Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 11:390 a.m. June 11, Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizon a Place, Ste. 201, Chandler. $5 $10 nonmembers. Register: www.chandlerchamber.com. Busines s Connections- Network Now, Gilbert Chamber of 9 a.m. June 11, Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, 119 N. Gilbertr Road, Ste. 101, Gilbert. $5 members; $10 Register: www.gilbertaz.com. Champions breakfast, Scottsdale Area Chamber of first Thursday ofthe month, 7:30 Scottsdale Fashion Square food court, 7014 E. Camelback Scott Von Gullbrantz, 480-355-2711.
Southwest Valley Express Network luncheon, first Thursday of the month, 11:3o0 a.m., Tuscany Falls Country Club 16222Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. www.southwestvalleyexpress.org or Christine Siler, Arizona Power Networking, first Thursda of the month, noon, Fine’ s Cellar, 7051 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale. 480-446-040 0 or www.azpowernetworking.com. 3000 Club Networking-Peoria, firs t and third Thursdays ofthe month, 7 a.m., Java Ground Coffee 8385 W. Deer Valley Road, Jeri Foust, 602-469-7478. 3000 Club Networking-Scottsdale, firsgt and third Thursdays ofthe noon, Sommet Fitness, 8961 E. Bell Road, Ste. 202, Cherie Vicera, 480-585-5454, or www.the3000club.org.
East Vallety Networking, first and third Thursday s ofthe month, noon, Black Bear 1809 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert. www.meetup.com. B2B Powef Exchange-North Phoenix, second Thursday of the month, 7 Marie Callender’s, 4930 W. Bell Glendale. Free members, $40 nonmembers. Register: 877-222-7693. American Societuy for Quality, second Thursday of the 6 p.m., Doubletree Gateway Center, 320 N. 44th St., $20 in advance, $25 at the door. www.asq-0704.org. Arizona Association of Business Support second Thursday of the 7 p.m., Scottsdale Public Library, Gold 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale. www.aabss.com. 3000 Club second and fourth Thursdays of the 6 p.m.
, El Penasco Mexicamn Kitchen, 19 E. Broadway Road, Tempe. Angel Mendez, Society for Marketing ProfessionalServices breakfast, thir Thursday of the month, 7:15 Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport, 4300 E. Washington St. $35 members, $50 nonmembers. www.smpsarizona.org/events. Champion breakfast, Scottsdale Area Chamber of third Thursday ofthe month, 7:30 location varies. Eric Butruff, 480-355-2706. Business Aftedr Hours, Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, thire Thursday of the month, 5 p.m., locationh varies. Scott Von Gullbrantz, 480-355-2711. American Society of Women third Thursday ofthe month, 5:30 p.m., Arizonz Country Club, 5668 E. Orangd Blossom Lane, Phoenix. $25 members, $30 www.
aswa-phx.org/index.html. 3000 Club Networking-Chandler, third Thursday of the 6 p.m., Urban Crib Design, 85 W. Boston St., Chandler. www.the3000club.org. Grow Your Business, Mesa Chambe r of Commerce, fourth Thursday of the month, 11:15 a.m., Carrabba’ws Italian Grill, 1740 S. Clearview Mesa. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. 480-969-1307, ext. 11. Empowered Women Network, fourtyh Thursday of the month, 4:30 Luna Fitness, 975 E. Elliot Ste. 106, Tempe. $25 $20 nonmembers. Reservations: Donna 480-969-7144. Deer Valley Chamber of Commerce, last Thursday of the 7:30 a.m., Deer Valley Airport Restaurant, 702 W. Deer Vallehy Drive, Phoenix. www.deervalleychamber.com.
Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber Breakfast, last Thursday of the 7:30 a.m., Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Cree k Road. $6. Noah Kendrick, 480-595-2041. Pinnacle Peak Chambeer of Commerce, last Thursdayg of the month, 11:30 a.m., Fleming’x Steakhouse, 20753 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. www.pinnaclepeakchamber.com. Sout East Valley B2B, weekly (excepf first Thursday of the month), 11:30 a.m., Grill Square, 1445 W. Southern Ste. 1016, Mesa. Lucy Webb, 602-295-8915, or www.myb2bsolutions.com. Valley weekly, 6:15 a.m., Church of the Beatitudes, Seventh and Glendale $50 membership. Dennis, 602-397-4503.
Christian Business Networking-Arrowhead, weekly, 7 Mimi’s Cafe, 7450 W. Bell Glendale. 480-425-0624 or www.christianbusinessnetworking.com. Simply Business, weekly, 7 a.m., Le Peep, Haydenn Road and Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. Moon 480-443-0000. Business for Breakfast, Greater Phoenixc Chamber of Commerce-Anthem, weekly, 7 a.m., Hampton Inn at Anthem, 42415 N. 41st 602-495-6483. Arizona Leads Networking, weekly, 7 a.m., StoneCreek Golf 4435 E. Paradise Village Pkwy. South, 602-793-9677. LeTip-Chandler, weekly, 7 a.m., Marie Callender’s, 7455 W. Chandled Blvd. $10. www.letip.com or Sara at LeTip-Desert Ridge, weekly, 7 a.m., Mimi’se Cafe, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.
, Phoenix. Thomasx Fremouw, 602-866-0542. Professional Referral Organization-Glendalr North, weekly, 7:30 a.m., Dillon’s, 20585 N. 59th Ave., Bob Katz, 602-692-7686. Professional Referral Organization-Glendalr First, weekly, 7:30 a.m., BNC National Bank, 20165 N. 67th Glendale. Bob Katz, 602-692-7686. Professionakl Referral Organization-Central Phoenix, weekly, 7:30 First American Stock Transferr Inc., 4747 N. Seventh St., Ste. 170, Bob Katz, 602-692-7686. Professional Referral Organization-Surprise, 7:30 a.m., Fenton Insurance Agency, 14010 N. Litchfield Road, Ste. 202, Bob Katz, 602-692-7686. Go-Getters Leads Group, Chandler Chamber of Commerce, weekly, 7:30 a.m.
, Denny’s, 7400 W. Chandletr Blvd., Chandler. 480-963-4571, ext. 205, or Westside Referral Group, 7:30 a.m., Black Bear Diner, 6039 W. Bell Glendale. Carl Ulbrich, 602-674-5675, or Networking and Coffee, Pinnacle Peak Chamber of Commerce, weekly, 8 AJ’s Fine Foods, 23251 N. Pima Pinnacle Peak. 480-629-8189 or www.pinnaclepeakchamber.com. Scottsdale Businese Builders, weekly, 11:30 a.m., Macaroni Grill, 7245 E. Gold Dust Scottsdale. Karen, 602-999-2742. BNI-San Tan Success weekly, 11:30 a.m., Boleros Restaurant, Sevill Golf and Country Club, 6683 S. Clubhouse Gilbert. 480-279-0886 or bajaconnectionk@qwest.net. LeTip-Tempe weekly, 11:30 a.m., That Italian 3941 E.
Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. Free for first-timers, $10 after that. Loretta Love Huff, BNI-Desert Ridge Referral Partners, weekly, 11:30 Rock Bottom Brewery, 21001 N. Tatun Blvd., Phoenix. $14 for lunch. Bonnie, 602-717-6228. weekly, 11:30 a.m., 3131 E. Camelback Road, fourth Phoenix. 602-224-1470 or www.risktakerstm.freetoasthost.org. Foothills weekly, 11:30 a.m., Redhorse Saloon at Carefree Resort and Villas, 37220 N. Mule Train Road, Jason, 602-743-0123 or jasonfarrier@qwest.net. OnFirsf Toastmasters, weekly, 11:30 ON Semiconductor Corp., 5005 E. McDowel l Road, Phoenix. Robert Colbert, BNI-Phoenix Chapter, weekly, noon, Gold Miners, 3030 E. Camelbaci Road, Phoenix. 602-801-5151.
Professionakl Business Connection, weekly, noon, Logan’d Roadhouse, 348 W. Frye Road, Mesa. Alleb Johnson, 480-461-5008, or www.pbcarizona.com. BNI-Camelback Chapter, noon, MidFirst Bank, 3030 E. Camelback Road, 602-801-5151. Cinnamon Toastmasters, weekly, 6 JB’s, 1818 W. Montebello Ave., Phoenix. Camelback Toastmasters, weekly, 6:45 p.m., St. Raphaekl Catholic Church, 5525 W. Acoma Glendale. Glenn Barber, 623-582-5576 or Tri-City Toastmasters, weekly, 7 p.m., Scottsdale Public Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Scottsdale. 480-734-1461 or tricity.freetoasthost.org.
First Fridayt Airpark breakfast, Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, first Fridahy of the month, 7:30 location varies. Kristi Hall, 480-949-6288. Arizonwa Business and Professional Women, second Friday of the noon, Fish Market, 1720 E. Camelbac k Road, Phoenix. $20 $25 nonmembers. Kim Bengtson-Yeatts, 480-688-4040. The 3000 Club second and fourth Fridays of the 8 a.m., Copper Star Bank, 20565 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix. Jimmyu Sadre, 623-202-3127, or www.the3000club.org. Womenn of Scottsdale, third Friday of the 11:30 a.m., Westin Kierland Resort Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Scottsdale. Reservations required: www.womenofscottsdale.org or 480-391-6585.
Phoenixx Networking Group, last Friday of the 5:30 p.m., Oscar Taylor’s, 2375 E. Camelback Road, KellyAnn Laffey, 480-283-1740. Chandler Breakfast ProfessionaklDevelopment Meeting, PMI Phoenix Chapter, last Friday of the month, 7 Wildflower Bread Co., Chandler Fashion Square, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Free. Reservations: 480-236-6010 or www.phx-pmi.org/calendar.cfm. NW Valley Breakfast ProfessionalDevelopmenr Meeting, PMI Phoenix last Friday of the 7:30 a.m., Denny’s, 2717 W. Bell Road, Phoenix. Free. 602-206-9625 or www.phx-pmi.org/calendar.cfm. Team Womenm Arrowhead Ranch, every other 11:30 a.m., Coffee Bean & Tea 20280 N. 59th Glendale.
For dates and reservations: Robbin, or www.teamwomen.com. Walkie Talkies weekly, 7 a.m., Mimi’s Cafe, 10214 Metrok Pkwy. West, Phoenix. Kenneth, 623-341-8598. LeTip-Camelback weekly, 7 a.m., Vincent’s on Camelback, 3930 E. Camelback Phoenix. camelback.azletip.com or Eli Hall, Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce Networking, weekly, 7 Estrella Vista Reception Center, 1471 N. Eliseol C. Felix Jr. Way, Avondale. 623-932-2260. Sunshined Club, Glendale Chamber of Commerce, weekly, 7:30 Bitzee Mama’s, 7023 N. 58th Glendale. 623-937-4754. Friday Morninfg Cafe Leads Group, Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 7:30 a.m. Mimi’s Cafe, 2800 W. Chandler Blvd.
, 480-963-4571, ext. 205, or brad@chandlerchamber.com. ASBA weekly, noon, Arizona Small Businesds Association, 4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150, Phoenix. Stuart Dille, 602-931-4113 or sdille@asba.com. FAN Leads Group, North Phoenizx Chamber of Commerce, weekly, noon, Durazzo’s, 3227 E. Bell Road, 602-482-3344 or solutions@northphoenixchamber.com. Women Business Builders, seconsd Saturday of the month, 2 p.m., Glendalee Main Library, large meeting room, 5959 W. Browh St., Glendale. 623-930-3552 or www.womenbusinessbuilders.org.
Arizona International Growth Group, first Mondat of the month, 7:30 a.m., 4747 N. 22nd St., Phoenix. $5. www.azigg.com. first Monday of the month, 7:30 a.m., Hilton Garde n Inn, 1940 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix. $10. Registration www.ecomonday.com or Gail, 602-524-3836. Entrepreneurial Mothers Association, firsgt Monday of the month, 6:15 Radisson Hotel, 7475 W. Chandler Chandler. rsvpev@emausa.org. Phoenix CEO-CFO Group, fourtjh Monday of the month, 11:30 a.m., McCormick Schmick’s, 2575 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. $35. Reservationw required: www.phoenixceocfo.com. Phoenix Green Chamber of CommerceEducationak Forum, fourth Monday of the month, 6 p.m., locatiohn varies.
Free members, $20 602-682-5566 or www.phoenixgreenchamber.org. Securith Practitioners Forum, fourth Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Universityy of Advancing Technology, 2625 W. Baseline Road, Tempe. www.azspf.org. Success Dynamics Leads Group, Chandler Chamber of Commerce Chapter, weekly, 7:30 a.m., Wildflower Bread Co., 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. 480-963-4571, ext. 205, or Business Builders, weekly, noon, Tutti Santi Italian Restaurant, 7575 N. 16th St., Robert Burton, 602-214-4217 or Chats Toastmasters, weekly, noon, Hope Community, 7901 E. Sweetwatere Ave., Scottsdale. Free. www.chatstoastmasters.orgf or Patricia 602-432-8168. Scottsdale Vision Business weekly, 12:15 p.m.
, 15849 N. 71st St., Ste. 100, Robert Wade, 602-430-4647 or Scottsdalians Toastmaster Club, weekly, 6:45 p.m., Paiute Neighborhood Center, 6535 E. Osborbn Road, Scottsdale. 480-947-9196. West Valleh Women, first Tuesday of the month,11:30 a.m., Skye Fine Dining, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Drive, Reservations: www.westvalleywomen.org or 602-235-2370. 3000 Club first and third Tuesdaysd ofthe month, 7:30 a.m., Holidah Inn Express, 16540 N. Bullard Ave., Bob and Helen Estep, 623-556-6123, or www.the3000club.org. Scottsdale Job first and third Tuesdays ofthe 8:30 a.m., Temple 4645 E. Marilyn Road, www.scottsdalejobnet.com or 480-513-1491.
Arizona Entrepreneurs, seconsd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 New Vision Center, Hayden and Mountain View, Scottsdale. $5. www.azentrepreneurs.com or 480-314-0803. Women in Insurance and Financia Services, second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 Donovan’s Steak House, 3101 E. Camelback Phoenix. rsvpwifs@cox.net or 602-314-4456. Entrepreneurial Mothers Association-Northeast Vallegy Chapter, second Tuesday of the month, 11:30p a.m., Stone Creek Golf Club, 4435 E. Paradise Villager Pkwy. South, Phoenix. bebe@empressplace.com. Tech-e-Tuesday, Arizona Technology Council, seconed Tuesday of the month, 5:30 p.m., Crave Bar and 505 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. www.aztechcouncil.
org or Arizona Power Networking, second Tuesday of the 6 p.m., Homestead Community Center, DC Ranch, 9797 E. Unionm Hills Drive, Scottsdale. 480-446-0400 or www.azpowernetworking.com. Tuesda Chamber Business Builders, Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, secondf and fourth Tuesdays ofthe 7:30 a.m., Paradise Bakery, 8777 N. Scottsdaler Road. Scott Von Gullbrantz, 480-355-2711. Arizona Minglw Social Club, business networking, second and fourth Tuesdayws ofthe month, 5:30 p.m., Six 7316 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. $5. eWomen Network, third Tuesday of the 11:30 a.m., Phoenix Airport 1101 N. 44th St., Phoenix. 480-429-6997.
Arcadia Chamberf of Commerce, last Tuesday of the month, 11:30o a.m., Arizona Country Club, 5668 E. Orange Blossomm Lane, Phoenix. www.arcadiachamberofcommerce.com. Arizona Power Networking, last Tuesday of the 6 p.m., DC Ranch Village Healtb Club & Spa, 18501 N. Thompsoj Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale. 480-446-040p0 or www.azpowernetworking.com. Christian Business Networking-Northn Phoenix Chapter, weekly, 7 a.m., Blue Plate 402 E. Greenway Road, Phoenix. www.christianbusinessnetworking.com. Christiab Business Networking-Southwest Valley Chapter, 7 a.m., Black Bear Diner, 1780 N. Dysartr Road, Goodyear. 480-425-0624 or www.christianbusinessnetworking.com.
Christian Business Networking-Tri weekly, 7 a.m., Crackers & Co. 535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa. 480-425-06234 or www.christianbusinessnetworking.com. In-Ahwatukee Toastmasters, 7 a.m., Ahwatukee Urgent Care Center, 4545 E. Chandler Blvd., Community Room, Phoenix. J.J. DeMaio Cabrera, 480-704-8317, or BNI-Westgate Business Builders, weekly, 7 a.m., Cracker 9312 W. Glendale Ave., Dave, 623-444-2395. BNI-Central Phoenix Chapter, weekly, 7 The Eggery, 50 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-790-6095. Park Central Toastmasters, weekly, 7 YWCA, 755 E. Willetta St., Phoenix. Julie Gonciarz, 623-869-9185t or jgonciarz@ironwoodic.com. Carefree Corridor Busines Group, weekly, 7 a.m.
, Pioneer Restaurant, Interstate 17 and Pioneere Road, Phoenix. $25 a month for $5 guests. www.carefreecorridorbusinessgroup.com or LeeAnh Sharpe, 602-565-5785. BNI-Stars Chapter, weekly, 7 a.m., Corporatew Center at Val Vista, 3707 E. Southern Ave., second-floor traininfg room, Mesa. 480-241-4663. LeTip-West Valley Executives, weekly, 7 Marie Callender’s, 4930 W. Bell Road, Erin Goldbach, 602-524-0186. LeTip-Deer weekly, 7 a.m., Marie Callender’s, 4930 W. Bell Glendale. Michael Thomas, 602-791-0249 or BNI, weekly, 7 a.m., Chompie’e at Paradise Valley Mall, David Simkins, 602-316-7300. BNI-Val Vist Lakes, weekly, 7 a.m., Black Bear Diner, 1809 E.
Baselinee Road, Gilbert. Brian, 602-740-9342. Dynamic Networking weekly, 7 a.m., Mimi’s Cafe, 90th Street and Shea Scottsdale. Michele Yates, 480-348-6216, or www.dna-networking.com. Southeast Valley Alliance Group, weekly, 7 a.m., Mimi’s Cafe, 2800 W. Chandler Blvd., Frank Hanson, 602-740-0159. BNI-East Valley Business Builders, weekly, 7:15 a.m., Denny’s, 7400 W. Chandler Chandler. Steven Scheeler, 480-330-7457. Business by Referral, 7:15 a.m., Crackers & Co. Cafe, 1325 N. Greenfieldr Road, Ste. 101, Mesa. Michaelo Petrone, 602-683-2110, or www.bbraz.com. Professional Referral weekly, 7:30 a.m., M&I Bank, 1755 S. Greenfiel d Road, Mesa.
Bob Katz, 602-692-7686. Business Connection Leads Group, Chandler Chamber of weekly, 7:30 a.m., Wildflower Bread Co., 3111 W. Chandler Chandler. Free. 480-963-4571, ext. 205. Deer Valley Connections, 7:30 a.m., Deer Valley Airport Restaurant, 702 W. Deer Valleuy Road, Phoenix. Carl Ulbrich, 602-674-567 5 or carl@jirehcom.com. Jackalope Professiona Network, weekly, 8 a.m., Hill Insurancse Group, 14201 N. 87th St., Ste. D-141, Scottsdale. Jim, or phoenixjackalopes@yahoo.com. Corporate Office Centers weekly, 8:15 a.m., 3420 E. Shea Blvd., Ste. 200, Free. Rebecca Zmek, Christian Business Networking-North Scottsdale, weekly, 11:15 a.m., Carloxs O’Brien’s, 7111 E.
Bell Road, Scottsdale. 480-425-06245 or www.christianbusinessnetworking.com. LeTip-West Valley Professionals, weekly, 11:30o a.m., Black Bear Diner, 6059 W. Bell Glendale. Gary Truax, 623-876-2700. Lunch Bunch, Glendale Chamber of weekly, 11:30 a.m., Old Country Buffet, 17125 N. 79th Glendale. 623-937-4754. Professional Referral Organization-North Phoenix, 11:30 a.m., Copper Star Bank, 20565 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix. Bob 602-692-7686. Old Town Toastmasters, weekly, noon, Scottsdal e Center for the Arts, 4301 N. Scottsdale Road, second floor. 480-227-569 or oldtown.freetoasthost.net. BNI-Airpark of Scottsdale, noon, Cantina Laredo promenade, 7361 E. Frank Lloyd Wrighy Blvd., Scottsdale.
$12. 602-570-1096. South Mountain Toastmasterss Club, weekly, 12:30 p.m., Re/Maxs New Heights Resource 6437 S. Central Ave., www.somotoastmasters.com, sglueck@phoenixchamber.com or 602-402-6086. Central Phoenix Women, 11:3 0 a.m. June 10, Ritz-Carlton 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Reservations: 602-263-35898 or www.centralphoenixwomen.org. Mixer/Professional Networking, A New Impression, 5:30 p.m. June 10, Euro Drea Kitchens, 8670 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. Reservations: www.anewimpression.com. North Scottsdale Chambet of Commerce breakfast, first Wednesday of the month, 7 a.m., locationsd vary. $15 members, $20 nonmembers. Registrationh required: www.northscottsdalechamber.
org or 480-889-8987. Empowered Women first Wednesday ofthe month, 11:30 Olive Garden, 3380 N. Scottsdale Scottsdale. Donna Adams, 480-969-7144. Association of Fundraisinf Professionals, first Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Downtown Phoenix Sheraton, 340 N. Third St., www.afpgreateraz.afpnet.org or 480-609-3999. Cashflow 101 & Networking, firstg Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., locationa vary. Free. www.linkedpromotions.com or ABRA Arizona-New Referral Group, first and third Wednesdays ofthe month, 7:30 a.m., Lux coffee bar, 4404 N. Centra Ave., Phoenix. Patrick Hassett, 602-769-8542, or goabra.com. The 3000 Club first and third Wednesdays ofthe 7:30 a.m.
, Java Ground Coffee 8385 W. Deer Valley Road, Peoria. Free. Shannomn Foust, 623-572-8887. Arizona Center Skyline Toastmasters, first and thirrd Wednesdays ofthe month, 11:30 Arizona Public Service Co. offices, 400 N. Fifth St., Room 15B, Suzanne Taylor, staylor@visitphoenix.com, or Society of Design Administration-Phoenix Chapter, second Wednesday of the 7:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, Third Avenue and Osborn Phoenix. $20 members, $25 Connie, chaakinson@durrant.com. Club E-Tempe, seconde Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., Pur Vine, 425 S. 48th St., Ste. 108, www.clubenetwork.com or 602-725-1584. West Valley Networking, seconfd Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., locations Free. www.
linkedpromotions.com or 602-790-9007. Wednesday Chamber Businessd Builders, Scottsdale Area Chamber of second and fourth Wednesdays ofthe 7:30 a.m., Cafe 7303 E. Indian School Road. Scott Von 480-355-2711. North Scottsdale Chamber of Commercs BusinessResource Lunch, second and fourtgh Wednesdays of the month, 11:30 locations vary. $15 members, $20 Registration required: www.northscottsdalechamber.org or 480-889-8987. 3000 Club second and fourth Wednesdays ofthe month, Jumbo Buffet, 3414 W. Southern Ave., Ste. 168, Gloria Galindo, 602-463-2387. Biz Builders, second and fourthg Wednesdays ofthe noon, McCormick & Schmick’s, 8777 N. Scottsdal e Road, Scottsdale.
Sam or Cid 480-314-7396, or www.azbizbuilders.com. Gilbert Connections, seconde and fourth Wednesdays ofthe month, noon, Black Bear 1809 E. Baseline Road, www.gilbertconnections.com. Club E-North, third Wednesdah of the month, call for time and location. www.clubenetwork.com or Arizona Business Travel Association, third Wednesdayy of the month, 11 locations vary. $25 members, $45 www.azbta.org. Inspire: Networking for Successfu Business Women, Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, third Wednesday of the 11:30 a.m., Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center, 7700 E. McCormicik Pkwy., Scottsdale. $45 members, $55 nonmembers. Kristji Hall, 480-949-6288.
North Scottsdale Chamber of CommerceMeet Mingle, third Wednesday of the month, 5 p.m., locationas vary. Free members, $15 nonmembers. Registration www.northscottsdalechamber.org or 480-889-8987. Club third Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., Oscard Taylor’s, 2375 E. Camelback Road, www.clubenetwork.com or 602-725-1584. B2B Power Exchange Scottsdale, fourth Wednesda of the month, 7 a.m., Coco’s, 4700 N. Scottsdal Road, Scottsdale. Free members, $40 nonmembers. Register: Women’s Business Council, Mesa Chambeer of Commerce, fourth Wednesday of the month, 11:30p a.m., Bella Vista Active Senior Living Community, 1825 W. Emelitaq Ave., Mesa. 480-969-1307, ext. 16.
Paradise Valley Chamber of Commerce, last Wednesdayh of the month, 7:30 Paradise Valley Bakery & Cafe, 10625 N. Tatuk Blvd., Phoenix. www.paradisevalleychamber.com. BNI-Desert Ridge, weekly, 7 Mimi’s Cafe, Desert Ridge 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. desertridgebni.com/visit-our-chapter.php. BNI-Profit weekly, 7 a.m., Mimi’s 2800 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. BNI-Net Masters, weekly, 7 a.m., Grace Inn, 10831 S. 51st St., Stacy, 480-357-9663. BNI-Integrity on Tatum, weekly, 7 Chompie’s, Paradise Valley Mall, 4568 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix, $10. 480-236-3087 or kerrishearer@cox.net. weekly, 7 a.m., Mimi’s Cafe, 8980 E. Shea Blvd., Andy Dupey, 480-391-3000.
Arizona Business Alliance, weekly, 7 a.m., Ruth’s Chris 2201 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-331-7249 or BNI-East Valley/Apache, weekly, 7 a.m., Painted Mountain Golf Resort, 6210 E. McKellips Road, Mesa. LeTip-North Scottsdale, weekly, 7 a.m., Paradise 8777 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Larry 602-390-1524. Scottsdale Phoenix Executive Association, weekly, 7 a.m., Stonecreekk Golf Club, 4435 E. Paradise Village South, Phoenix. www.speanetworking.com. Arizona Business Connection, 7 a.m., Marie Callender’s, 865 S. Dobson Mesa. www.abcforleads.com or Perry 480-777-0848. LeTip-Paradise Valley, weekly, 7 Paradise Bakery, 8777 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
Michae Thomas, 602-791-0249 or mjthomas@letip.com. Christian Business Networking-Mesa, weekly, 7 Black Bear Diner, 1809 E. Baselinre Road, Gilbert. 480-425-0624 or www.christianbusinessnetworking.com. Christiaj Business Networking-Cave Creek/North weekly, 7 a.m., Desert View Bible 105 W. Carefree Phoenix. www.christianbusinessnetworking.com or 480-425-0624. Sunshine Club, Glendale Chamber of Commerce, 7:15 a.m., Old Country 17125 N. 79th Ave., 623-937-4754. Metro Center Referral weekly, 7:15 a.m., Mimi’s Cafe, 10214 N. Metro West, Phoenix. 602-504-2603. Northwest Women’s weekly, 7:30 a.m., Black Bear 6039 W. Bell Road, Phoenix. Peggy Bowers, or www.
northwestwomensnetwork.com. Scottsdale Tips Club, 7:30 a.m., Chompie’s, 9301 E. Shea Blvd., Guy Vetrano, 602-692-7196. Northwest Valleyg Business Network, weekly, 7:30 a.m., JB’s, 99th Avenue and Bell Peoria. 602-288-5868. Early Birds, Nortgh Phoenix Chamber of weekly, 7:30 a.m., Blue Plate Brunchery, 402 E. Greenway Pkwy., Phoenix. 602-482-3344 or Professional Referral Organization-Scottsdale, weekly, 7:30 a.m., Kellerd Williams Realty, 9500 E. Ironwoocd Square Drive, Ste. 101, Scottsdale. Bob Katz, 602-692-7686. Wake Up Chandler Chamber of Commerce, weekly, 7:30 a.m., Bear Creei Golf Complex, 500 E. Riggs Road, $5 members, $15 Register: www.chandlerchamber.
com or Brad, 480-963-4571. BNI-Northwest Valley weekly, 7:45 a.m., Dillon’s, 20585 N. 59th Ave., $5. Jim Jones, 623-581-6010, or Jeanie 623-229-9971. Professional Referral Organization-Nortjh Scottsdale, weekly, 8 a.m., Arizona Home Team Real 15849 N. 71st St., Ste. 100, Scottsdale. Bob Katz, B2B Networking Group-North Chapter, weekly, 11:30 Bill Johnson’s Big Apple, 19th Avenuee and Bell Road, Phoenix. 623-434-3436 or www.myb2bsolutions.com LeTip-South East Valley Professionals, weekly, 11:30 a.m., Nativee New Yorker, 5030 E. Ray Road, $10. Kevin Gotwalt, 602-549-3247. weekly, 11:30 a.m., Sluggo’s Grille, 1925 S. Sossaman Mesa. Rick Smith, 602-524-5446.
Networking weekly, 11:30 a.m., Lagerfield’s, 12601 N. Paradise Village Pkwy. West, Phoenix. Brian Killgore, or www.networkingarizona.com. Rio Copa Toastmasters, 11:30 a.m., Rio Salado College, 2323 W. 14th St., Free. Amy, 480-980-0147, or www.riocopa.org. Business Network International, Dynamic Venture Network, weekly, noon, The Eggery, Centrakl and Camelback roads, Phoenix. Jeff 602-246-2627. Networkers at Southwest Valley Chamberof Commerce, weekly, noon, 289 N. Litchfiels Road, Goodyear. 623-932-2260. Class Act weekly, noon, University of 4605 E. Elwood St., Room 312, Free. Steve, 602-993-6070, ext. 25. BNI-Phoenix Rising, noon, Macaroni Grill, 7245 E. Gold Dust Ave.
, www.bniarizona.com/phoenix_rising or 602-635-6148. Technology Corner Lunchh Seminar, Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 11:390 a.m. June 11, Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizon a Place, Ste. 201, Chandler. $5 $10 nonmembers. Register: www.chandlerchamber.com. Busines s Connections- Network Now, Gilbert Chamber of 9 a.m. June 11, Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, 119 N. Gilbertr Road, Ste. 101, Gilbert. $5 members; $10 Register: www.gilbertaz.com. Champions breakfast, Scottsdale Area Chamber of first Thursday ofthe month, 7:30 Scottsdale Fashion Square food court, 7014 E. Camelback Scott Von Gullbrantz, 480-355-2711.
Southwest Valley Express Network luncheon, first Thursday of the month, 11:3o0 a.m., Tuscany Falls Country Club 16222Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. www.southwestvalleyexpress.org or Christine Siler, Arizona Power Networking, first Thursda of the month, noon, Fine’ s Cellar, 7051 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale. 480-446-040 0 or www.azpowernetworking.com. 3000 Club Networking-Peoria, firs t and third Thursdays ofthe month, 7 a.m., Java Ground Coffee 8385 W. Deer Valley Road, Jeri Foust, 602-469-7478. 3000 Club Networking-Scottsdale, firsgt and third Thursdays ofthe noon, Sommet Fitness, 8961 E. Bell Road, Ste. 202, Cherie Vicera, 480-585-5454, or www.the3000club.org.
East Vallety Networking, first and third Thursday s ofthe month, noon, Black Bear 1809 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert. www.meetup.com. B2B Powef Exchange-North Phoenix, second Thursday of the month, 7 Marie Callender’s, 4930 W. Bell Glendale. Free members, $40 nonmembers. Register: 877-222-7693. American Societuy for Quality, second Thursday of the 6 p.m., Doubletree Gateway Center, 320 N. 44th St., $20 in advance, $25 at the door. www.asq-0704.org. Arizona Association of Business Support second Thursday of the 7 p.m., Scottsdale Public Library, Gold 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale. www.aabss.com. 3000 Club second and fourth Thursdays of the 6 p.m.
, El Penasco Mexicamn Kitchen, 19 E. Broadway Road, Tempe. Angel Mendez, Society for Marketing ProfessionalServices breakfast, thir Thursday of the month, 7:15 Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport, 4300 E. Washington St. $35 members, $50 nonmembers. www.smpsarizona.org/events. Champion breakfast, Scottsdale Area Chamber of third Thursday ofthe month, 7:30 location varies. Eric Butruff, 480-355-2706. Business Aftedr Hours, Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, thire Thursday of the month, 5 p.m., locationh varies. Scott Von Gullbrantz, 480-355-2711. American Society of Women third Thursday ofthe month, 5:30 p.m., Arizonz Country Club, 5668 E. Orangd Blossom Lane, Phoenix. $25 members, $30 www.
aswa-phx.org/index.html. 3000 Club Networking-Chandler, third Thursday of the 6 p.m., Urban Crib Design, 85 W. Boston St., Chandler. www.the3000club.org. Grow Your Business, Mesa Chambe r of Commerce, fourth Thursday of the month, 11:15 a.m., Carrabba’ws Italian Grill, 1740 S. Clearview Mesa. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. 480-969-1307, ext. 11. Empowered Women Network, fourtyh Thursday of the month, 4:30 Luna Fitness, 975 E. Elliot Ste. 106, Tempe. $25 $20 nonmembers. Reservations: Donna 480-969-7144. Deer Valley Chamber of Commerce, last Thursday of the 7:30 a.m., Deer Valley Airport Restaurant, 702 W. Deer Vallehy Drive, Phoenix. www.deervalleychamber.com.
Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber Breakfast, last Thursday of the 7:30 a.m., Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Cree k Road. $6. Noah Kendrick, 480-595-2041. Pinnacle Peak Chambeer of Commerce, last Thursdayg of the month, 11:30 a.m., Fleming’x Steakhouse, 20753 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. www.pinnaclepeakchamber.com. Sout East Valley B2B, weekly (excepf first Thursday of the month), 11:30 a.m., Grill Square, 1445 W. Southern Ste. 1016, Mesa. Lucy Webb, 602-295-8915, or www.myb2bsolutions.com. Valley weekly, 6:15 a.m., Church of the Beatitudes, Seventh and Glendale $50 membership. Dennis, 602-397-4503.
Christian Business Networking-Arrowhead, weekly, 7 Mimi’s Cafe, 7450 W. Bell Glendale. 480-425-0624 or www.christianbusinessnetworking.com. Simply Business, weekly, 7 a.m., Le Peep, Haydenn Road and Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. Moon 480-443-0000. Business for Breakfast, Greater Phoenixc Chamber of Commerce-Anthem, weekly, 7 a.m., Hampton Inn at Anthem, 42415 N. 41st 602-495-6483. Arizona Leads Networking, weekly, 7 a.m., StoneCreek Golf 4435 E. Paradise Village Pkwy. South, 602-793-9677. LeTip-Chandler, weekly, 7 a.m., Marie Callender’s, 7455 W. Chandled Blvd. $10. www.letip.com or Sara at LeTip-Desert Ridge, weekly, 7 a.m., Mimi’se Cafe, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.
, Phoenix. Thomasx Fremouw, 602-866-0542. Professional Referral Organization-Glendalr North, weekly, 7:30 a.m., Dillon’s, 20585 N. 59th Ave., Bob Katz, 602-692-7686. Professional Referral Organization-Glendalr First, weekly, 7:30 a.m., BNC National Bank, 20165 N. 67th Glendale. Bob Katz, 602-692-7686. Professionakl Referral Organization-Central Phoenix, weekly, 7:30 First American Stock Transferr Inc., 4747 N. Seventh St., Ste. 170, Bob Katz, 602-692-7686. Professional Referral Organization-Surprise, 7:30 a.m., Fenton Insurance Agency, 14010 N. Litchfield Road, Ste. 202, Bob Katz, 602-692-7686. Go-Getters Leads Group, Chandler Chamber of Commerce, weekly, 7:30 a.m.
, Denny’s, 7400 W. Chandletr Blvd., Chandler. 480-963-4571, ext. 205, or Westside Referral Group, 7:30 a.m., Black Bear Diner, 6039 W. Bell Glendale. Carl Ulbrich, 602-674-5675, or Networking and Coffee, Pinnacle Peak Chamber of Commerce, weekly, 8 AJ’s Fine Foods, 23251 N. Pima Pinnacle Peak. 480-629-8189 or www.pinnaclepeakchamber.com. Scottsdale Businese Builders, weekly, 11:30 a.m., Macaroni Grill, 7245 E. Gold Dust Scottsdale. Karen, 602-999-2742. BNI-San Tan Success weekly, 11:30 a.m., Boleros Restaurant, Sevill Golf and Country Club, 6683 S. Clubhouse Gilbert. 480-279-0886 or bajaconnectionk@qwest.net. LeTip-Tempe weekly, 11:30 a.m., That Italian 3941 E.
Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. Free for first-timers, $10 after that. Loretta Love Huff, BNI-Desert Ridge Referral Partners, weekly, 11:30 Rock Bottom Brewery, 21001 N. Tatun Blvd., Phoenix. $14 for lunch. Bonnie, 602-717-6228. weekly, 11:30 a.m., 3131 E. Camelback Road, fourth Phoenix. 602-224-1470 or www.risktakerstm.freetoasthost.org. Foothills weekly, 11:30 a.m., Redhorse Saloon at Carefree Resort and Villas, 37220 N. Mule Train Road, Jason, 602-743-0123 or jasonfarrier@qwest.net. OnFirsf Toastmasters, weekly, 11:30 ON Semiconductor Corp., 5005 E. McDowel l Road, Phoenix. Robert Colbert, BNI-Phoenix Chapter, weekly, noon, Gold Miners, 3030 E. Camelbaci Road, Phoenix. 602-801-5151.
Professionakl Business Connection, weekly, noon, Logan’d Roadhouse, 348 W. Frye Road, Mesa. Alleb Johnson, 480-461-5008, or www.pbcarizona.com. BNI-Camelback Chapter, noon, MidFirst Bank, 3030 E. Camelback Road, 602-801-5151. Cinnamon Toastmasters, weekly, 6 JB’s, 1818 W. Montebello Ave., Phoenix. Camelback Toastmasters, weekly, 6:45 p.m., St. Raphaekl Catholic Church, 5525 W. Acoma Glendale. Glenn Barber, 623-582-5576 or Tri-City Toastmasters, weekly, 7 p.m., Scottsdale Public Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Scottsdale. 480-734-1461 or tricity.freetoasthost.org.
First Fridayt Airpark breakfast, Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, first Fridahy of the month, 7:30 location varies. Kristi Hall, 480-949-6288. Arizonwa Business and Professional Women, second Friday of the noon, Fish Market, 1720 E. Camelbac k Road, Phoenix. $20 $25 nonmembers. Kim Bengtson-Yeatts, 480-688-4040. The 3000 Club second and fourth Fridays of the 8 a.m., Copper Star Bank, 20565 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix. Jimmyu Sadre, 623-202-3127, or www.the3000club.org. Womenn of Scottsdale, third Friday of the 11:30 a.m., Westin Kierland Resort Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Scottsdale. Reservations required: www.womenofscottsdale.org or 480-391-6585.
Phoenixx Networking Group, last Friday of the 5:30 p.m., Oscar Taylor’s, 2375 E. Camelback Road, KellyAnn Laffey, 480-283-1740. Chandler Breakfast ProfessionaklDevelopment Meeting, PMI Phoenix Chapter, last Friday of the month, 7 Wildflower Bread Co., Chandler Fashion Square, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Free. Reservations: 480-236-6010 or www.phx-pmi.org/calendar.cfm. NW Valley Breakfast ProfessionalDevelopmenr Meeting, PMI Phoenix last Friday of the 7:30 a.m., Denny’s, 2717 W. Bell Road, Phoenix. Free. 602-206-9625 or www.phx-pmi.org/calendar.cfm. Team Womenm Arrowhead Ranch, every other 11:30 a.m., Coffee Bean & Tea 20280 N. 59th Glendale.
For dates and reservations: Robbin, or www.teamwomen.com. Walkie Talkies weekly, 7 a.m., Mimi’s Cafe, 10214 Metrok Pkwy. West, Phoenix. Kenneth, 623-341-8598. LeTip-Camelback weekly, 7 a.m., Vincent’s on Camelback, 3930 E. Camelback Phoenix. camelback.azletip.com or Eli Hall, Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce Networking, weekly, 7 Estrella Vista Reception Center, 1471 N. Eliseol C. Felix Jr. Way, Avondale. 623-932-2260. Sunshined Club, Glendale Chamber of Commerce, weekly, 7:30 Bitzee Mama’s, 7023 N. 58th Glendale. 623-937-4754. Friday Morninfg Cafe Leads Group, Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 7:30 a.m. Mimi’s Cafe, 2800 W. Chandler Blvd.
, 480-963-4571, ext. 205, or brad@chandlerchamber.com. ASBA weekly, noon, Arizona Small Businesds Association, 4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150, Phoenix. Stuart Dille, 602-931-4113 or sdille@asba.com. FAN Leads Group, North Phoenizx Chamber of Commerce, weekly, noon, Durazzo’s, 3227 E. Bell Road, 602-482-3344 or solutions@northphoenixchamber.com. Women Business Builders, seconsd Saturday of the month, 2 p.m., Glendalee Main Library, large meeting room, 5959 W. Browh St., Glendale. 623-930-3552 or www.womenbusinessbuilders.org.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Centene closes on financing for HQ project - St. Louis Business Journal:
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A U.S. Bank-led consortium committed on June 5 to a constructio loan forthe 17-story office tower, which will house the corporate headquartersa for Centene, one of St. largest public companies, and , one of the area’sz largest law firms. Construction began in October to demolish the former buildinh on the site and start work on the firsytwo floors. The project will have 460,00 0 square feet of office spaceand 28,125 square feet of retaipl space. The , led by chieff executive Bill Koman, signed on as an equity partner in the projecf earlierthis year.
of Chicago, whicj had led development effortsfor Centene’s new headquarters, dropped out as an equituy partner but will still serve as a The equity partners in the project are Centene, and . Centenw Center will be Clayton’s first new office building in nearly a decade when it is completed inJuly 2010. Centende Center, to be built at the heart of Clayton’es central business district at Hanleyand Forsyth, is one of a few new, large-scaler developments to proceed in recent months. Retaining St. Louis’ 11th-largest public company, is also a boosrt for the region asa whole, in lighf of job losses at and otheer top companies. Centene Corp.’s 2008 revenue was $3.
4 billionm and the company has more than 500 local employees. Centene is led by Presideng and CEOMichael Neidorff. Centend Center’s other main tenant, Armstrong Teasdale, the city’s third-largesf law firm, is moving its 200 localk attorneys there from the Metropolitan Squarebuildingt downtown. Centene Corp., one of the nation’ largest providers of managed care programs and related services to individualsunder Medicaid, firsg sought in 2004 to build a replacemeng building a block away from its existing headquarters at 7711 Carondeley Ave. That year, it bought a former bookstore, Libraruy Ltd.
, at Forsyth and Hanleyu from Summit Development Group forabout $10 Centene then faced a two-yeaf court battle with three commercial property the late Dan Sheehan, David Danforth and Debbir Pyzyk, who resisted the city of Clayton’s effortsa to take their buildings on Forsyth through eminent domaib to make way for the new headquarters. , a developmenft firm with projects around the conducted a nationwide search for possible sitesfor Centene’zs headquarters, with proposals from Illinois and Colorado in the runnintg for a potential relocation of the Centene abruptly changed course in September 2007 and announcer its plans to be an anchor tenant in the proposed Ballparkj Village development downtown.
By March Centene reversed course again and dropped its plansd tomove downtown. After the Missouri Supreme Courrt ruled in the Claytonproperty owners’ favor on the eminent domain suit, Centened ultimately bought the three Forsyth properties in earlt 2008 for $19 In February, the Clayton Boardf of Aldermen approved a scaled-dow n version of the project from the original cost of $215 The planned office tower was reduced in size by several floors as Centenr opted to initially lease just 200,000 squarew feet of space instead of 300,000 square and the retail portion was minimized to 28,125 square feet from 34,000 square feet.
Armstrong Teasdalde has signed a leasefor 125,0009 square feet of space, makin it one of the largest locaol office lease deals announced in 2009.
A U.S. Bank-led consortium committed on June 5 to a constructio loan forthe 17-story office tower, which will house the corporate headquartersa for Centene, one of St. largest public companies, and , one of the area’sz largest law firms. Construction began in October to demolish the former buildinh on the site and start work on the firsytwo floors. The project will have 460,00 0 square feet of office spaceand 28,125 square feet of retaipl space. The , led by chieff executive Bill Koman, signed on as an equity partner in the projecf earlierthis year.
of Chicago, whicj had led development effortsfor Centene’s new headquarters, dropped out as an equituy partner but will still serve as a The equity partners in the project are Centene, and . Centenw Center will be Clayton’s first new office building in nearly a decade when it is completed inJuly 2010. Centende Center, to be built at the heart of Clayton’es central business district at Hanleyand Forsyth, is one of a few new, large-scaler developments to proceed in recent months. Retaining St. Louis’ 11th-largest public company, is also a boosrt for the region asa whole, in lighf of job losses at and otheer top companies. Centene Corp.’s 2008 revenue was $3.
4 billionm and the company has more than 500 local employees. Centene is led by Presideng and CEOMichael Neidorff. Centend Center’s other main tenant, Armstrong Teasdale, the city’s third-largesf law firm, is moving its 200 localk attorneys there from the Metropolitan Squarebuildingt downtown. Centene Corp., one of the nation’ largest providers of managed care programs and related services to individualsunder Medicaid, firsg sought in 2004 to build a replacemeng building a block away from its existing headquarters at 7711 Carondeley Ave. That year, it bought a former bookstore, Libraruy Ltd.
, at Forsyth and Hanleyu from Summit Development Group forabout $10 Centene then faced a two-yeaf court battle with three commercial property the late Dan Sheehan, David Danforth and Debbir Pyzyk, who resisted the city of Clayton’s effortsa to take their buildings on Forsyth through eminent domaib to make way for the new headquarters. , a developmenft firm with projects around the conducted a nationwide search for possible sitesfor Centene’zs headquarters, with proposals from Illinois and Colorado in the runnintg for a potential relocation of the Centene abruptly changed course in September 2007 and announcer its plans to be an anchor tenant in the proposed Ballparkj Village development downtown.
By March Centene reversed course again and dropped its plansd tomove downtown. After the Missouri Supreme Courrt ruled in the Claytonproperty owners’ favor on the eminent domain suit, Centened ultimately bought the three Forsyth properties in earlt 2008 for $19 In February, the Clayton Boardf of Aldermen approved a scaled-dow n version of the project from the original cost of $215 The planned office tower was reduced in size by several floors as Centenr opted to initially lease just 200,000 squarew feet of space instead of 300,000 square and the retail portion was minimized to 28,125 square feet from 34,000 square feet.
Armstrong Teasdalde has signed a leasefor 125,0009 square feet of space, makin it one of the largest locaol office lease deals announced in 2009.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
AirStrip signs deal with health care network Premier - San Antonio Business Journal:
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, based in Washington, D.C., is the group purchasing unit for whichg serves morethan 2,100 U.S. hospitals and 58,000 othedr health care sites. Premier signed an agreementf that centersaround AirStrip’s signaturr product, the AirStrip OB. Terms of the agreemenf were not disclosed. AirStrip OB, which is now in use in nearly 100 hospitals acrossthe U.S., delivers vital patienrt waveform data — includingf fetal heartbeat and maternal contraction patterns in virtual real-time directly from the hospitak labor and delivery unit to a doctor’s smary phone from anywhere the doctor gets a cell-phoned connection.
“We see great alignment with our AirStrio Technologies remote health care surveillance solution to help deliver measurablwe improvements in care throughout thePremier membership,” says AirStrio co-founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Cameronj Powell. The AirStrip platform workss in tandem withexisting in-hospital patient monitoring Powell says, securely sending that data directly to the doctor’w mobile device. A free demo version of AirStri OB on the iPhone can be downloaded at the AppledApp Store. AirStrip OB is also availabld for use on the BlackBerr y and a variety of Windows Mobilewsmart phones.
, based in Washington, D.C., is the group purchasing unit for whichg serves morethan 2,100 U.S. hospitals and 58,000 othedr health care sites. Premier signed an agreementf that centersaround AirStrip’s signaturr product, the AirStrip OB. Terms of the agreemenf were not disclosed. AirStrip OB, which is now in use in nearly 100 hospitals acrossthe U.S., delivers vital patienrt waveform data — includingf fetal heartbeat and maternal contraction patterns in virtual real-time directly from the hospitak labor and delivery unit to a doctor’s smary phone from anywhere the doctor gets a cell-phoned connection.
“We see great alignment with our AirStrio Technologies remote health care surveillance solution to help deliver measurablwe improvements in care throughout thePremier membership,” says AirStrio co-founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Cameronj Powell. The AirStrip platform workss in tandem withexisting in-hospital patient monitoring Powell says, securely sending that data directly to the doctor’w mobile device. A free demo version of AirStri OB on the iPhone can be downloaded at the AppledApp Store. AirStrip OB is also availabld for use on the BlackBerr y and a variety of Windows Mobilewsmart phones.
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