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At their annual kick-off event, members of the Economic Club of Phoenix heard from executives representing two Arizona-based companies that are thriving despite a daunting business climate. Hear from President and CEO of Fox Restaurant Concepts and Harkins CEO Dan Harkins.

Good news and bad news from the Phoenix real estate market this month. In August, the absolute number of foreclosures was down compared to a year ago – that’s the good news. But the percentage of the market represented by foreclosures is up -- that's the bad news. W. P.

As analysts debate the possibility of a double dip in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), many would argue that the economy cannot move into a sustainable recovery without improvement in housing.

Even those who don't usually follow economic indicators could not ignore the dismal news about U.S.

Henry David Thoreau may have penned more than 9,300 words urging people to fight unjust governments in his essay on civil disobedience, but today's political dissidents have brought throngs to the streets with 140 characters or less. Such is the power of social media.

Just about every organization has teams that work together exceptionally well. You might say the members are on the same wavelength, but exactly what does that mean? An experiment conducted at the W. P.

Research shows that when people fit in the culture of the organization in which they work, they are happier, more engaged, more productive and they provide better service.

Assistant Professor Mahyar Eftekhar wants to bring top minds in humanitarian logistics together to study life-and-death situations.

I have had all manner of tenants in the past, good and bad. With experience, I have developed a successful application process that helps me to find the best possible tenants. After the successful first phone call, now it is time to schedule the showing.

Some entrepreneurs dream about starting an enterprise their whole lives long, while others chase new inspiration. Yet regardless of their path, the vision for the entrepreneurs behind Kitchell, Ersland Touch Landscape, IO, I-ology and Melrose Pharmacy, was to touch the lives of people.