AUGUST 28, 2013

Google honors Scottsdale as Arizona's 2013 "eCity"

Scottsdale recently captured the 2013 eCity Award from Google, an honor that recognizes the strongest online business community in each state. Google said, "The businesses in these communities are embracing the web to find new customers, connect with existing clients and fuel their local economies. Scottsdale joins the ranks of America's leading cities in the digital economy." Google and independent research firm Ipsos analyzed the online strength of local small businesses across the 50 states. They weighed a variety of factors including the likelihood of small businesses to have a website, use a blog, promote themselves on a social network, sell goods directly from their webpages and whether they had a mobile-friendly website. The winning cities exhibited strong engagement and potential for growth within the digital economy. For more information, visit www.google.com/ecities.

BY ROBERT ROMANO  |  AUGUST 28, 2013

Texas' job miracle

Rick Perry may be on to something. In a June ad campaign that ran in New York, California, and Illinois, the Texas governor makes the case for businesses to check out Texas as a landing spot to escape the high taxes, regulations, and generally inflated cost of doing business of these blue states.

Business to Business

Bookmark and Share

At Desert Flower Senior Living, you’ll discover a boutique style of living in a great location and a dedicated staff committed to meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations. 9185 E. Desert Cove, Scottsdale, 480-657-9000. www.DesertFlowerSeniorLiving.com

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” applies to all living things. At Dove Valley Animal Hospital, new patients receive 1/2 off an exam with the coupon in their ad in this issue. For an appointment or information call 480-595-5731 or visit dovevalleyah.com.

State Farm Agent Bill Mulliniks can help you with any of your insurance – home, auto, life, renters – or investment needs. Start saving now. Give Bill or his staff a call at 480-488-2101 or stop by 748 Easy St. in Carefree. E-mail Bill at [email protected]

AC by Jay not only handles heating and cooling (HVAC), they do full-on plumbing! The personnel at AC by Jay go above and beyond. AC by Jay has an A+ rating with the BBB. Visit www.dialcomfortaz.com or call for 24/7 service at 480-422-4335.

Out West Quality Upholstery & Interiors for Your Hacienda offers a complete design studio with Designs by Beverly Sexton. Have your furniture picked up, repaired and/or refurbished. 38252 W. Jacqueline Drive, #C. 480-575-8000; [email protected].

The Horny Toad Restaurant is the place to cool off with their blackboard daily drink, food and dessert specials. Visit Facebook each day! Check out their delicious salads and leave room for dessert! Open 7 days. 6738 E. Cave Creek Road. Call 480-488-9542; visit thehornytoad.com.

If you think you don't need estate planning or even question the benefits, the attorneys at Morris, Hall & Kinghorn PLLC make it easy to understand why you most likely do. To schedule your free consultation visit morristrust.com or call 888-804-5340.