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Tapping funds can be costly Almost everyone with an Individual Retirement Account or 401(k)style plan has felt the urge to tap into their money early. Many people have tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars accumulated in these programs, and it can be tempting to access some of it here and there.

About one in five loan-eligible 401(k) participants has a loan outstanding, report the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Investment Company Institute. The average 401(k) balance, according to their research, was about $72,400 at the end of 2013, with the median around $18,400. The typical loan balance is around $7,000.

But whether it’s smart to tap funds early is another matter. That depends on personal circumstances and potential drawbacks — namely, tax traps and the opportunity cost of diverting retirement assets for other uses.

When it comes to accessing money before retirement age, here’s the good, the bad and the ugly.

Some entrepreneurs launch many businesses

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once it takes hold.

Some business owners have trouble shaking the entrepreneurial spirit

They move from one startup to another, continually coming up with new

ways to handle issues, challenges and innovations.

They are serial entrepreneurs.

These

The good Traditional IRAs and workplace 401(k)s are designed to encourage people to invest for the long haul.

They feature incentives such as taxdeferred growth of investment earnings. Usually, contributions can be made on a pre-tax basis. Taxes don’t apply until withdrawals are made, hopefully decades down the road.

While premature withdrawals usually are a poor choice, you can tap some of the money to meet short-term needs. This can be a smart, or at least fairly neutral, decision — assuming you will return the money to the account reasonably quickly.

Many 401(k)-style plans allow participants to borrow a portion of the balances they have accumulated, usually up to $50,000.

If you face a near-term cash crunch, a loan might be ideal in terms of speed and convenience, though you will be using after-tax dollars to pay it back.

The loan process is quick, often requiring little more than completion of an online form, with the money usually available within a few days.

There’s no credit application or need to qualify, no credit score to worry about and no impact on your credit

business owners grow their first companies, sell them or phase them out, then move on to start or help others with another company. Some are idea people. Others like the management side of the business. And some enjoy both.

The following three metro Phoenix serial entrepreneurs have

continued to focus on similar fields in their next ventures.

JOHN LEONESIO

MATTHEW PITTINSKY

focuses on service businesses with membership fees.

ran Blackboard and now runs Parchment.

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ALY SAXE used her public relations firm as a launch pad for a tech firm.

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Ken Schutz admits that there’s an element of luck for non-profits when it comes to fundraising, no matter how much advance planning they do.

The CEO of the Desert Botanical Garden recalls how the Phoenix entity had just wrapped up a multimillion-dollar fundraising campaign in 2007, with most of the money in hand and commitments made, just before the economy went into a tailspin.

“I’m thankful we weren’t in the middle of a campaign when the recession hit,” Schutz said.

Not all charity groups had such good fortune. Many saw their donations dry up as unemployment spiked, the stock and real-estate markets unraveled and financial insecurity rose. Many non-

CEO Ken Schutz says the Desert Botanical Garden has seen a steady rise in donations over the past three years as it has tried new activities and promotions to attract visitors.

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profits also had to grapple with surging demand for their services, especially those providing food, medical care and other basic human assistance.

It has been a slow recovery, but nonprofits finally are getting back to where they had been prior to the downturn.

Most other key economic measures have fully recovered from the recession — corporate profits, household wealth, jobs and gross domestic product among them. Now, finally, non-profits are joining the club.

Americans donated an estimated $358 billion to charities in 2014, up 7 percent over the prior year and finally surpassing the inflation-adjusted pre-recession high, said Giving USA Foundation and researchers at Indiana University in their annual Giving USA report released See DONATIONS, Page 4E

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RONALD J. HANSEN ARIZONA ECONOMY

Ariz. grows, but others grow faster As the calendar approaches midyear, it’s a good time to consider how Arizona’s economy is doing.

Last week, the state reported its best-ever tourism numbers in 2014, including nearly $21 billion in spending. And the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee estimated $720 million in spending related to the Pro Bowl and Feb. 1 Super Bowl, a record for football’s big game.

Throw in other bits like the new records being set for car sales and it’s easy to be impressed with how Arizona has done of late.

But it’s important to also weigh Arizona’s economy against other states, and this is where the takeaway gets more complicated.

There are a lot of ways to measure the states, but the Senate Joint Economic Committee’s monthly state snapshots are a good place to begin.

Arizona’s unemployment rate, 5.8 percent, remains above the national average, 5.5 percent. The state ranks 36th by this measure.

A broader measure that adds in those who are underemployed and other marginally attached workers shows Arizona

with the third-worst unemployment situation in the country over the past 12 months.

Through April, only four states had done worse than Arizona in recovering the jobs lost in the Great Recession.

Over the past year, Arizona gained 57,500 jobs. That’s much better than the 45,700 added in the same span a year earlier.

Adjusted for inflation, average hourly earnings rose 0.4 percent over the past year in Arizona. By comparison, nationally earnings climbed 2.3 percent.

Arizona’s median income in 2013 was closer to the national average and nearing its pre-recession peak. But the state’s poverty rate remains among the nation’s worst and has grown worse relative to the national average.

The state’s inflation-adjusted gross domestic product, a measure of economic output, grew 1.4 percent in 2014 compared to 2.2 percent nationally. Foreign exports grew nearly 14 percent this April compared to the same period a year earlier.

Taken as a whole, it suggests Arizona’s economy is getting better and, in some cases, faster than the rest of the country.

But in many important ways, the state’s economy still seems stuck in low gear, especially compared to others.

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Tourism has posted strong gains with events like the Super Bowl, which drew thousands of fans to the area. But by other measures, the state’s economy appears stuck in low gear.

NYC: Whole Foods mislabels prepackaged items and overcharges JIM FITZGERALD ASSOCIATED PRESS CHRIS COPPOLA/THE REPUBLIC

Plans call for developing 32 homes on land south of Chandler Presbyterian Church.

Tribe wants to watch development of oil JAMES MACPHERSON ASSOCIATED PRESS

BISMARCK, N.D. — Tribal leaders from

an oil-prolific portion of North Dakota’s Fort Berthold Reservation say they can’t count on federal or state regulators — or their own tribal government — to monitor the boom, so they are moving to do it themselves.

Industry officials question whether the tribe has the jurisdiction to impose such rules and warned the change could severely slow oil production on the reservation, which accounts for about a third of the state’s 1.1 million barrels of daily oil production.

Lone Fight and other tribal leaders from the region said they are fed up with everything from oil spills, overweight trucks and reckless driving to the proliferation of illegal drugs and prostitution on the million-acre reservation, which is occupied by the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara tribes.

“We have the full authority to regulate and monitor all activity within our boundaries,” said Ted Lone Fight, chairman of the newly formed West Segment Regulatory Commission, a five-member panel that aims to regulate everything from oil drilling to doing background checks and drug testing for oil-field workers. He added: “We just want to protect our members and the environment.”

The leaders have sent about 3,000 letters to oil companies requiring them to register with the commission and attend a mandatory informational meeting next

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history. The interest you pay goes back into your account, not to a lender, and rates typically are low — often one or two percentage points above prime. Balances are paid down through payroll deductions but can be paid off more quickly, if you want, without penalty.

The bad One drawback to loans is that they divert money from your retirement account.

“The main argument against borrowing from a 401(k) is lost investment return,” wrote Jarrod Johnston and Ivan Roten of Appalachian State University in the Journal of Financial Planning in 2014. “The money borrowed is paid back with a fixed amount of interest rather than a potentially higher return from stock and bond investments.”

Johnston and Roten consider 401(k) loans to be acceptable under three condi-

week in Mandaree, where one of the six tribal divisions is headquartered.

Three Affiliated Tribes Chairman Mark Fox has not endorsed the move, Lone Fight said. Fox did not return telephone calls or an email seeking comment on Wednesday.

Oil drillers already have to follow state, federal and tribal laws, according to Ron Ness, president of the North Dakota Petroleum Council.

“Additional layers of bureaucracy is costly and time-consuming,” said Ness, whose group represents more than 500 companies working in the oil patch.

“This will significantly impact development. You can’t continue to pile on these burdens and not impact development.”

North Dakota is the nation’s No. 2 oil producer behind Texas. The reservation alone produces more than 300,000 barrels daily, or about equal to Colorado, the nation’s seventh-biggest oil producer.

The west segment of the reservation is home to about 1,000 tribal members and is the busiest region for drilling — nine of the 77 oil rigs operating Wednesday in North Dakota were drilling on the reservation, and most of those were near Mandaree.

The commission currently is crafting its own regulations regarding oil drilling, though many already are on the books but are not being enforced, said Harriet Goodiron, the new commission’s general manager. Rules should be in place next month and six tribal compliance officers, who are to be funded from fines, will enforce them, she said.

tions — if the only other option is a loan carrying a high interest rate, if returns for the 401(k) investments are expected to be low, or if the borrower has poor credit or faces a liquidity crunch. Otherwise, they argue against them, especially for people with the ability to borrow using a home-equity loan.

Fidelity Investments found that people who take out 401(k) loans often mismanage their accounts in other ways.

“Within five years of taking a loan, 40 percent of borrowers decrease their savings rate, and more than a third of those stop saving altogether,” Doug Fisher, a Fidelity senior VP, said in a statement.

The big danger comes if you can’t repay the loan. In that case, it becomes a withdrawal on which taxes and a 10-percent penalty could apply. Separation of employment also would trigger the need to repay a loan, within two or three months. That includes layoffs or leaving for other reasons.

The u gly If you tap into IRA or 401(k)-style accounts early, with no intention or realistic means of paying the money back,

NEW YORK — Whole Foods supermarkets have been routinely overcharging customers by overstating the weight of prepackaged meat, dairy and baked goods, New York City’s consumer chief said Wednesday.

The price on a package of coconut shrimp at the upscale market was too high by $14.84, said Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Julie Menin. A package of chicken tenders was overpriced by $4.85, and a vegetable platter by $6.15, the department said.

“These overcharges are incredibly troubling,” Menin said, alleging that they continued even after Whole Foods was informed of the city investigation, which began in the fall. The investigation checked the eight Whole Foods markets then open in the city. A ninth has since opened. In all, the chain,. which is based in Austin, has 422 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

“We have been meeting with Whole Foods for months,” the commissioner said, “but we repeatedly found problems that were incredibly pervasive.”

In e-mailed statements, Whole Foods said, “We disagree with the DCA’s overreaching allegations.” It said the department had made “grossly excessive monetary demands” to settle the dispute, but it would not disclose the amount.

Because the city’s investigation of Whole Foods is ongoing, penalties have not yet been assessed, Menin said.

Fines for falsely labeling a package can be as much as $950 for the first violation and up to $1,700 for subsequent violations. The department said Whole Foods had thousands of potential violations.

Last year, Whole Foods agreed to pay $800,000 in penalties — and improve pricing accuracy — after an investigation into alleged pricing irregularities in California.

Whole Foods has long battled a rep-

there’s a price to pay. The key one is a tax penalty of 10 percent when people make permanent withdrawals before age 591⁄2 (with some exceptions). Withdrawals also trigger regular income taxes.

Another disadvantage involves diverting funds from their intended purpose — retirement. It’s not like most Americans are ahead of the game anyway. In a survey this year by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, 64 percent of workers admitted they are behind in saving for retirement. Pulling money prematurely from an IRA or 401(k) plan won’t help.

IRA w r inkles Tapping money from IRAs is different from 401(k) plans. You can’t borrow against a traditional IRA, but you have 60 days to roll over funds between financial companies serving as custodians. This lets you gain access to the money in the interim — an informal short-term loan. A new wrinkle limits investors to just one rollover every 12 months, regardless of the number of IRAs owned.

It’s important to complete a rollover within 60 days. Otherwise, the transac-

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Pedestrians pass in front of a Whole Foods Market store on Wednesday in New York.

The city’s consumer chief said Whole Foods has been overcharging customers.

utation for high prices — some derisively call the store “Whole Paycheck” — and it recently announced plans for a new chain of smaller stores with lower prices.

The Consumer Affairs Department said it tested 80 different types of prepackaged products and found mislabeled weights for each, with overcharges ranging from 80 cents for a package of pecan panko to the $14.84 markup on the shrimp.

The department said the findings suggest that many individual packages may not be weighed at all. In some cases, all the packages of a product were labeled with exactly the same weight when that would be “practically impossible,” the department said, as with vegetables and seafood. Vegetable platters, all priced at $20 per package, represented overcharges averaging $2.50, the department said.

“As a large chain grocery store, Whole Foods has the money and resources to ensure greater accuracy and to correct what appears to be a widespread problem,” Menin said.

tion becomes a withdrawal, with proceeds subject to ordinary taxes and the 10-percent penalty.

IRA withdrawals might or might not be taxable, depending on the account and situation. Regular taxes usually apply, but there are exceptions to the 10-percent penalty on withdrawals taken before age 591⁄2 .

These include withdrawals for college costs, disability, large medical expenses and first-time home purchases.

On Roth IRAs, the amount representing contributions can be withdrawn at any time, free of taxes and the penalty, but regular taxes and the penalty might apply on investment earnings, depending on circumstances.

Even if you avoid a tax bite when tapping retirement money prematurely, it’s not necessarily a smart move. It removes money from a tax-sheltered umbrella and reduces your retirement assets. If your main goal is to build up a nest egg, that could be a step backward.

Reach the reporter at russ.wiles@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-8616.

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AZEconomy Snapshot Weekly data reports on real estate, retail sales, jobs and entrepreneurial ventures. Once a month, on the second Sunday, get a full snapshot of the Arizona economy.

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Alfa Romeo making return to US market COLLEEN BARRY ASSOCIATED PRESS

ARESE, Italy — Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne unveiled Wednesday the long-awaited Alfa Romeo Giulia, a sedan meant to power the premium sports car brand’s return to the United States.

Using the Giulia as flagship model, Marchionne aims to boost brand sales to 400,000 a year from 2018, from below 68,000 last year.

Marchionne has missed targets on relaunching the 110-year-old brand several times since becoming Fiat CEO in 2004, but he said the merger last year of Fiat with Chrysler has provided the necessary financial resources, technical capability and global distribution network.

“Do I think it improves FCA’s chances going forward? Yes, period. It was part of the plan,” Marchionne told reporters, using the short name for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

But he said the brand’s relaunch has no bearing on his drive for further consolidation in the automotive industry.

The CEO has long argued the industry needs more mergers to make better returns.

General Motors has said it is not interested in a merger with Fiat Chrysler, leading to speculation that Marchionne might approach GM shareholders directly.

Asked Wednesday if he was preparing such an offer, Marchionne said “We are not in a position to comment on any of

those things because we are very far removed from any of those scenarios still.”

Analysts are skeptical about Marchionne’s ambitions for Alfa Romeo. IHS Automobile analyst Ian Fletcher forecasts Alfa sales will reach just 216,000 by 2018, citing the long launch delays and the crowded premium brand field. Alfa will be duking it out with BMW, Mercedes and Jaguar, all of which have long been present in the big markets like the United States.

“They will end up looking at China, fast-growth markets, to try to find a market, and all the major players are already there,” Fletcher said. “Unless they can do something considerably different, they are just going to get lost.”

Marchionne has announced another seven new Alfa Romeos by 2018, including crossovers, which he is counting on to boost sales. He also cited as a model the success of Jeep, which grew from 200,000 in sales in 2009 to a forecast 1.2 million this year.

Alfa Romeo returned to the United States after a 20-year absence last year with the two-seater 4C sports car, aimed at familiarizing younger drivers with the brand. Fiat Chrysler has sold just under 300 4Cs this year, although the car was never meant to drive brand sales.

The four-door Giulia sedan with a sixcylinder, 510 horse power engine will go from 0 to 100 kilometers in 3.9 seconds.

The Giulia has rear-wheel drive, a departure from Alfa Romeo’s traditional frontwheel drive that Fletcher notes even

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Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne delivers his speech during the official presentation of the new Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan in Arese, near Milan, Italy, on Wednesday.

brand enthusiasts have long criticized.

Marchionne unveiled the sedan inside the Alfa Romeo museum next to the disused plant where the brand was founded 110 years ago.

Outside, a small group of disgruntled former workers who lost their jobs when the historic plant closed vented their

Business boss ‘optimistic’ about a boost in funding

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A Volkswagen Passat is displayed during a news conference Tuesday at the Volkswagen plant conference center in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Through a partnership with Volkswagen, Spanish auto parts maker Gestamp is beefing up its operations in Chattanooga.

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ALBUQUERQUE — Republican Gov. Susana Martinez and the Legislature decided this year to pour tens of millions of dollars more into wooing businesses and spurring job creation, an infusion that New Mexico’s top economic-development official said Friday would help make the state even more competitive.

“It’s an arms race in economic development,” Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela told lawmakers during a Legislative Finance Committee meeting in Albuquerque. “Everybody is chasing that bright shiny ball out there.”

The key, he said, is balancing the incentives offered to private companies with the revenue and jobs those businesses promise to create.

New Mexico already spends close to $470 million annually on tax incentives and other programs aimed at boosting economic development. While the economy is growing faster than in recent years, legislative analysts say the state has seen little growth in jobs despite the “full toolbox” of incentives provided by lawmakers.

New Mexico has had 33 straight months of job growth, but the rate of that growth continues to lag neighboring states and the nation as a whole, according to labor statistics.

Rep. Luciano “Lucky” Varela, D-Santa Fe, said he’s disappointed in the numbers, particular for rural areas in northern New Mexico.

The fight over incentives, taxes and job creation will only become more politicized in the coming election year, Varela said.

“I don’t have high expectations that we’ll do better in New Mexico,” he said.

Barela dismissed Varela’s pessimism, saying New Mexico is now in the top half of the nation when it comes to wage growth and is ranked No. 1 in the country when it comes to the growth of trade-related jobs.

State economic officials also pointed to recent business rankings by CNBC that put New Mexico in the top half of the nation. The state jumped 13 places this year, marking one of the biggest gains.

Barela also said New Mexico is seeing revenue increases across the board, from corporate and personal income taxes to gross receipts taxes, and that has helped to offset declines in the oil and

frustration. The new Giulia will be built in the southern Italian plant in Cassino.

Production of the Giulia is set to begin in the last quarter, with the European launch in the first quarter of 2016, followed by the U.S. rollout.

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez speaks in Albuquerque on Monday.

gas industry.

“These numbers belie any kind of negativity,” Barela said.

Martinez and the Legislature this year approved $50 million for projects under the Local Economic Development Act, or LEDA. That’s more than three times what was set aside for the program last year and it puts New Mexico ahead of Texas, Arizona and California in such spending per capita.

The money, which flows through local governments, is generally used to help with land purchases, building improvements and other infrastructure needs sought by private companies.

Following town halls around New Mexico and discussions with lawmakers, Barela said his office was crafting policies to ensure that the money was spent wisely and that the program was transparent.

The Legislative Finance Committee, which is instrumental in crafting the budget each year, will also be reviewing expenditures and job creation data given the significant increase in LEDA funding.

The Economic Development Department aims to create at least 1,500 jobs with LEDA money in the next fiscal year.

A previous review by the committee found that many of the jobs funded through incentive programs such as LEDA and job training disappear within a few years after the incentives expire.

Going forward, Barela told lawmakers that his department wants to avoid this by establishing guidelines and metrics for awarding the funding.

“This is very, very important and we want to make sure we do it right,” he said.

Spanish auto parts maker ex pands in Chattanooga with Volkswagen campus TRAVIS LOLLER ASSOCIATED PRESS

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Spanish auto parts maker Gestamp is beefing up its operations in Chattanooga with a $180 million investment that the company says will triple its capacity in the city and create 550 new jobs, officials announced Tuesday.

The investment includes an expansion of Gestamp’s existing Chattanooga plant and construction of a new plant on the Volkswagen campus that will produce sheet metal pieces for the outside of a new midsize SUV currently in development.

Locating the new stamping plant next to the automaker will save on transportation costs and help the two companies work together to quickly solve problems, Volkswagen Chattanooga President and CEO Christian Koch said at a news conference.

Volkswagen is providing 59 acres for the new Gestamp facility as part of a land swap with Chattanooga and Hamilton County. The new facility is scheduled to begin construction in August and start production in December 2016.

Koch said Volkswagen Chattanooga is currently building the prototype for a redesigned Passat that will launch this fall as well as designing the company’s first seven-passenger sport utility vehicle.

Gestamp President and CEO Francisco Riberas thanked Volkswagen for having the confidence in Gestamp to give it the responsibility of helping launch the new SUV. Riberas said he’s convinced that the SUV will be a “success story,” along with the new Passat, that will help Volkswagen increase its position in the U.S. market.

Jeffrey Wilson is president and CEO of Gestamp North America and Asia. He said the company will also begin manufacturing chassis for the first time in North America. It will also introduce hot-stamping technology. That process allows the cockpit areas to be both stronger and lighter, increasing fuel efficiency.

Gov. Bill Haslam told reporters the state is offering an incentive package for the investment. He declined to say how much, saying it is still being finalized.

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this month.

Fundraising in Arizona also is on an upward path but apparently not so robust as at the national level, as the state continues to lag in several key measures. The Giving USA report didn’t track local or state donations.

Nationally, the rebound reflects improving consumer confidence, more stability for workers, rising home and investment portfolios and other factors.

“The economic recovery, with the stock market going up and unemployment going down, accounts for a lot of it,” said Eileen Heisman, CEO of the National Philanthropic Trust in Jenkintown, Pa. Individuals, from regular donations to bequests, still account for the lion’s share of philanthropy, surpassing contributions made by foundations and corporations.

Americans up and down the economic ladder seem to be reaching into their pockets more often to support favorite causes.

“It’s coming in the form of $25 and $100 gifts, from every socioeconomic strata,” Heisman said in an interview with The Republic.

Rebou nding w it h economy Charitable donations tend to lag the economy by about three years, she said.

The U.S. jobless rate, which hovered above 9 percent for more than two years, finally slipped below that level in October 2011 and has been dropping steadily since then, currently standing at 5.5 percent.

Arizona, unlike the nation, still hasn’t fully recovered all the jobs lost in the recession but is getting close.

That’s one factor that perhaps has held back Arizona charities a bit. Another involves the still-sluggish local real-estate market.

“People who own stocks have had a wonderful recovery,” said Phoenix investment adviser Harry Papp, who chairs the board of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and helps wealthy donors work with non-profits in structuring gifts. “But in Arizona, so much of the wealth here is concentrated in real estate, which has only partly recovered.”

Kristen Wilson, CEO of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, said, “While we are making progress, non-profits in Arizona still struggle with engaging wealthy individuals,” she said. “Many who have relocated to Arizona give their bigger gifts to non-profits back home, and snowbirds don’t invest as much money in local nonprofits, either.”

And while giving by individuals is at or near all-time highs, “government contracts continue to decrease, so revenue is still a concern for the non-profit sector,” she said.

Non-profits continue to try new marketing efforts to attract donors, with social-media fundraising popular among

Wher e t he money goes

How

mu ch do y ou giv e?

Here are the leading causes Americans supported in 2014, with percentage increases or decreases compared with 2013: » Religion: $114.9 billion, up 2.5 percent. » Education: $54.6 billion, up 4.9 percent. » Human services: $42.1 billion, up 3.6 percent. » Health care: $30.4 billion, up 5.5 percent. » Public society benefits: $26.3 billion, up 5.1 percent. » Arts and culture: $17.2 billion, up 9.2 percent. » International causes: $15.1 billion, down 2 percent. » Environment and animals: $10.5 billion, up 7 percent.

Big gifts from wealthy donors or foundations can make a huge difference for non-profit groups, but smaller donations add up, too. In fact, less-affluent Arizonans contribute a larger slice of their incomes, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, which tracks donations for people with various amounts of adjusted gross income. Shown below are the most recent numbers, for 2012. High donations for those earning less than $25,000 likely reflect affluent retirees who don’t report a lot of income for tax purposes: AGI income range Under $25,000 $25,000-$50,000 $50,000-$75,000 $75,000-$100,000 $100,000-$200,000 More than $200,000

Percent donated* 7.6 percent 4.1 percent 3.4 percent 3.1 percent 2.8 percent 2.8 percent

NOTE: AMOUNT DONATED REFLECTS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AS A PERCENT OF ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME

SOURCE: GIVING USA

young adults, Wilson said. She also said Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, was a success.

The Desert Botanical Garden, which has seen a steady rise in contributions over the past three years in particular, has tried new activities and promotions to attract patrons willing to give at least $1,250.

These range from dinners, lectures and other social activities to opportunities to buy plants before they go on sale to the public.

The entity also has organized highly popular travel tours of gardens in places such as Italy and the English countryside.

“We offer more opportunities for patrons to be engaged,” Schutz said.

Pop u lar cau s es Steve Seleznow, president and CEO of the Arizona Community Foundation, said he has noted a strong uptick in giving over the past few years in the state. Contributions in support of education remain a priority, as has been the case for decades.

“But in recent years, we have observed our donors steadily increasing their advised grantmaking in health care and medical research, and we are aware of several planned bequests that will support health as well as animal welfare in the future,” he said.

The foundation, which describes itself as a statewide community chest, reported $73 million in new gifts for its fiscal year ending in March.

That was a bit below the $85 million in new gifts for their fiscal year ending in March 2014, but both totals were up sharply from the 2007-2012 period, when giving ranged between $38 million and $42 million.

The foundation has responded by increasing the value of its grants that support local non-profits.

Much of the philanthropic support in recent years has been directed to entities that assist the needy rather than nonprofit pursuits deemed by many to be less urgent.

“At the peak of the recession, giving to the arts went down and giving to human

Road t o r ecov er y In general, charity fundraising has recovered from the recession. Shown below are changes from the prior peak in 2007 for some bigger Arizona non-profits that rely largely on public support.

The column on contributions/grants refers to public donations and government funding, if any.

Total revenue includes gift-shop sales and other income. These figures are not adjusted for inflation and don’t account for rising program expenses in many cases.

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(2007-2014 change)

St. Mary' s Food Bank

Phoenix

Food distribution

+24 percent

+24 percent

Valley of the Sun United Way

Phoenix

Assistance for children, families, others

+114 percent

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Make-a-Wish Foundation of America

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Now, cultural non-profits such as symphonies, museums and operas are doing better, too.

“One sign of recovery is that giving to the arts has bounced back.” she said.

Giving USA’s research showed that direct giving by individuals rose 5.7 percent to $259 billion and still ranks as the largest component.

However, other areas showed faster growth over the past year. Bequests jumped 15.5 percent to $28.1 billion. Giving by foundations increased 8.2 percent to $54 billion and corporate donations swelled 13.7 percent to $17.8 billion. The

report looked only at national trends, without any state-by-state analysis.

Arizona’s non-profits aren’t out of the woods yet.

But as more people go back to work, investment portfolios continue to appreciate and confidence returns, the general trend will remain favorable.

“Prospects for stability are stronger than they were,” Schutz said. “People are feeling more comfortable making a gift, a commitment.”

Reach the reporter at russ.wiles@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-8616.

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ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Court of Appeals cleared the way for farm and ranch laborers to receive workers’ compensation benefits by declaring a decades-old provision in state law unconstitutional.

That provision, on the books since the 1930s, excludes those employees whose duties focus primarily on growing and harvesting crops, meat or dairy products. However, other workers in the industry are covered.

“There is nothing rational about a law that excludes from worker’s compensation benefits employees who harvest crops from the field while providing benefits for the employees who sort and bag the very same crop,” the court said in a ruling issued this week.

The court also found that excluding farm and ranch laborers goes against the purpose of the Workers’ Compensation Act, which aims to balance the interests and rights of workers and employers.

The court said its ruling will apply to claims going back to March 30, 2012.

The state Workers’ Compensation Administration announced Thursday it intends to fully enforce the court’s decision, but it wasn’t immediately clear how many claims might be affected by the ruling.

There is no way to estimate the number of cases until claimants come forward, said Diana Sandoval-Tapia, a

spokeswoman for the agency.

The court’s decision stems from two separate cases in which individual workers injured on the job at Brand West Dairy in Lovington and M.A. & Sons Chile Products in southern New Mexico saw their claims dismissed. They filed separate appeals challenging the constitutionality of their exclusion as farm and ranch laborers.

Gail Evans, legal director for the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty, praised the decision, saying it marks a big step forward for the health and safety of the state’s estimated 15,000 agricultural workers.

“New Mexico does have a very long and rich history of being an agricultural state,” Evans said, “but the truth is the exemptions that our state has carved out so agricultural employers don’t have to treat their workers the same as other employers is nothing to be proud of.”

She pointed to differences in overtime pay for agricultural workers and noted that dairy workers aren’t entitled to the state minimum wage as other workers are.

Some farmers and ranchers have argued that they can’t afford the costs of workers’ compensation.

Agricultural industry groups said Thursday that they were reviewing the ruling, and questioned whether it would take legislative action to change the law.

It wasn’t immediately clear whether any of the parties planned to appeal.

In 2009, a state district judge also found the exclusion of farm and ranch laborers from the workers’ compensation law to be unconstitutional. In that case, Evans said the court determined that covering those workers would amount to about $7 million, or less than 1 percent of the agricultural industry’s profits.

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John Leonesio attributes his entrepreneurial success to one thing: Staying within a narrow niche.

The 65-year-old Scottsdale businessman’s company, Leonesio Group, concentrates on service-oriented franchises. His successes include Massage Envy and The Joint chiropractic.

He’s an idea- and management-oriented entrepreneur always on the lookout for concepts that make life more convenient for consumers. He gives each concept a twist, so it stands out from other similar businesses.

For one, he borrows from the healthclub concept of offering memberships, a strategy that means regular income for the businesses, he said.

Positioning is key. He opened Massage Envy in 2002 as an affordable, professional, alternative to the typical spa massage studio. He promoted accessibility with the Joint: Locations are open nights and weekends, unlike most chiropractic offices.

Leonesio has perfected how he tackles a new enterprise.

“By now, it’s just a formula,” he said.

He uses a model where each area has a regional developer who sells the franchises.

Before he starts franchising, he likes a business to have been operating for a while, he said. That way he can analyze its operations, seeing what works or doesn’t work and needs to be changed.

When Leonesio started Massage Envy in 2002, he was up against unsavory connotations associated with the massage industry. He had a hard time finding a location because leasing managers would ask him, “You want to do what in my shopping center?”

Eventually he found a location by sneaking in under someone else’s lease, he said.

Massage Envy was profitable from the day it opened, he said. He had hoped to do about 400 massages a month. Instead, he signed up 1,400 members that first month.

“It was a matter of doing what the consumer wanted,” he said.

Leonesio began franchising the concept in 2003 and sold the business in 2008. By then, the company had awarded 800 franchise licenses and had 285 open locations. There now are more than 1,000 locations in 49 states.

He was next approached by a small group in Texas that wanted to open up a chiropractic business. So in 2010 he cofounded The Joint, a chiropractic franchise that offers monthly plans, and served as CEO through 2013. In 2014, the business went public, and he now serves as chairman of the board. The company has expanded from eight locations to more than 225.

One of Leonesio’s latest ventures is Amazing Lash Studio, salons that apply semi-permanent eyelash extensions on a membership basis.

He spent several years informally talking and advising the company’s founder, Ed Le, who, in January of last year, asked him if he would partner with him on franchises.

Liking Le’s business model, Leonesio assembled the same team he had used to set up The Joint and went to work as CEO. The company has 30 locations, including one in Scottsdale, with another slated to open in August in Phoenix and two more Valley locations in the works for later this year.

RedLine Athletics, which offers sports training for children eight to 18, is another of his recent projects. Leonesio and his wife Robin discovered the business because their son Logan, now 16, and daughter Lauren, now 18, were working out at the San Juan Capistrano, Calif. location. The owner, Lyndsey Simmons, wanted to franchise and asked Leonesio to help.

Now there are locations in Scottsdale and Chandler, in addition to a handful of others across the country.

Leonesio’s roots in the service industry, particularly health clubs, go back to his childhood. He grew up in Jackson, Calif., where his father was a contractor.

“We grew up in fitness,” he said. “We grew up working out.”

Leonesio’s older brother Frank was recruited by Elaine Powers fitness clubs, then later decided to start his own health-club business in North Carolina.

He asked Leonesio, then 18, to help him.

Leonesio balked; he wanted to be a carpenter. He had no intention of moving across the country. That was until his brother told him about the state’s drinking age, which was 18 at the time.

“I said, ‘See you in two weeks,’ ” Leonesio said.

The two developed Scandinavian Health Spas, building and acquiring 40 health clubs from 1972 to 1985 before selling the business to Bally Health and Fitness.

Leonesio worked for Bally for five years before leaving to co-found The Q, the Sports Club, with his brother. That company, which they sold to 24 Hour Fitness in 1999, gave Leonesio the idea of how he could franchise membership businesses.

As for the future, Leonesio figures there are numerous opportunities, include untapped beauty services to be franchised “There are always businesses we can apply the membership concept to,” he said. “I never look. People approach me.”

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Evan Leshinskie,12, trains at RedLine Athletics in Scottsdale. The owner, Lyndsey Simmons, wanted to franchise and asked Arizona entrepreneur John Leonesio to help out.

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Matthew Pittinsky, CEO of Parchment, talks with culture curator Francesca Belmer at the company’s Scottsdale office. Pittinsky was 24 when he launched Blackboard, his first company.

tinsky, 42 and CEO of Scottsdale-based Parchment, doesn’t mind.

The chair, which he admits he “liberated” from a previous employer, has been with him through all of his successful enterprises.

It was the chair he used when he ran Blackboard, the e-learning course-management software company he co-founded in 1997 with his college roommate, Michael Chasen.

Pittinsky, who was 24 when the company launched, wasn’t sure it would succeed. In fact, he took the GRE four weeks later just in case he needed something to fall back on.

He didn’t. At its peak, Blackboard’s software was used by three out of four universities, Pittinsky said. It’s still being using by millions of students, he said.

In the early 2000s, the company went public, at one point earning $100 million in revenue and employing more than 350, said Pittinsky, who served as CEO and chairman of the board. In 2012, Blackboard was sold to Providence Equity Partners.

By then, Pittinsky had left the company and was back to his first love: teaching. He had grown up in a family of educators: His mother was a grade-school teacher, and his father worked in university administration. He had grown up wanting to teach social studies.

At the urging of one of Blackboard’s board members, Arthur Levine, former head of Columbia University’s Teachers College, Pittinsky completed a Ph.D. in sociology of education.

He was a tenure-track professor at Arizona State University when he met the founder of Docufide.

He invested in the company and later was hired as CEO. “That was hard to give up,” he said of teaching. “That was my lifelong dream.”

However, he was drawn to what Docufide could offer. The ed-tech company, now called Parchment, provides electronic academic credential solutions to individuals, schools and universities.

“Twenty-four percent of high-school enrollments are at schools that use Parchment,” he said.

He feels the company still has lots of room to expand, he said, equating its development to the first inning of a baseball game. He’s continually coming up with new ideas.

“I’ve never done anything around curriculum content,” he says, adding, “There are a lot of ways education needs to be improved.”

He’s also getting a firsthand look at the education system.

Pittinsky, whose wife works in infant and toddler development, has two children in grade school as well as a toddler.

He is slated to begin teaching about sociology of education as an assistant research professor next spring at ASU. Additionally, Pittinsky has begun investing in and mentoring other startups, including the medical ed-tech company Picmonic, of which he is a board member.

And whenever he enters the Parchment office, his trusty chair is there.

He plans to use it until it falls over.

She was fascinated that a company’s stock could rise or fall based on a media review.

“I loved the industry: the pace of it, the intensity of it,” she said.

Ubiquity, at any given time, managed public relations for 10 to 15 clients that were spread among the hot high-tech locales such as Dallas, Austin, Silicon Valley and metro Phoenix.

She and her employees used the typical format — spreadsheets — to keep track of events, pitch details, media contacts, follow-ups and other information.

“I kept asking myself whether there was something better,” she said.

Then she realized she could borrow something from the tech industry to

make public relations easier.

“You launch 50 or so companies, and every one has a software that makes them tick,” she said. “PR didn’t have that.”

In 2011, she contacted a software company to build a program that streamlined operations and maximized budgets and value.

She didn’t intend to sell the program, but after other public-relations professionals indicated an interest, she decided to market it.

Thus, Iris was born. The software is so named because “it is the part of the eye that lets light in,” Saxe said. “Our tag line is, ‘Now you see.’ One of our Ubiquity clients came up with it.”

The software enables public-relations professionals to facilitate better communications with media and clients.

It compiles all details and information in one system, rather than many, as is the norm.

“We’re in hyper growth mode right now,” Saxe said. “We’re trying to grow as strategically as we can. We really envision this being the platform for data for the PR industry.”

Saxe, 36, is phasing out Ubiquity this year to concentrate on Iris, which has 150 clients globally.

“In order for a new door to open, sometimes you have to close the one behind you,” she said. “The heartbreaking part of it was saying goodbye to the clients and the employees.”

The two businesses are vastly different, Saxe said.

“Selling and managing services is a world away from selling and managing products,” she said.

But there are lessons from public relations that can be applied to running a software company, she said. One is customer service: She is intent upon providing service to software clients, she said.

“I don’t know that we’d know how to do that if we hadn’t done PR.” Another thing she’s had to learn is that not hearing from clients is a good thing.

It means they aren’t having any problems.

“This morning I was in yoga. During meditation, this thought passed my mind: If somebody told me 20 years ago I’d be running a software company, I would have laughed my butt off.”

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Three in 10 employees don’t feel that their workplace is well-protected against physical threats or digital hackers, according to a recent CareerBuilder survey.

The survey of more than 3,000 fulltime employees showed that 85 percent of workers feel well-protected in case of fire, flood or disaster, and that 83 percent said their workplace is well-protected from weather-related threats.

Overall, 94 percent said that their office is a secure place to work.

But nearly a quarter said they would not know what to do to protect themselves if there was an emergency in their office that posed a physical threat, the survey said.

Similarly, many reported that they don’t believe that their company has an emergency plan in place for any number of possible mishaps:

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ANGELO KINICKI

Leaders must take up responsibility I experience laissezfaire leaders far too often in my consultant role. This is very unfortunate because such leaders leave a wake of disengaged and unproductive employees.

Laissez-faire leaders are the ones that fail to take responsibility for leading.

They believe that it is best to be “hands off” or “supportive only when necessary.”

Some of them even believe this approach is for the good of the organization, because it causes the development of others or it represents empowerment.

Whenever I talk with managers about this form of leader behavior I generally encounter nonbelievers. They simply don’t think that such people rise-up in organizations or that they exist. My experience is that laissez-faire leadership is alive and well across all organizational levels. Let’s consider a few examples.

Adam’s experience is sad but true. He had not had a performance appraisal in three years. His boss was physically locat-

ed in another country and only called Adam for financial updates on his division or to get quick answers to questions he had. Adam asked his boss about a review on several occasions only to be told that “we’ll get to it the next time I see you in person” and “you know that you are doing a good job, don’t worry about it.”

I asked Adam why he hadn’t seen his human resource representative about the situation and his answer was that he didn’t want to make trouble for his boss.

Obviously, the performance management tracking system for his company was not very reliable. But back to his boss, he was failing to take responsibility for providing feedback and coaching, two key aspects of leading.

Adam had no gauge for measuring how he compared to colleagues around the world and he had no formalized goals.

“I don’t even know if an increase in pay is possible, or how I can improve,” he said.

This is laissez-faire leadership.

Next is Krista, a well thought of vice president at a large corporation. She

strongly believed in empowerment. Unfortunately, Krista, like many managers, confused the concept of empowerment with leadership.

Krista believed that empowering others is akin to letting people self-govern. Although she would discuss general strategic direction, she would not provide input to her team on how to achieve strategic goals.

When conflict occurred among her “self-governing” employees, she said “figure it out, I am not the adult on duty.”

This led to squabbles at staff meetings, in break rooms and at small fragmented group meetings of those trying to build coalitions. Self-serving political behavior erupted and Krista did nothing about it.

She was not going to make decisions for her group, no, siree! Laissez-faire leadership won out, and some high performers ultimately quit the company.

Leaders must lead and stay engaged. It takes courage to lead. If you are a leader, don’t confuse empowerment with abdication of your leadership role. Unbridled

JANET B. HUTCHISON ASK THE EXPERTS

empowerment is not leading. It is an excuse for avoiding the accountability that comes with leading others.

If you work for a laissez-faire leader, here as some suggestions for getting the direction and support you need. » Talk to your manager and discuss your need for more input, coaching or direction. » Sit down with your boss and establish Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Resultsdriven, and Time bound (SMART) goals. » Consult with other members of your work group to determine if you are the only person who feels a need for more leadership. » Seek the assistance of someone higher up in the organization. » Look for a job somewhere else.

Angelo Kinicki holds the Weatherup/ Overby Chair in Leadership at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. His research explores leadership, organizational culture, employee response to organizational change and involuntary job loss.

DALE DAUTEN & J.T. O' DONNELL JOBS TALK

No pay for ‘de minimis’ tasks like checking email at home

New grad feels forced into job that just isn’t on her career path

Act, applicable to most employees, governs the payment of wages and provides guidelines regarding how to determine what are hours worked for purposes of compensation. The FLSA requires that employees must receive at least the minimum wage and may not be employed for more than 40 hours in a work week without receiving at least one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for the overtime hours, unless they are exempt.

The amount of compensation an employee should receive cannot be determined without knowing the number of hours worked. Your question raises the issue of whether time spent reviewing your schedule on your personal email account constitutes “hours worked.” If the schedule is merely a list of the days and hours you are to report to work, it is likely that reviewing the schedule takes only very limited time.

I get my schedule e-mailed to me on my personal e-mail account. Someone told me that if they send your schedule to your personal e-mail address, they must pay you for three hours each week when you check it. Is this true? If so, who would I call to enforce that?

Janet B. Hutchison Davis Miles McGuire Gardner Unless it was your employer who told you that you would be paid three hours per week for reviewing your schedule on your own e-mail, you are likely not able to receive compensation for this task.

The federal Fair Labor Standards

Dear J.T. & Dale: I am a young college graduate who just got offered her first full-time job with benefits. The problem is, I just can' t get excited about the job; it' s not where I see my career going. What should I do?

— Vanessa J.T.: The answer may depend on your current financial situation. If you're in dire need of a job, this might be the right short-term solution.

Keep in mind, the average job tenure for people in their 20s these days is less than two years, embodying the statement, "Every job is temporary."

Compiled by Georgann Yara Have a question? E-mail it to asktheexperts1@gmail.com

Dale: One of the problems with being a well-schooled person is that you come to believe there is a right answer, probably in the back of the book. However, when it comes to careers, the Great Teacher is trial-and-error. So, if you're forced to take a good but uninspiring job, don't despair — you'll learn a lot about what you like and dislike, while developing the ability to spot the next place to try (and maybe err).

J.T.: Agreed. On the other hand, if you are in a position to turn down this job and wait for something more in alignment with your career goals, the relevant question is, "What do you want to do?" We know that isn't easy to answer. If you turn down the job, be sure you have a game plan for a job search that will get you offers you can be excited about.

Dale: Perhaps you have a passion. If you're lucky, it's one that intersects with the desirable and accessible part of the economy. If so, you definitely should seek out those jobs.

Questions can be emailed online through jtanddale.com.

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Appliance Service Tech

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Laborers

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Phoenix, AZ Apply in Person Residential Concrete Co. is hiring.

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for Qualified Applicants. Ă° Form-setters.....1-5 yrs exp Ă° Finishers............2-5 yrs exp Ă° Stem Setters.....2-5 yrs exp r Grade/Tractor Opr 2-5 yrs exp Hiring entire crews.

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N Phoenix 480-588-6260 FT Labor position for growing co. needed; hard working, reliable.

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Maintenance Tech

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N. Scottsdale

480-948-5065

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Phoenix, AZ

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Mesa, AZ Fax 480-464-8879 Local Dump Truck Drivers needed.

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Manager of Military Initiatives - #602106 With a primary focus on entrepreneurial thinking, continuous improvement, enrollment growth and learner success, this position facilitates program development and provides leadership for outreach activities within the military community for both strategic initiatives and tactical operations. This position requires a dynamic, metrics driven, personable and energetic individual whereby leveraging personnel, processes and technology to realize and/or exceed all strategic enrollment goals. Key to this position is a focus on providing worldclass service to partnership organizations and prospective learners, identifying opportunities for increased outreach and program partnership development, and furthering our community outreach and engagement efforts.

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NAU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Southeast, AZ

520-494-5268

Part-time / Adjunct Faculty Anticipated - Fall 2015 Various teaching fields, locations, and times.

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Annual Salary: $60,000.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Avnet Inc seeks a Sr. Consultant (Tivoli-TIM/TAM) in Phoenix, AZ to lead Identity & Access Management (IAM) & Federation client initiatives.

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AMEX TRS seeks a Lead Business Architect to technically integrate external parties, & define & manage technical capability requirements, technical processes, operational processes, technical connections, data interfaces, & business rules based on existing standards. Serve as the technical point of interaction w/ large external companies & manage external stakeholders while also consulting with internal departments on best practices & standardizing processes. Drive problem-solving & customer orientation, being charged w/ leading end-to-end processes, including documentation maintenance. Position requires a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field & 2 years technical integration experience. Must have demonstrated experience managing external stakeholders on all levels. Experience must also include supporting clients throughout the integration lifecycle. Experience must include the application of analytical & product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs & translate them into technical application & operational solutions. Experience working in a customer-facing environment, leading interactions & communications w/ executives, managers, & subject matter experts, is required.

Job location: Phoenix, Arizona. To apply, please visit www.americanexpress.com/jobs and enter keyword 15010392 when prompted, or if you do not have internet access, send resume, cover letter and copy of ad to: American Express, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10285; mail code 01-35-04, Attn: K. Kupi, Recruitment Coordinator.

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As the world leader in next generation mobile technologies, Qualcomm is focused on accelerating mobility around the world.

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Grand Canyon, AZ

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WORK and LIVE at Grand Canyon National Park!

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Assisted Living Manager Nurse

Mesa, AZ Email Assisted Living Manager Nurse for busy assisted living community, 100 units. Experienced Leadership Role.

East Valley location. LPN preferred Send Resume to lindyf@wslm.biz

Lead Software Engineer

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Phoenix, AZ Fax 602-230-2026 AZ Healthcare is Hiring! Call 602 230-2222 Fax Resume/email:anyta.p arido@ahccms.org REF AZBH062815

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Neurology Research Coord.

Scottsdale, AZ Email Research experience required.

Email CV to: info@movementdisorders.us

Phoenix, AZ Email Busy Neurosurgery office. Competitive salary. Good benefits. Hospital and operating room based position.

Full Time.

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HOSPITALITY/HOTEL

Optometrist

Phoenix, AZ 678-595-4712 National Vision is seeking a terrific Optometrist in our Phoenix Eye Glass World and Wal-Mart locations. We affiliate with ODâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in these offices through a sublease agreement. State of the art equipment provided. Make a generous monthly guarantee. We supply the equipment, and the optical staff is trained to support your office.

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Pharmacy Tech Instructor

Phoenix, AZ Email Metro Tech H.S. seeks teacher for Career & Technical Ed. Program.

CTE teacher certificate or hours in field required. Email resume to turman@phoenixunion.org or call Alvina Turman at (602) 764-1519.

Candidates may also apply on-line: www.phoenixunion.org/jobs EOE

RN Clinical Navigator

Prescott, AZ

Website

The RN Clinical Navigator is an essential part of our breast care team. This dynamic individual is a true advocate for patients, often starting early in the breast imaging phase. The navigator works closely with the Breast Care and Medical Directors to ensure timely care for those patients diagnosed with cancer, the journey continues on thru treatment. A fabulous opportunity to assist in accrediting our breast care program and ensure outstanding care locally to our community.

Join our team and help us continue to provide exceptional care to our patients. Apply on-line at: www.MyCareeratYRMC.org

Caregiver

Chandler, AZ Fax 480-389-6101 Tower Development, LLC dba Eldercare 1529 E Laredo St, Chandler, AZ 85225 Pls FAX resume to (480) 389 6101

Food Prep Instructor

Florence, AZ

520-494-5235

Institutional Food Preparation Instructor - Arizona State Prison Will be responsible for shop equipment & teach courses in all aspects of food preparation.

Quals: 64 credits in the culinary field or an AA degree in any field & 5 yrs of directly related occupational exp. Must be able to pass & maintain AZ DOC security clearance. Minimum entry salary is $51,000 plus CAC benefits.

For more info, go to www.centralaz. edu/jobs or call 520-494-5235 EOE

Hospitality Managers

Grand Canyon, AZ

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Grand Canyon Resort Corporation is looking for: â&#x2C6;&#x201A;Ranch Manager â&#x2C6;&#x201A;Operations Manager Hualapai River Running â&#x2C6;&#x201A;Assistant Restaurant Manager â&#x2C6;&#x201A;General Manager - Hualapai Lodge â&#x2C6;&#x201A;Assistant Airport Manager For more information, please contact: Wilda Crook - Wilda.Crook@ grandcanyonresort.com Phone: 928-769-2640 ext 211

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Caregiver

Phoenix, AZ 602-677-7628 Looking for certified live in Caregiver. Female prefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 602-677-7628 Email: rowenabggs@yahoo.com

Veterinarian

Goodyear, AZ Mail Veterinarian (Goodyear): Admin. exams & evaluations on canines & felines. Assess, diagnose, treatment canines & felines for illnesses, diseases, & injuries. Reqs Arizona Veterinary License; Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or closely rltd fld; demoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d exp in veterinary care of canines & felines. Resume to: Goodyear Animal Hospital, Attn: Joric McLean, 380 N Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear, AZ 85338.

Applicants must apply by assessing the online application at www.fhusd.org

FINANCE/ACCOUNTING

Mesa, AZ Email Banner Health seeks Clinical Documentation Specialist for Mesa, AZ loc. Serves as subject matter expert for diagnosis related groups & clinical documentation.

Ensures accuracy & completeness of clinical info used for measuring & reporting physician & facility outcomes. Reviews content of med records, assists in clarification of ambiguities & brings to attention of physicians & clinical team potential patient safety & clinical quality issues.

PA or ACNP

EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veterans

Tempe, AZ Mail Lead Software Engineer in Tempe, AZ. Mail resume w/job code #SC0927 to Limelight Networks, Inc., Attn: HR, 222 S. Mill Ave., 8th Fl., Tempe, AZ 85281.

Call 602-230-2222 or apply in person at Arizona Health Care, 110 W. Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013 or fax resume to 602-230-7606 or email anyta.parido@ahccms.org REF AZCC062815.

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Xanterra South Rim is hiring for Engineering Trade positions: If you can relocate and want a job adventure, we have HVAC jobs available! Low-cost, in-park housing; full benefits.

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Principal Planner ($72,640.43-$102,523.20 Annually) Apply by: 07/02/15

â&#x2C6;&#x201A; Senior Hardware Engineer/RF Transceiver: Proficiency in RF Transceiver architecture; C++ programming reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d (FR-IM51-P)

Fountain Hills School District 2015-2016 school year Dean of Students TOSA Middle School, Full time July 20, 2015 through June 17, 2016 Salary $40,000

Mesa, AZ City of Mesa

Clinical Coordinator

Phoenix, AZ Fax 602-230-7606 Arizona Health Care provides services to adults with severe mental illness in group home and outpatient treatment settings. We are recruiting for a Clinical Coordinator to clinically oversee, monitor and provide services in our communitybased residential and outpatient treatment programs. Applicants must have High School/GED and 6 years behavioral health work exp or a combination of education (MA/BA plus SMI work exp in a licensed facility is acceptable.) Salary: $35K yr

Clinical Document Specialist

Director & Asst Di rector

Chandler, AZ Fax 480-632-0781 FT. Chandler. Preschool/Child care Facility. Email: k@kidsrourfuture.net

HEALTH CARE

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Macy's Credit & Customer Service is Hiring

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AMEX TRS seeks a Senior Engineer II to serve as a core team member that drives analysis & elaboration, as well as designs, develops, & tests software applications. Perform all technical aspects of software development, including architecture, design, & development of systems.

Perform hands-on software development. Write codes, API specifications, develop proofs of concepts, conduct code reviews, & test applications & systems. Drive consistent development practices, tools, & common components in technology protocols. Develop deep knowledge of tie-ins w/ other systems & platforms within the supported domains. Provide continuous support for ongoing application availability. Mentor junior-level engineers. Position requires a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Computer Engineering or a related field, followed by 5 years of progressively responsible experience w/ Java/J2EE software development, application design, & testing. Experience must include Java applications design, development, testing, & post-production support in an Enterprise setting using Spring. Demonstrated experience w/ MVC, SOA, Web Services, SOAP, JSP, Servlets, Struts, Hibernate, XML, HTML, JavaScript, Jquery, CSS, Websphere, & UNIX is required. Job location: Phoenix, Arizona. To apply, please visit www.americanexpress.com/jobs and enter keyword 15009932 when prompted, or if you do not have internet access, send resume, cover letter and copy of ad to: American Express, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10285; mail code 0135-04, Attn: K. Kupi, Recruitment Coordinator.

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AMEX TRS seeks a Software Engineer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Java to serve as a core member of an engineering team & develop software applications. Write codes & unit tests, work on API specifications, automation, & conduct code reviews & testing. Identify opportunities for adopting new technologies to solve existing needs & predict future challenges. Perform ongoing refactoring of codes, utilizing visualization & other techniques to fast-track concepts & deliver continuous improvement. Work w/ Product Managers to prioritize features for ongoing sprints & manage a list of technical requirements based on industry trends, new technologies, known defects, & issues. Position requires a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, followed by 5 years of progressively responsible experience w/ Java application design, software development, & testing. Must demonstrate experience w/ J2EE, Servlets, Struts, Spring, JSON, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, REST Web Services, & JSP. Experience w/ multi-threaded programming & w/ object oriented analysis & design is also required. Job location: Phoenix, Arizona. To apply, please visit www.americanexpress.com/jobs and enter keyword 15009977 when prompted, or if you do not have internet access, send resume, cover letter and copy of ad to: American Express, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10285; mail code 01-3504, Attn: K. Kupi, Recruitment Coordinator.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. Click here to view the â&#x20AC;&#x153;EEO is the Lawâ&#x20AC;? poster.

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$12.00 - $14.50 PER HOUR/ DOE 1:15PM TO 10:15PM WITH WEEKEND JOB ID: CRE01504

If you have a smartphone, scan the QR code in the corner. Or, visit us online at macysJOBS.com/mccs. Select Tempe and Arizona in the red bar and click search.

If you're unable to fill out the application, call (480) 929-3000 for more information. Equal opportunity for all. Š Macy's Credit and Customer Services, 2013. $5

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AMEX Travel Related Services seeks Lead Business Systems Analyst for the Global Merchant Services Technologies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sales & CLM group. Position is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of multi-million dollar enhancements to the global CRM system. Define product roadmaps, extract and document requirements and deliver highly complex projects in both Waterfall and AGILE methodologies. Partner with business executives to manage a multi-million dollar yearly portfolio, defining delivery timelines, overseeing finances, and removing impediments to successful delivery. Work with both technical and business environments across internationally dispersed teams. Position requires a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/ Technology, Engineering or a related field plus three years experience in driving highly complex technical delivery in a global enterprise. Experience must include Salesforce.com certification, Scrummaster accreditation, proven delivery using agile, waterfall and Kanban methodologies, understanding of HP Quality Center and associated plug-ins and expertise in industry testing tools such as LISA and LARA. Job location: Phoenix, AZ. To apply, please visit www.americanexpress. com/jobs and enter keyword 15010124 when prompted, or if you do not have internet access, send resume, cover letter and copy of ad to: American Express, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10285; mail code 01-35-04, Attn: K. Kupi, Recruitment Coordinator.

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AMEX TRS seeks a Software Engineer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Java to serve as a core member of an engineering team that designs & develops software applications. Write code & unit tests, work on API specifications, automation, & conduct code reviews & testing. Identify opportunities for adopting new technologies to solve existing needs & predicting future challenges. Perform ongoing refactoring of codes utilizing visualization & other techniques to fast-track concepts & to deliver continuous improvement.

Work w/ Product Managers to prioritize features for ongoing sprints & manage a list of technical requirements based on industry trends, new technologies, known defects, & issues. Position requires a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related technical discipline, followed by 5 years of progressively responsible experience w/ application design, application integration, software development, & testing. Must demonstrate experience applying Agile methodologies, as well as performing object oriented analysis & design across a variety of platforms.

Experience must include multi-threaded programming, application security, automated testing, & utilizing continuous integration tools. Experience w/ JAVA, XML, JSON, & web services technologies, including RESTful & SOAP, is required. Demonstrated experience w/ enterprise integration frameworks, including Apache Camel; messaging systems;& data structure fundamentals is required.

Job location: Phoenix, Arizona. To apply, please visit www.americanexpress.com/jobs and enter keyword 15009933 when prompted, or if you do not have internet access, send resume, cover letter and copy of ad to: American Express, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10285; mail code 01-35-04, Attn: K. Kupi, Recruitment Coordinator.

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Apps Sys Eng 5

Scottsdale, AZ Mail Plan&act as escalation pt for complex platform design&test.Lead mult model sims&anly.Expert resource in prog dev,test&implement process.Work on complex probs where anly of data reqs eval of intangible factors.Work with tech leads,bus anlys,sys anlys,DBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, infrastructure&others to eval bus needs & provide solutions. Expert Java apps & rules endings.Exp w/ Weblogic,Tomcat/TomEE,MS SQL Server, JMS,MQ,IntelliJ Idea,Java, Drools, Guvnor,SVN, Oracle, JMeter, Maven,J2EE Web Serv Dev, XML/ XSD/WSDL/SOAP.Req BS Comp Sci related eng or IT deg w/5 yrs related exp or MS Comp Sci related eng or IT deg w/3 yrs related exp.Position in Chandler AZ with Volt.Mail resume to: Volt Attn: BBruce, 8955 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd, Ste 104, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Business Process Analyst

Phoenix, AZ Mail Cavalry Portfolio Services in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking Business Process Analyst, Min. Req: MS in IE plus knowledge of PL/SQL (or any programming experience) - SAS (or any similar analytical tool) - MS Office. Decompress high level information down into details / Abstract low level information up into concepts. Critically evaluate information, reconcile conflicts, ability to interact professionally with a diverse audience. Send Resumes to HR, 4050 E. Cotton Center Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85040

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Configuration Analyst

Scottsdale, AZ Mail Configuration Analyst (CA-NS) in Scottsdale, AZ. Development and maintenance of compliant methods and controls for software, configuration and change management to provide traceability throughout SDLC. MS+2 yrs or BS+5 yrs prog rltd exp. Send resume to Early Warning Services, Attn: Steven Fry, 16552 N 90th St, #100, Scottsdale AZ 85260. Must ref job title & code.

MTS 1, Systems Admin

Scottsdale, AZ Mail PayPal, Inc. seeks MTS 1, Systems Admin in Scottsdale: Innovate & build back tier infrastructure enabling computing, blocking, ntwrking & object storage utilized by PayPal database sys. Support the core infrastructure of PayPal transaction databases utilizing Oracle RAC envrnmnt running on Solaris, REL, AIX & Hitachi storage on the backend. Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: MS(or equiv.)+4 yrs. exp. OR BS(or equiv.)+6 yrs. exp. Employer is willing to accept 3 or 4 year degree. Must be legally authorized to work in US w/o sponsorship.

Submit resume w/ ref. to: Req. #: RP860(AR) to: HR (Cube 4120B), 2065 Hamilton Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. EOE

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MTS 2, Architect

Scottsdale, AZ Mail eBay Inc. seeks MTS 2, Architect in Scottsdale: Take ldrshp role in the design, dvlpmnt & mgmt of SAP sys., policies, practices & stndrds.

Research new & better ways of solving biz prblms using SAP Technologies. Provide daily support of SAP envrnmnts to troubleshoot sys. prfrmnce prblms, tune, apply support packs & enhncmnt packs, release upgrades or potential sys. installations. Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: MS(or equiv.)+5 yrs. exp. OR BS(or equiv.)+7 yrs. exp. Must be legally authorized to work in US w/o sponsorship.

Submit resume w/ ref. to: Req. #: GB891(AR) to: HR (Cube 4120B), eBay Inc. HQ, 2065 Hamilton Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. EOE

We currently have immediate opportunities for self-motivated, committed, quality minded individuals at our manufacturing facility in Phoenix,AZ. Now hiring for the following positions:

Mattress Builders Box Spring Assemblers Quilters Sewers Unit Builders Line Loaders

Senior Siebel Consultant

Scottsdale, AZ Mail Monad Solutions Inc. seeks a Senior Siebel Consultant in Scottsdale, AZ (and various locations throughout the U.S.) to develop, design, code, modify, test, debug, document, install, deploy, and support daily operations for asset of COTS applications focusing mainly on Siebel suite including Siebel Tools Configuration, eScript, Workflows, Siebel Enterprise integration, SQL, and UNIX in the public sector industry.

To apply, please mail resume to Joe McCall at 45 Violet Court, Toms River, NJ 08753 and reference Job Number: 1-M.

Scottsdale, AZ Mail Senior Software Engineer (SSE-RS) in Scottsdale, AZ. Providing architectural and big picture oversight for design, development, maintenance and enhancement of online transaction and batch processing applications for new or existing products. BS+5 yrs prog rltd exp.

Send resume to Early Warning Services, Attn: Steven Fry, 16552 N 90th St, #100, Scottsdale AZ 85260.

Must ref job title & code.

Senior Software Engineer

Tempe, AZ

Email

ARTESYN EMBEDDED COMPUTING, INC.

Training for these positions will be provided for appropriate candidates.

Benefits include paid vacation and holidays, 401(k), Medical and Dental insurance.

How to Apply: You must apply in person at our facility: Tuesday-Friday, 8:30am-2:30pm 125 S. 67th Ave, Suite 150 Phoenix,AZ 85043 No Phone Calls Please Tempur Sealy is an EEO Employer/AAP Employer

Software Engineer III

Scottsdale, AZ Mail Software Engineer III (SE-MD) in Scottsdale, AZ. Provides architectural and big picture oversight for design, development, and maintenance of online transaction and batch processing applications of new or enhanced products. BS+5 yrs prog rltd exp. Send resume to Early Warning Services, Attn: Steven Fry, 16552 N 90th St, #100, Scottsdale AZ 85260. Must ref job title & code.

Dvlp & maintain multiple ATCA Shelf Mgmt sftwr. Create & rev reqs, dvlp process execution, implemnt sftwr to meet defined reqs, refine sftwr. Wrkng w/PICMG ATCA, IPMI & HPI-B specificatn.

Dvlp, test & integrate code for new or existing sftwr projcts. Use defined sftwr lifecycle methodologies.

Reqs: Bach deg or frgn equiv in Electrical Eng, Comp Sci or Comp Eng + 5 yrs of prog resp exp in a sftwr eng occuptn. Req exp must incl 3 yrs of exp wrkng w/PICMG ATCA specification, IPMI specification & HPI-B specification.

Send CV to: HR-NorthAmerica@artesyn.com.

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INSURANCE Mesa, AZ 602-265-9319 Looking for a licensed P+C Producer for Mesa Office. Fax resume to 602-265-9319.

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Start Making Money Now $$$ Part-time or Full-time We are looking for energetic, outgoing, friendly, positive individuals to help us promote the Arizona Republic at various locations around the city. You will need your own transportation to get to and from the different work locations. While sales experience is a plus it is not required, we will train the right person. We offer weekly pay and plenty of advancement opportunities.

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Behavioral Coach

Provide a minimum of 30-35 hours of Home and School based services as an Independent Contractor to children and families in need of Behavioral Health Services. Work with a diverse population. MA/MSW with 2 yrs. exp.

Apply at 1522 E. Southern, Phx, AZ 85040, (602) 243-1773 or email HR@bfcsfamily.org

Phoenix, AZ Website Responsible for the acquisition and growth of new and existing business relationships through all phases of the client sales and service life cycle. EOE

Apply at ksstatebank.com/jobs

Contract Children Counselor

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Provide a minimum of 30-35 hours of Home and School based services as an Independent Contractor to children and youth in need of Behavioral Health Services. Work with a diverse population. MA/MSW with 2 yrs. exp.

Apply at 1522 E. Southern, Phx, AZ 85040, (602) 243-1773 or email HR@bfcsfamily.org

HRIS/Compensation Analyst Phoenix, AZ Email

HRIS/Compensation Analyst, fulltime, performs a variety of technical & admin duties for the HR Dept.; includes data compilation & reporting utilizing HelpStar, BeneTrac, Paycheck systems & SBH Matrix.

Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MA in Business, HR Mgt or related field or BA in Business, HR Mgt, or related field + 5 years exp.

Email to: careers@sbhservices.org Southwest Behavioral & Health Services 3450 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, 85012

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VP, Academic/Student Affairs

Phoenix, AZ

Bench Assembler

Scottsdale, AZ Email or Mail Small manufacturing firm needs experienced, conscientious, reliable production assembler and small parts repair technician. Must be good with machines and hand tools, physically fit. Requires excellent attention to detail.

References, background check required. Excellent wages, working conditions, medical & dental plan, profit-sharing plus 401k.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Respond to Human Resources 14747 N Northsight Blvd STE 111-354, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Or to jobapp06242015@outlook.com

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Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs Responsible for the oversight and governance of Arizona University System academic and student affairs functions. Min Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or Doctoral degree and 10 yrs directly related exp. Advanced degree and higher education experience preferred. Higher education academic affairs administration experience desirable.

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Phoenix, AZ Email AZTransfer Outreach & Communications Specialist - Develop and implement strategies that effectively market & disseminate information to internal & external constituents throughout AZ. Min qual Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & 4 yrs exp in communications, journalism, PR or related; OR any equivalent combination; AND valid AZ class D driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Send cover letter, resume, & 3 references to HR@azregents.edu. More information at www.azregents.edu.

LAMPS PLUS 900 N. 54th Street Chandler, AZ 85226 www.lampsplus.com/careers EEO Employer

SALES/MARKETING Leasing Agent

Mesa, AZ Website FT Tues to Sat. Fellowship Square Historic Mesa retirement community, 35 W Brown Rd, Mesa. Join a customer service oriented team offering competitive wages, benefits and paid time off. 2 yrs exp marketing at senior community and a passion for working with seniors a must, Background&Drug test reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, EOE apply online at www.azfs.org

Outside Commercial Sales Rep

Maricopa County

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Must have sales / marketing experience. Call on restaurant, apartment, industrial firms throughout the Valley. Cold calling involved.

Knowledge of plumbing and construction helpful. Must have reliable transportation. Salary, commission, benefits.

Email resume, including address and phone number to: invoicing@ arizonaplumbingservices.com

Sales Manager

Phoenix, AZ Mail Sales Manager: f/t; Cellular Wholesale; coordinate/ train/ evaluate sales workers; 2 yr exp or 2 yr in related job; Resume: Nextar AZ Inc. @ 4105 N. 51st Ave., #149, Phoenix, AZ 85031

Sales

602-212-2240

Maintenance Technician

Mesa, AZ 480-833-4960 Maintenance Technician for Mesa apartment community. A/C Certification preferred. Must have own tools and experience in apartment maintenance. We will do background investigation and drug/ alcohol testing. Call Jennifer at 480-833-4960

We were named a Careerbuilder Top Companies to work for in Arizona for the last 3 years!!! We offer a service that every business needs and we have no competition. There is no travel, a set schedule, a great work environment, unlimited income potential and benefits. Does it sound too good to be true? Well itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not. We would like to talk to you about immediate openings in our business relations department for inside sales positions.

To begin the interview process, please call 602-212-2240 AND email resume: resumebr@arizonabbb.org

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Branch Manager

Glendale, AZ Email Provides knowledge and assistance to customers regarding Allied Gases products and services. â&#x2C6;&#x201A;Accurately completes all reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d paperwork including daily collections and deposits â&#x2C6;&#x201A;Shipping and receiving duties. â&#x2C6;&#x201A;Observes all admin, accounting, & safety related procedures â&#x2C6;&#x201A;May be required to obtain a Commercial Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License with a Hazardous Materials endorsement.

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Must have your own car. Must have cell phone. Must be reliable!

NOW HIRING Sales Representatives

Resumes to: rpell@alliedgases.com

Our company is GROWING and HIRING! New opportunities for entry level account reps! YOUR PERSONALITY IS REQUIRED Entry level reps can make $800-$1000 per week! Experienced reps can make $1200-$1400 per week!

NEW REPS ARE MAKING $250+ PER DAY We are currently looking to fill several outside sales positions at this time.

The position is working with customers FACE 2 FACE in stores. THIS IS NOT A COLD CALLING TELEMARKETING CALL CENTER POSITION. If you have ever worked for the following, WE WANT TO SPEAK WITH YOU!!! â&#x20AC;˘ Kirby Vacuum sales â&#x20AC;˘ ADT Door 2 Door sales (Alarm sales) â&#x20AC;˘ Cutco (Vector Marketing) â&#x20AC;˘ Home improvement canvassing â&#x20AC;˘ Solar canvassing â&#x20AC;˘ AT&T Uverse residential sales

Drivers

Chandler, AZ 866-560-6245 Local Area, Vehicle Provided, 2/3 days per week, Regular Business Hours, Professional Appearance, Good Driving Record, Retirees Welcome. Please call 866-560-6245

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Peoria, AZ 480-244-4740 General Labor. West Valley company filling positions immediately! $14+ Per Hr! 480-244-4740

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Display Merchandiser

Chandler, AZ Apply In Person Seeking a creative, artistic individual. Visual Merchandising exp. preferred. Physical position.

Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

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Mesa, AZ Fax 480-969-5575 Join P.B. Bell Property Management at a 582 unit apt com in Mesa. Must have excellent maint skills, a complete set of tools & be customer service orientated. Previous apt maint exp pref. Send, fax or apply in person to: Tuscany Palms, 901 S Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85210.

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Senior Software Engineer

Tempur Sealy is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest bedding provider. Combining a proud history and groundbreaking innovation, the company holds some of the most highly recognized brands in the industry:TempurÂŽ,Tempur-PedicÂŽ, SealyÂŽ, Sealy PosturepedicÂŽ, Optimumâ&#x201E;˘, and Stearns & FosterÂŽ.

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To apply call, 602-559-5516 or email:

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General

480-330-8072

DO YOU LIKE TO HAVE FUN AND MAKE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME!!!

Because we are currently contracting highly motivated and energetic people to sell the newspaper at sporting events and Art festivals.

You can expect to make around $100 to $300 per day and have fun doing it. Please call Dave @ (480) 330-8072. Must have your own reliable transportation and cell phone.

Handyman Mesa AZ 480-452-1146 Mesa company needs dependable person, Janitorial, Unload trucks (forklift exp reqd), some heavy lifting reqd, organize & maintain storage area, Bldg & lndscp maint, Repair vendor coord, FT, some OT, Benefits, Drug/Smoke Free, Wages DOE - Fax 480-452-1146

Pitching Coach

Surprise, AZ Fax 816-924-0347 Professional Batting Practice Pitching Coach sought by Kansas City Royals Baseball Corp. in Surprise, AZ. Train, practice w/ players. Req travel.

Fax resumes to Kyle 816-924-0347

Quality Cont. QA/QC Manager Chandler, AZ 480-961-0004

Hiring Construction certified Quality Control QA/QC Manager. To apply call 480-961-0004.

Security Guards

Northeast Valley

480-367-6965

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$1100

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$600

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40"

40" Class LED HDTV

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Full Motion Dual Arm Flat Panel TV Wall Mount

40" Actual Diagonal Screen Size

â&#x20AC;˘ Fits TVs 32" to 65" â&#x20AC;˘ Supports Up to 132lbs Regular Price $99.99 In-Store Price $69

â&#x20AC;˘ Full HD 1080p â&#x20AC;˘ USB/HDMI Regular Price $299

$80

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$20

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$60

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Smart Security 2015 â&#x20AC;˘ Advanced Features such as Firewall and Anti-Phishing Provide a Powerful Defense Against Identity Theft.

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12,000BTU Portable Air Conditioner, Fan and Dehumidifier with Remote Control â&#x20AC;˘ Carbon Air Filter and Washable Pre-Filter â&#x20AC;˘ Full Thermostatic Control (61°F - 89°F) Regular Price $399.99 In-Store Price $359.99

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â&#x20AC;˘ 420 sq. in. of Primary Cooking on Porcelain-Coated Stamped Steel Grates Regular Price $219.99 In-Store Price $169.99

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â&#x20AC;˘ Remote Play: Stream a Wide Range of your PS4 Games on your PS Vita System Over a Local Wi-Fi Network when away from your PS4 System or TV. Regular Price $199.99

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