Data and Planning Drive the Growth of Smart Cities and Utilities

Wed, 02/01/2017 - 09:00

The Black & Veatch 2017 Strategic Directions: Smart City/Smart Utility Report investigates the progress made by communities and utilities as they continue their evolution toward smarter infrastructure. Around the globe, cities and utilities are beginning to see tangible results from preliminary efforts and are gaining confidence in what a smart city can be.

Avnet Supports ‘Hacking for Good’ Weekend

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 16:30

During Avnet’s second annual Global Month of Service in October, Avnet partnered with PayPal to host the fourth annual Arizona Opportunity Hack event, in which nonprofit organizations received free solutions to their most pressing business and technology needs.

3 QOLhacks for Creating a Fun Work Environment

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 15:35

Most of us spend at least half of our waking hours at work, so why not make it fun? In fact, research has shown that creating a feeling of optimism and happiness at work can improve employee performance. A survey of HR managers showed that the majority encourages fun at work because they believe it benefits both the individual and the organization.

Whole Kids Foundation® Completes 2016 Growing Healthy Kids Campaign; Raises $2.8 Million For School Salad Bars, Gardens

Fri, 01/27/2017 - 08:15

Ashley Hall Turns from Desperate to Successful

Thu, 01/26/2017 - 15:30

Ashley Hall personifies a life transformed. Hall, 36, a native of Anderson, S.C., fell on hard times in 2010 during the recession when her then-husband’s contracting business ground to a halt. She needed help feeding her two young children.

Engaging Employees by Advancing the Value of Human Capital with Steph Sharma, Human Value Institute

Thu, 01/26/2017 - 08:00

Aloha Charlotte - A Make-A-Wish Reveal with VSP Global

Thu, 01/26/2017 - 19:35

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Scholar Hosts Dinner to Alleviate Hunger & Raise Awareness about Food Insecurity

Tue, 01/24/2017 - 17:15

Republic Services Promotes Recycling and Safe Driving at Preview Las Vegas

Wed, 02/01/2017 - 11:00

Republic Services of Southern Nevada recycling coordinator, Jeremy Walters joined hundreds of businesses at the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Preview Las Vegas event recently held at the Thomas & Mack Center. Recycling and safe driving tips were among the priorities promoted at Republic's booth.

Inventor’s Challenge: Playing the Way to a Better Tomorrow

Tue, 01/24/2017 - 14:55

For the second year in a row, AT&T Aspire is teaming up with the Imagination Foundation to invite students of all ages, from pre-k-to high school, to make something amazing — using whatever tools are available — that addresses a specific problem or need in their community.