by Brett Farmiloe | Nov 24, 2020 | Business
We have seen a dramatic shift in perspective when it comes to capitalism and business over the last decade. What was once thought of as a system that fosters growth and value is now seen as corrupt and greedy. It is because of this shift that Conscious Capitalism has...
by Diane Janovsky | Oct 2, 2020 | Blog, Business
On September 13, 1970, the New York Times Magazine published an influential essay by highly regarded economist Milton Friedman entitled, “The Social Responsibility of Business Is to Increase Its Profits”. In the article, Friedman described a philosophy that has...
by Brett Farmiloe | Jun 11, 2020 | Blog, Business
Due to the current pandemic, many businesses are struggling to make ends meet. This battle is stressful for employers, employees, and stakeholders alike. We asked 12 business owners to explain how they’re working to alleviate the dangers of their most at-risk...
by Brett Farmiloe | Jun 10, 2020 | Blog, Business
Business is all about balance, especially right now in light of the pandemic. Business owners everywhere are trying to balance their company’s needs with the needs of their clients, all while dealing with the added stresses, and trying circumstances created by this...
by ccapitalisaz | Apr 6, 2016 | Blog, Business, Past Events
We are days away from the Arizona Collegiate Venture Competition on April 8! We have a preview of the 11 teams from Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Grand Canyon University and Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET) who...
by ccapitalisaz | Apr 4, 2016 | Blog, Business, Past Events
In 2015, the U of A startup team Infinurja, a company that designs, produces and sells products that use organic waste to generate electricity, took home the Territorial Trophy at the Arizona Collegiate Venture Competition (ACVC). On April 8, we are excited to watch...