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ONE Community Taste-It Tuesday Spotlight: Humble Pie

Submitted by ONE Community on May 21, 2013 - 11:34am

This week's adventure in "Foodie-Land" takes us to Humble Pie!

Humble Pie has multiple locations in Phoenix and each one is sure to deliver a delicious dining experience! Their menu is filled with many options ranging from sandwiches, burgers, pastas, and of course their famous pizzas. Additionally, they don't let down for us "winos" and individuals who appreciate a good alcoholic drink! They have an extensive list of red wines, white wines, and a plethora of beers available. Read more »

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New Smartphone App BUYCOTT Lets You Boycott The Koch Brothers and Support Pro LGBT Companies

Submitted by ONE Community on May 19, 2013 - 8:32pm

Last year former Microsoft programmer and congressional candidate Darcy Burner pitched a seemingly simple idea at Netroots Nation. The creation of a smartphone app that would allow shoppers to swipe barcodes to check whether conservative billionaire industrialists Charles and David Koch were behind a product on the shelves.

But what Burner didn’t realize at the time is that a group of developers was hard at work on Buycott, an even more sophisticated version of the smartphone app she proposed. Read more »

A Top LinkedIn Exec On Why Content Marketing Matters More Than Ever

Submitted by ONE Community on May 15, 2013 - 9:33am

In the past few years, there’s been a real transformation in the way people consume information and communicate. Fueled by the mass adoption of social platforms, this transformation in consumer behavior demands that the ways we market also evolve. This is especially true in business-to-business where brands compete in a content-flooded environment with countless information sources to capture buyers' attention. Read more »

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ONE Community Taste-It Tuesday Spotlight: FEZ

Submitted by ONE Community on May 14, 2013 - 6:51pm

ONE Community's new "Taste-It"/"Try-It" Tuesday is back this week and today we're showcasing our amazing friends over at FEZ!

FEZ is located right off Central and Indian School where they attract a number of hungry patrons throughout the day. They serve a great mix of delicious dishes and assorted alcohol that's sure to please the most picky of eaters! Read more »

Financial planning insights for the LGBT community

Submitted by ONE Community on May 8, 2013 - 3:59pm

Over the last decade, many companies have paid increasing attention to the buying power and consumer habits of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) market. But until recently, little attention has been focused on the financial experience of LGBT individuals.

The groundbreaking “LGBT Financial Experience 2012-2013 Research Study” by Prudential Financial takes an in-depth look at the financial challenges and concerns of LGBT Americans, and provides eye-opening insights for individuals seeking financial services that will address their own circumstances. Read more »

Gay Marriage Makes Good Business Sense

Submitted by ONE Community on May 7, 2013 - 3:29pm

With politicians shifting positions daily, the gay marriage debate is over. It's been the most significant civil rights discussion since the feminist, bra-burning era of the 1970's and as with feminism, there really hasn't been any rationale to not afford equality to the LGBT community. But if at this stage gay marriage opponents, such as the GOP's Rick Santorum, are still unable to ethically support gay marriage, perhaps financial grounds will be more persuasive. Read more »

It's time to ensure equality for all Arizona employees, residents and consumers

Submitted by ONE Community on April 25, 2013 - 9:31am

Arizona is one of 29 states in the nation where it is legal to fire someone simply because they are gay or transgendered. Tucson, Phoenix and Flagstaff have incorporated LGBT inclusive non-discrimination policies and now it is time for Arizona to be inclusive and equally protect ALL of our diverse citizenry. Please join over 200 businesses and hundreds of individuals and take the UNITY Pledge today. The UNITY Pledge is a concerted effort by Arizona businesses and individuals to advance workplace equality and equal treatment in housing and hospitality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and their allies.
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US Senate to Take Binding Vote on Marketplace Fairness Act Next Week

Submitted by ONE Community on April 19, 2013 - 12:58pm

Thanks to your phone calls and messages, the United States Senate overwhelmingly endorsed the Marketplace Fairness Act by a vote of 75-24 as an amendment to the budget resolution last month. This was great news, as this test vote showed there is significant support for leveling the playing field between brick-and-mortar retailers and remote or online sellers (read more details about the legislation here).

Next week, the Senate will hold its final binding vote on the Marketplace Fairness Act as a stand-alone bill. As an Arizona business owner, we need your help to ensure that Arizona Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake support the Marketplace Fairness Act in this important vote. Read more »

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Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber Released Business Equality Survey

Submitted by ONE Community on April 15, 2013 - 9:35pm

PHOENIX (April 15, 2013)--Today the Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (GPGLCC) announced the results of its six-month survey measuring how equitably local business treat their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) employees. Valley businesses with up to 500 employees, government agencies with more than 500 employees and local offices of larger companies were invited to participate. Nineteen employers scored a 100 on the survey and 45 scored an 80 percent or higher. In addition to publishing the results, the GPGLCC has produced a buying guide of companies that embrace diversity. Read more »

Deeply Relaxed LLC invites you to an Anniversary Celebration (May 20-25, 2013)

Submitted by ONE Community on April 11, 2013 - 5:48pm

It's our Anniversary!

Come help us celebrate during this week-long Open House event. Meet the owner, Michael Bucy, CH, ask those burning questions about hypnosis, and enter to win a variety of prizes.

Michael Bucy is a Certified Clinical Hypnotist with more than 12 years experience. He has a private practice in Phoenix, AZ, providing individual and group hypnosis sessions.

You could win: Read more »

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