June 2017 - Horseshoe Chamber Blog

29Jun

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Massive HVAC Company Comes To Rural Texas – 4.2 Million Square Feet Complex

Texas continues to grow its economic power despite the low oil prices that are affecting its largest industry and export. Recently, a Japanese HVAC company made the move to build a mega factory for its AC production outside Houston. This factory, a sprawling 4.2 million-square-foot complex, is set to be one of the largest buildings in the area. Its roof alone spans 100 acres. In comparison, the average Walmart Store is 100,000 square feet. The company behind this giant of a facility is Daikin, and it has invested around $500 million on what can be considered its most advanced factory yet. But why would Daikin build this mega factory in rural Waller County, Texas? It's because Texas has one of the best HVAC markets in the country, something that Takeshi Ebisu, head of Daikin's U...

Americans Can’t Afford To Get Away, But AZ Workers Most Likely To Take A Trip

23Jun

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Americans Can’t Afford To Get Away, But AZ Workers Most Likely To Take A Trip

Research shows that taking a trip has numerous benefits on one's well-being. Not only can just planning a vacation make you happier, but 53% of employed American adults come back feeling refreshed after a trip. That often results in higher levels of productivity, creativity, and overall job satisfaction. But a new poll has found that 43% of Americans aren't going to be taking a vacation this summer -- and the number one reason is that they simply can't afford it. The poll, conducted by the Associated Press, found that a huge portion of working Americans won't be able to take a summer vacation, with 49% of those respondents citing that cost was the barrier. Around 11% said they couldn't take the time off from work, and 3% said they simply don't like to be away from their jobs. In additio...

Arizona Commission Given Warning By Federal Officials To Cease Employer Penalty Reductions

15Jun

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Arizona Commission Given Warning By Federal Officials To Cease Employer Penalty Reductions

The Industrial Commission of Arizona’s reduction in employer penalties regarding workers’ deaths and injuries has been deemed non-permissible by federal officials. A federal investigation led by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) officials found that the commission’s actions violated the laws of Arizona. The commission was warned by the officials to cease their reductions of employer penalties immediately. OSHA officials investigated the commission after receiving a complaint in December from the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health. According to the Arizona Capital Times, the "agency had been monitoring state commission meetings for months previously." The monitoring of the state commission paid off. OSHA officials reported the Arizona workplace safe...

2Jun

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Restaurant Week Preparations – Get Ready For September 2017

For the food lovers out there, especially those that love eating out, there is sad news. The Arizona Restaurant Week has ended, and that means 130 Phoenix restaurants offering fine dining at good rates is no longer occurring. The event, which kicked off on Friday, May 19 and lasted until May 28, is a biannual festival that takes place in the city. At the various restaurants, fine meals are offered at a price of $33 and $44, for three-course Prix-Fixe menus, at venues across the state. Included in these were national chains like Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, and plenty of local restaurants offering special menus for the week. There was a lot of work put into mapping out the various restaurants, and their menus, and it can all be found at the event site here. But the just because they event i...

Arizona Food Hub Appeals to Foodies, Vegans, and Those Looking For the Biggest Bite

1Jun

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Arizona Food Hub Appeals to Foodies, Vegans, and Those Looking For the Biggest Bite

According to experts and state officials, Arizona is the place to grab a bite -- especially if you have a discerning palette, have embraced a vegan lifestyle, or simply want the biggest meal you can imagine. By the year 2020, the global tableware market is projected to exceed $41 billion. Of course, local restaurants eat up a good portion of that. And between last month's Arizona Restaurant Week and the PHX Vegan Food Festival in February, foodies are starting to flock to the area for the latest and greatest in local dishes. Back in 2015, the United Nations' Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization recognized the city of Tucson for its gastronomy scene's local food production and investment in natural resources. But while Zagat recently gave Phoenix and Scottsdale the numbe...