Massage Envy’s $600 million in annual revenue and 20,000 employees

By Adam Lyons in : Adam@Champion, News // Jul 20 2010

Source: AzCentral

When he sold the clubs and was looking at another business venture, he hit on the idea of offering inexpensive massage services in an upscale setting on a membership basis, similar to a health club.

Leonesio set up his first …(continued)…

Massive regulation overhaul going to President Barack Obama

By Adam Lyons in : Adam@Champion, News // Jul 15 2010

The vote to end debate was 60-38, the minimum needed to overcome a filibuster. But that ensured that the bill has the votes for final passage, which could come later Thursday.

At a thud-inducing 2,300 pages, the legislation is designed to …(continued)…

U.S. Green Building Council issues LEED Gold certification to Mountain Ranch Marketplace

By Adam Lyons in : Adam@Champion, News // Jul 15 2010

The Mayor of Goodyear, Jim Cavanaugh expresses his pride of the accomplishment and combined efforts of Kitchell and Newland Communities as he states, “As the first LEED Gold certified project in Goodyear, Mountain Ranch Marketplace has established a new standard …(continued)…

FDIC given unlimited investigative authority on banks

By Adam Lyons in : Adam@Champion, Legislation, News // Jul 13 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal bank regulators have agreed to give the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. unlimited authority to investigate banks, clarifying the agency’s power that was in question during the financial crisis.

The FDIC’s board on Monday …(continued)…