by Editor | Apr 11, 2025 | News
Being a small-business owner is rewarding. It gives you the freedom to do what you love and to control your destiny. This appealed to Mike Jaap, who took a wealth of experience and built a metal recycling business. It paid off with exponential growth and profits. His...
by Editor | Apr 11, 2025 | News
“Businesswomen and women from all walks of life attend Women of Scottsdale for career and personal development. Women who live, work or play in Scottsdale are members. Members develop relationships which enhance their business, social and community endeavors....
by Editor | Apr 11, 2025 | News
Diana Brettrager moved to Arizona from Illinois back in 1995 to join Country Financial as an agent in Tucson. As soon as their regional meetings began she was introduced to NAIFA-AZ and was told that to be a “Professional” she needed to join — and join she did!...
by Editor | Apr 11, 2025 | News
Julie Jakubek, MBA is a long time resident of Arizona. She began her Allstate Insurance Agency in 1996. She has been a member of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce for over 25 years and is past recipient of the Business Woman of the Year Award. Additionally, Julie is an...
by Editor | Mar 21, 2024 | News
It was the summer of 1993; I had finished college the year before and was enjoying my Scottsdale bartending job. My dad, who had been in the insurance business for 14 years at that point, encouraged me to apply for a job as an Insurance Agent. He said they were hiring...
