Page 54 April 2014 Local company named one of the “Best Places to Work” By Margaret Ann Lippincott When you step into the Indian School offices of Ideas Collide, you’re greeted with a table of brightly colored toys, candy and you’ll see a little dog with his water dish. Being pet friendly is just one of the reasons Ideas Collide employees nominated their firm to be a Best Place to Work. The Phoenix Business Journal just named Ideas Collide as one of the Top 25 Micro companies in its 2013 Best Places to Work results. Arcadia residents Matthew and Rebecca Clyde started the marketing firm in 2005 with agency Creative Director, Michael Mason. In the last eight years Ideas Collide DUI CLASSES ONLINE! 3200 N Hayden Rd ~ Suite 170 - Just South of Osborn Rd 480.429.9044 WOW! ONLINE DUI SERVICES! SCOTTSDALETREATMENT.COM ARIZONA’S FIRST ONLINE DUI SERVICES HOME • OFFICE • TRAVEL ANYWHERE YOU CAN “LOG ON!” ONLINE SERVICES: MVD • SR-22 ALCOHOL SCREENINGS, EDUCATION & TREATMENT ARIZONA’S FIRST ONLINE DUI SERVICES Compare our rates. CALL US LAST! In Christ We Grow That Others May Know Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 A.M. –Traditional 8:30 & 10:30 A.M. –Contemporary 12:30 P.M. –Spanish Service Wednesday Worship 7:00 P.M. Saturday Worship 5:00 P.M. Saturday Youth-Led Worship 6:00 P.M. Sunday School / Bible Classes 9:40 A.M. (Nursery Care At All A.M. Sunday Services) 3901 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix (602) 955-4830 visit our website www.cclphoenix.org e-mail us at christchurch@cclphoenix.org Christ Church Lutheran LC-MS Christ Lutheran School Preschool - Grade 8 ~ (602) 957-7010 SPECIAL SERVICES DURING LENT EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 11AM & 7PM HOLY WEEK, April 17 – April 20 Maundy Thursday, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Good Friday, 12 Noon - 3 p.m. Tre-Ore Service (20 minute sections; worshipers may come and go) Tenebrae (Service of Darkness) 7 p.m. Holy Saturday Service 5 p.m. Easter Sunday Festival of the Resurrection Traditional Worship Services 7 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Special Children’s Activities 9:30 a.m. Youth-led Worship Service 6 p.m. has won many awards including a Phoenix Chamber of Commerce IMPACT Award for company culture and numerous awards for digital advertising and marketing projects from the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association International. Ideas Collide offers paid employee health insurance with a 401k matching plan, along with some not so usual perks such as jeans being accepted business casual attire, paid working staff lunches and team movie days. Flexibility and being able to work from home is a huge benefit, whether home is in Arizona or somewhere else including a few team members that work from Dallas and Chicago. Team members agree that what makes Ideas Collide such a great place to work is the unique people and clients they interact and work with each day. James West, Senior Project Manager says it is the “collaborative environment” that he really enjoys. “We get a chance to work and brainstorm with creative minds and come up with exciting, future-facing concepts and ideas for clients.” Matthew Clyde, President and Chief Strategist, founded the company on a spirit of dedication, passion, and desire to become the best, not only as an agency, but also as professionals in our field. One of Clyde’s personal statements is “You cannot love your life if you don’t love your work.” He attributes the success of the firm to its team. “Having a great culture comes from everyone on the team,” said Clyde. “We collectively own the spirit and culture that distinguishes our work and the experiences we create.” In fact, the layout of the space was purposefully set with glass walls and doors and large open worktables to encourage interaction with colleagues. Team members are proud that Ideas Collide is known for its community involvement. Over the last year Clyde has contributed $125,000 in funding and serving non-profit organizations. Of greatest value is the time contributed. Clyde and his team dedicate countless hours Kori’s smile shows her joy for her job. Best friends are welcome. Continued on page 56