

RHINO NATION David Hash with Continuum Consulting and Kendall Jones with Local First Arizona
Continuum Consulting was founded in 1997 by high-end IT specialists working for contract companies. There was a need and opportunity to improve IT specialist and contractor relationships. Continuum was founded on the principles of delivering high quality service and products to ensure a successful experience for both the clients and contractors. As an Arizona IT recruiter and software producer, our client base includes national corporations and local small businesses. With our integrity, professional attitude and commitment to service, we sustain happy clients and employees.
It’s often said that entrepreneurs are born and not made, and that certainly holds true for David Hash. Starting when he was a teenager, David has been a visionary, creating customized solutions for businesses to improve efficiencies and increase revenue opportunities. Across his career, he has spearheaded three business ventures covering a range of expertise areas including manufacturing, project management, product development, e-commerce, and staffing and recruiting. His longest-running success story is Continuum Consulting, whose staffing specialists adeptly match IT and finance professionals with leading companies to build win-win relationships.
A true leader, David is not one to be tied down by conventions – or even a desk. He is often spotted across the Valley at networking events, constantly creating new partnerships and alliances to advance his business development efforts. When he assumed presidency of Continuum Consulting in 2005, moving from his position as board member and owner, he began to inject his energy and management style into the company. By forecasting the upcoming shift in economic conditions, David was able to craft a strategic plan to weather the storm and emerge even more successful on the other side. Keenly aware of his strengths and limitations, David surrounds himself with a talented team that is able to interpret, support, and execute his initiatives. If there isn’t a picture in the dictionary next to the definition of entrepreneur, there should be – of David Hash.
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Local First Arizona is a nonprofit organization that celebrates independent, locally owned businesses. They support, promote and advocate for a strong local business community and raise public awareness of the economic and cultural benefits provided by strong local economies. Local businesses contribute to a sustainable economy for Arizona and build vibrant communities we’re all proud to call home.
Kendall Jones is the Community Outreach Manager for Local First Arizona. She is an ASU Alumna, Public Allies Alum, and bridges the two communities of education and social justice through her work everyday. Kendall sees strength in collaboration and is committed to bringing equity to every Arizonan.
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ABOUT RHINO NATION
Rhino Nation is a growing community of influential entrepreneurs and small business owners that share a common trait, they don’t walk, they don’t run, they CHARGE to their destiny. We acknowledge and celebrate their business expertise, leadership and fearless attitude to be victorious in their goals. Rhino Nation is committed to making powerful connections and providing enhanced exposure to broaden the reach and promote the extraordinary talents of our community members.
ABOUT YOUR SPONSOR
Rhino Online Strategies & eCreativity helps you free up your precious and limited time, as a business owner, to do what you do best….running and growing your business. Michelle Faust and her team partner with you to identify your content and marketing needs and provide you with fresh, innovative, dynamic copy that will effectively reach your target market, leading to increased customer engagement, a higher conversion rate, and increased sales.
Great content becomes the seeds of a bountiful business harvest, so you can cultivate and grow your business. We take the time to personally understand you and your company’s purpose, so your marketing message reflects who you are and speaks directly to your target market. Let us join you as part of your team. We’ll partner with you to develop powerful messaging strategies.
We strive to create an expansive mindset through education, marketing content and access to a talented team of business consultants. Our mission is to deliver cutting edge entrepreneurial support by providing engaging targeted messaging along with online business education, ancillary business services, and enhanced exposure.
Michelle has an extensive background in sales, marketing and public speaking, primarily in the pharmaceutical industry. When she left her corporate career, she shifted into the entrepreneurial world, combining her experience, talents and passions to reinvent herself. As a marketer and copywriter, Michelle thrives on discovering what motivates people into action and what their key emotional triggers are. Michelle and her team create powerful and targeted messaging that improve conversion rates and increase sales. Michelle loves to connect people through the power and beauty of the written word. her passion is helping people create a road-map to success, so they can fulfill their dreams and live their destiny.
For more about Rhino Online Strategies & eCreativity find them at www.rhinostrategy.com, on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Julie Fletcher is Assistant Vice President and Business Banking Specialist for Enterprise Bank and Trust in North Scottsdale. She has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in multiple industries. She has helped both domestic and international entrepreneurs with the startup and development of their businesses. Julie has provided acquisition and business development consulting for Lanick Corporation and their affiliate companies, Business Brokers International and Realty International. Prior to her time at Lanick, she co-founded and operated a successful small business development firm for 8 years. She has been recognized as a market leader in the construction licensing and surety bond industries.
Michelle Micalizzi is an expert in building, marketing, and selling award-winning programs, business products and concepts including medical practice software, health and wellness programs, fitness and beauty businesses. With strong entrepreneurial experience, she has proven to be an excellent intra-preneur whose drive for success benefits businesses from start-ups to well-established national companies. A skilled speaker and presenter, she establishes rapport easily one-on-one and with audiences. A fitness buff, she has a credible in-person presence for health, wellness and beauty products and services. Her forte is B2B sales with executive level decision-makers.

Alex Schreck grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He played the violin and many sports with a focus on soccer. Since his parents moved to Wisconsin from Germany, he was involved in German societies as well. He still plays the drums for the Spielmannzug Milwaukee and represented them as Kinderprinz when he was younger.
Mindy Weinstein is the founder and CEO of 

Rhino Online Strategies and eCreativity serve small to midsize businesses and entrepreneur’s who want their business to grow and thrive. They partner with them to identify content and marketing strategies that best serves their target market. Their focus is on fresh, innovative and dynamic copy that effectively reaches their market through email campaigns, marketing articles, web content, blogs and newsletters. It’s all about powerful messaging for business owners that converts, so they can focus on what they do best, running and growing their business.

Gordon Parkman started Achieve Results Consulting, LLC in April 2009 after 40 years in industry. Gordon is an accomplished traveled executive with extensive experience, who is skilled in both management and operating systems. A graduate of Northeastern University, with a masters in engineering management, who has always focused on having a peer organization that is built on collaboration and














