Nearly 20 years ago while living in Phoenix, I was introduced to the Franciscan Renewal Center (FRC): http://www.thecasa.org/ Well known by the community simply as “The Casa”, FRC is a Catholic church and a spiritual, faith based center in Scottsdale, Arizona providing a broad range of programs and services ranging from counseling, retreats, workshops, classes, prayer and renewal. The values are centered in the mission of the Order of Friars Minor, commonly called simply the “Franciscans”. They seek to follow most directly the manner of life that Saint Francis led.
The mission of the Casa is, “To present programs that inspire Catholics and non-Catholics alike to keep focused on God as the center of all life. We desire to bring comfort to the sorrowing and discomfort to the too comfortable. Our message, like the message of St. Francis, is rooted in the Scriptures and intentionally provokes more questions than gives easy answers. Please join us and bring a friend.”
Some of my fondest and most meaningful moments happened at the Casa. It is a leader in the community and truly a treasure in the Arizona desert.
Participate in a program or retreat today!
– Vince Liuzzi
Author: Vince Liuzzi
I help Cleveland-area business owners do two things: buy businesses worth buying, and sell businesses at prices worth celebrating. I've been working in business brokerage and M&A with Transworld Business Advisors of Cleveland Metro long enough to know that this work is about more than transactions. Selling a business you've spent 20 years building is one of the most significant events of your professional life. Buying your first business is one of the most nerve-wracking. Both deserve someone in your corner who's been through it hundreds of times. I started this blog — Community Broker News and Views — because I got tired of watching business owners get surprised by things they didn't know they didn't know. The content here is original, it's practical, and it's built for Cleveland-area owners and buyers who want straight talk without the corporate fluff. **What I Do:** - Business valuations (complimentary, no-obligation) - Seller representation: valuation, preparation, listing, and closing - Buyer representation: search, evaluation, financing, and closing - Exit planning: helping owners prepare 1–3 years before they want to sell *Vince Liuzzi | Transworld Business Advisors of Cleveland Metro* *Serving Cleveland, Akron, and Northeast Ohio*
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