ZRG Partners, a fast growing global executive search firm, has expanded the firm’s reach with the addition of David Bruno as managing director. The firm has opened a new office in Phoenix to support the myriad of local senior level hiring opportunities in the market. Bruno has a long history of successfully conducting board of director, C-level and critical VP- and … [More]
Plexus Worldwide Completes 31-City “Opportunity Tour” Across the U.S.
Scottsdale-based Plexus Worldwide, a leading direct-marketing weight-loss and health-supplement seller, announced it has completed a 31-city “Opportunity of a Lifetime Tour” in 60 days that attracted more than 11,000 current and new Ambassadors (independent home-based product resellers). From Anchorage to Orlando, they came by the hundreds, filling hotel ballrooms to learn … [More]
Gold Canyon Appoints Thomas F. Kelly as CEO
Gold Canyon, a leading candle and home decor direct sales company based in Chandler, has appointed Thomas F. Kelly as chief executive officer. Kelly brings more than three decades of direct sales organization leadership to this position and has been tapped for his unique ability to drive revenue growth and profitability while sustaining high levels of motivation through dynamic … [More]
‘Chambers USA’ Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman in 2015 Legal Rankings
Coppersmith Brockelman, a business law firm in Phoenix, and seven of its lawyers have been recognized in the 2015 edition of Chambers USA, an annual guide to the nation’s best attorneys and legal firms. The 20-lawyer firm earned rankings in the Labor & Employment and Health Care practice areas, and individual attorneys were named Leaders in their Field in four areas: … [More]
New Metropolitan Phoenix Export Plan will help Region’s Global Economic Competitiveness
Greater Phoenix is releasing a regional export plan outlining specific steps local business, civic and government leaders will take to promote Greater Phoenix economic development. It assesses Greater Phoenix’s current export climate, sets market-based goals for increasing exports and lays out an implementation plan to support local businesses in increasing exports. The plan … [More]
Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. ranked as leading law firm by ‘Chambers USA’
Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. has been ranked as a leading law firm in the newly published Chambers USA 2015 America’s Leading Lawyers in Business. The firm’s managing partner, Edwin C. “Ed” Bull, was selected for inclusion in Chambers USA as a leading individual attorney in Arizona in Real Estate, Land Use and Zoning. B&C shareholder M. Brennan Ray was selected as an “Up … [More]
Wisdom Natural Brands Receives Presidential Award for Export Successes
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker presented Wisdom Natural Brands® with the President’s “E” Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. “The President's ‘E’ Award winners are outstanding American businesses … [More]
Camelot Homes Awarded Small Volume Builder of the Year – Again
For the second year in a row, Camelot Homes was presented with the coveted Small Volume Builder of the Year Award at the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona MAME Awards. The 30th annual Major Achievements in Merchandising Excellence ceremony, held at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa on May 2, showcased the exemplary efforts of builders, designers, architects and … [More]
Dixon Golf Teams Up with Arbor Day Foundation
Dixon Golf, manufacturers of the first high-performance eco-friendly golf balls, has a new partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit conservation and education organization. To launch its Trees Beyond the Green campaign, Dixon Golf has pledged to help plant trees in the nation's forests of most need. The campaign, featured online, was created as part of Dixon’s … [More]
Fresh Start Women’s Foundation Announces Board Leadership for Fiscal Year 2014-2015
Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, a group dedicated to supporting and empowering women to transform their lives through self-sufficiency, personal development and education, has announced its newly appointed leadership for fiscal year 2014 – 2015. Leadership is comprised of two boards, Fresh Start Women's Foundation Executive Board and Fresh Start Women's Foundation Men's … [More]
Veteran Marketing Executive Joins CyberMark International as CEO
John Alpaugh, former chief marketing officer of PetSmart, Inc., has joined CyberMark International as its new CEO. Alpaugh purchased CyberMark, one of the country’s leading Internet and digital marketing companies, from founder Kimberly Judd-Pennie, who will stay on in the role of chief customer officer, with responsibility for sales and customer relationships. In 1994, … [More]
Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Spring 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge Grant Winners
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the six winning companies in its Spring 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The ACA commits $3 million annually to the Arizona Innovation Challenge — $1.5 million awarded in both the spring and the fall. Companies receiving awards will be required to commercialize their technology and generate revenue within the … [More]
Reputation.com Expands to Arizona with New Office in Tempe
Reputation.com, the leader in online reputation management and digital privacy technologies for consumers and businesses, has launched a new office in Tempe, Ariz., to open in July. The Silicon Valley-based company intends to hire as many as 150 people by 2015. “Arizona is home to a vibrant and growing tech community,” said Michael Fertik, Reputation.com’s CEO and founder. … [More]
CBRE Elevates Juanita Mebane to New Management Role
CBRE has announced that Juanita Mebane has been named client services manager for the Phoenix market. In her new role, Mebane is responsible for managing, training and developing client services staff, ensuring CBRE’s brokerage teams are able to offer the highest level of service to their clients. “We are so pleased to elevate Juanita to client services manager. She is a … [More]
Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee Announces Board of Directors
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee announces its board of directors for Super Bowl XLIX. The board of directors is comprised of business leaders who volunteer their time to drive the state’s efforts for Super Bowl XLIX. The Host Committee is a private, non-profit corporation that drives Arizona’s plan for Super Bowl XLIX and is responsible for the $30-million fundraising … [More]
McCarthy Building Companies Named an Outstanding Business Partner by APS
McCarthy Building Companies was recently recognized by APS as an outstanding business partner at the 2014 APS Supplier of the Year Awards. In total, six companies were selected representing various supply chain-managed categories. McCarthy was recognized in the “Major Projects” category. McCarthy was selected out of more than 4,000 different APS suppliers through a … [More]
WebPT Announces Significant Investment from Battery Ventures to Fuel Growth
WebPT, the leading Web-based electronic medical record (EMR) solution for rehabilitation therapists, has announced it has received a significant investment from Battery Ventures. WebPT intends to use the new capital to accelerate growth. Founded by Brad and Heidi Jannenga in 2006, WebPT is the leader in the rehab-EMR industry. The company’s innovative technology has been … [More]
SagePoint Financial Recruits Progressive Financial Concepts
SagePoint Financial, Inc., one of the leading independent broker-dealers in the nation, recruited Scottsdale-based Progressive Financial Concepts. Progressive Financial Concepts has over $2.2 million in GDC. The practice is home to nine advisors: Eric Black, Kory Budinger, Dustin Lester, Greg Morell, Michael Otradovec, Chris Sevilis, Stan Waldrop, Jessica Weitzner and Brian … [More]
