Today, the Tempe Chamber of Commerce presented two companies with Business Excellence Awards, the organization’s top honor for commerce. The Dhaba was named the Small Business of the Year. Caliente Construction was named the Large Business of the Year. The companies have a proven record of success and growth, community involvement, dedication to employees, leadership, … [More]
Able Aerospace Signs MRO Agreement for AgustaWestland Products
Able Aerospace Services, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has been named by Leonardo-Finmeccanica, through AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation, as an approved supplier for maintenance, repairs, overhaul and testing for AgustaWestland products’ components. Under a newly signed agreement, Able becomes an official member of the … [More]
ASU Students, Arizona Professionals Win Their Way to Global Supply Chain Competition
After winning a regional qualifier earlier this year, a group of Arizona State University students and local supply chain professionals are headed to Southern California this month as one of three final teams competing in the Global Challenge – an international supply chain competition that brings students and industry professionals together to discuss ideas and develop winning … [More]
Bullet-Resistant Furniture Products Go Mainstream
Ballistic Furniture Systems, Inc., the premier manufacturer of award-winning bullet-resistant technology for protection in public spaces, will be showcasing Amulet®, its new line of life-saving products at the upcoming NeoCon Tradeshow in Chicago, IL, that starts today. Several leading commercial furniture manufacturers will be displaying their new lines of … [More]
Avnet Continues to Move Up on the FORTUNE 500
Global technology distributor Avnet, Inc.’s continued revenue growth was recognized by FORTUNE Magazine. The well-respected magazine unveiled that Avnet ranked No. 102 on the 2016 FORTUNE 500 list of largest U.S. companies, improving six places from its previous ranking. “Avnet’s ranking on the FORTUNE 500 reflects our team’s ongoing commitment to growth,” said Rick Hamada, … [More]
SweetLeaf® Receives Highest Honor Set by Women for Outstanding Customer Experience
As the leading advocate for female consumers, WomenCertified Inc. honored SweetLeaf® with the Women’s Choice Award® based on extraordinary recommendations from their female customers in a customer satisfaction survey conducted by WomenCertified Inc. using the company’s customer database. SweetLeaf received excellent survey scores, with the vast majority of customers rating … [More]
Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Tucson Hispanic Chamber Partner with leading FinTech companies Fundera and The Credit Junction in Statewide Access to Capital Initiative
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have announced a sweeping, multi-faceted partnership with two of the leading fintech companies in the emerging alternative lending space: Fundera and The Credit Junction. The initiative reflects Arizona’s commitment to bringing small businesses across the state options on access to capital … [More]
Point B Phoenix Again Named a Top Company in the Nation for Workplace Excellence
Point B Inc., an integrated management consulting, venture investment, and property development firm, has been honored with the When Work Works award, recognizing companies that excel at creating a flexible, effective workplace. The firm has a long history of receiving the When Work Woks award, and was distinguished for setting the standard in innovative workplace strategies, … [More]
Cigna Named Top Corporate Fundraising Team in Phoenix by the March of Dimes
Cigna was recently recognized by the March of Dimes as the top corporate fundraising team in Phoenix. Employees raised nearly $75,000 for the March of Dimes March for Babies with approximately 200 participants. Cigna has been a partner of the March of Dimes and a national sponsor of March for Babies for the past 22 years. Last year, Cigna was the No.1 fundraising team in … [More]
‘Chambers USA’ Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman in 2016 Legal Rankings
Coppersmith Brockelman, a prominent law firm in Phoenix, announced today that six of its lawyers have been recognized in the 2016 edition of Chambers USA, an annual guide to the nation’s best attorneys and legal firms. The 20-lawyer firm earned national rankings in the Labor & Employment and Health Care practice areas, and individual attorneys were named Leaders in their … [More]
Robson Resort Communities Honored with Prestigious Real Estate Award
The Robson Resort Communities celebrate winning multiple awards at the 31st Annual Major Achievements in Merchandising Excellence (MAME) awards, hosted by the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona. The awards ceremony honors the exemplary efforts of builders, land developers, interior designers, architects, sales managers and sales associates. Robson Resort … [More]
Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists in the Spring 2016 Arizona Innovation Challenge
The Spring 2016 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC) continues as the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 10 finalists in its bi-annual business plan competition. The ACA provides $3 million in grants annually – $1.5 million in the spring and $1.5 million in the fall – to the most qualified, innovative startups and early-stage companies. Up to $250,000 … [More]
After Record-Breaking Event, Next Arizona Gives Day is Set for April 4, 2017
Thanks to higher participation among nonprofits and donors across our state, Arizona Gives Day 2016 was a resounding success. Final tallies are in, showing that the day provided immediately needed funds and brought new donors to nonprofits statewide. Held on April 5, 2016, this year’s Arizona Gives Day was the most successful yet: ● Total donations for … [More]
Gartner Announces Rankings of the 2016 Supply Chain Top 25
Gartner, Inc. has released the findings from its annual Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices. Analysts announced the findings at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, which is being held through today at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, AZ. "2016 marks the 12th year of our annual Supply … [More]
B2B CFO Extends Leadership Position in Mid-Market Business Transitions
B2B CFO, nation’s largest CFO and business transitions services firm, today released a summary of its Partners expertise in exit strategy leadership, highlighting a rapidly expanding client roster for business transition work and widespread adoption of the firm’s proprietary exit strategy software. The summary, completed through a survey of the firm’s 233 Partners in April … [More]
SEED SPOT Team Member Awarded President’s Volunteer Service Award
Committed to helping entrepreneurs locally, nationally and globally, SEED SPOT National Director of Expansion C’pher Gresham was one of 125 individuals awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award by Winrock International and the Corporation for National & Community Service. Established in 2003, the award is available on an annual basis to individuals, groups, and … [More]
W. P. Carey School of Business/Economic Club of Phoenix Event Delivers 2016 National and Statewide Economic Forecasts
It looks like the U.S. as well as the Arizona economy will remain much the same as we continue to say goodbye to the effects of the financial crisis. In Arizona, job growth has, in fact, recovered and is shifting into high gear with the state currently ranked #1 in the nation in private sector job growth. That’s just some of what three Valley economists said earlier today as … [More]
Owens Harkey Advertising Launches New Subsidiary, OH Predictive Insights
Owens Harkey Advertising has announced the company is partnering with leading Arizona pollster Michael Noble to acquire MBQF Consulting’s polling software and services to create a new entity affiliated with its marketing agency called OH Predictive Insights. The newest entity will operate separate from other Owens Harkey companies, OH Strategic Communications and Owens … [More]
