Larry H. Miller Dealerships has officially wrapped its second annual “10 Days of Giving” campaign, in which the group donated nearly $75,000 to 10 charities over 10 days. Aimed at spreading cheer to deserving Metro Phoenix and Tucson charities, the campaign wrapped up with a $5,000 donation to Scottsdale-based HopeKids on January 8. The funds were distributed through Larry H. … [More]
Phoenix Area Toyota Dealers Donate $500,000 to Local Communities in 2015
Valley Toyota Dealers, a group of 10 Toyota dealers throughout the metro Phoenix area, continued to show their commitment to the communities in which they live and whom they service this year, donating more than $500,000 to local community organizations in 2015 – nearly doubling their 2014 community contribution. In addition, the Valley TDA, along with support from Toyota Motor … [More]
Q4 2015 Market and Economic Update
Arizona’s economy continues to show solid but measured growth heading into the new year, according to the Arizona Economic Outlook from Eller College of Management’s Economic and Business Research Center. Job growth in the state is largely driven by improvements in the Phoenix area, while by the end of Q3, the Tucson metropolitan statistical area had generated basically no net … [More]
Desert Schools Donates More than $500,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union has donated more than a half-million dollars to 1 Darn Cool School, Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s formal school program. Facilitated through the hospital’s trivia game show, the generous check amount was revealed and presented to the hospital in a fun and interactive way. Hosted on PCH-1, the hospital's closed circuit station, the weekly … [More]
Salt River Project January 14, 2016
In a study issued yesterday by J.D. Power, Salt River Project ranks highest in customer satisfaction for business electric service among large electricity providers in the West Region for the third consecutive year – the sixth time in the last seven years SRP has been ranked highest in the study. SRP’s overall customer satisfaction index was 747 out of a possible 1,000 … [More]
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Universal Technical Institute Announce New STEM Education Scholarships
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) has announced a new scholarship program with Universal Technical Institute that will pave the way for Club members to pursue a STEM-based career in the in-demand transportation service industry. The program offers 15 full-tuition scholarships to any of UTI’s automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle or marine programs at its … [More]
Phoenix Office Sector Finishes 2015 in Best Position Seen in Years
The Phoenix office sector took a strong turn to finish Q4 in solid fashion. The year started off slowly but picked up momentum as the year progressed and accelerated the pace into the final months. Most all major indicators were positive for the quarter and for the year, including vacancy, absorption, asking rental rates, construction and deliveries to inventory. “The … [More]
Marlene Imirzian & Associates Architects Named 2015 AIA Arizona Architectural Firm of the Year
Marlene Imirzian & Associates Architects has been named the 2015 American Institute of Architects Arizona Architectural Firm of the Year based on a review of firm’s body of work by an out-of-state jury. AIA Arizona Design Awards recognize excellence in design, planning and construction projects located anywhere in the world designed by AIA Arizona-registered and … [More]
Jaburg Wilk Delivers Truckload of Winter Items for Dogs and Cats
During the month of December, the law firm of Jaburg Wilk held a drive for HALO Animal Rescue and the Arizona Humane Society. Jaburg Wilk employees were asked to bring in gently used items that could help dogs and cats stay warm during the winter. The bed of a full size pick-up truck was filled with blankets, dog beds, towels and toys and they were delivered to Halo Animal … [More]
The Joint Corp. Opens 300th Clinic
The Joint Corp., a national operator, manager and franchisor of chiropractic clinics, has announced an update on its corporate expansion, including the opening of the 300th clinic in its system. These initiatives are in accordance with the company’s strategy to expand its brand presence nationally by developing both company-owned or -managed and franchised clinics in … [More]
Arizona All Stars: Phoenix, Tempe and Tucson Lead the Way in LGBT Equality
At a time when many states continue to drag their feet on fully inclusive LGBT laws and policies, cities are stepping up to ensure that all citizens are treated equally, according to a report issued by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization. The HRC Foundation’s 2015 Municipal Equality … [More]
Phoenix Teachers Honored with $30,000 in Educational Grants as part of Farmers Insurance’s ‘Thank America’s Teachers’ Program
Today, local Farmers Insurance® agent Kristin Elves presented twelve teachers at Abraham Lincoln Traditional School with $30,000 in educational grants as part of the company’s Thank America’s Teachers℠ initiative. "Teachers across the country are so passionate about what they do, and they are committed to improving their schools in any way they can," said Elves. “I am so … [More]
Social Venture Partners Arizona Teams with Entrepreneur Incubator SEED SPOT to Help Local Nonprofits Build Capacity
In an effort to boost nonprofit capacity building throughout the Valley, Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVPAZ) is teaming up with SEED SPOT to offer 20 of the Valley’s most innovative nonprofits exclusive access to the entrepreneur incubator’s intensive boot camp. The organizations are testing the waters of a more robust partnership to instill for-profit skillsets and … [More]
Leading Experts Say Tucson’s Economy Is Struggling for Growth
Tucson’s economy is on track to grow this year, but gains are likely to be slow again. That was one of the key takeaways from today’s University of Arizona Eller College of Management annual Economic Outlook Luncheon at the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson. More than 500 people packed the room to hear presenters George W. Hammond, director and research professor at Eller’s … [More]
New Cyber Security Coalition Forms to Attract and Retain Highly Educated Talent in the Valley of the Sun
Recognized industry leaders in Arizona are excited to announce the launch of Security Canyon, a new cyber security coalition taking on the challenge of finding and attracting highly educated talent to staff the increasing number of cyber security positions in Arizona. The mission of Security Canyon is to promote economic development in our own backyard by encouraging new cyber … [More]
BMO Harris Bank Relocating to Central Arts Plaza; Secures Naming Rights for Iconic Central Arts District Tower
BMO Harris Bank will be the newest tenant in the tower at Central Arts Plaza located at 1850 N. Central Avenue. The Chicago-based bank is relocating its regional headquarters from its current location at One Camelback at the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Camelback Road. As part of the lease transaction, the iconic office tower will now be called BMO Tower at Central … [More]
The Joint Corp. Announces Opening of 300th Clinic
The Joint Corp., a national operator, manager and franchisor of chiropractic clinics, has reached a significant milestone with the opening of the 300th clinic in its system, in Santa Ana, California. As The Joint® expands its footprint in existing and new markets, more consumers now have access to the company’s consumer-friendly approach that removes the insurance hassles, … [More]
Quarles & Brady and the Arizona Technology Council Weigh In on Why New Federal Crowdfunding Laws May Create Significant Opportunities for Arizona Businesses
On the heels of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adoption of final rules to permit equity crowdfunding under Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, Quarles & Brady, LLP in conjunction with the Arizona Technology Council, weighed in on why it may create significant opportunities for Arizona businesses. These rules released on October … [More]
