The Joint Corp., an operator and franchisor of chiropractic clinics, announced that it has reached the milestone of two million chiropractic adjustments per year. On average, traditional clinics perform approximately 450 adjustments a month compared to The Joint with an average of more than 1,600 adjustments a month for well-established clinics. The Joint clinics perform almost … [More]
DeskHub Continues Rapid National Expansion
Phoenix-based DeskHub has signed a long-term lease for 18,000 square feet of space at 334 NW 11th Ave. in Portland’s burgeoning Pearl District. With locations in Scottsdale, Arizona; San Diego, California; Atlanta, Georgia; and Salt Lake City, Utah; the transaction marks the company’s rapid expansion into its fifth high-growth U.S. market. DeskHub, an entrepreneurial … [More]
Umpqua Expands SBA Lending to New Markets
Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation, announced its expansion into Arizona with its new SBA loan production office in Phoenix and the addition of Ward Hickey as vice president - Arizona, specializing in commercial real estate lending. “We recognize the essential role small businesses play in creating thriving communities,” said Cort O’Haver, president of … [More]
Meet Atmosphere Commercial Interiors – New Name for the Former Target Commercial Interiors
Since leaving Target Corporation on May 31 to join forces with its service partner of more than 30 years, Omni Workspace Company (Omni), the former Target Commercial Interiors (TCI) is independently pursuing its vision of providing high-quality office furniture and related services that fulfill its clients’ needs. Now the company has a name that reflects that vision: Atmosphere … [More]
New Leadership Taking the Helm of ULI Arizona
Longtime ULI leader Steven La Terra, managing director and principal of Paradigm Private Equity Holdings, has been selected as the new chair of the Urban Land Institute, Arizona District Council (ULI Arizona), serving on a voluntary basis for a two-year term that starts July 1. La Terra, a full member of the Urban Land Institute, has been actively involved in ULI since 2004 … [More]
Axway Strengthens Executive Management Team with the Appointment of Jeanine Banks as EVP, Global Products and Solutions
Axway, a market leader in governing the flow of data with more than 11,000 public- and private-sector customers in 100 countries, has appointed Jeanine Banks as executive vice president of Global Products and Solutions. In this newly created position, Banks will strengthen Axway's innovation and growth strategy and will be responsible for determining the direction and … [More]
Marriott International Receives National Down Syndrome Congress Employer of the Year Award
The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) presented the 2015 Employer of the Year Award to Marriott International during the NDSC’s annual awards banquet at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort on Saturday, June 27. Marriott was honored with the same award in 1989 for the company’s commitment to training and hiring individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities. This is only … [More]
Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Spring 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge Grant Winners
The Spring 2015 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge culminated today as the Arizona Commerce Authority announced the six winning companies. These grant recipients represent early-stage Arizona companies that are creating innovative technological solutions with the potential for significant economic impact. The Spring 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge Grant Recipients … [More]
SRP Continues to Expand Biodiesel Fleet to Reduce Vehicle Emissions
When Salt River Project launched its biodiesel pilot program in 1999, there was no guarantee or expectation that it would grow or become as successful as it is 16 years later. To date, 41 percent of the vehicles in SRP’s fleet are powered by B-20 biodiesel fuel, which is a blend of 20 percent vegetable oil and 80 percent diesel fuel. “Currently, SRP has about 2,300 vehicles … [More]
Western Alliance Bancorporation and Bridge Capital Holdings Complete Merger
Western Alliance Bancorporation has completed its merger with Bridge Capital Holdings. Bridge Bank, National Association, the operating subsidiary of Bridge Capital Holdings, has been merged with and into Western Alliance Bank, the principal operating subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Offices of Bridge Bank will continue to use the Bridge Bank name as a division of … [More]
Department of Defense Awards Two Arizona Employers the 2015 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, announced today that two employers in Arizona have been awarded the 2015 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The City of Glendale and Snell & Wilmer LLP, a law firm based in Phoenix, were two of 15 employers from across the nation to receive the prestigious award. The … [More]
Gov. Ducey’s Trade Mission Builds Confidence with Mexico, Arizona’s Largest Trade Partner
President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council Chris Camacho joined Governor Doug Ducey in Mexico City for an important trade mission last week, with more than 40 business, university and government leaders – including GPEC board members Sharon Harper of The Plaza Companies, David Rousseau of SRP and University of Arizona President Ann Weaver Hart, Ph.D. At … [More]
Flinn Foundation Executive’s Retirement Prompts New Leadership Appointments
After more than five years in a key role at the Flinn Foundation, Executive Vice President Cathy McGonigle has announced her retirement. McGonigle’s departure June 26 will trigger three additional leadership changes at the Foundation. Two of the further staff moves will be internal. Brad Halvorsen has been named the Foundation’s new executive vice president. Matt Ellsworth … [More]
Global Chamber® Awarded Phoenix Export Champion of the Year
Global Chamber®, an organization dedicated to engaging leaders, companies and communities in more successful cross-border trade and investment, has been selected as the 2015 “Export Champion of the Year” by the City of Phoenix at the inaugural “Mayor’s Export Awards”. “Global Chamber® works tirelessly to help exporters be more successful with their cross border growth, more … [More]
T.W. Lewis Foundation Awards Ten Scholarships to Barrett, The Honors College at ASU
T.W. Lewis Foundation continues its mission to help people reach their potential by offering 10 high performing graduates with a $5,000 scholarship for four years ($20,000 total) to Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University (ASU.) The Foundation has awarded 130 scholarships to Maricopa County students since its inception in 2002. The Foundation recognizes that, … [More]
John Littel Joins Magellan Health as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Communications
Magellan Health, Inc. has announced that John Littel has joined the company as senior vice president of government affairs and communications. In this role, Littel will lead the government affairs strategy for the enterprise, while strengthening federal and state relationships across its business units. Littel will also help Magellan navigate the evolving healthcare … [More]
Tallwave Capital Strengthens Arizona Investment Community with Hire of Nathan Mortensen to Oversee Early Stage Technology Venture Seed Fund
Tallwave Capital has announced that the company has hired Nathan Mortensen as a principal to source potential companies, conduct due diligence, provide investment recommendations and oversee day-to-day operations of its $13.15 million Tallwave Commercialization Fund I. Closed in October 2014, the fund is concentrating on early-stage software, marketing, advertising and … [More]
Magellan Health Wins Two National Awards for Innovation around Online and Mobile Access to Integrated Behavioral Health Treatment/Care
Scottsdale-based Magellan Health, Inc. has received two awards for its innovation around online and mobile access to integrated behavioral health treatment and care. The awards are the 2015 TripleTree iAward for Connected Health for Clinical Effectiveness and the 2015 Welltok, Inc. Health Optimization Award for Strategic Vision. Magellan received the iAward for Clinical … [More]
