Labor’s Community Service Agency won the $25,000 top prize at Social Venture Partners Arizona’s annual Fast Pitch event Tuesday night. It pitched a project to provide reliable transportation for working-poor families. Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVPAZ) put a spotlight on philanthropy for a seventh year, attracting a record crowd of 720 to the March 28 event where social … [More]
Quarles & Brady Appoints Ed Salanga to Lead Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Phoenix partner Edward A. Salanga has been named national chair of the Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group, effective immediately. Salanga succeeds Kevin M. Long, who has been the national chair of the Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group for the past 10 years. … [More]
First-Ever ‘Master of the Southwest’ Specializing in Home Building Recognized in 27-Year History of Prestigious Award
The first ever recipient of the Phoenix Home & Garden Masters of the Southwest award winner specializing in home building was officially announced by the Scottsdale-based shelter magazine in an award ceremony held recently at the Scottsdale Design Center. Jerry Meek, President of Scottsdale-based Desert Star Construction (DSC), is first recipient of the award in its 27-year … [More]
Local Arizona Business Celebrates 15 Years of Success, Mayor Marks March 23 as Isagenix Day
Isagenix, a global health and wellness products and solutions company, celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday, March 23. The date marked 15 years that Isagenix has been helping thousands transform their lives across the world. Today, Isagenix is the largest company headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona, with nearly $1 billion in annual sales and life-to-date cumulative … [More]
Vixxo Celebrates One Year with Substantial Growth and 400 Job Openings in 2017
Vixxo, a national leader in facility and asset management solutions, is celebrating its one-year anniversary with more than 800 associates aligned around its mission to reinvent the facilities industry – and establishing its presence as one of Arizona’s fastest growing companies. Vixxo blazed new trails in asset management and data analytics in 2016 and is positioned for … [More]
Renaissance Wins Best 55+ Assisted Living Community of the Year
Renaissance, Robson Luxury Senior Housing, won the gold award for “Best 55+ Assisted Living Community of the Year” during the 2017 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Best of 55+ Housing Awards. This annual awards program honors excellence and innovation in homes offered to the 55+ market. Renaissance also received the gold award for the Best 55+ Indoor Common or … [More]
Time Travel: Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix Unearths Trolley Line While Constructing New Tower
Building a new tower at Banner -University Medical Center Phoenix meant a trip back in time for construction crews who found a buried rail system for electric trollies that are precursors of today’s Valley Metro Light Rail. The century-old rail track was found along 10th Street between Willetta and Culver streets on the southwest portion of the downtown Phoenix hospital … [More]
Robson Resort Communities Wins Top Honors at Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards
For the fifth consecutive year, the Robson Communities, Inc. and its affiliated companies have been recognized with a first place award for Overall First-Year Quality in the High Volume Builder segment at the annual Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards competition. In addition to receiving the Overall First-Year Quality in the High Volume Builder segment, Robson Communities, … [More]
As Arizonans Move Their Money to Local Banks, Local Market Share of Deposits Rises by Nearly 25%
There is a new mantra in money management, and it’s “Move Your Money.” Arizona businesses and individuals are joining the trend in transferring their savings and financing to locally headquartered banks and institutions that are rooted in the local community. According to the most recent Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Summary of Deposits (source), the share of … [More]
Seven Arizona Bio Startups Named Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program Winners
Seven Arizona bioscience startup firms were competitively selected to participate in the 2017 Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program, which was established to foster entrepreneurship and help early-stage bioscience companies develop into successful and sustainable businesses in Arizona. The firms—based in Flagstaff, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson—will … [More]
CBRE’s Kristin Sexton Promoted to Senior Managing Director, Labor Analytics
CBRE Group, Inc. announced that Kristin Sexton has been promoted to Senior Managing Director with CBRE Labor Analytics, based out of Phoenix. In this new role, Ms. Sexton will oversee the development of innovative technologies designed to revolutionize companies’ real estate and growth strategies by incorporating their talent needs. “Kristin is a game changer in our … [More]
Point B Inc. Realizes Significant Growth in Property Development
Point B Inc., an integrated management consulting, venture investment, and property development firm, has experienced considerable growth in its property development business unit. Backed by a senior team with rich industry history, Point B property development is a developer and provider of real estate solutions and services. The team works with investors, tenants and … [More]
Pivotal Growth: Arizona Polymer Flooring Relocates Headquarters into State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Phoenix
Arizona Polymer Flooring (APF), a manufacturer of high-performance flooring products and concrete coating systems, is thrilled to announce it has relocated into a state-of-the-art, 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Phoenix. The mixed-use building, located near 43rd Avenue and Buckeye Road (4565 West Watkins Street), will feature an 18,000-square-foot production … [More]
Alliance Bank of Arizona Business Survey Shows Education and Quality/Availability of Workforce Still Top the List Of Challenges To Doing Business In Arizona
The education system and quality and availability of workforce are still top concerns for local business leaders, according to Alliance Bank of Arizona’s 2017 Arizona Leaders in Business Survey. In a broadly positive set of findings about the state’s business climate, respondents also named healthcare costs as a top business challenge, moving this issue up by 10 percentage … [More]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Phoenix Suns Announce Winner of Get Fit and Fearless with the Suns’
The Phoenix Suns and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) announce WebPT as the winner of the “Get Fit and Fearless with the Suns” contest. More than 175 businesses submitted entries showcasing how they support their employees’ health and wellness at work. Fifty of WebPT’s more than 300 employees will receive a free, full-day Suns Training Session at Talking Stick Resort … [More]
Phoenix Gets World Premiere of Unique Sports Fan Technology
The Peoria Sports Complex in Phoenix will host the world premiere of the innovative fan engagement app during the Cactus League game on Friday, March 24. Playing on the arena’s big screen – and on fans’ smartphones simultaneously – DROPIT is a fast-paced, high-energy 60 second reverse auction where prices go down instead of up. Peoria has claim on the world premiere of … [More]
Spencer Fane Grows into Phoenix Market with Addition of Randy Jefferies
Spencer Fane is pleased to announce it is expanding into the Phoenix market with the addition of John R. Jefferies (Randy) who joins the firm as a Partner with a notable and accomplished career practicing as a federal and state procurement and contracts lawyer in the real estate and construction industries. Jefferies is the first attorney to join Spencer Fane in Phoenix, as … [More]
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center’s Beneficial Beans Cafe Opens Second Location at Burton Barr Library in Downtown Phoenix
This week, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) opened its second Beneficial Beans Cafe location, nestled inside of Burton Barr Central Library. The cafe, which is part of SARRC’s social enterprise program, is now accessible Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and serves coffee and a variety of food items to library visitors and employees. But its most … [More]
