Christian Brands of Phoenix has acquired the Universal Designs® Company of DeLand, Fla., a family-owned and -operated company founded by Bobbi and Ronald Baugh in 1999 that is focused on providing excellent products and service to the Christian Book Association (CBA). Since 1999, the Universal Designs Company has been managed by the Baughs and has solidified its position as the … [More]
Top Cloud IT Leader Scott White Joins ClearDATA as Chief Revenue Officer
ClearDATA, the healthcare industry leader in cloud computing, platform and information security services, announced today that accomplished Cloud IT executive Scott White has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created position, White will expand ClearDATA’s engagement and partnerships within its rapidly growing healthcare segments. White will be … [More]
ASU Study Shows Online Education to be Key Driver in University Sustainability Strategies
A new report from Arizona State University indicates that the development of online education programs can be a significant component of an institution’s sustainability strategy based on greater socio-economic impact for a smaller environmental footprint per degree. Using ASU Online as a case study, the Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives’ Global Sustainability … [More]
Valley Distillery Wins One of World’s Most Prestigious Spirits Awards
Arizona Distilling Company, the first and only distillery in Arizona using locally grown grain, announced today that it has earned the prestigious Double Gold Medal for its Desert Dry Gin at the 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, along with three other awards. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is the most influential international spirits competition … [More]
Sun Valley Solar Solutions Powers Phoenix Housing for Veterans and Homeless
Sun Valley Solar Solutions has partnered with Catholic Charities Community Services of Arizona to bring affordable, sustainable housing to veterans and formerly homeless families Verde Villas, a multi-family complex in the city's Arcadia district, opened its doors in 2014 after an extensive renovation. The property was completely reborn thanks to the efforts of Catholic … [More]
T.W. Lewis Foundation Adds New Executive Director Position
T.W. Lewis Foundation is pleased to announce Stephanie Parra as its executive director, a new position for the organization. Parra brings valuable experience in education, social work and non-profit management to the Foundation, which supports a wide array of education and family-focused non-profits with a common goal of strengthening the community. As executive director, … [More]
Suns Charities Names Sarah Krahenbuhl Executive Director
Phoenix Suns Charities has announced that Director of Suns Charities Sarah Krahenbuhl will assume the role of executive director for the Suns’ philanthropic arm, effective July 1. The current executive director, Robin Milne, is making the transition back to private life. “I am honored and humbled to have served the community in my role as Suns Charities Executive Director … [More]
REDW Forms Alliance Benefit Group Southwest for Retirement Plan Administration Services
REDWLLC, one of the largest and most respected certified public accounting and business consulting firms in the Southwest, has announced the formation of Alliance Benefit Group Southwest (ABG-Southwest), a separate company for retirement plan recordkeeping and third-party administration services. The change took effect earlier this year, when all REDW team members in the … [More]
Boomtown! Expands to Scottsdale
San Francisco based Boomtown! is the latest tech company out of California to announce their plans to expand their operations to (location) in Scottsdale. Founded in February 2014, the company has continued to grow, and has selected the Greater Phoenix region for its first expansion. Boomtown! fixes everyday merchant technology problems in real time, providing on-demand … [More]
GPEC’s Mary Hebert Named to National Economic Development Coalition
Mary Hebert, vice president of strategic initiatives and performance management for the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), has been named as a leader of the FDI Frontlines Coalition, a national organization focused on arming state, regional and local economic development organizations (EDOs) with the resources they need to attract more foreign direct investment … [More]
Martz Parsons Takes Home 11 Trophies at the 2015 American Advertising Federation’s ADDY Awards
Martz Parsons, a top-ranked, full-service advertising and public relations agency based in Scottsdale, won 11 awards in various categories at the 2015 Phoenix ADDY Awards. The ADDY Awards are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting more than 40,000 entries every year in local American Advertising Federation (AAF) competitions. The … [More]
Bridge Optix Presents iPhone Case and Lens System for Better User Experience
Bridge Optix, formerly Smart Phocus, has created its new Case and Lens System (CLS) that combines the need of a bulk-free and protective case for daily use with camera-enhancing features such as lenses, its patented Selfie Clip and the ability to attach pro accessories when desired. The company is seeking $50,000 in crowdfunding from the March 17 launch of its Kickstarter … [More]
Sundt Construction Wins AGC Alliant Build America Award
Sundt Construction, Inc. was honored during the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America 2015 Alliant Build America Awards held on March 19 at the AGC’s 96th Annual Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Sundt won the Environmental Enhancement category for its work on the Ocotillo Brine Reduction Facility renovation construction project in Chandler. The highly … [More]
EZBZ, Inc. and Local First Arizona Announce Partnership to Empower Local Businesses
EZBZ, Inc. a virtual lifestyle portal offering consumers unfettered access to the broad marketplace of local service providers in a transparent way, has announced its partnership with Local First Arizona (LFA), the largest alliance of independent businesses in the country. EZBZ has created an online sub-marketplace where users can create inquiries and send them directly to … [More]
LGE Design Build Appoints Swen Anderson VP of Business Development
LGE Design Build has hired Swen Anderson to serve as vice president of business development to grow the company’s relationships with current and potential clients, economic development officials and industry leaders. Anderson also will cultivate projects in existing sectors such as healthcare, industrial/warehouse, office, medical, education restaurant and retail while helping … [More]
Paul Johnson Drywall Compliance Manager Named to Industry’s List of Young Leaders ‘Generation Next: 2015’
Warren Townsend, compliance manager for Paul Johnson Drywall Inc. (PJD), was named to “Generation Next: 2015,” the industry’s list of young leaders compiled by Walls & Ceilings Magazine. The publication, which covers business news, products and issues critical to the drywall industry, selected young leaders, under 40 years old, who are making a positive impact on the … [More]
OneGuard Home Warranties Becomes First Home Warranty Company Nationwide to Earn Esteemed Angie’s List Super Service Award
OneGuard Home Warranties is the first home warranty company in America to earn the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2014. Founded in 1990, OneGuard Home Warranties is trusted by homeowners in Arizona and Texas to fix major … [More]
Stephanie J. Quincy Joins Quarles & Brady’s Labor & Employment Practice Group
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Stephanie J. Quincy has joined the firm’s Phoenix office as a partner in its Labor & Employment Practice Group. Quincy consults and educates companies of all sizes on employment issues that range from benefits, discipline, hiring and investigation of complaints to termination, as well as the Fair Labor … [More]
