The Tempe Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2015 Business Excellence Awards. These awards promote the advancement of responsible business leadership in the community and publicly recognize local businesses demonstrating a passion for excellence. Members of the community are invited to meet leaders from these organizations at Business Before Hours … [More]
Leonardo Loo Named Chair of Chicanos Por La Causa Inc. Board of Directors
Leonardo Loo, a partner in the Phoenix office of national law firm Quarles & Brady LLP, has been named the chair of the board of directors for Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC), a statewide community development corporation committed to building stronger, healthier communities as a lead advocate, coalition builder and direct service provider. CPLC promotes positive change … [More]
LGE Design Build Celebrates 20th Anniversary with 20,000 Acts of Kindness for Kids
LGE Design Build’s “20 x 20,000” year-long campaign launched in January and will provide backpacks, socks, soap, crayons, healthy snacks, diapers and other needed items for babies and kids in the Valley. In total, LGE will donate 20,000 items during 2015. Each month, a different nonprofit dedicated to children will benefit from LGE’s fundraising efforts. “Since my father … [More]
Local Marketing Company, Blue Global Media, and CEO Chris Kay Provide Hot Meals to Homeless
Scottsdale-based online marketing company Blue Global Media has sought to make a difference locally by donating to the Phoenix Rescue Mission. Long-time philanthropist and Arizona business owner, Chris Kay, and his company Blue Global Media contributed $10,000 this year to providing hot meals for the homeless. Through its contribution to the Phoenix Rescue Mission, Blue Global … [More]
Community, Local Nonprofits Score a Big Win After the Super Bowl
Super Bowl took over the local community in a highly visible way with Super Bowl banners, building-sized decorations and football activities of every type. So what happens after the big game? The NFL's Environmental Program steps in to recover and recycle everything possible. These environmental projects are part of a large number of community events and initiatives implemented … [More]
Alliance Bank of Arizona Opens New Chandler Branch
Alliance Bank of Arizona, the state’s largest headquartered bank and now fourth largest in Maricopa county, opened a new banking center in Chandler at the Park at San Tan office complex, indicative of its record growth in 2014. This marks the 11th location for Alliance Bank and is an extension of the bank’s growth in key business markets, including Chandler, where it already … [More]
Nexstar Broadcasting Names Denise McManus to Phoenix Operations
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. has appointed Denise McManus as vice president and general manager of KASW-TV (CW) and the station’s associated digital operations, serving the Phoenix DMA. McManus’ appointment is effective immediately, and she will report to Brian Jones, co-chief operating officer of Nexstar Broadcasting. Nexstar agreed to acquire the assets of KASW-TV in … [More]
IASIS Hires Georgia Brissa as Representative of Hospital Services for Mountain Vista Medical Center
IASIS Healthcare recently hired Georgia Brissa as representative coordinator of Hospital Services for Mountain Vista Medical Center, a full-service hospital, featuring all-private rooms and advanced medical technology designed to provide comprehensive healthcare services for East Valley residents. The hospital is accredited as a Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, Cardiac … [More]
IASIS Appoints Chris Hill CEO of St. Luke’s Medical Center and Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital
IASIS Healthcare recently appointed Chris Hill chief executive officer of St. Luke’s Medical Center and Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital. In his role, Hill is responsible for the management and daily operations of both facilities to ensure patients receive high-quality and cost-effective care. Aside from assuming key leadership in developing and implementing goals and strategies … [More]
Commercial Real Estate Developer SimonCRE Announces Addition of Partner Jeff Carpenter
Commercial real estate developer SimonCRE has added partner Jeff Carpenter to the organization. With a strong background in retail development, leasing and finance, Carpenter will be involved with and add to the core business strengths of the firm. He brings additional expertise with single-tenant build-to-suit and shopping center acquisition, which are explosive growth areas … [More]
Discount Tire Names Michael Zuieback New CEO
Scottsdale-based Discount Tire, the world’s largest tire and wheel retailer, has named Michael Zuieback as its CEO, effective January 12, 2015. Zuieback previously served as Discount Tire’s president and will succeed outgoing CEO Tom Englert, who will remain an advisor to the CEO. “It is time for us to pass the torch to the next generation of leadership,” said Bruce T. … [More]
Tempe Business Leader Mike Jennings Honored as Outstanding Community Leader
Tempe Leadership, the nonprofit leadership program through the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, is honoring Mike Jennings, local Tempe business leader and Tempe Leadership alumnus, as the 2015 Outstanding Community Leader at the annual Tempe Chamber Beacon Awards today. Jennings, who owns and operates two Campus Corner retail stores in Tempe, has provided support and leadership to … [More]
Website Design for Ronald McDonald House Nets an Award for Gate 6
A website designed to provide information and awareness about the 2014 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix (RMHC) fundraising event, A McNight to Remember: The Glass Slipper Gala, earned a Special Recognition W-3 Award for Gate 6, a digital marketing design and development agency in Phoenix. The 2014 W3 Awards honor outstanding websites, web marketing, web video, mobile … [More]
Chris Camacho Tapped as President and CEO of GPEC
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) Board of Directors unanimously selected Chris Camacho as the 25-year-old organization’s fourth president and CEO during a special meeting today. Camacho has served as executive vice president of GPEC since joining the organization in 2008. He oversaw the organization’s top line performance measures, including domestic and … [More]
Vantage West Credit Union Celebrates 60 Years
A lot can happen over the course of 60 years. Vantage West should know. Vantage West Credit Union, Southern Arizona’s largest credit union serving nearly 135,000 members, is celebrating 60 years of service this year. What began in 1955 as a federal credit union focused on serving military members at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base has grown over the years to a full-service, … [More]
Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists in the Fall 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 10 finalists in the Fall 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), its bi-annual business plan competition that awards talented entrepreneurs who are solving today’s most challenging problems with technology-based solutions. Each year in the spring and fall, the ACA awards to the most qualified, innovative startups and … [More]
James A. May, ‘The Father of Stevia,’ Accepts Esteemed Visionary Award
On Sunday, January 11, 2015, the Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show awards ceremony was held in San Francisco, with James A. May, Founder/CEO of Wisdom Natural Brands®, parent company of SweetLeaf®, as a recipient of the Leadership Vision Award. Standing among a group of groundbreaking leaders in the industry and a panel of well-regarded judges made up of … [More]
Four New Restaurants Open in Advance of Record Attendance at Westgate Entertainment District
The dining scene at Westgate Entertainment District now has even more to offer with the opening of four new restaurants: Fractured Prune, Hot N Juicy Crawfish, OPA Life Greek Café and Crave Gourmet Waffle Sandwiches. In two weeks, tens of thousands of people will descend on Westgate Entertainment District during the 2015 Pro Bowl, Super Bowl XLIX and Westgate’s own Super … [More]
