The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) Consultation Department presents Central Arizona Project, as a “STAR Site” through the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Companies and jobsites that are awarded the STAR designation demonstrate exemplary and comprehensive safety and health management systems. This marks the 36th Arizona site to receive STAR … [More]
Husch Blackwell Names 13 Attorneys to Partnership in 2015
Husch Blackwell has promoted 13 attorneys to partnership – in Phoenix, they are Eric A. Ess and Benjamin J. Kelly – effective Jan. 1, 2015. “Husch Blackwell’s standards for partnership are high, requiring sustained, elevated levels of performance. Each one of these attorneys has demonstrated professional excellence, exceptional legal skills and client service, and commitment … [More]
Quiktrip® Launches Fresh, Made-to-Order Menu in Phoenix
QuikTrip, one of the nation’s premier convenience and gasoline marketers, today officially launched its fresh, made-to-order menu of food, premium drinks and frozen treats in the Phoenix area. Customers are able to order fresh, made-to-order food at the new QT Kitchens full-service counters each day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eighty-seven QuikTrip locations in the Phoenix area … [More]
WGM Associates Adds Chief Financial Officer
WGM Associates, a Scottsdale-based information technology consulting, security and application development firm, has hired Gary Williams to fulfill the newly created role of Chief Financial Officer. Williams brings extensive executive financial and technology experience to WGM, including two decades of finance and operational experience from the world’s largest technology … [More]
W. P. Carey School Ranks Top 5 in Nation for Online MBA & Online Graduate Business Programs
Online education keeps growing in popularity, thanks to its flexibility and convenience. New rankings from U.S. News & World Report show that, if you want to get an online MBA or other graduate-level business degree from a highly ranked school, the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University would be an ideal choice. For the third year in a row, the … [More]
Phoenix Commercial Real Estate in Recovery
It’s shaky, but improving. Experts say the Phoenix-area commercial real estate market is now officially in a slow recovery mode. A full 100 percent of the real estate brokers participating in a quarterly survey by the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University indicate they feel “optimistic,” and 84 percent believe the market is on an upswing. The participants … [More]
GoDaddy and Spree Commerce Partner for Launch of GoDaddy Online Store
GoDaddy, the world’s largest technology provider dedicated to small businesses, and Spree Commerce, the company powering the technology behind the best storefronts, today announced the GoDaddy Online Store product is ready for public launch. With Spree technology supporting the backend, this new GoDaddy offering will make it truly simple for small businesses worldwide to start … [More]
ASU Report Quantifies CAP’s $1 Trillion Impact on Arizona’s Economy
Central Arizona Project's (CAP) delivery of Colorado River water from 1986 through 2010 has generated in excess of $1 trillion ($1,090,000,000,000) of Arizona's gross state product (GSP), according to a study recently commissioned by CAP with the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. The GSP represents the dollar values of all goods and services produced in … [More]
NRG Energy and MidAmerican Solar Complete Agua Caliente, the World’s Largest Fully-Operational Solar Photovoltaic Facility
NRG Energy, Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary NRG Solar, along with partner MidAmerican Solar announced they have achieved substantial completion at their Agua Caliente Solar Photovoltaic Facility, a 290 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility located on 2,400 acres of land between Yuma and Phoenix, Ariz. The electricity that is generated by the station, which can support … [More]
Westwood Financial Corp. Announces Opening of Flower Child at Camelback Village
Westwood Financial Corp., one of the largest privately held owner-operators of retail properties in the U.S., has announced that Flower Child, a farm-fresh fast-casual restaurant, has opened at the firm’s Camelback Village shopping center in Phoenix. According to Randy Banchik, executive vice president of Westwood Financial Corp., the concept that was developed by restaurateur … [More]
Former General Counsel Scott Ryan Joins Business-Minded Polsinelli Expanding National Construction Presence
National law firm Polsinelli welcomes Scott C. Ryan to its national Construction, Energy, Real Estate Litigation Practice as shareholder. Ryan, who will practice in Phoenix, has an extensive career in construction. He spent 10 years as general counsel and a corporate officer for large national and global construction companies that executed more than$10 billion in projects. He … [More]
GoDaddy Continues Global Expansion with Launch into 21 New Markets and 14 New Languages
GoDaddy, the world’s largest technology provider dedicated to small businesses, has announced its continued expansion into international markets. After beginning this international expansion fewer than two years ago and a recent successful release across Latin America, GoDaddy is now extending its offering more broadly across Europe. With the announcement, GoDaddy is … [More]
Washington Federal Names Michael Brown Arizona Regional President
Washington Federal has named Michael Brown as Arizona Regional President, announced Roy Whitehead, Washington Federal’s chairman, president and CEO. In his new role, Brown will be responsible for all company operations and activity throughout the state of Arizona. “Mike has over thirty years of experience in the financial services industry and will do a great job leading our … [More]
Arizona Tribes Celebrate Nearly $1 Billion in Shared Tribal Gaming Revenues
On Friday, April 25th, the 17-member Tribes of the Arizona Indian Gaming Association unveiled a featured wrap on one of the Valley Metro light rail cars as part of an informational campaign to educate Arizonans of the benefits of Tribal gaming to the State. After more than a decade of Tribal Gaming and nearly $1 billion later going to Arizona communities, all Arizonans have … [More]
Robson Resort Communities is Recognized with a 2014 ENERGY STAR® Leadership in Housing Award
Robson Resort Communities, LLC is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a 2014 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award. This award recognizes the important contribution Robson Resort Communities has made to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection bybuilding more than 289 ENERGY STAR-qualified homes in … [More]
Colliers International Hires Financial Expert Experienced with $50 Billion in Transactions
Colliers International in Greater Phoenix has appointed Kirk Kuller a vice president. Into his position Kuller brings 15 years of financial experience which includes the structuring and underwriting of more than $50 billion in transactions. Kuller joins Colliers’ investment property sales team led by Mindy Korth, recently named the NAIOP Investment Broker of the Year for … [More]
Small Business Owners Turn to Productivity Software to Help Meet Skyrocketing Customer Expectations
GoDaddy, the world’s largest technology provider dedicated to small businesses, has announced the results of two surveys - one targeting small-business owners and another targeting their customers. The customers were asked about their expectations of SMBs, while SMBs were asked how they are using technology to handle customer demand. The findings revealed rising customer … [More]
LaneTerralever Reaches 25 Percent Revenue Growth within First Quarter of Merger
Marketing services firm, LaneTerralever, is off to an unprecedented jumpstart in its first quarter with the announcement of several new business wins – solidifying its merger strategy for exponential business growth. Topping the list of prominent new engagements are Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Republic Services, an internationally renowned manufacturer of … [More]
