The Tempe Chamber of Commerce today presented Dawn Hocking with the Volunteer of the Year Award at the 17th annual Breakfast for Chamber Champions held at the Embassy Suites Tempe. “This award is given to someone who has gone above and beyond to help make the Tempe Chamber and its programs a success,” said Mary Ann Miller, Tempe Chamber President/CEO. “Dawn has consistently … [More]
Landings Credit Union and Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Receive Tempe Chamber’s 2014 Business Excellence Awards
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce presented Landings Credit Union and Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine with the 2014 Business Excellence Awards at the 17th annual Breakfast for Chamber Champions held today at the Embassy Suites Tempe. “The Business Excellence Awards recognize outstanding businesses in our community,” said Mary Ann Miller, President/CEO of the Tempe … [More]
Leonardo Loo Receives 2013 Community Leader of the Year Award from National Association of Asian American Professionals
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Leonardo Loo, a partner in the firm’s Phoenix office, received the Community Leader of the Year Award from the Phoenix chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals. Loo received the award for his devotion to the community and outstanding service to the Valley. The award was presented … [More]
Scottsdale Chamber Announces – 2014 Scottsdale History Hall of Fame Inductees
Each year the Past Presidents’ Council of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce honors four individuals and one non-profit organization at our annual Scottsdale’s History Hall of Fame dinner. Over the past twenty years, the Council has selected 120 past and present Scottsdale personalities and organizations to induct into the Scottsdale’s History Hall of Fame. Inductees … [More]
Apriva Receives U.S. Patent for Wireless Encryption Technology
Apriva, the leading provider of end-to-end wireless transactions, gateway services and secure information solutions, announced it has been awarded U.S. patent #8,627,061 for developing methods that support robust encryption technologies for government and commercial mobile devices in wireless networks. In receiving the patent, it was noted that Apriva’s innovation provides … [More]
Invest Southwest Announces Venture Madness Final 16 and Keynote Speaker at Inaugural Event
Venture Madness, presented by Invest Southwest in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, introduces the final 16 competing start-ups. Additionally, Venture Madness announces that Geoffrey Moore, best-selling author of Crossing the Chasm, will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural event. “Venture Madness is that coalescence of entrepreneurs, start-ups, … [More]
Arizona Small Businesses Grow with $23 Million from Small Business Finance
Arizona companies will soon receive over $23 million in SBA small business loans, based on financing approved in the last three months by Small Business Finance. The SBA-504 loans, provided in partnership with local banks, will help 10 small businesses expand and create new jobs. The largest single loan provided was $7.9 million. “We’re on pace to double the amount of … [More]
Wells Fargo Names Armstrong Business Banking Manager
Wells Fargo today announced that Keri Armstrong has been named business banking manager overseeing Wells Fargo Business Banking in the Mesa and Yuma and Arizona Agricultural Banking. Todd Gerber, area business banking manager for Arizona announced the appointment. “As the nation’s leading business lender, Wells Fargo is committed to satisfying all of the financial services … [More]
As the Leading Voice for Technology Companies in Arizona, Arizona Technology Council Urges Governor Brewer to Veto SB 1062
In a letter sent today to Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed by over 80 members of the business community including other trade associations, the Arizona Technology Council urged the veto of SB 1062. If passed, the law would allow business owners to cite their religious beliefs in refusing to provide service to certain people. It is the Council’s belief that this is … [More]
Local Motors Signs Contract to Deliver First 3D-Printed Electric Vehicle at IMTS 2014
Local Motors, Inc. today announced that AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology will be the first customer for its previously announced 3D-printed production vehicle. Phoenix based Motors will build and deliver the first direct digital manufactured vehicle at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2014 in Chicago, Illinois, September 8-13, 2014. … [More]
GPEC Board Chair Calls for Veto of Senate Bill 1062
Under the direction of the chairman of the board of directors, James H. Lundy, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council will be sending a letter to Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer urging the veto of Senate Bill 1062. As a premiere regional economic development organization, GPEC works hand in hand with the Arizona Commerce Authority to build the case for businesses to locate … [More]
Emily Wilfinger Named to the Editorial Board of Arizona Attorney Magazine
Jennings, Haug & Cunningham is pleased to announce that Emily Wilfinger was named to the editorial board of Arizona Attorney Magazine, a publication by the State Bar of Arizona. Her term recently commenced, and involves advising on the magazine’s editorial content. Wilfinger’s practice is primarily focused in personal injury and products liability, and commercial, … [More]
National Bank of Arizona Adds to Revitalization of Camelback Corridor with New Wealth Center
National Bank of Arizona is proud to announce the opening of its new Camelback Wealth Center, which strengthens its commitment to the community and clients around the Camelback Corridor. The existing branch location at 4040 East Camelback Road was remodeled into the new wealth center, which blends executive banking and private banking under one roof. As one of the most … [More]
National Bank of Arizona to Present Nearly $50,000 Check to Winter Swing Beneficiaries
The National Bank of Arizona Women’s Financial Group is excited to announce that their fourth annual Winter Swing Golf Tournament raised nearly $50,000 for charity. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Ron Wolfley MVP Foundation and the Calais Campbell CRC Foundation. The MVP Foundation leverages the power of professional sports to provide opportunities, … [More]
Prominent Lawyer Wendy Riddell Appointed to Maricopa County Board of Adjustment
The boutique real estate law firm Berry Riddell & Rosensteel announced that Wendy Riddell has been appointed to the Maricopa County Board of Adjustment, effective immediately. Riddell was appointed by Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Chucri to represent District 2. Riddell, a graduate of Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law, is a prominent zoning … [More]
Polsinelli Attorney Melissa Ho to Receive AJC’s Judge Learned Hand Emerging Leadership Award
Melissa Ho, a shareholder in the Phoenix office of the national law firm Polsinelli, is among three outstanding legal professionals who will be honored at the Judge Learned Hand Awards luncheon on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Ho will be recognized for her exceptional professional achievements and profound dedication to civic and philanthropic causes and organizations. “Once … [More]
Greenberg Traurig Phoenix Shareholder Quinn Williams named 2014 BTI Client Service All-Star
A shareholder at the international law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP’s Phoenix office has been recognized for his commitment to client service in the BTI Client Service All-Stars 2014 report. BTI Consulting Group conducts independent research on how clients acquire, manage and evaluate their professional service providers. Greenberg Traurig Phoenix shareholder Quinn Williams has … [More]
Cameron Artigue President as Arizona Theatre Company Board of Trustees Elects Officers
Cameron Artigue, an attorney with Gammage & Burnham in Phoenix, has been elected president of Arizona Theatre Company Board of Trustees. Robert Glaser, principle at PICOR Commercial Real Estate Properties in Tucson continues to serve as Chair. Glaser and Artigue will be joined on the executive committee by • Immediate Past Chair - Michael Seiden, former president and CEO … [More]
