The Brand Finance Banking 500, conducted by leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, ranks the world’s biggest banks by their brand value. The results, published in the February edition of The Banker magazine, reflect industry trends and indicate future developments. Most U.S. banks are growing strongly thanks to monetary policy that has driven a recovery in the … [More]
Jerry Brock to be Honored with Spirit of Tempe Award
Jerry Brock will be presented with the Tempe Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Tempe Award at the 17th Annual Breakfast for Chamber Champions on Feb. 28 at the Embassy Suites Tempe. The award recognizes lifetime achievements of service, dedication and contribution to the community and honors hard work and strong commitment to improving the quality of life in Tempe. A Tempe … [More]
SASSI Named One of the Most Romantic Restaurants in America by OpenTable Diners
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, OpenTable has released its annual list of the 100 most romantic restaurants in the U.S. The Diners’ Choice Awards Top 100 Most Romantic restaurant list of winners is derived from more than 5 million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 19,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. This year, SASSI joins three … [More]
Sam Fox Named to ‘Nation’s Restaurant News’ Power List – 50 Most Influential People in Restaurants
Penton's Nation's Restaurant News, the leading resource of business intelligence for executive decision-makers in the foodservice industry, has announced The Power List, exploring the 50 most influential individuals driving development in the restaurant industry. "The restaurant industry, and business in general, is changing at a pace never before seen," … [More]
Nonprofit Leader Wins Outstanding Community Leader Award
Tempe Leadership will award its highest honor, the Outstanding Community Leader Award, to Shana Ellis at the Tempe Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast for Chamber Champions event on Feb. 28. Ellis, a native of Tempe, was named in January as the president and CEO of The Centers for Habilitation (TCH) in Tempe, a statewide nonprofit organization that has served people with … [More]
SolarCity and Taylor Morrison to Offer Solar Power to Hundreds of Homes in Phoenix
Taylor Morrison, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, today announced that it will offer a solar power option on every new home in its Phoenix-area communities through a partnership with SolarCity. Taylor Morrison and SolarCity (Nasdaq:SCTY), America's No. 1 full-service solar power provider, will deliver the benefits of solar power to homebuyers for little to no upfront … [More]
Larry H. Miller Dealerships Announces Grand Opening Schedule for Hyundai, Toyota and Dodge Ram Dealerships Following $30 Million Reconstruction
Larry H. Miller Dealerships announced today its schedule of grand opening events to commemorate three newly rebuilt dealerships and service facilities in Peoria, Ariz. The openings mark the completion of Larry H. Miller Dealerships’ (LHM Dealerships) $30-million Bell Road reconstruction project of their Hyundai, Toyota and Dodge Ram stores that began in fall of 2012. “We’re … [More]
The Frutkin Law Firm Names New Senior Counsel
This month, the Frutkin Law Firm has announced Stephanie Fierro, Esq., has been named senior counsel attorney at the firm. Fierro serves clients in general counsel business law and estate planning. She also has experience in business litigation and alternative dispute resolution inherent in any general counsel practice. She brings the firm a wide range of experience and … [More]
Football Fans and New York Commuters Urged to ‘Escape to Scottsdale’
A big chill is expected to hit the Big Game, and the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau is reminding frozen fans and New York commuters that Scottsdale, Ariz., is the place to warm up this winter. Images of Scottsdale views are featured on 50 digital boards at major subway entrances in New York City during Super Bowl Week with a not-so-subtle reminder that the … [More]
Entrepreneur Magazine Announces Top Fastest-Growing Franchises — The Joint…the chiropractic place ranks No. 32 on the 2014 List
Entrepreneur Magazine today ranked The Joint…the chiropractic place on its annual Fastest-Growing Franchise list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing franchise companies. The Joint received the ranking of No. 32. “The Entrepreneur Fastest-Growing Franchise list represents the top franchise brands, and The Joint is honored to be recognized among the most … [More]
CBRE Hires Kate Morris and Vince Femiano; Duo Joins Healthcare Services Group
CBRE has hired First Vice President Kate Morris and Vice President Vince Femiano, the top healthcare tenant brokerage team in the local commercial real estate industry, to join the firm’s Healthcare Services Group in Phoenix, Ariz. The duo will focus their attention on the dynamic local healthcare market, and will be providing services to healthcare systems, … [More]
Small Business Day at the Capitol, Jan. 28 Bipartisan group of legislative leaders to meet with Arizona entrepreneurs
Small-business owners are the job-generating engine of every state and nation’s economy, and on Tuesday, January 28, Arizona’s will meet with top legislative leaders for their 2014 Small Business Day at the Capitol. A bipartisan group of confirmed speakers include House Speaker Andy Tobin, Senate President Andy Biggs, House Minority Leader Chad Campbell, Senate Minority … [More]
The CORE Institute Opens 69,251 Sq. Ft. Headquarters Facility and Clinic at Union Hills Corporate Center in Phoenix, Ariz.; Plans To Hire 750 New Employees In the Next 24 Months
On January 22nd, Councilwoman Thelda Williams, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, City and community leaders, joined Phoenix-based orthopedic group The CORE Institute for a ribbon-cutting and grand opening reception of its new national headquarters and its new North Phoenix Clinic. The new facility serves as The CORE Institute’s national headquarters as it continues to … [More]
Business Suites Opens 8,000 square foot Facility in Peoria
On January 23, My OfficeTM – Business Suites hosted an open house and ribbon cutting of its newest Executives Suites facility in the Class A development of Thunderbird Office Park at 14050 N. 83rd Avenue in Peoria located at the 101 and Thunderbird. Several City of Peoria elected officials and City leaders attended and the Peoria Chamber of Commerce led the ribbon-cutting … [More]
AzHHA Names New Members to Board of Directors for 2014
The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) is proud to announce new members to its Board of Directors for 2014. AzHHA is Arizona’s largest and most influential healthcare organization, representing the interests of 73 hospitals, health systems and affiliated facilities across the state. As members of the AzHHA Board of Directors, these healthcare … [More]
Science Foundation Arizona Adds Senior Strategic Advisor to Arizona STEM Network
Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) has added Suzanne Zentner to serve as senior strategic advisor. In this role, her initial responsibilities include working with the Arizona STEM Network and Helios STEM School Pilot program. Zentner brings nearly 25 years of related experience to the team. “Suzanne will be a great asset to SFAz,” said William Harris, CEO and president of … [More]
SERVPRO® Earns Fifth Consecutive Year on Entrepreneur’s Top 10 Franchise
Entrepreneur magazine recently announced its annual Franchise 500 rankings, naming SERVPRO®, a cleanup and restoration Franchise company, to its Top 10 list for the fifth consecutive year. Of the 853 companies qualified for the rankings, SERVPRO® earned the No. 7 spot overall and the top spot in its own industry for the 11th consecutive year. According to Entrepreneur, the … [More]
Alliance Residential Earns Designation as a 2014 Best Company to Watch
Alliance Residential Company was named one of Arizona’s “Best Companies to Watch” in 2014 by BestCompaniesAZ. The designation is awarded to Arizona companies that have created a dynamic workplace culture, are experiencing consistent growth and are committed to community involvement and building a strong corporate presence in Arizona as well as nationally. “When we encounter … [More]
