The Frutkin Law Firm has added Ben J. Himmelstein to its growing roster of attorneys. Himmelstein brings 10 years of civil and commercial litigation expertise to the firm. As Senior Counsel Attorney at The Frutkin Law Firm, Himmelstein works with individuals and small to medium-sized businesses on a wide variety of matters. His experience includes commercial real estate, … [More]
M Catering Named Exclusive Caterer of WestWorld of Scottsdale
M Catering, the award-winning special event catering division of M Culinary Concepts, has been selected as the exclusive food service provider for WestWorld of Scottsdale, including the Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center. Marquee events hosted at WestWorld include Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction and the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. M Catering, jointly owned by celebrity … [More]
Greg Simmons Appointed as Turning Technologies Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer
Turning Technologies, the global leader in the student response industry, today announced the appointment of industry leader Greg Simmons as senior vice president and chief sales officer. Simmons will be responsible for the supervision of all North American sales, distribution, customer and channel support. “Greg has a long history of successfully leading high growth sales … [More]
West USA Realty, Inc., The Nation’s 16th Largest Production Real Estate Company, Opens New Location in Surprise
West USA Realty, Inc. founder and CEO Clay Fouts announced today the grand opening of its new West USA real estate office in Surprise, Arizona. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 4 to 6 PM. The new location is approximately 2,300 square feet featuring a lobby, three conference rooms, private offices and a 1,200-square-foot … [More]
Bob Keckler Brings Years of Experience to Local Company Capstone Mortgage
Scottsdale-based Capstone Mortgage has recently made a strategic hire: Bob Keckler. Keckler joins Capstone Mortgage as senior controller with 32 years of experience in the field. “Bob Keckler’s many years of experience will greatly benefit our company,” said Bobby Barnes, president of Capstone Mortgage. “We are delighted he agreed to join our growing team.” Keckler … [More]
Stat Doctors™ Receives Industry Award Recognizing Innovation, Quality
Stat Doctors™, a leading eHealth service providing 24/7 access to affordable healthcare, recently received the Industry Innovator Award from The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism (IHCC). The IHCC, which honors individuals and organizations that create and provide innovative health and benefit management programs, recognized Stat Doctors’ convenient, cost-effective and … [More]
Café Valley Bakery Hires Human Resource Director
Café Valley Bakery announces the addition of Katherine Kuhn as director of Human Resources, responsible for all human resources for the Scottsdale based company, as well as the of hiring associates for the new Marion, Ind. manufacturing facility planned to open in March 2014. Kuhn brings a wealth of human resource experience in manufacturing, training and safety, and will be … [More]
Arizona Sports KTAR-AM Expands to FM
In a significant move to expand its audience reach and community impact, Arizona Sports 620 (KTAR AM) will today begin simulcasting on 98.7 FM, strengthening its multi-platform distribution. “Putting Arizona Sports on FM is an opportunity too big to ignore,” said Scott Sutherland, vice president and market manager for station owner Bonneville Phoenix. “Our live, local and … [More]
W. P. Carey School Ranks No. 2 in the Nation For Online Graduate Business Programs
Online degree programs are skyrocketing in popularity, and if you’re looking for an online MBA or other graduate degree, then the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is an excellent choice. For the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report ranks the school No. 2 nationwide on its list of “Best Online Graduate Business Programs.” “Increasingly, … [More]
appsFreedom’s Enterprise Mobility Solution and Founder/CEO Named “Best of 2013” in the Mobile Star Awards™
appsFreedom™, a leading provider of enterprise mobility, announced today that its solution was named one of the best mobile products of the year in the 2013 Mobile Star Awards™ program hosted annually by the mobile technology news and directory site MobileVillage.com. In addition, appsFreedom’s Founder/CEO was identified in the 2013 Mobile Star Awards™ as a visionary leader in … [More]
Realty Executives International Ranked #177 by Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2014 Franchise 500® List
Realty Executives International is pleased to announce it has once again been named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® list, coming in for 2014 with an astounding year-over-year rank increase. The Phoenix-based international real estate franchising company ranked at number 177 worldwide for 2014 amongst hard-hitting franchise peers across dozens of industries. The … [More]
John’s Refrigeration Earns 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award
John’s Refrigeration has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. "We are thrilled to have our commitment to customer service recognized. We strive hard to ensure that every customer has a great experience beginning at the moment they first call … [More]
Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury Announce Partnership with Northern Arizona University
The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury announced today a new multiyear marketing partnership agreement with Northern Arizona University to become the Official Education Partner of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury. As the official education partner, NAU will team with the Phoenix Suns and Mercury on various community and education-based initiatives. At the forefront of these … [More]
Arizona-based OneNeck IT Services to do business under the brand name OneNeck® IT Solutions, a TDS® Company
OneNeck IT Services Corporation, a premier provider of hosting and application management services based in Scottsdale, Ariz., announced today the company will begin operating under a new name, OneNeck® IT Solutions, a TDS® Company. President and CEO Phil LaForge said, “I’m thrilled about our new name, OneNeck IT Solutions. It unites all five of our hosted and managed service … [More]
Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona Elects Three New Members to Board of Directors; Names New Officers
New members were elected to the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona (BIAAZ) Board of Directors at the nonprofit organization’s annual member meeting last month. Ray Norris, Sharon Phillips and Amanda Wigal-Schlosser will serve their first terms December 2013 through 2016. “The Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona is incredibly excited to include these three experienced and … [More]
Colliers International Appoints Top Real Estate Professional Mindy Korth to Executive Vice President
Colliers International in Greater Phoenix has appointed Mindy Korth, a top commercial real estate executive with nearly 30 years of experience in the Phoenix market, executive vice president, adding depth to the firm’s investment sales expertise. Korth will drive Colliers’ investment property sales by pinpointing prime business opportunities for clients, developing business … [More]
BMO Private Bank’s Jason Miller to Lead Financial Planning Association of Greater Phoenix as President of Board of Directors
This month, Jason Miller, CFP® is stepping into his new role as president of the board of directors of the Financial Planning Association of Greater Phoenix (FPA). Miller is head of financial planning, Western U.S. for BMO Private Bank, a wealth management firm offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals and families. … [More]
2014 Business Excellence Awards Finalists Announced
Tempe Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2014 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. Through the awards, the business community honors companies whose practices in business growth, … [More]