Washington Federal is pleased to announce Stephanie Evans has been promoted to assistant vice president, division underwriter. Evans started as a teller in 2001 and has been promoted multiple times in the more than 12 years she has been with Washington Federal. In her position, Evans is responsible for managing the underwriting of conventional mortgage loans, training … [More]
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union Named Best For ATM And Branch Access, Online And Mobile Banking and Security
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union was recently recognized by NerdWallet, an online resource that develops data-driven tools to help consumers make informed choices regarding banking, insurance, health care and more. Nerd Wallet has recognized Desert Schools for its exceptional mobile and online banking services and branch access. NerdWallet, whose recommendations have been … [More]
Businesses Encouraged to Take Advantage of Limited-Time Lighting Rebate Increase
For businesses looking to reduce expenses in 2014, now is the best time to upgrade lighting to maximize SRP rebate dollars and energy savings. Lighting consumes up to 40 percent of a commercial facility’s energy and is typically the least expensive equipment to replace. It can be very cost-effective to take advantage of SRP’s rebates, which can help lighting projects pay for … [More]
Ray Harris Re-Elected Secretary for Arizona Technology Council’s Board of Directors
Fennemore Craig, one of the largest law firms in the Southwest, is proud to announce that Ray Harris, a shareholder in the Phoenix office, has been re-elected as Secretary for the Arizona Technology Council's board of directors. The Arizona Technology Council is Arizona's premier trade association for science and technology companies. "The firm's reputation has been built on … [More]
The Arizona We Want Raises $1.375 Million to Fund Action Plan
The Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) announced today that $1.375 million has been raised from Arizona organizations to fund implementation of The Arizona We Want 2.0: The Case for Action, released in January 2013. Based on the Gallup Arizona Poll, the 2.0 report identifies eight citizen goals and proposes action steps for how Arizonans can achieve them. The … [More]
Party Like Your Lawyer, Not a Rock Star!
’Tis (or ’twil soon be) the season for family gatherings, gift giving and, of course, the company holiday party. Since no good deed goes un-litigated, ’tis also the season to prepare for the employee claims that always seem to arrive shortly after the company holiday party. In the midst of holiday merriment, companies should not lose sight of the regulations that continue to … [More]
Stoker Ostler Announces New Leadership Following the Retirement of Phil Stoker and Creg Ostler
Stoker Ostler, a member of BMO Financial Group, has announced the appointment of four new managing partners following the retirement of founders Phil Stoker and Creg Ostler. Stoker Ostler provides a range of wealth advisory, financial planning and investment management services for affluent individuals and families, small-to-medium-sized institutions and non-profit … [More]
New Customer-Rage Study Out for Holiday Shopping Season:
With Black Friday, Cyber Monday and holiday shopping season about to start, a new customer-rage study shows more American consumers than ever are dissatisfied with the products and services we buy. Also, despite companies’ big-money efforts to create customer-care programs, we’re less happy with the service received when we complain. The study shows 56 million American … [More]
US Retailers Tackle the Online Threat With Technology In Arizona
With online shoppers predicted to spend $1.6 billion on Black Friday, under-fire bricks-and-mortar stores are finding innovative ways to fight back and protect their market share. Black Friday was formerly perceived to be the high street retailer’s day of salvation, with Cyber Monday its online counterpart. However with online purchases predicted to be up 17 percent , retailers … [More]
Consumers, Employers Can Utilize Personal Attention of an Agent
With the October 1 opening of the exchanges and marketplaces across the country, individual consumers and employers are trying to navigate and learn how to operate the new websites and call centers. Many are finding that they have access to the same type of information all along through health insurance agents. The new marketplaces offer the advantage of shopping for rates … [More]
Red Cross leader Geri Wright wins Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award
American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter Chief Development Officer Geri Wright received the 2013 Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award. She was honored Nov. 13 during the Association of Fund Raising Professionals Greater Arizona Chapter Leadership Awards dinner at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. She was lauded for her successful fundraising efforts at the Red … [More]
Top Arizona Businesses Win Spirit of Enterprise Awards
We’re seeing signs of improvement in Arizona’s economy, and we can thank small and growing businesses for much of the recovery. Today, six of the state’s best businesses were honored for creating jobs, contributing to charities and introducing innovation. They’re the winners of the 17th annual Spirit of Enterprise Awards from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State … [More]
Greater Phoenix Selected to Join Global Cities Initiative’s New Exchange Network to Promote Global Trade
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council today announced the region has been selected as one of eight metro areas in the country to join a new exchange network created by the Global Cities Initiative, a joint project of Brookings and JPMorgan Chase. The Exchange is a network of metropolitan areas committed to promoting greater global trade and economic competitiveness. As part of … [More]
WGM Associates Acquires Cloud Computing Firm, Nimbus
WGM Associates, a Scottsdale-based information technology consulting and application development firm, has acquired Phoenix-based Nimbus Optimized Computing. Terms of the deal between the two privately-held firms were not disclosed. Nimbus plans, designs and delivers cloud computing solutions to help small and medium-sized businesses consolidate and standardize their … [More]
Children’s Museum of Phoenix Names New Chief Executive Officer
Kate Wells has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, it was announced today. Kate will assume her post at the helm of one of the top 10 children’s museums in the country on December 2nd. Kate is a co-founder of the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, serving as one of the original members of the grassroots campaign that led to the Museum’s … [More]
JoAnn C. Holland Named New Leader for Central Phoenix Women and Women of Scottsdale
JoAnn C. Holland is the new leader for Central Phoenix Women and Women of Scottsdale, two established women’s organizations in the Valley founded by Linda M. Herold. The transition has been in the works and Holland will take over leadership as president and CEO effective January 1, 2014. Additionally Holland will launch a new organization, East Valley Women, in Spring 2014. … [More]
Lee & Associates Arizona Promotes Industrial Broker McDougall to Principal
Lee & Associates Arizona is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt McDougall to Principal. Matt joined Lee as an Associate nearly three years ago and has garnered the respect of his peers as well as having achieved several sales benchmarks to achieve his promotion. Matt’s extensive knowledge of the Phoenix industrial market is complemented through analysis and … [More]
Charter School Founder Awarded Global Business Award
Arizona Charter Schools is pleased to announce that its founder, Raena Janes, was honored with the bronze Stevie Award for Women in Business, for female Entrepreneur of the Year in consumer services for businesses with up to 2,500 employees. The award was announced Nov. 8 in New York City. Established in 2002, the Stevie Awards mark achievement throughout the world of … [More]
