Blackstone Security Services, Inc. continued its run of state and national recognitions today when it was named a recipient of the Inc. Hire Power Award for 2013. The award, in its second year, is bestowed by Inc. Magazine and Bank of America Merrill Lynch upon American companies that have greatly increased their workforce. It celebrates private companies they say are on the … [More]
GPEC Announces Leadership Lineup for Business Development Team
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council today announced its leadership team for the business development department. “The business development team at GPEC is emerging as one of the top business recruitment groups in the nation,” GPEC President and CEO Barry Broome said. “I’m honored to work with such outstanding individuals and excited about the potential and growth … [More]
Chandler Chamber Honors Flexible Workplaces
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce announced today the Arizona winners of the 2013 Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility for their exemplary workplace practices. Given by Families and Work Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management, the Sloan Award recognizes employers that have distinguished themselves in Arizona and … [More]
W. P. Carey School Holds Dedication for New McCord Hall State-of-the-Art, Environmentally Friendly Building
One of the nation’s largest and highest-ranked business schools dedicated a brand new, state-of-the-art facility today. The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University held a ceremony to mark the official opening of its 129,000-square-foot McCord Hall. “We believe we’ve built the most advanced learning environment available for graduate business students,” … [More]
LGE Announces New Office Plans for Garmin International in Chandler, AZ
Garmin International, the world leader in Global Positioning Satellite devices, will expand its operations in Chandler with a new 67,000 square foot office space. LGE Design build recently announced plans for the space, which includes LEED silver, a parking ratio of eight spaces per 1,000 square feet of office, tilt construction, a two-story atrium and an outdoor basketball and … [More]
Matthew Barrow Joins Washington Federal as Senior Credit Analyst
Washington Federal has announced that Matthew Barrow has joined the bank as senior credit analyst. Barrow comes to Washington Federal with more than six years of experience in the banking industry. As senior credit analyst in the equipment finance division, Barrow’s responsibilities include analyzing, structuring and presenting credit submissions for decision-making by the … [More]
Northern Trust Names Stephen R. Barber Senior Wealth Strategist in Phoenix
Northern Trust , a leading provider of financial services for affluent individuals, families and institutions, announced today that Stephen Barber has joined the Phoenix office as Senior Wealth Strategist. In this role, Barber works with individuals and families to identify how Northern Trust’s investment and wealth management capabilities can help them reach their financial … [More]
Russell R. Yurk Appointed to Chair the Defense Research Institute Lawyers’ Professionalism & Ethics Committee
Russell Yurk, an attorney with Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, has been appointed to chair the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Lawyers’ Professionalism and Ethics Committee. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Yurk served as the vice-chair of the committee. His two-year term as Chair commenced earlier this month at DRI’s Annual Meeting. Mr. Yurk's legal practice focuses on … [More]
Eight, Arizona PBS Receives Four Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards For Exceptional Work In Television
Judges in the 36th annual Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards presented Eight, Arizona PBS with four prestigious gold Emmy statuettes at the 2013 Rocky Mountain Emmy Gala for its excellence in television programming. The Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of NATAS honors the best television professionals from all disciplines of the industry, serving as the common meeting ground for … [More]
Advertising and Digital Powerhouses Merge Companies to Form LaneTerralever
Digital firm, Terralever, and advertising and public relations agency, E.B. Lane, today announced the two organizations have merged, creating a new marketing powerhouse, LaneTerralever. Phoenix-based E.B. Lane has a solid reputation for overseeing some of the largest accounts in the Great Western States, and is one of the longest tenured agencies in the region. Terralever, … [More]
W. P. Carey School Receives New High Global Rankings:
Three new reviews are in for the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, and the praise is unanimous. The Financial Times, The Economist and The Princeton Review all rank and rate the school among the very best in the world. “These new global rankings reaffirm that the W. P. Carey School of Business is among the top business schools on an international … [More]
Southwestern Business Financing Corporation Announces New Leadership
Southwestern Business Financing Corporation - Arizona’s leading SBA 504 lender – today announced that the board has appointed Teresa Mandelin as President and CEO of SBFC. Mandelin has more than 20 years of banking experience, having specialized in SBA lending since 1992. For the past 10 years as SBFC’s SVP of Commercial Loans, she has enriched the organization’s sales team … [More]
Fate Brewing Company Scottsdale Wins Medal at the Great American Beer Festival®
Fate Brewing Company Scottsdale, one of Arizona’s newest and smallest breweries, claimed a silver medal at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival competition. Presented by the Brewers Association, GABF is the largest national beer competition that recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. The top three winners in the competition’s 84 beer-style … [More]
Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation to Honor Bill and Julie Lavidge
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, and its nonprofit Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation will present its 2013 “Powerful Mind Award” to Bill and Julie Lavidge at its annual fete and fund-raiser, “A Night to Remember,” on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Musical Instrument Museum. Mr. Lavidge is CEO of The Lavidge Company, a full-service advertising, public relations, communications, … [More]
Arizona Voters Enacted the Raise the Minimum Wage for Working Arizonans Act in 2006
Arizona voters enacted the Raise the Minimum Wage for Working Arizonans Act in 2006. The voter initiative established an Arizona minimum wage and provided for an annual increase based on the increase in the cost of living. The cost of living is based on the federal Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, U.S. City Average for all items during the 12 months ending each … [More]
Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord Awarded for Regional Contributions, Service at GPEC Annual Dinner
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council last night honored Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord at its annual dinner, which celebrates GPEC’s successes over the past year and looks ahead to upcoming initiatives. This year’s dinner sold out with an all-time high attendance of approximately 650. Mayor Tibshraeny was presented GPEC’s Outstanding … [More]
Arizona Citizens for the Arts Relaunches Business Volunteers for the Arts During National Pro Bono Week
A program matching business professionals with arts organizations needing skills-based consulting expertise to meet their mission and expand their impact in the community will be “relaunched” by Arizona Citizens for the Arts at a celebration during National Pro Bono Week. With funding from Wells Fargo and under management by Arizona Citizens for the Arts, Business Volunteers … [More]
First Western Adds Senior Vice President to Arizona Team
First Western Trust is pleased to announce a new addition to its Arizona team. Derren Thompson has joined the Scottsdale office as senior vice president, senior relationship manager, where he will assist clients in delivering tailored lending solutions and providing an integrated approach for all of their financial needs. Previously, he was vice president at J.P. Morgan, … [More]
