Insight Enterprises, Inc., a leading worldwide technology provider of hardware, software and service solutions, is pleased to announce that its U.S. operating division has won the 2013 Microsoft Sales Achievement for Transformation. Insight was selected among a global field of top Microsoft partners for achieving exceptional sales results in the fiscal year 2013. "On behalf … [More]
John’s Refrigeration of Mesa, Ariz., Wins Quality Home Comfort Award
Keeping homeowners in and around Mesa comfortable is what the team at John’s Refrigeration does best, and has been doing since 1970, when Chris John started the company. The company recently received national attention when it was recognized with a Quality Home Comfort Award from ContractingBusiness.com magazine, a leading, national HVAC industry publication. The Quality … [More]
W. P. Carey School of Business and Mayo Clinic Team Up for Combined MD and MBA Program
Mayo Clinic is known as a nonprofit worldwide leader in medical care, research and education. Now, a select number of students from the Mayo Medical School are going through a cutting-edge program that allows them to get both their M.D. degree from Mayo Medical School and an MBA from the highly ranked W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. “This program … [More]
Waste Management Opens 50th Natural Gas Fueling Station
As Waste Management celebrates the opening of its 50th natural gas fueling station in Jackson, Miss., Waste Management of Arizona is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Clean N’ Green compressed natural gas fueling station in Mesa, Ariz. Located adjacent to Waste Management’s San Tan Hauling and Transfer Station, the CNG infrastructure also powers 38 Waste Management … [More]
Bowman Consulting Announces Acquisition of Arizona-based TrueLine Engineering
Bowman Consulting announced today that it continues to expand in the southwest United States with the acquisition of Trueline Engineering and the opening of a second office in the Phoenix metro region, as the company sees major growth opportunities in the region for its portfolio of multi-discipline design services. The new office will open later this summer in the Phoenix … [More]
Craig D. Tindall Joins Fennemore Craig’s Phoenix Office
Fennemore Craig, one of the largest law firms in the Southwest, is pleased to announce that Craig D. Tindall has joined the firm as counsel. In his new role, Tindall will practice in the areas of municipal law, commercial transactions, public private partnerships, public financing, real estate development and election law. Prior to joining Fennemore Craig, Tindall served as … [More]
Grand Canyon University Selects Eastmark in Mesa for Second Campus
Grand Canyon University has selected DMB’s newest community, Eastmark in Mesa, for its new East Valley location. GCU will have the right to purchase 100 acres at Eastmark to develop its second university campus, with an option to add up to 60 adjacent acres in the coming years for expansion. Nearly a year ago, GCU began a search for a site for its second campus to meet the … [More]
Lori A. Higuera Elected to Steering Committee of Valley of the Sun United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council
Lori A. Higuera, a partner at Fennemore Craig and co-chair of the firm's Employment and Labor Relations practice, has been appointed to the steering committee of the Women's Leadership Council for the Valley of the Sun United Way. Higuera's practice focuses on training managers, human resource professionals and employees in all areas of employment law, including harassment … [More]
Access to Capital, Economic Uncertainty Still Top Concerns for Arizona Small Businesses
Access to capital is tied to small business growth. Though some banks claim an increase in business lending, many small businesses report they are still having difficulty securing funds. In the last few years, small businesses have struggled to find practical, affordable capital to sustain growth and create jobs. In its second year, a new effort is under way to help … [More]
Limelight Appoints Peter Perrone to Become Chief Financial Officer
Limelight Networks, a leader in digital presence management, today announced that it has appointed Peter Perrone to become the company's next chief financial officer, reporting to Limelight CEO, Robert Lento. "Pete's broad experience working with companies ranging from early stage start-ups to established industry leaders, his technical background and financial knowledge, … [More]
Robert Lamb Joins Jennings, Haug & Cunningham
Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that Robert “R.J.” Lamb has joined the firm. His litigation practice is focused in the areas of general business and commercial litigation, construction and surety litigation, and insurance liability and estate planning. Lamb graduated cum laude from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State … [More]
Donald Erlichman Joins Spellbinders Paper Arts as Director of Business Development
Spellbinders® Paper Arts, LLC, is an Inc. 500|5000 company, award-winning inventor, manufacturer and marketer of industry-leading tools for crafters of all genres. The company is pleased to announce it has named Donald Erlichman director of business development. “Donald has extensive experience in developing affiliate programs and strategic partnerships. His proficiency in … [More]
Tempe Chamber Welcomes New Director of Operations
The Tempe Chamber is pleased to welcome Courtney McIntyre as the director of operations. McIntyre is an Arizona native; born in Flagstaff and raised in the White Mountains, she has lived in the Valley for the past 12 years. McIntyre will handle the day-to-day operations at the Chamber and will also serve as the Chamber liaison for the Military Affairs Committee and the Tempe … [More]
Spellbinders Paper Arts Names Greg A. Tipsord Chief Executive Officer
Spellbinders® Paper Arts, LLC, is an Inc. 500|5000 company, award-winning inventor, manufacturer and marketer of industry-leading tools for crafters of all genres. The company is pleased to announce Greg A. Tipsord has been appointed chief executive officer. He will assume his duties immediately. “Greg’s executive strengths are growing market share, building strong sales … [More]
Carla-Risha Wright Advances to Senior Sales Manager, Group at The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix
The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix has announced the promotion of Carla-Risha Wright to Senior Sales Manager, Group at the luxury hotel in time for its upcoming 25th anniversary. In her new position, Wright will be responsible for managing large group business for the property in the Western and Southern regions of the United States. Joseph Wronski, director of sales and marketing … [More]
Center for the Future of Arizona Announces 2013 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award Winners
Betsey Bayless, Arlan Colton, FAICP and James Glen Jayne have been named winners of the 2013 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards, a statewide competition created to recognize non-elected public servants. Winners will be honored at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Meeting on Aug. 29. Bayless, president and CEO of Maricopa Integrated Health System, will receive … [More]
Arizona Builders’ Alliance Hires Erica Lange as Assistant Executive Director
The Arizona Builders’ Alliance has hired Erica Lange as Assistant Executive Director, replacing Carol McMullen, who will be retiring at the end of 2013 and has been with the Association over 30 years. The ABA is a trade association that exists for the purpose of advancing the productivity and profitability of its members and the construction industry. In this post, Erica … [More]
Beamz Interactive, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Veteran Financial Executive Joan Brubacher as President and CFO
Beamz Interactive, Inc. (OTCQB: BZIC), an emerging growth technology company specializing in state-of-the-art interactive music products, is pleased to announce the appointment of veteran financial executive, Joan Brubacher, as President and Chief Financial Officer of the company. With over 30 years of experience, Ms. Brubacher is a leader with a strong track record of … [More]
