The Bank of America Charitable Foundation today announced $275,000 in grants to 20 nonprofits providing workforce development and education opportunities in Valley communities that include Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Chandler. The grants are part of Bank of America’s focus on employment opportunities and preparing the under-employed and the next generation of workers with … [More]
PanAridus Named Among Hottest Companies in Advanced Bioeconomy
PanAridus, which grows guayule (why-you-lee) for tire rubber and biomass, was named yesterday as one of Biofuels Digest’s 35 hottest companies in feedstock development and supply. The annual rankings, which recognize innovation and achievement in fuels and integrated biorefinery development, are judged largely by an international panel of selectors invited by Biofuels Digest … [More]
CCG Catalyst Hires Tery Spataro as Executive Vice President
CCG Catalyst, a bank consulting firm providing strategic direction for banks, has hired Tery Spataro as executive vice president and director of innovation focusing primarily on helping banks seek new ideas and innovation while keeping ahead of technological changes in customer attitudes toward banking and the financial services industry. Spataro is a noted innovation … [More]
Fry’s Food Stores ‘Round Up’ Campaign Raises Over $65,000 for Special Olympics Arizona
In an April campaign hosted by all 119 locations of Fry’s Food Stores in Arizona, residents were encouraged to round up their totals to the nearest dollar in support of Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ). Through this effort, Fry’s was able to raise more than $65,000, showing not only Fry’s continued support, but also Arizona’s immense generosity and patronage for the … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Ranked by ‘U.S. News & World Report’ Best Children’s Hospitals List in Nine Specialties
For the fifth time, Phoenix Children’s Hospital has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2015-16 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, the only Arizona hospital to make the highly coveted list. This year, Phoenix Children’s ranked in nine out of 10 specialties. The following Phoenix Children’s subspecialties were ranked top 50 in the nation: Neurology and … [More]
P.B. Bell Team Members Honored At AMA Tribute Awards
P.B. Bell, a leader in multifamily housing and real estate development and management, earned recognition for team members at two of its communities at the 2015 Tribute Awards hosted by the Arizona Multihousing Association. Tonya Batson, a community manager who has been with P.B. Bell for 15 years, was recognized as Apartment Manager of the Year in the 1-99 Units category. … [More]
Local Company Celebrates a Decade of Creating Sustainable Growth for Communities throughout the Valley
Amy Corben, president of EMP Management, is proud to be celebrating 10 years of helping clients throughout the Valley achieve their goals with events, marketing and promotional needs. Founded in June of 2005, EMP Management was the result of trying to create that work/life balance that so many working women strive to achieve in their professional careers. Having been a … [More]
P.B. Bell Adds Two New Executives to Support Company’s Ongoing Growth Goals
P.B. Bell, a leader in multifamily real estate development and management, has added two new members to its executive team. Justin Steltenpohl, vice president general counsel, and Brandon Corn, business analysis director, will be responsible for navigating legal matters and new technology platforms, respectively, as P.B. Bell expands and changes in tandem with the market, said … [More]
Joe & Columbia DeMarco Celebrate Their UPS Store’s 20th Anniversary in Scottsdale
Owners of The UPS Store Scottsdale located at 6929 N. Hayden Road in Scottsdale have just celebrated their 20th Anniversary in business serving the Scottsdale and Paradise Valley communities. This is a milestone not only for Joe and Columbia but also for the UPS Store Franchise. What Joe and Columbia have accomplished over the last two decades has been amazing. They are … [More]
JDA Software Appoints Former SAP Executive Cindy Howton to Drive Global Consulting Services
JDA Software Group, Inc., the world’s leading supply chain and retail solutions provider, has appointed Cindy Howton as executive vice president of global consulting services. In this role, Howton will lead and manage a team of expert consultants worldwide who help customers maximize their supply chain investments by successfully designing, launching and implementing JDA … [More]
ZRG Partners Adds 20-Year DHR Senior Executive David Bruno to Expand Footprint in Arizona Market
ZRG Partners, a fast growing global executive search firm, has expanded the firm’s reach with the addition of David Bruno as managing director. The firm has opened a new office in Phoenix to support the myriad of local senior level hiring opportunities in the market. Bruno has a long history of successfully conducting board of director, C-level and critical VP- and … [More]
Gold Canyon Appoints Thomas F. Kelly as CEO
Gold Canyon, a leading candle and home decor direct sales company based in Chandler, has appointed Thomas F. Kelly as chief executive officer. Kelly brings more than three decades of direct sales organization leadership to this position and has been tapped for his unique ability to drive revenue growth and profitability while sustaining high levels of motivation through dynamic … [More]
Ken McMahon, CenturyLink
Arizona’s strength in technology is broad. Leading and emerging companies in a wide range of technology sectors have operations in our metropolitan centers and are helping Arizona claim a reputation as a second-to-none business destination. Arizona has a wealth of assets that we can leverage to build an ever-stronger and more diversified economy. Our enterprising and active … [More]
Intellectual Property Is Not Created Equal
Business owners tend to underestimate their intellectual property (IP), says Lee Fraley, a partner in the Phoenix office of law firm Snell & Wilmer who specializes in IP and works with many emerging businesses in acquisitions and related transactions. “They tend to think IP only includes patents, but it’s much more than that — it’s almost anything that gives a company a … [More]
Blue Sky Pest Control: Building Strength from Small Decisions
The creepy-crawlies of the Arizona desert are no match for Curtis Whalen and Nathan Woolf, owners of Blue Sky Pest Control. The Phoenix-based company has experienced aggressive growth since opening its first office in the Phoenix metropolitan area in 2003, and now has more than 65 employees and a second location in Gilbert. This growth advanced even during the economic … [More]
The Montauk
Inspired by the town of Montauk at the tip of Long Island, this open and airy eatery is already a favored hot spot for lunch. The beach-y look and the coastal-inspired menu make this a unique addition to the weekday lunch scene. Sandwiches, salads and light traditional dishes will make any diner feel like he or she is having a quick lunch seaside. Start with the Clam Chowder … [More]
Noontime Breakfast
Making the first meal of the day the choice also for the second is becoming a very popular way to do lunch, and breakfast places are opening up all around the Valley. Here are some of our picks for great midday morning fare. Butterfield’s Pancake House Butterfield’s has created a variety of breakfast specialties that are served all day long. Choices span a multitude of … [More]
2015 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan
“Exclusive” and “powerful” are two ways to describe the 2015 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan. It is a limited, hand-finished production vehicle that can be so customized that it truly becomes personal. The 540-horsepower, 4.4-liter, TwinPower Turbo V8 engine offers 538 lb-ft of torque and hits 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds. Customizing this powerful beauty is all about choices and bringing … [More]
