T.W. Lewis Foundation announces a $25,000 grant to Seed Spot, a nonprofit social incubator based in Phoenix, to fund the creation of a new development director position. T.W. Lewis Foundation’s grant was matched by Mike and Cindy Watts, with an additional match in funding contributed by Seed Spot. Seed Spot has already filled the new position, and Tabitha Branscome is its … [More]
Insight Noble Cause Campaign Donates Critical Funds for National and Local Organizations
Insight Enterprises, Inc., a leading worldwide technology provider of hardware, software and service solutions, has announced that its teammates across North America raised approximately $200,000 for the 2015 Noble Cause campaign. The annual campaign is an opportunity for Insight to give back to local charities such as the Arizona chapter of the Make-a-Wish Foundation; the … [More]
Scottsdale Company Celebrates 10th Anniversary Providing Nonprofits with Tools & Services
Blacktie-Arizona, part of a national company providing Web-based event planning and promotional tools for nonprofits, associations and businesses, proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary. Bringing visibility and cutting-edge online tools to the thousands of nonprofit agencies and businesses in the Valley, Myra Richman, president of Blacktie-Arizona, “It’s very rewarding to … [More]
W. P. Carey School Ranks Top 30 in the Nation Again
U.S. News & World Report releases its prestigious annual list of the “Best Graduate Schools” in the country today. For the eighth year in a row, the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University ranks among the nation’s Top 30 full-time MBA programs. “We strive for consistent excellence at the W. P. Carey School of Business, and we’re happy that U.S. News … [More]
Arizona State University Lauded as One of Nation’s Top Law Schools
The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University (ASU) ranks No. 26 among the nation’s leading law schools, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of graduate schools. The college moved up five spots in one year and is now in the top 13 percent of the 198 accredited law schools evaluated as part of the survey. The college also ranks No. … [More]
Arizona Commerce Authority Launches New Start-Up Section of AZCommercecom
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today launched its new Start Up section at AZCommerce.com as part of its ongoing efforts to align resources, connect partners and strengthen Arizona’s vibrant innovation ecosystem supporting the state’s entrepreneurs. The Start Up area was designed as a result of proactive engagement and strategic dialogue among leaders within Arizona’s … [More]
CNA National is Named a Finalist in the 2015 BBB Business Ethics Awards
Scottsdale-based CNA National Warranty Corporation (CNAN) has been selected as a finalist in the 2015 Better Business Bureau Business Ethics Awards, sponsored by the BBB of Central, Northern and Western Arizona. “We are honored to be a finalist for this distinguished award,” says Joe Becker, president and CEO. “Since its founding in 1982, CNA National has always practiced … [More]
Spring Training Charity Game Raises More Than $126,000 for Charity
More than $120,000 total was raised by the Peoria Diamond Club for various Peoria charities at Wednesday’s Spring Training Game, when the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres played each other on the opening day of Cactus League spring training. The game also had record attendance of 6027. While the two Major League Baseball teams squared off at the Peoria Sports … [More]
Blessings in a Backpack, Cigna Foundation and Cigna Provide Weekend Meals to Thew Elementary School Students
Starting March 6, 200 students at Thew Elementary in Tempe will receive backpacks filled with healthy food each weekend throughout the school year, made possible through a Cigna Foundation grant to Blessings in a Backpack. The national child hunger relief nonprofit will implement a three-year program at the school. To kick off the program, sponsored by Cigna, all 670 Thew … [More]
Salt River Project Wins International Award for Grid Modernization Efforts
It is recognition five years in the making. After years of research, development and real-world application, Salt River Project senior engineer Kyle Cormier and Joe Nowaczyk, former director of Electronic Systems, are being honored for their work, which focuses on enabling technologies to make grid modernization more reliable for SRP customers and the overall power industry … [More]
The Valley’s Retail Recovery: Vacancy Rate Falls to Single Digits for First Time Since 2008
Retail vacancy rates for Metropolitan Phoenix have fallen into the single-digit range for the first time since 2008, according to a recent retail study by CBRE’s Phoenix office. And while the retail market continues to improve at a more gradual pace than previously anticipated, retail real estate experts point to the 9.6 percent vacancy rate as an important milestone and a good … [More]
8 Local Companies Announced as IMPACT Award Recipients
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) has selected eight deserving local companies as recipients of its 28th annual IMPACT Awards. The IMPACT Awards honor the accomplishments of small and large businesses and the impact they have on the Valley's business community and economy. This year — as in each of the past three years of the program — the GPCC recognizes two … [More]
Matrix Absence Management Names Marti Cardi Product Compliance Lead
Matrix Absence Management (Matrix) has named Marti Cardi, Esq. its vice president of Product Compliance, reporting directly to Matrix President Ken Cope. In her new role, Cardi is responsible for development, deployment and refinement of Matrix’s employer service offerings, including both core products (integrated disability management, FMLA/leave of absence, and workers’ … [More]
ADOSH Award to Honeywell Aerospace – Phoenix/Deer Valley Location with Voluntary Protection Program STAR Designation
The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) Consultation Department recently acknowledged Honeywell Aerospace - Phoenix/Deer Valley location as a “STAR Site” through the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Companies who are awarded the STAR designation demonstrate exemplary and comprehensive, safety and health management systems. VPP is the Occupational … [More]
Massage Envy Spa Ranks #16 on Franchise Times’ ‘Fast And Serious’ List
Massage Envy Spa, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, has been named to the Franchise Times’ “Fast and Serious” list for the second consecutive year. This year, the brand was ranked No. 16 among 40 top-growing brands in the country. “We’re honored to be named among the ‘Fast and Serious’ companies for the … [More]
Two Amazon Fulfillment Managers to Receive Patriot Award for Their Support of Citizen Soldiers
On Wednesday, March 4, two Amazon managers from Phoenix-area fulfillment centers will be honored with the Patriot Award, a distinction given by Employment Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Employees who are active-duty in the National Guard or Reserve can nominate individual managers to be recognized for their commitment to supporting the needs of American service … [More]
GoDaddy Wins Top Honors in 2015 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service
GoDaddy, the world’s largest technology provider dedicated to small business, was presented with a Gold Stevie® Award in the Online Sales Team of the Year category at the ninth annual awards gala on Feb. 27. Additionally, the company won a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Contact Center of the Year (Over 100 Seats) Technology Industries category in the ninth annual Stevie Awards for … [More]
Matthew Feeney Assumes Chairmanship of Snell & Wilmer
Matthew P. Feeney, a partner in the Phoenix office of Snell & Wilmer, has assumed the firm’s chairmanship. As announced in a press release on the impending change on October 21, 2014, Feeney takes over for John J. Bouma, who steps down from the position after leading the firm for more than 30 years. Bouma remains active in his practice and continues to serve on the firm’s … [More]
