Phoenix-based SEED SPOT, one of six incubators in the country focused on social entrepreneurs in the fields of health, education, energy and environment, human and basic rights, civic engagement, and community impact, hired C’pher Gresham as its director of Entrepreneur Initiatives. In his new role at SEED SPOT, Gresham will be responsible for enhancing programs, strengthening … [More]
Local Orthodontist Recognized for Community Contribution
Blair Feldman, D.M.D., of Feldman Orthodontics, was recently selected to be featured as the “Orthodontic Provider of the Week” by Smiles Change Lives, an international nonprofit that provides access to life-changing orthodontic treatment for children from low-income families. Each week, Smiles Change Lives recognizes the work of one orthodontic provider, a team of providers or … [More]
Kimber Lanning Receives Economic Development Leadership Award
Kimber Lanning, executive director of Local First Arizona, was awarded the Citizen Leadership Award by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for her extraordinary commitment in promoting economic development. The honor is being presented today during IEDC’s Annual Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. "The Citizen Leadership Award celebrates a community or business … [More]
Attorneys at Roshka DeWulf & Patten Honored by Martindale-Hubbell
Four members at Roshka DeWulf & Patten, a Phoenix-based business law firm representing clients in litigation and regulatory issues, have been named Arizona’s Top AV Rated Lawyers™ of 2014. Paul Roshka, John DeWulf, Michael Patten and J. Matthew Derstine earned this prestigious recognition as a result of their AV Preeminent® rating with Martindale-Hubbell®, considered the … [More]
Trax Technologies Grows its Business Strategy with Key Hire
Scottsdale-based Trax Technologies, a “big data” company that focuses on fixing bad logistics data, has hired veteran business process innovator Dean Hahn-Carlson to be its new director of Global Product Strategy. Hahn-Carlson has been engaged in defining and implementing product strategy for more than 30 years across a broad range of industries, including distribution, … [More]
Dr. Ioanna Morfessis Receives International Economic Development Innovation Award
GIS Planning Inc. of San Francisco, in partnership with fDi Intelligence, a division of the Financial Times of London, has presented Ioanna T. Morfessis, Ph.D., with its Economic Development Innovation Award. Morfessis, president and chief strategist of the Phoenix-based international consulting firm IO.INC, received the award during a recognition ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 19, … [More]
Sprouts Farmers Market® COO Jim Nielsen Named Retailer of the Year
The Arizona Food Marketing Alliance recognized Jim Nielsen, Sprouts Farmers Market chief operating officer, as Retailer of the Year at its Annual Excellence in Leadership Awards banquet - Arizona’s premier retail food industry event - on October 17 at the Phoenix Downtown Sheraton. “I believe this is a team award, not an individual award. It’s about recognizing all of Sprouts’ … [More]
BMO Private Bank Boosts Arizona Senior Staff
BMO Private Bank announced today new senior staff additions and promotions at the wealth management firm’s Arizona offices, which serve high-net-worth individuals, family-owned businesses, endowments and foundations throughout the Western United States. Ashley Ober is now serving as managing director of the greater Phoenix market, overseeing strategic development and delivery … [More]
Capital Insurance Group Appoints Mark Houghton as Regional Field Executive for Southwest Region
Capital Insurance Group® (CIG), the leading regional property and casualty insurer serving the Western U.S., has announced the promotion and appointment of Mark Houghton as the Regional Field Executive – Southwest Region. The former regional manager of CIG’s Anaheim, Calif., territory will oversee field operations and business relations for CIG’s newest regional territory … [More]
Insperity Names Ryan Courtemanche District Manager
Insperity, Inc., a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions for America’s best businesses, has announced Ryan Courtemanche as district manager for its Phoenix sales office. He will be responsible for helping to oversee area sales efforts. The company, which reported 2013 revenues of $2.3 billion, is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operates in … [More]
Jewish National Fund Announces Deb Rochford as New Desert States Executive Director
Jewish National Fund has announced Deb Rochford is the new Desert States Executive Director for Jewish National Fund. She will be working with the Las Vegas and Arizona communities, connecting with individuals, organizations, and community leaders who share Jewish National Fund’s passion and goals. “Deb’s dedication, and commitment to the Jewish people and Israel shines … [More]
Abengoa Yield’s Solana Solar Power Plant Wins Energy Storage North America Innovation Award
Abengoa Yield, the sustainable total return company that owns a diversified portfolio of contracted assets in the energy and environment sectors, has announced that Solana, its Arizona-based solar power plant, received the Energy Storage North America (ESNA) Innovation Award in the Utility-Scale category. Winners were announced on October 1st, 2014, at the ESNA Innovation … [More]
Ron Butler, Ernst & Young LLP
Business giants had to grow into their footprint. Whatever idea or inspiration was the foundation for the business’s inception, successful growth required the same thing: effective management of the business’s assets. Capital — its acquisition and disbursement — is arguably the most significant element of a business’s operations. Ron Butler is the managing partner of the … [More]
Business Built the Glendale CVB
Glendale hotel executives, looking for a way to boost business, took the unusual step of asking for a tax increase, and it turned out to be a win-win-win. Revenue from a 1.6-percent increase in Glendale’s bed tax is earmarked for the Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau, which has increased its promotional and marketing activities; hotel occupancy rates are growing by … [More]
Arizona Gubernatorial Candidates Talk Business
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Arizona voters will elect the next Governor of Arizona. In Business Magazine invited candidates Doug Ducey, Fred DuVal, Barry Hess and J.L. Mealer to share their views and plans for business and economic growth. Doug Ducey (Rep.) What are three things you would do in your capacity as governor to spur economic growth and employment, especially in the … [More]
Measuring Nonprofit Impact and Performance
As corporate social responsibility initiatives and social entrepreneurship have continued to grow in popularity — along with high-impact giving (giving aimed at making a social change in the world) — philanthropy has seen a worldwide upswing. With this increase in billions of dollars of philanthropic support has also come pressure on the nonprofit to measure the impact of its … [More]
Mike Nealy: Leading by Example
In May, Mike Nealy was named executive director of the Fiesta Bowl. Prior to accepting this position, Nealy had spent eight years with the Phoenix Coyotes NHL franchise and Gila River Arena. As president and chief operating officer for the Phoenix Coyotes, Nealy helped the organization achieve record-breaking sales. Mike Nealy and the Fiesta Bowl Nealy oversees the … [More]
Arizona Fall League: Developing Talent for the MLB
Major League Baseball’s best kept secret is right here in Metro Phoenix, and, for baseball fans, it provides a chance to see a “Who’s Who” of the best Minor League players in action. Now in its 23rd season, the Arizona Fall League is a pivotal cog in baseball’s player development process. All 30 MLB clubs must participate by sending seven of their top prospects to the league. … [More]
