CBRE broker has been named to CoreNet Global’s inaugural “36 Under 36: Young Leaders to Watch” list. CoreNet Global chapters from around the world nominated their top Young Leaders for the first-ever list of “Who’s Who” in corporate real estate and the honorees were recently announced and featured in the LEADER magazine’s May/June issue. Distinguishing themselves as … [More]
Top Business Executive Joins CKS Advisors
CKS Advisors, a proven investment banking firm, is pleased to announce that Edward F. Kidner, JD, CPA has joined the firm as a managing director. Kidner has more than 30 years of experience as both a professional services advisor and as a CEO/CFO. Prior to joining CKS, he served as a partner in a Top Ten national accounting firm where he led the firm’s Mergers & … [More]
Arizona Association for Economic Development Presents Annual EDDE Awards
Currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has announced the recipients of its annual Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE) awards. The awards were presented during an evening awards dinner at the AAED Spring Conference in Tucson. The prestigious EDDE awards honor individuals and companies who have … [More]
Executive Magazine names Blackstone’s Dan Swindall CEO of the Month
Executive-oriented C-Level Magazine has named Blackstone Security Services, Inc. President & CEO Dan Swindall its CEO of the Month for May 2014. In gaining that recognition, Swindall joins an elite group of designees that includes former Phoenix Suns Owner Jerry Colangelo, Arizona Diamondbacks President Derrick Hall, Fulton Homes President Doug Fulton, advertising/marketing … [More]
Wells Fargo Names Brown, Wardle Business Banking Managers
Wells Fargo today announced that Brandon Brown and James Wardle have been named Business Banking managers for Wells Fargo Professional Banking. Michael Lefever, Business Banking manager for Arizona, announced the appointment. Brown and Wardle will each manage a team of business bankers as they provide banking services to medical and legal clients throughout Arizona. Brown … [More]
21st Annual Enterprise Business Awards Luncheon on May 7
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program (HAWP) have announced their Arizona awardees for their respective programs honoring business champions and entrepreneurs. Winners will be recognized for their contributions to the Arizona economy and worksite wellness at the Arizona Small Business Association’s (ASBA) 21st Annual Enterprise … [More]
First Western Trust’s Dan Thompson and Trish Stark Promoted to Chairman and President of Scottsdale Office
First Western Trust is excited to announce Dan Thompson, CFP®, has been promoted to chairman of First Western Trust, Scottsdale, and Trish Stark has been promoted to president of First Western Trust, Scottsdale. “Dan and Trish are truly exceptional in the way they help our clients,” said Scott Wylie, CEO of First Western Trust. “They value a team approach and have been … [More]
BMO Private Bank Names New Regional Director
Greg Oliver has been promoted to Regional Director – Trust, Western U.S. for BMO Private Bank. He has more than 15 years of experience with parent company BMO Financial Group. In his new role, Oliver will manage a team throughout the Western U.S. who specialize in providing customized trust and estate administration services for high-net-worth individuals and families as part … [More]
Building & Development: Reinvigorating Our Cities
During the boom, cities went wild and planned as if the growth stage would never end. One result was an overbuilding of retail on virtually every corner. This was fine when homes were occupied, but when the Valley went bust, retail space became a different story. This was a huge mistake, according to Barry Broome, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, … [More]
Jane L. Morris, A.A.E., Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority
Phoenix is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country, and it is coming back strong after taking a bad hit in the wake of the housing collapse five years ago. The Valley is diversifying its economy and creating multiple centers as economic engines. At Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, we’re working strategically to keep this “economic engine” running strong … [More]
Architecture: Building Our Business Environment
An old motorcycle dealership that is now a vibrant coffee and wine bar. An old abandoned produce warehouse transformed into a stylish and modern office building. A multi-story, multi-use contemporary building complex in the heart of a thriving waterfront location. These are just a few of the many architectural projects that not only provide places for people to work, eat, shop … [More]
Drugs and Work Safety Liability
Drug and alcohol abuse costs business multiple billions of dollars in workers’ comp accidents, increased healthcare costs and productivity, including theft to fund the habit. Says Julie Pace, partner at The Cavanagh Law Firm, “There are all kinds of reasons why employers should care about having a good drug and alcohol policy, making sure they test on it, [because of] its … [More]
Dr. Audrey C. Menard: Keeping Command of Campus
As the new Head of School for Rancho Solano Preparatory School, Audrey C. Menard, Ed.D., credits delegating and collaborating as two keys to her success. She does this, she explains, by creating teams of employees with various strengths to handle different responsibilities. Also, by remembering that she runs a business — albeit one that emphasizes creating outstanding students … [More]
Business Starts with a Wine Glass and a Paint Brush
Franchisees of Arizona’s first Painting with a Twist, Shernell and Jeremy Mays, say they fell in love with the concept from their first experience as customers. They decided to open a studio for the art class/social hour in Tempe when they moved to the Valley from Texas last September, and Shernell says she’s found the business environment very supportive. “At Tempe Chamber of … [More]
Brokering Real Estate Through Extreme Collaboration
ABI Multifamily takes a collaborative approach to what has, traditionally, been a competitive one in creating a team to serve investors in the multifamily sector of commercial real estate. “We are all seasoned brokers, and we leverage each other’s strengths,” says co-founder John Kobierowski, referring to partners Rue Bax, Eddie Chang, Doug Lazovick and Alon … [More]
Kiosk Company Shows What It’s Made Of
Although it’s a B2B company and its showroom is open only by appointment, Zivelo has chosen Scottsdale Fashion Square for its corporate headquarters. The company designs, manufactures and distributes self-service kiosk and digital signage systems intended, according to company founder Ziver Birg, to “change the way humans interact with machines.” Birg says the unique space he’s … [More]
Mobile Apps Keep Folks Reading
On-the-go reading of books on business or articles that can help a businessperson to success are as close as the three most useful eBook apps — Kindle by Amazon, Barnes & Noble’s Nook and Apple’s iBook. These free apps are downloadable to PDIs and allow users to purchase and read books from any of the three services. The different services have lending programs and offer … [More]
Invention Intervention
Inventors can get help with their inventions from Get Invention Help, a site that was developed by investors who have brought inventions to market and provides a clearinghouse of vetted, hand-picked, above-board invention and/or product development service providers so that entrepreneurs can feel more comfortable. Get step-by-step assistance at all stages of the process, … [More]
