This week, U.S. News & World Report issued some new rankings for online-degree programs, growing in popularity because of their convenience and flexibility. The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University received the No. 1 ranking among the nation’s online graduate business programs for veterans. “We’re honored to be ranked No. 1 in providing a stellar … [More]
LaneTerralever Merger Recognized as 2013 Deal of the Year by Association for Corporate Growth – Arizona Chapter
The merger between E.B. Lane and Terralever into LaneTerralever was recognized as the 2013 Deal of the Year by the Association for Corporate Growth-Arizona Chapter (ACG). The award was presented at the organization’s Southwest Mergers & Acquisitions Conference, which concluded Thursday at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort. E.B. Lane had a 50-year track record as … [More]
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Announces Expansion of Phoenix Office with the Addition of Gordon & Rees’ Former Phoenix Office Co-Managing Partners
The national law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP announced today that Stephen W. Tully and Timothy I. McCulloch have joined the firm as partners in the Commercial Litigation practice group, both resident in the firm's Phoenix office. Tully and McCulloch will serve as co-partners-in-charge of the Phoenix office. They join Hinshaw from Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, … [More]
Stevia: Sweet, Tasty and Globally Lucrative
SweetLeaf Stevia® Sweetener is proud to announce that the Paraguayan Chamber of Stevia, CAPASTE, recently honored company founder and CEO James May with an award of gratitude and recognition for successfully launching stevia as a natural, zero-calorie, zero-carbohydrate sweetener in the United States. Stevia has contributed to the growth in the global sweetener market as the … [More]
Bethesda Broker-Dealer Adds Scottsdale Woman as VP of Business Development
H. Beck, Inc., a national independent broker-dealer headquartered in Bethesda, MD, hired Marie-Paule Sinyard as vice president of Business Development. Located in Scottsdale, Ariz., she is responsible for helping grow the organization — nationally as well as specifically in the Phoenix metropolitan area — through relationship building. Sinyard has 20 years of experience in … [More]
CBRE’s Jamie Swirtz Named to CoreNet Global’s “36 Under 36: Young Leaders to Watch”
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]
