Translational Genomics Research Institute, June 21, 2013 Dr. Matt Huentelman, an associate professor at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and the founder and principal scientist behind the online memory test, MindCrowd.org, has been named to the Phoenix Business Journal’s "40 Under 40" class, a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding leaders in Greater … [More]
Downtown Mesa Introduces Kidtastic Mini-Events!
As we all know by the 3-digit temperatures, summer is here! And with that, the kids are out of school, moms and dads are itching for some indoor activities to wear them out and sub sequentially, the Downtown Mesa businesses are hitting their slowest time of the year. In an effort to improve summertime business in Downtown Mesa and also offer lunchtime activities for those … [More]
Theresa Chacopulos Once Again Named Among Barron’s “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors”
Theresa Chacopulos, Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President – Investments, at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, in Scottsdale, Arizona, was named to the prestigious 2013 Barron’s “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors” list. Chacopulos was number 8 on the list. This is her 6th time making the list. The list, published annually, provides readers with a comprehensive, … [More]
Paving Restaurant Paradise and Putting Up a Parking Lot?
Coup Des Tartes, Phoenix’s longest running and most well known B.Y.O.B. restaurant, is being forced out of their location at 4626 N 16th Street in Phoenix through no fault of their own. They are being offered a mere 180-day notice as of June 1, 2013 by the new landowners, the Van Tuyl Group, which owns several car dealerships in the area. Coup Des Tartes has been serving … [More]
John’s Refrigeration Heating and Cooling Wins Family Business Award
John’s Refrigeration, a local, family-owned HVAC company, has won Gilbert’s Family Business of the Year Award. Sponsored by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, the awards were handed out on June 20 during a luncheon at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix in Gilbert. This prestigious award recognizes a successful local business that employs at least two family members. John’s was … [More]
The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health Presents Maricopa Integrated Health System with Voluntary Protection Program STAR Designation
The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) Consultation Department will present Maricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS) with a “STAR Site” designation, recognizing exemplary and comprehensive safety and health management systems. ADOSH representatives conducted an audit of safety practices at MIHS’ main hospital in Phoenix, as well as its other external … [More]
Samantha Maracle Named Director of Development
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, June 20, 2013 Samantha Maracle, CFRE, brings more than 20 years experience in nonprofit fundraising management to her new position as Director of Development at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Most recently, Maracle handled responsibilities as a Development Analyst with the Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation. … [More]
Alliance Bank of Arizona Announces New North Scottsdale Office
Alliance Bank of Arizona is announcing today that it is opening a new office in North Scottsdale in the Scottsdale Airpark. The Airpark is one of the largest employment centers in the Phoenix metro area. With the new office, Alliance Bank will be the largest local business bank of its size and capacity in the area. The office is located near Hayden Road and Raintree Road at … [More]
The Venue Scottsdale Wins Prestigious Award
The Venue Scottsdale received the award for “HIPpest Venue” at the 10th Anniversary of the annual dinner for Hospitality Industry Professionals (HIP) on June 11th, 2013, at the Camelback Golf Club. HIP is a not-for-profit organization designed to promote professionals doing business in the hospitality, restaurant and event planning industry by providing networking, educational, … [More]
Local Business Coach Receives Certification as Growth Curve Strategist
TTI Success Insights, the world’s leading source for research-based, validated assessments has designated Mary Henry of HR on Demand, LLC (www.hrondemandllc.com) a Certified Professional Growth Curve Strategist on February 22, 2013. With this certification, Henry is qualified to perform an X-ray to determine a company's current stage of growth; critically assess a company's … [More]
Target Commercial Interiors Earns “Platinum Partner” Designation by Steelcase for 2nd Straight Year
Target Commercial Interiors has earned the “Platinum Partner” designation for the second straight year from Steelcase Inc., a global leader in the office furniture industry. The award recognizes “extraordinary partners that engage with Steelcase, customers and community to deliver exceptional value to the people and places they touch.” Target Commercial Interiors, a … [More]
Susan Kraemer Named “Woman of Strength” In AZ Real Estate
Susan Kraemer, branch manager of Prudential Arizona Properties’ Avondale office, has received a “Woman of Strength Award.” Kraemer and four other Phoenix-area real estate executives were recently recognized for their contributions to their communities and industries at the semi-annual “Women of Strength-Cultivating Leadership in Real Estate” event. Kraemer was recognized along … [More]
Cathy Batteer Named Senior Vice President/General Manager of SCAN Health Plan; Other Executives Assume New Regional GM Duties
SCAN Health Plan President and CEO Chris Wing has announced a series of internal organizational changes designed to better position the not-for-profit health plan to serve the distinct needs of members in California and Arizona. As part of these changes, Cathy Batteer, current president of Northern California and state contracts, has been promoted to senior vice president … [More]
Ensurge, Inc. Announces Addition of Jamie Miller as CEO
Ensurge, Inc. (OTC Trading Symbol:ESGI), a U.S.-based mining company that has been engaged in exploring and developing gold mining opportunities in Brazil and has now expanded into Guyana, is pleased to announce that Canadian businessman Jamie Miller has agreed to join Ensurge, Inc. as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Miller is a former Vice President of … [More]
Super Bowl Host Committee Appoints VP of Partnership Sales and Activation
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee announces the appointment of Joe Hickey as Vice President of Partnership Sales and Activation. He will be charged with securing and fulfilling corporate and tribal partnerships leading up to Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015. Hickey comes to the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee from Genesco Sports Enterprises, where he worked with … [More]
Valley Leadership Announces 2013-14 Board Leadership
Valley Leadership officers appointed to lead the board of directors for 2013-14 are: President: Tony Moya (Valley Leadership Class 23) – Manager, Latino Relations, SRP Vice President: Greg Ensell (Valley Leadership Class 26) - Manager of Government & Public Affairs, Cox Communications Treasurer: Dave Bolman, Ph.D. (Valley Leadership Class 30) – Provost, University … [More]
Vestar Installs Blink Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Vestar of Phoenix, Arizona, recently placed eight electric charging stations at its award-winning entertainment and retail lifestyle center, Tempe Marketplace, in Tempe, Arizona. Through a partnership with ECOtality (NASDAQ:ECTY), eight Blink charging systems including handicapped accessible units, have been placed on both the north and south side of the center. These … [More]
Is Our Technology Drought Over?
Not long ago, disco was king and typewriters shared desktops with personal computers. The Valley of the Sun was known as the “Silicon Desert.” Chandler was its oasis. Motorola and Intel were its bedrock. People were still looking for the way to San Jose and Silicon Valley didn’t exist. “We were once the Silicon Desert,” reminisces Barry Broome, president and CEO of the … [More]
