Pioneer Title Agency, a family owned business that is today the largest title agency statewide, is pleased to announce its formal expansion into Pima County with the purchase of Metro Title Agency of Arizona. Through the purchase, Metro Title Agency’s four branches in Pima County, including its corporate headquarters at 2502 E. River Road; Northwest branch located at 3450 E. … [More]
Fast Pitch Sets Record Attendance for Seventh Annual Competition
Labor’s Community Service Agency won the $25,000 top prize at Social Venture Partners Arizona’s annual Fast Pitch event Tuesday night. It pitched a project to provide reliable transportation for working-poor families. Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVPAZ) put a spotlight on philanthropy for a seventh year, attracting a record crowd of 720 to the March 28 event where social … [More]
Time Travel: Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix Unearths Trolley Line While Constructing New Tower
Building a new tower at Banner -University Medical Center Phoenix meant a trip back in time for construction crews who found a buried rail system for electric trollies that are precursors of today’s Valley Metro Light Rail. The century-old rail track was found along 10th Street between Willetta and Culver streets on the southwest portion of the downtown Phoenix hospital … [More]
As Arizonans Move Their Money to Local Banks, Local Market Share of Deposits Rises by Nearly 25%
There is a new mantra in money management, and it’s “Move Your Money.” Arizona businesses and individuals are joining the trend in transferring their savings and financing to locally headquartered banks and institutions that are rooted in the local community. According to the most recent Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Summary of Deposits (source), the share of … [More]
Point B Inc. Realizes Significant Growth in Property Development
Point B Inc., an integrated management consulting, venture investment, and property development firm, has experienced considerable growth in its property development business unit. Backed by a senior team with rich industry history, Point B property development is a developer and provider of real estate solutions and services. The team works with investors, tenants and … [More]
Pivotal Growth: Arizona Polymer Flooring Relocates Headquarters into State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Phoenix
Arizona Polymer Flooring (APF), a manufacturer of high-performance flooring products and concrete coating systems, is thrilled to announce it has relocated into a state-of-the-art, 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Phoenix. The mixed-use building, located near 43rd Avenue and Buckeye Road (4565 West Watkins Street), will feature an 18,000-square-foot production … [More]
Alliance Bank of Arizona Business Survey Shows Education and Quality/Availability of Workforce Still Top the List Of Challenges To Doing Business In Arizona
The education system and quality and availability of workforce are still top concerns for local business leaders, according to Alliance Bank of Arizona’s 2017 Arizona Leaders in Business Survey. In a broadly positive set of findings about the state’s business climate, respondents also named healthcare costs as a top business challenge, moving this issue up by 10 percentage … [More]
Phoenix Gets World Premiere of Unique Sports Fan Technology
The Peoria Sports Complex in Phoenix will host the world premiere of the innovative fan engagement app during the Cactus League game on Friday, March 24. Playing on the arena’s big screen – and on fans’ smartphones simultaneously – DROPIT is a fast-paced, high-energy 60 second reverse auction where prices go down instead of up. Peoria has claim on the world premiere of … [More]
Spencer Fane Grows into Phoenix Market with Addition of Randy Jefferies
Spencer Fane is pleased to announce it is expanding into the Phoenix market with the addition of John R. Jefferies (Randy) who joins the firm as a Partner with a notable and accomplished career practicing as a federal and state procurement and contracts lawyer in the real estate and construction industries. Jefferies is the first attorney to join Spencer Fane in Phoenix, as … [More]
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center’s Beneficial Beans Cafe Opens Second Location at Burton Barr Library in Downtown Phoenix
This week, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) opened its second Beneficial Beans Cafe location, nestled inside of Burton Barr Central Library. The cafe, which is part of SARRC’s social enterprise program, is now accessible Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and serves coffee and a variety of food items to library visitors and employees. But its most … [More]
Schwab Debuts New Conference: ADVANTAGE®
In a gathering of 100 independent advisor clients, who represent $61 billion in assets under management (AUM)(as of 3/1/2017), Schwab Advisor Services celebrated the momentum of the independent advice model while pointing to the $23 trillion dollars of assets (per Schwab strategy estimates, individual company financial reports, FDIC, ICI, Federal Research Flow of Funds, Cerulli … [More]
Tempe Antenna Manufacturer to Double Workforce, Size of Tempe R&D Facility
Galtronics, the world’s leading antenna manufacturer, will double the size of its Tempe workforce and Tempe location this year. In anticipation of the hiring, the company has opened its new 18,000 square foot location. Galtronics intends to add at least 30 positions, including electrical, RF and mechanical engineers and support staff. For all hiring information, visit … [More]
Nonprofits Compete for More Than $50,000 at ‘Fast Pitch’ Event
Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVPAZ) selected nine finalists for the seventh-annual Fast Pitch program, a spirited competition that connects social entrepreneurs with the business community and potential investors. SVPAZ selected the seven nonprofit finalists, plus one ASU student organization and a for-profit organization with a social mission, because they stand out for … [More]
Sam’s Club and “Hatched” TV Show Invite Phoenix Entrepreneurs to Audition
As part of an ongoing commitment to support entrepreneurs, Sam’s Club and “Hatched” are seeking small businesses to pitch their executives and investors for a chance to be featured on the show, connect to growth opportunities and have their products on Sam’s Club shelves. “Hatched”, produced by INE Entertainment, combines a multi-media platform with prolific investors and … [More]
Nonprofit’s Mission to “Leave No Woman Leader Behind”
When management consultant, author and international speaker Dr. Kristine Quade moved to Arizona in 2011 she began asking local women what it was like to work in the Valley. Many reported lack of opportunities in senior management, on corporate boards and in other high-level positions. Quade has launched ATHENA Valley of the Sun (AVOS) – a new nonprofit designed to help area … [More]
Pioneer Title Agency Opens Branch in Camelback Corridor
Pioneer Title Agency is pleased to announce it has opened its newest branch, which is located at 4645 N. 32nd Street, Suite A110 in Phoenix, and will focus on serving the organization’s Camelback Corridor, Biltmore, Phoenix and Arcadia customers and business members. Diana Olson, who just joined Pioneer in February but has nearly 25 years of experience in the title and real … [More]
FedEx Launches Fifth Annual Small Business Grant Contest
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced that it is launching its fifth annual Small Business Grant Contest. This year, the contest offers grants and services to 10 small businesses, distributing a collective prize pool of $120,500 — the largest sum since the contest’s inception. For the first time this year, the winners will also receive an additional dollar amount in credit … [More]
UA Eller College Marks 10th Anniversary of Phoenix MBA with Expansion in Downtown Phoenix
Ten years after the University of Arizona Eller College of Management entered the Phoenix market to offer an evening Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, the top-ranked business school is expanding its presence in downtown Phoenix with more opportunities for Valley organizations and professionals. The increased presence of the Eller College in Phoenix aligns with … [More]
