Since leaving Target Corporation on May 31 to join forces with its service partner of more than 30 years, Omni Workspace Company (Omni), the former Target Commercial Interiors (TCI) is independently pursuing its vision of providing high-quality office furniture and related services that fulfill its clients’ needs. Now the company has a name that reflects that vision: Atmosphere … [More]
Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Spring 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge Grant Winners
The Spring 2015 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge culminated today as the Arizona Commerce Authority announced the six winning companies. These grant recipients represent early-stage Arizona companies that are creating innovative technological solutions with the potential for significant economic impact. The Spring 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge Grant Recipients … [More]
SRP Continues to Expand Biodiesel Fleet to Reduce Vehicle Emissions
When Salt River Project launched its biodiesel pilot program in 1999, there was no guarantee or expectation that it would grow or become as successful as it is 16 years later. To date, 41 percent of the vehicles in SRP’s fleet are powered by B-20 biodiesel fuel, which is a blend of 20 percent vegetable oil and 80 percent diesel fuel. “Currently, SRP has about 2,300 vehicles … [More]
Western Alliance Bancorporation and Bridge Capital Holdings Complete Merger
Western Alliance Bancorporation has completed its merger with Bridge Capital Holdings. Bridge Bank, National Association, the operating subsidiary of Bridge Capital Holdings, has been merged with and into Western Alliance Bank, the principal operating subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Offices of Bridge Bank will continue to use the Bridge Bank name as a division of … [More]
Gov. Ducey’s Trade Mission Builds Confidence with Mexico, Arizona’s Largest Trade Partner
President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council Chris Camacho joined Governor Doug Ducey in Mexico City for an important trade mission last week, with more than 40 business, university and government leaders – including GPEC board members Sharon Harper of The Plaza Companies, David Rousseau of SRP and University of Arizona President Ann Weaver Hart, Ph.D. At … [More]
Tempe-based Genius Monkey Opens for Business ‘Down Under’
Genius Monkey, an industry-leading marketing platform specializing in programmatic ad displays, has expanded its physical presence into Australia. While the Tempe, Ariz.-based company services clients around the world, its marketing experts have been based exclusively in the United States until now. "Genius Monkey is delighted to accept this wonderful opportunity to expand … [More]
Mt. Baker Vapor to Move Operations to Mesa
Mt. Baker Vapor has officially announced their plans to relocate their operations from Bellingham, Wash., to Mesa, Ariz., after the introduction in the State of Washington of legislation seeking taxation on the sale of their products, ultimately impacting Mt. Baker Vapor’s operations. Founded in March 2011, Mt. Baker Vapor has grown rapidly alongside the burgeoning vaping … [More]
Avnet, Inc. Executives Ring The Closing Bell at the NYSE
Members of Avnet, Inc.’s executive team rang The Closing Bell® for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) today. Avnet participated in this ceremonial honor following the conclusion of the company’s Investor Day meeting at the NYSE, where its senior leadership team provided an update on Avnet’s strategic initiatives and a financial review of the progress being made toward long-term … [More]
City of Scottsdale Partners with IEEE, the Association for Emerging Technology Fields, in Launch of a First-of-Its-Kind Online Career and Talent Expo
The City of Scottsdale is participating with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in a first-of-its-kind online Career and Talent Expo. The Expo is delivered on a 3-D virtual environment, and will host monthly job fairs and world-class resources to advance members in their careers. The institute’s Region 6 Virtual Career and Talent Expo opened June 1 and … [More]
GoDaddy Founder Bob Parsons Rebrands His Full-Service Advertising Firm
The Martz Parsons Agency has been officially renamed BIG YAM, The Parsons Agency. Bob Parsons acquired Martz Agency in October 2013 and renamed it The Martz Parsons Agency. Since the original acquisition, the agency has hired, trained and established a crew of nearly 50 agency professionals ready to execute on Parson’s vision for an all-encompassing branding machine. With the … [More]
Experts Predict Stronger Growth Ahead for Tucson Economy
Tucson’s economic growth is expected to outpace the national economy by 2017. That was a key message during the University of Arizona Eller College of Management’s 2015 Mid-Year Economic Update Breakfast on June 3rd at the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson. More than 330 people attended the event to hear presenters George W. Hammond, Ph.D., director and research professor at … [More]
Plexus Worldwide Completes 31-City “Opportunity Tour” Across the U.S.
Scottsdale-based Plexus Worldwide, a leading direct-marketing weight-loss and health-supplement seller, announced it has completed a 31-city “Opportunity of a Lifetime Tour” in 60 days that attracted more than 11,000 current and new Ambassadors (independent home-based product resellers). From Anchorage to Orlando, they came by the hundreds, filling hotel ballrooms to learn … [More]
New Metropolitan Phoenix Export Plan will help Region’s Global Economic Competitiveness
Greater Phoenix is releasing a regional export plan outlining specific steps local business, civic and government leaders will take to promote Greater Phoenix economic development. It assesses Greater Phoenix’s current export climate, sets market-based goals for increasing exports and lays out an implementation plan to support local businesses in increasing exports. The plan … [More]
Booker Is Latest Major Tech Company to Enter Our Region
Booker, the leading platform for service commerce, has announced plans to expand its operations to Scottsdale, Arizona. With headquarters in New York City, and offices in Orange County, Calif., and Singapore, Booker’s decision to grow into Scottsdale at SkySong is a great addition to the companies that have already selected SkySong to grow. Booker's platform allows services … [More]
PADT Expands 3D Printer Activities with Acquisition of the Stratasys Reselling Business of CADCAM Systems
Phoenix Analysis & Design Technologies, Inc. (PADT) the Southwest’s largest provider of numerical simulation, product development, and 3-D printing services and products, has acquired the Stratasys Reseller business of CADCAM Systems, based in Boulder, Colorado. This move immediately boosts PADT’s existing 3D Printer sales and support customer base by approximately 30 … [More]
Owens Harkey Advertising Launches its Newest Entity – OH Strategic Communications
Owens Harkey Advertising announced today it is partnering with Wes Gullett and Bettina Nava to create a new entity affiliated with its marketing agency, OH Strategic Communications. Matt Owens, CEO of Owens Harkey, stated that a new communications firm will launch on June 1 of 2015. “OH Strategic Communications will combine the immense talents and experience of Bettina Nava … [More]
SynDaver Labs’ Appearance on ‘Shark Tank’ Garners $3 Million Offer from Celebrity Investor
Celebrity investor and businessman Robert Herjavec offered $3 million to Christopher Sakezles, Ph.D., M.D., a Tampa scientist, for a stake in his Florida- and Arizona-based company, SynDaver Labs, Friday on the television show “Shark Tank.” Dr. Sakezles accepted the offer on national television and plans for the new partnership are being finalized. SynDaver is currently … [More]
Local Motors Announces Winners of LITECAR Challenge
With more than 250 conceptual designs submitted, Local Motors, in partnership with the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), is announcing the winner of the LIghtweighting Technologies Enabling Comprehensive Automotive Redesign (LITECAR) Challenge. The design challenge served to accelerate innovative ideas by using novel material technologies, structural designs, … [More]
