The State of Arizona is making a strategic expansion of its presence and investment in Mexico, the state’s No. 1 trading partner, and an Arizona delegation will hold a grand opening event and press conference to launch the Arizona Mexico City Trade and Investment Office on October 7, 2014. While in Mexico City, Arizona’s delegation will be meeting with Mexican government and … [More]

Christian Brands of Phoenix, AZ has acquired the R.J. Toomey Company of Worcester, Massachusetts. R.J. Toomey is the oldest and best-known clerical apparel firm in the United States. The R.J. Toomey firm was founded in 1936 by Richard J. Toomey, and together with two of his brothers, Lawrence J. Toomey and John A. Toomey, incorporated the company in 1946. In 1973, the brothers … [More]

BALLE (the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies) announced its third cohort of BALLE Local Economy Fellows – 17 leaders from across North America chosen as the top pioneers of the Local Economy Movement. BALLE Local Economy Fellows participate in an intimate and rigorous 18-month leadership immersion program that further strengthens their capacity for transformative … [More]

Arizonans are hard at work — doing, creating, building and developing. The business community and community leaders are redefining and reshaping the state’s economy through tax reform, research and development grants and business retention and expansion programs. In less than 30 days, a key component of Arizona’s economy and growth potential — a very sharp tool in our toolbox … [More]

The Arizona Commerce Authority in partnership with the Arizona Technology Council has announced the launch of the new blog and digital e-magazine formats of TechConnect: Arizona’s Technology Magazine to showcase Arizona companies, leaders and stories of innovation. Arizona’s tech leaders have turned to TechConnect since 2005 as a trusted source on what’s happening within the … [More]

Insight Enterprises, Inc., a leading worldwide technology provider of hardware, software and service solutions, has outlined the issues confronting businesses as Microsoft ends support for one its most widespread software programs, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 — along with key steps companies can take to prepare for the transition. The end of service for Windows Server … [More]

OneSource Virtual (OneSource), the leading cloud-based Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider, announced it is opening a second processing facility in late September that will create approximately 120 jobs in Phoenix, Ariz., by the end of 2015. The new office will allow OneSource to strategically service an established and growing customer base in the Pacific and Mountain … [More]

American Solar & Roofing broke new ground recently when it unveiled a generous and uncommon policy for its employees: one month paid family leave. The bold move sets the Scottsdale-based provider of residential solar systems and roofing services apart from most Arizona companies, and most of the U.S., in offering paid leave for new parents. “I wanted to be part of the … [More]

Magellan Health, Inc. has announced that it has opened its new corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz. With the company’s growing presence in Arizona following the acquisition of Partners Rx, Magellan originally announced on April 29 that it would be moving its headquarters from Connecticut to Arizona. “Magellan has had a long history in the State of Arizona, and with … [More]

Peter Piper Pizza announces a major franchising initiative as the Scottsdale-based dining and entertainment restaurant looks to expand the brand into new markets. With 143 restaurants throughout the Southwest United States and Mexico, 111 are franchised and 32 are company-owned. “We’ve built a successful model and believe that the timing is right to expand,” said Peter Piper … [More]

R&R Partners, with offices in Phoenix and across the country, has announced that the independent marketing communications firm will make its international debut, opening its ninth office through an ownership stake in CMV, a full-service agency based in Mexico City. CEO Billy Vassiliadis will make the formal announcement today during a keynote address entitled “Translating … [More]

Our economy continues to slowly improve, with the healthcare and biosciences industry having the most potential for local employment growth. That was just one of the positive signs that came out of last week’s Economic Outlook 2015, presented by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) and Cox Communications. Nearly 800 business leaders attended the 32nd annual event at … [More]

Maryland-based EMG and Tempe-based Quality Project Management, LLC, two national, privately owned companies that provide a broad range of services to real estate owners, retailers, commercial lenders, institutional owners and government entities, have merged to become the largest technical assessment and project management company in the United States. Effective September 2, … [More]

Consumer Cellular, the No. 1-rated cellphone service for the fourth consecutive year and exclusive wireless provider for AARP members, continues its growth trajectory by relocating its Phoenix customer support center to a new facility in Tempe, allowing the company to add hundreds of employees to its existing staff of more than 1,000 employees companywide. Consumer Cellular and … [More]

History will be made when the world’s first 3D-printed car drives out of McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. During the six-day International Manufacturing Technology Show 2014, the vehicle will be printed over 44 hours then rapidly assembled by a team led by Local Motors with the historic first drive set to take place the morning of Saturday, September 13. Called the Strati, … [More]

Travis J. Leach, a Business and Finance partner and co-leader of Ballard Spahr’s sports industry practice, has contributed a chapter on the growing corporate influence in both amateur and professional sports to Understanding Sports Law, a new book published by Aspatore Books, a Thomson Reuters business.His chapter, “Wide World of Sports Law: Keeping up with the Corporate … [More]

In recognition of the bountiful harvest generated by Arizona’s abundant lettuce industry, Governor Jan Brewer has proclaimed the month of November “Arizona Leafy Greens Month.” The month celebrates the kick-off of Arizona’s leafy greens season, with abundant growth, harvest and shipments of Arizona-grown lettuce throughout the United States and Canada. The season generally … [More]