Oxford Global Resources is opening a new office to serve the Greater Phoenix+ region. The Phoenix office will be Oxford’s second location in Arizona, the first being Oxford’s Chandler office, which opened its doors in 2009. Oxford’s Phoenix office will identify contract and permanent opportunities for information technology consultants throughout the Greater Phoenix … [More]

In an e-newsletter to its more than 330,000 members nationwide today, including 7,000 in Arizona, the National Federation of Independent Business, America’s voice of small business, ranked Phoenix as one of the top five cities in the country “Opening Their Doors to Small Business.” “Phoenix’s rebounding economy, favorable climate and entrepreneurial culture attracts many … [More]

CCG Catalyst, a bank consulting firm founded in 1998 and based in Phoenix that provides strategic direction for banks, announced Virtual Compliance Management, a Hayward, Calif.-based consulting firm focused on providing flexible compliance solutions to the financial industry, as a new division within the company. The new virtual compliance management division is an advisory … [More]

Marketing services firm LaneTerralever continues its growth trajectory with the announcement of its acquisition of digital and strategy firm Buzz Mouth. The acquisition enforces LaneTerralever’s significant footprint in digital marketing, solidifying its mission to meet the needs of its clients now and for the future. In addition to transitioning current clients of Buzz Mouth, … [More]

TransPerfect, the world’s largest privately held provider of language services and related technology solutions, today announced that its Tempe-based call center solutions division will be hiring 150 new call center customer service professionals over the next month. Rapid increases in overall call volumes as well as a growing client base are the primary drivers for the … [More]

Eldorado, a division of Mphasis, an HP company, announced its integration with HeW', a national EDI gateway provider. The Javelina payer platform will provide a more streamlined delivery system for HeW’s clearinghouse and revenue cycle management clients. HeW’s clients will now have access to real-time claims adjudication, a variety of administrative efficiencies and improved … [More]

Dixon Golf, manufacturers of the first high-performance eco-friendly golf balls, has a new partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit conservation and education organization. To launch its Trees Beyond the Green campaign, Dixon Golf has pledged to help plant trees in the nation's forests of most need. The campaign, featured online, was created as part of Dixon’s … [More]

GoDaddy, the world’s largest technology provider dedicated to small businesses, has hired Barton F. Graf 9000 as its U.S. advertising agency-of-record. A new campaign featuring television and online ads is set to debut in September. Creative details are not being revealed, but the commercials will revolve around how GoDaddy helps small business owners leverage the power of the … [More]

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the six winning companies in its Spring 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The ACA commits $3 million annually to the Arizona Innovation Challenge — $1.5 million awarded in both the spring and the fall. Companies receiving awards will be required to commercialize their technology and generate revenue within the … [More]

Reputation.com, the leader in online reputation management and digital privacy technologies for consumers and businesses, has launched a new office in Tempe, Ariz., to open in July. The Silicon Valley-based company intends to hire as many as 150 people by 2015. “Arizona is home to a vibrant and growing tech community,” said Michael Fertik, Reputation.com’s CEO and founder. … [More]

The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee announces its board of directors for Super Bowl XLIX. The board of directors is comprised of business leaders who volunteer their time to drive the state’s efforts for Super Bowl XLIX. The Host Committee is a private, non-profit corporation that drives Arizona’s plan for Super Bowl XLIX and is responsible for the $30-million fundraising … [More]

SagePoint Financial, Inc., one of the leading independent broker-dealers in the nation, recruited Scottsdale-based Progressive Financial Concepts. Progressive Financial Concepts has over $2.2 million in GDC. The practice is home to nine advisors: Eric Black, Kory Budinger, Dustin Lester, Greg Morell, Michael Otradovec, Chris Sevilis, Stan Waldrop, Jessica Weitzner and Brian … [More]

Butler Burgher Group (BBG), a leading national commercial real estate valuation and assessment firm, is building its Phoenix presence. Top producing appraisal professionals Jay Ramos, MAI, and Anthony K. Valenzuela, MAI, have joined the BBG team as directors of the Phoenix office. Both gentlemen have extensive market presence and were the No. 1 and No. 2 top producers in … [More]

Today, Walmart announces plans to build a Supercenter at the iconic Metrocenter Mall, near I-17 and 35th Avenue, in northwest Phoenix. Work on the project is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2015 with the demolition of the former Broadway building, which has been vacant since 2006. Officials with Walmart, the City of Phoenix and Metrocenter Mall, as well as area … [More]

The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee has announced its community campaign for Super Bowl XLIX. In addition to creating direct economic impact for Arizona, investing in the community and local nonprofits is paramount to the Host Committee’s mission to leave a positive lasting legacy from Super Bowl XLIX. The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is partnering with the National … [More]

Blacktie-Arizona, founded in 2001, is part of a national company providing Web-based event planning and promotional tools for nonprofits, associations and businesses. It has recently added a new service for businesses - Donation Tracker. Blacktie’s DonationTracker is intended for any business that is asked to donate gift certificates or items for silent or live auctions. … [More]

Local Motors, the world's leading open-source hardware innovation company, will exhibit its Mobifactory at the White House Maker Faire, a celebration of America’s students and entrepreneurs who are inventing the future. Essentially a highly customized shipping container, Mobifactories are designed to be easily transported anywhere in the world to demonstrate both the making … [More]

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to make a permanent tax provision that would allow small businesses to write off up to $500,000 in new equipment purchases and some improvements to real property instead of depreciating the costs over time. H.R. 4457, titled America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014, would provide small businesses with expensing levels … [More]