The Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute (AZ-AMI) of Mesa Community College received a $2.5-million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration to provide trade-impacted workers and others with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to provide long-term support to aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries in the region. The … [More]
Momentum Continues for SkySong as 2014 Begins
SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center is off to a strong start in 2014, with a new addition and significant construction progress on its third office building. LearnVest has become the latest addition to SkySong. The company, which provides personalized online financial planning services, has leased a 5,160 RSF space on the third floor of SkySong 2, bringing the total … [More]
M Catering Named Exclusive Caterer of WestWorld of Scottsdale
M Catering, the award-winning special event catering division of M Culinary Concepts, has been selected as the exclusive food service provider for WestWorld of Scottsdale, including the Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center. Marquee events hosted at WestWorld include Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction and the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. M Catering, jointly owned by celebrity … [More]
West USA Realty, Inc., The Nation’s 16th Largest Production Real Estate Company, Opens New Location in Surprise
West USA Realty, Inc. founder and CEO Clay Fouts announced today the grand opening of its new West USA real estate office in Surprise, Arizona. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 4 to 6 PM. The new location is approximately 2,300 square feet featuring a lobby, three conference rooms, private offices and a 1,200-square-foot … [More]
Arizona Sports KTAR-AM Expands to FM
In a significant move to expand its audience reach and community impact, Arizona Sports 620 (KTAR AM) will today begin simulcasting on 98.7 FM, strengthening its multi-platform distribution. “Putting Arizona Sports on FM is an opportunity too big to ignore,” said Scott Sutherland, vice president and market manager for station owner Bonneville Phoenix. “Our live, local and … [More]
Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury Announce Partnership with Northern Arizona University
The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury announced today a new multiyear marketing partnership agreement with Northern Arizona University to become the Official Education Partner of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury. As the official education partner, NAU will team with the Phoenix Suns and Mercury on various community and education-based initiatives. At the forefront of these … [More]
Arizona-based OneNeck IT Services to do business under the brand name OneNeck® IT Solutions, a TDS® Company
OneNeck IT Services Corporation, a premier provider of hosting and application management services based in Scottsdale, Ariz., announced today the company will begin operating under a new name, OneNeck® IT Solutions, a TDS® Company. President and CEO Phil LaForge said, “I’m thrilled about our new name, OneNeck IT Solutions. It unites all five of our hosted and managed service … [More]
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine to Break Ground on 47,000 SquareFoot, $9.5 Million Mixed-Use Building
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine will officially break ground January 8 on a new 47,000 square-foot mixed-use building. The $9.5-million campus expansion supports the college’s record-enrollment numbers and growing patient volume in the medical center as well as future plans to add new degree programs and community classes to match the growing interest in naturopathic … [More]
Zanes Law Opens Glendale Office for Personal Injury Clients
Arizona-owned personal injury firm Zanes Law opened its Glendale offices on Nov. 1. Located at 6601 W. Bethany Home Road, Suite A10, the office is Zanes Law’s second in Phoenix, following the opening of a Thomas Road office in September. Established in 2003, Zanes Law is an 11-year firm with five offices, a track record of success on behalf of its clients, and 40 years of … [More]
Walmart Neighborhood Market Coming to Sunnyslope
Walmart today announced plans to revitalize a former retail building in the Marketplace at Central commercial center located at Dunlap and Central Avenue in Phoenix that has been vacant since early 2010. The new Walmart Neighborhood Market will bring affordable groceries to the neighborhood and add to the mix of retail options for area customers. In addition, the store expects … [More]
Arizona Still 2 to 3 Years from Full Economic RecoveryState & U.S. Forecasts from W. P. Carey School/JPMorgan Chase Event
You can expect more slow growth in Arizona next year, but we’re still two to three years away from full economic recovery. That’s according to experts today at the 50th annual Economic Forecast Luncheon co-sponsored by Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business and JPMorgan Chase. About 1,000 people attended the event at the Phoenix Convention Center. Key … [More]
Wells Fargo To Break Ground On Chandler Campus Expansion
Wells Fargo will conduct a ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday, December 11. As it formally announces plans to double the size of its current facilities at the Ocotillo Corporate Center. Wells Fargo will invest approximately $125 million to expand its current facilities by 410,000 square feet, which will allow the company to further invest in the community and bring more of … [More]
Businesses Encouraged to Take Advantage of Limited-Time Lighting Rebate Increase
For businesses looking to reduce expenses in 2014, now is the best time to upgrade lighting to maximize SRP rebate dollars and energy savings. Lighting consumes up to 40 percent of a commercial facility’s energy and is typically the least expensive equipment to replace. It can be very cost-effective to take advantage of SRP’s rebates, which can help lighting projects pay for … [More]
The Arizona We Want Raises $1.375 Million to Fund Action Plan
The Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) announced today that $1.375 million has been raised from Arizona organizations to fund implementation of The Arizona We Want 2.0: The Case for Action, released in January 2013. Based on the Gallup Arizona Poll, the 2.0 report identifies eight citizen goals and proposes action steps for how Arizonans can achieve them. The … [More]
Party Like Your Lawyer, Not a Rock Star!
’Tis (or ’twil soon be) the season for family gatherings, gift giving and, of course, the company holiday party. Since no good deed goes un-litigated, ’tis also the season to prepare for the employee claims that always seem to arrive shortly after the company holiday party. In the midst of holiday merriment, companies should not lose sight of the regulations that continue to … [More]
New Customer-Rage Study Out for Holiday Shopping Season:
With Black Friday, Cyber Monday and holiday shopping season about to start, a new customer-rage study shows more American consumers than ever are dissatisfied with the products and services we buy. Also, despite companies’ big-money efforts to create customer-care programs, we’re less happy with the service received when we complain. The study shows 56 million American … [More]
US Retailers Tackle the Online Threat With Technology In Arizona
With online shoppers predicted to spend $1.6 billion on Black Friday, under-fire bricks-and-mortar stores are finding innovative ways to fight back and protect their market share. Black Friday was formerly perceived to be the high street retailer’s day of salvation, with Cyber Monday its online counterpart. However with online purchases predicted to be up 17 percent , retailers … [More]
Consumers, Employers Can Utilize Personal Attention of an Agent
With the October 1 opening of the exchanges and marketplaces across the country, individual consumers and employers are trying to navigate and learn how to operate the new websites and call centers. Many are finding that they have access to the same type of information all along through health insurance agents. The new marketplaces offer the advantage of shopping for rates … [More]
