The Greater Phoenix Economic Council today announced the region has been selected as one of eight metro areas in the country to join a new exchange network created by the Global Cities Initiative, a joint project of Brookings and JPMorgan Chase. The Exchange is a network of metropolitan areas committed to promoting greater global trade and economic competitiveness. As part of … [More]
WGM Associates Acquires Cloud Computing Firm, Nimbus
WGM Associates, a Scottsdale-based information technology consulting and application development firm, has acquired Phoenix-based Nimbus Optimized Computing. Terms of the deal between the two privately-held firms were not disclosed. Nimbus plans, designs and delivers cloud computing solutions to help small and medium-sized businesses consolidate and standardize their … [More]
Walmart Surprises More Than 350 Associates with On-The-Spot Job Promotions During First-Ever Multi-City Town Hall Meeting
Walmart surprised more than 350 associates today with on-the-spot promotions during multi-city, town hall meetings in Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix. The meetings are one way the retailer is listening to, learning from and thanking associates for the hard work they do every day. “An incredible amount of work goes into the preparation of our holiday events. Our associates are … [More]
Arizona Corporation Commission Agrees to Compromise Nem Plan
In what can only be called a stunning rebuke of APS’ request to charge solar array owners upwards of $100 per month and put an end to net metering and solar choice in Arizona, the Arizona Corporation Commission on Thursday voted 3-2 to institute a 70-cent per Kilowatt (kW) fee for new solar system owners installing systems after Jan 1, 2014. All current owners and those who … [More]
Fluor Completes Construction of State-of-the-Art Solar Energy Facility in Arizona
Fluor Corporation announced today that after two years of engineering, procurement and construction work, it achieved substantial completion of the Arlington Valley Solar Energy II facility for Arlington Valley Solar Energy II, LLC (AVSE II), a member of LS Power Group. The 125-megawatt facility compiled of five blocks, each generating 25 megawatts, is located in Maricopa … [More]
Gilbert, Arizona, First Municipality to Join the Canada Arizona Business Council
Gilbert, Ariz. Is the first Arizona municipality asked to join the Canada Arizona Business Council. The Canada Arizona Business Council (CABC) is a 501(C)6 non-profit Arizona Corporation, whose purpose is to promote increased trade and investment between Arizona and Canada. The Council’s mission is to assist and facilitate both the commercial and social interaction of … [More]
Tesla Motors Brings First Tesla Supercharger to Arizona, Enables Free Long-Distance Travel for Model S Owners.
Tesla Motors, the California-based maker of the award-winning Model S electric sedan, is expanding its Supercharger network with the opening of the first Arizona Supercharger station in Quartzsite on Thursday, November 14th. The Supercharger station is conveniently located along Interstate 10 to enable free long distance travel for Model S owners. This is the first of seven … [More]
Alliance Bank of Arizona Breaks Ground on New Multi-million Dollar Banking Center in Flagstaff
Alliance Bank of Arizona, the state’s largest locally owned and headquartered bank, broke ground today on a new multimillion-dollar Flagstaff banking center. Alliance Bank of Arizona President Ed Zito hosted the groundbreaking event with Executive Vice President Sherri Slayton. The event was also attended by Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabours and President and CEO of the Flagstaff … [More]
Spirit Airlines Starts Service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Chicago, Denver and Minneapolis-St. Paul
Spirit Airlines starts daily nonstop seasonal service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to three new cities: Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Denver (DEN) and Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP). Spirit Airlines customers can check out the crazy low fares offered every day at and also sign up to receive alerts on Spirit's email deals and offers online. "Phoenix Sky Harbor … [More]
Law Firm’s Dynamic Use of iPad® Continues to Catch Apple’s Attention
Fennemore Craig, one of the largest law firms in the Southwest, has created a paperless workflow process using the Apple iPad. Gone are the reams of paper, notebooks and filing cabinets containing complex pleadings, motions mediation memorandums and contracts. Fennemore Craig’s use of the iPad as a paperless workflow tool is changing the dynamic of the typical attorney’s … [More]
Arizona Utility Energy Efficiency Programs and Policies Rank in Nation’s Top 10
The most authoritative national ranking of state energy efficiency policies and programs released today shows Arizona leading the Southwest. Arizona placed 12th overall in the national rankings and 10th in the country on a key score for utility energy efficiency programs and policies. The 2013 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient … [More]
SSP America Debuts Its Opening Showcase of Locally Owned Businesses at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
America’s Friendliest Airport is quickly becoming America’s Tastiest Airport. SSP America, the North American division of SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide is proud to announce today the completion of its first stage of developments highlighting locally celebrated restaurants and Valley cuisine at Phoenix Sky Harbor’s Terminal … [More]
Phoenix School of Law Announces New Name: Arizona Summit Law School
Phoenix School of Law, a private law school located in downtown Phoenix, is pleased to announce its new name: Arizona Summit Law School. The new name highlights the ambition and drive of the students, faculty and staff at Arizona Summit Law School, collaborating to accomplish more, and ascend toward their personal "Summit." This concept exemplifies the school’s mission of … [More]
Economic Symposium Brings Top Valley Business Leaders Together
In Business Magazine is bringing together top Valley business leaders and government officials for the Annual Guest Editor Economic Symposium for an in-depth discussion on the local economy during the luncheon on Friday, November 15, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In Business Magazine Guest Editors will take part in a panel discussion on emerging economic … [More]
America’s Taco Shop Expands Throughout the Valley
America’s Taco Shop® is growing in the Phoenix market with the opening of three new locations: Camelback and 16th Street, Kyrene and Elliot and Ray and the 101. The newest locations highlight an updated look with a sleek red and blue color scheme and urban metal accents and mark the latest movement in an already rapidly expanding brand. “We are very passionate about the food … [More]
W. P. Carey School Holds Dedication for New McCord Hall State-of-the-Art, Environmentally Friendly Building
One of the nation’s largest and highest-ranked business schools dedicated a brand new, state-of-the-art facility today. The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University held a ceremony to mark the official opening of its 129,000-square-foot McCord Hall. “We believe we’ve built the most advanced learning environment available for graduate business students,” … [More]
LGE Announces New Office Plans for Garmin International in Chandler, AZ
Garmin International, the world leader in Global Positioning Satellite devices, will expand its operations in Chandler with a new 67,000 square foot office space. LGE Design build recently announced plans for the space, which includes LEED silver, a parking ratio of eight spaces per 1,000 square feet of office, tilt construction, a two-story atrium and an outdoor basketball and … [More]
Advertising and Digital Powerhouses Merge Companies to Form LaneTerralever
Digital firm, Terralever, and advertising and public relations agency, E.B. Lane, today announced the two organizations have merged, creating a new marketing powerhouse, LaneTerralever. Phoenix-based E.B. Lane has a solid reputation for overseeing some of the largest accounts in the Great Western States, and is one of the longest tenured agencies in the region. Terralever, … [More]
