The 2012 Economic Census, the U.S. Government’s official five-year measure of American business and the economy, is currently underway. For those businesses that have responded to the Economic Census, we thank you; for those businesses that were mailed a form but have not yet responded to this mandatory survey, we urge you to do so as soon as possible. Report online at: … [More]
Cox Launches “Contour” Personal TV Experience
Today, Cox Communications introduced Contour, a new video experience that could eliminate aimless channel surfing and solve the chronic problem of what to watch. Contour is the only service on the market that connects viewers to the things they care about by integrating multiple personal recommendations into an intuitive new guide, a tablet app that serves up relevant content … [More]
W. P. Carey School of Business and Mayo Clinic Team Up for Combined MD and MBA Program
Mayo Clinic is known as a nonprofit worldwide leader in medical care, research and education. Now, a select number of students from the Mayo Medical School are going through a cutting-edge program that allows them to get both their M.D. degree from Mayo Medical School and an MBA from the highly ranked W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. “This program … [More]
Waste Management Opens 50th Natural Gas Fueling Station
As Waste Management celebrates the opening of its 50th natural gas fueling station in Jackson, Miss., Waste Management of Arizona is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Clean N’ Green compressed natural gas fueling station in Mesa, Ariz. Located adjacent to Waste Management’s San Tan Hauling and Transfer Station, the CNG infrastructure also powers 38 Waste Management … [More]
Bowman Consulting Announces Acquisition of Arizona-based TrueLine Engineering
Bowman Consulting announced today that it continues to expand in the southwest United States with the acquisition of Trueline Engineering and the opening of a second office in the Phoenix metro region, as the company sees major growth opportunities in the region for its portfolio of multi-discipline design services. The new office will open later this summer in the Phoenix … [More]
Grand Canyon University Selects Eastmark in Mesa for Second Campus
Grand Canyon University has selected DMB’s newest community, Eastmark in Mesa, for its new East Valley location. GCU will have the right to purchase 100 acres at Eastmark to develop its second university campus, with an option to add up to 60 adjacent acres in the coming years for expansion. Nearly a year ago, GCU began a search for a site for its second campus to meet the … [More]
Access to Capital, Economic Uncertainty Still Top Concerns for Arizona Small Businesses
Access to capital is tied to small business growth. Though some banks claim an increase in business lending, many small businesses report they are still having difficulty securing funds. In the last few years, small businesses have struggled to find practical, affordable capital to sustain growth and create jobs. In its second year, a new effort is under way to help … [More]
Wist Office Products to Arm 1,000 Valley Teachers with Classroom Supplies
Wist Office Products has partnered with the “Four Peaks for Teachers” campaign to help 1,000 Valley teachers stock their classrooms without opening their own wallets.From July 16 to 29, Wist Office Products, Four Peaks and Smashburger locations throughout the Valley are joining forces to pay tribute to Valley teachers, who tirelessly help our children every day and earn nowhere … [More]
Scottsdale Chamber Announces: Scottsdale has a New Future: Meet Our New City Leaders
The City of Scottsdale recently filled two of its critical management positions. Fritz Behring was named City Manager and Danielle Casey becomes Economic Development Director. Join the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce in welcoming them to their new positions. A meeting will be held on Wed., Aug. 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at which each of them will share their initial … [More]
In Business Magazine Announces Local Leaders in ‘Buy Local’ Movement
In Business Magazine has developed a special section that recognizes local business owners and companies for their commitment to the “buy local” campaign. The section will be included in the August 2013 issue of In Business Magazine. Those recognized will be honored with a special plaque and recognition insignia and will be profiled in the section In Business Magazine is … [More]
National Bank of Arizona Establishes Donation Bank Account for Yarnell Hill Fire Victims in Partnership with United Way
National Bank of Arizona has established a donation bank account through the United Way of Prescott to benefit the families of the 19 firefighters who lost their lives bravely battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. The fund also will be used to assist the residents of Yarnell whose homes were destroyed by the blaze. Donations can be made to United Way of Yavapai County, FBO Yarnell … [More]
AccessTo Capital, Economic Uncertainty Still Top Concerns For Arizona Small Businesses
Access to capital is tied to small business growth. Though some banks claim an increase in business lending, many small businesses report they are still having difficulty securing funds. In the last few years, small businesses have struggled to find practical, affordable capital to sustain growth and create jobs. According to a recent report by the National Small Business … [More]
Downtown Mesa Introduces Kidtastic Mini-Events!
As we all know by the 3-digit temperatures, summer is here! And with that, the kids are out of school, moms and dads are itching for some indoor activities to wear them out and sub sequentially, the Downtown Mesa businesses are hitting their slowest time of the year. In an effort to improve summertime business in Downtown Mesa and also offer lunchtime activities for those … [More]
Paving Restaurant Paradise and Putting Up a Parking Lot?
Coup Des Tartes, Phoenix’s longest running and most well known B.Y.O.B. restaurant, is being forced out of their location at 4626 N 16th Street in Phoenix through no fault of their own. They are being offered a mere 180-day notice as of June 1, 2013 by the new landowners, the Van Tuyl Group, which owns several car dealerships in the area. Coup Des Tartes has been serving … [More]
GPEC Launches Toolkit, Forum Series Targeting International Business Executives
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) this week officially launched an international toolkit and forum series, called "Doing Business in Greater Phoenix, U.S.A," with additional support from the City of Phoenix. The toolkit is designed to assist foreign companies with investment and expansion decisions in the United States and, specifically, the Greater Phoenix … [More]
Alliance Bank of Arizona Announces New North Scottsdale Office
Alliance Bank of Arizona is announcing today that it is opening a new office in North Scottsdale in the Scottsdale Airpark. The Airpark is one of the largest employment centers in the Phoenix metro area. With the new office, Alliance Bank will be the largest local business bank of its size and capacity in the area. The office is located near Hayden Road and Raintree Road at … [More]
Real Estate Boutique Firm, Berry Riddell & Rosensteel, Formed
John Berry, Wendy Riddell and Ryan Rosensteel recently formed Berry Riddell & Rosensteel, with the goal of becoming Arizona’s premier boutique real estate law firm. The firm provides a full array of services to developers, owners, brokers and others involved in real estate transactions, including land use and planning, financing, development, leasing and … [More]
Nationstar Brings Advanced Business Services to Price Corridor
Continuum Science & Technology Park in Chandler’s Price Corridor has located its first major company, Nationstar Mortgage. Nationstar is one of the nation’s leading mortgage servicers and lenders. Nationstar will be placing 1,200 new jobs in 160,000 SF of space, with an option to expand. The company is currently occupying temporary space in the same building as tenant … [More]
