In conjunction with National Manufacturing Day, Governor Jan Brewer today announced her proclamation issued to establish October as Arizona Manufacturers Month. In its second year, this annual Arizona initiative is a partnership between the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Arizona Manufacturers Council, Arizona Technology Council and Arizona … [More]
Thomson & Company Merges with Frost, PLLC to Expand Agribusiness Reach
Two independent accounting firms, with offices in Arizona, Arkansas and North Carolina, today announced a merger, effective October 1, 2014. Thomson & Company, a full-service CPA firm in Phoenix, Ariz., offering comprehensive accounting, tax and business advisory services to clients across the Southwest, is merging with Frost, PLLC, a leading agriculture, food processing … [More]
Ternian Insurance Group Offers New Executive Benefit Plan
While many people in the insurance industry believe that executive benefit plans are no longer viable in light of non-discrimination testing, there has actually been a huge resurgence of interest in these plans as of late. A new executive plan from Ternian Insurance Group includes “excepted benefits,” meaning they are not subject to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care … [More]
Hyatt Place Phoenix/Chandler-Fashion Center Celebrates Official Opening
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Noble Investment Group have announced the opening of Hyatt Place Phoenix/Chandler-Fashion Center in the city of Chandler, Ariz., a prominent suburb of Phoenix. “As Chandler continues to thrive economically, we are excited to add to the momentum by welcoming the very first Hyatt-branded property to this growing area,” said Kristen Freeman, general … [More]
State of Arizona to Open Trade and Investment Office in Mexico City
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 Acquires R.J. Toomey
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]
Quarles & Brady Opens Scottsdale Office and Expands Trusts & Estates Practice
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP has announced that Matt Dana, a premier estate-planning attorney in Scottsdale, Ariz., will be joining the firm on November 1, along with two associates and two paralegals on his team. Their affiliation with Quarles & Brady will build on the work of Quarles & Brady attorney Trisha Baggs, a highly regarded estate-planning … [More]
Local First Arizona’s Carlos Velasco Chosen for BALLE’s Local Economy Fellowship
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]
Clock is Ticking on Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
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]
Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona Tech Council Launch the New ‘TechConnect’
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]
