New research reveals which states have seen the biggest increase in businesses cutting jobs since 2000, with only three states actually seeing a reduction in the number of job losses since 2000. The study, conducted by DOKKA, an accounting automation software company, tracked the number of private sector establishments losing jobs from the BLS Business Employment Dynamics … [More]
Arizona Consulting Firm Launches Next Chapter Under New CEO
Cornerstone Advisors, a leading management and technology consultancy serving banks, credit unions, and fintechs, announced the appointment of Mazen Ghalayini as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Ghalayini succeeds Cornerstone CEO and co-founder Steve Williams, who is transitioning to Founding Partner, effective immediately. Moving from his position as President, in his … [More]
Beverage Distribution Giant Promotes COO to President
Hensley Beverage Company announced that Omar Perez will assume the role of President, effective August 1, 2026. Mr. Perez will report directly to Andy McCain, Hensley's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Perez joined Hensley in 2013 as Corporate Controller. During his 13-year tenure with the company, he was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2017 and was subsequently named Chief … [More]
$500K Grant Brings Financial Literacy to 10,000 Arizona Students
As the new school year begins, thousands of Arizona students will sharpen their reading, writing and math skills, but many still won't receive the financial education needed to thrive in adulthood and navigate today's economy. A new $500,000, two-year grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation will help change that by enabling Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) to … [More]
Prominent Phoenix Litigator Joins National Firm as Partner
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady announced that litigator Dan Quigley has joined the firm’s Phoenix office as partner. He previously was one of the namesake partners at a prominent Phoenix area boutique complex commercial litigation firm. Quigley advises clients in all areas of commercial litigation, handling cases that involve a broad array of matters, including … [More]
Arizona Suppliers Pitch Boeing, Intel, Lockheed and Other Industry Leaders
Small manufacturers from across Arizona convened to forge new business relationships, showcasing their products and services at the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Supplier Matchmaking Expo, co-hosted with Intel. The event focused on growing aerospace and semiconductor supply chains. It was designed to help large companies and industrial producers connect with … [More]
