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First Solar Lays Off 2,000 As Demand Wanes
Tempe-based First Solar Inc. will lay off 2,000 workers and close its factory in Germany following a collapse in solar panel prices that has erased the industry’s profits and forced some smaller companies into bankruptcy. America’s biggest solar manufacturer said … Continue reading
Matt Owens Earns Phoenix ‘Ad Person Of The Year’ Award 30 Years After Father
Matt Owens, partner at Owens Harkey Advertising, was awarded the highly sought-after J. Terry Groener “Ad Person of the Year” award by the American Advertising Federation’s Phoenix Chapter. Owens Harkey Advertising is a full-service advertising agency in Phoenix. Owens was … Continue reading
Arizona Voter Registration Numbers Increase
Secretary of State Ken Bennett has announced that Arizona’s number of registered voters has risen to 3,151,615. An increase of 17,381 since the last report in February. Of the state’s 3.1 million voters, 1,134,094 are Republicans, 952,907 are Democrats and 1,037,007 have either registered with independent parties … Continue reading
FASTSIGNS Launches New Brand Initiative
FASTSIGNS of Scottsdale, the local visual communications/sign and graphics solutions provider, has unveiled a new branding platform with updated messaging: “More than fast. More than signs.” “We want people to know that while we are fast, more importantly, we provide … Continue reading
Celebrating Entrepreneurship ~ Nominations Open For Spirit Of Enterprise Awards
Their entrepreneurship helps create new jobs and boost our economy. That’s why we should all be involved in celebrating the importance of Arizona’s best businesses. You can honor your favorite Arizona company by nominating it for the 2012 Spirit of … Continue reading
Teen Lifeline Honors Valley Sports Icon Jerry Colangelo
Teen Lifeline will honor Arizona businessman, entrepreneur and international sports mogul Jerry Colangelo with the Alfredo J. Molina Community Lifeline Award at Teen Lifeline’s 2012 Crystal Ball at Montelucia Resort on October 6, 2012. Colangelo is internationally known for his … Continue reading
First Job: Brad Preber, Managing Partner Grant Thornton
Brad Preber, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton, discusses his first job selling seeds door-to-door, his mentors and what he learned along the way. Brad Preber Title: Managing Partner Company: Grant Thornton Describe your very first job. When I was a … Continue reading
Diamondbacks Lead MLB With Lowest Fan Cost Index
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that their Fan Cost Index of $145.94 is again the lowest in Major League Baseball for the sixth consecutive season by finishing more than $60 below the industry average of $207.34. The Fan Cost Index is … Continue reading
Copper Club Honors Those In Mining Industry
The Copper Club, Inc. has announced their “Copper Persons of the Year”—the men and women of Arizona’s copper mining industry. The Ankh Award will be accepted by Gov. Jan Brewer of Arizona, the evening’s keynote speaker, on behalf of the … Continue reading
SnöBar Cocktails Expands Its Presence In Arizona
After one of the biggest splashes in the state’s alcohol history, SnöBar Cocktails is further expanding its footprint in Arizona to include additional resorts, liquor stores and restaurants. SnöBar’s alcohol infused ice cream and ice-pops are made with natural ingredients … Continue reading
8 Tips For Dealing With Stress & Top 10 Most And Least Stressful Jobs
Here are 8 tips from Dr. Kevin Klassen, a cardiologist with Scottsdale Healthcare, and Dr. Anne-Marie Reed, a board certified family physician at Camelback Health Care, for dealing with workplace stress: 1. Do what you can to have a positive … Continue reading
John C. Lincoln Health Network Names 2012 Physicians Of The Year
A physician from each of John C. Lincoln’s two hospital medical staffs and one from the Network’s physician medical practices have been honored for Distinguished Medical Service and named the Health Network’s three “Physicians of the Year” for 2012. They … Continue reading
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The Small Business Year In Review 2011 & Outlook For 2012