Tag Archives: July – August 2011
Centennial Series: 100 Years of Notable Arizonans
Arizonans who made a notable impact to Arizona & American history: 100 Years of Notable Arizonans: Dr. Richard Carmona Served as the 17th U.S. Surgeon General during the Bush Administration Raul H. Castro First Hispanic governor of Arizona; … Continue reading
New WESTMARC President Leverages GPEC Experience To Benefit Organization
In June, Michelle Rider was named WESTMARC president and CEO. On July 1, she officially replaced Jack Lunsford, who had held the post for seven years. For nine years, Rider has held key positions with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council … Continue reading
West Valley Cities Are Looking Toward Foreign Trade Zone To Boost Their Local Economies
After three years of hard work and dedication, WESTMARC and West Valley city leaders finally saw their labor come to fruition with the formal granting of the Greater Maricopa Foreign Trade Zone (GMFTZ) in December. The establishment of the Foreign … Continue reading
Erika Peterson, Vice President Of Operations, Record Center Innovations Inc.
Protecting sensitive business information is Phoenix-based Record Center Innovations’ (RCI) business. Founded in 1998, RCI provides secure information management and document storage from the day sensitive paper records arrive at its 100,000-square-foot warehouse to the day when those records are … Continue reading
The State’s Budget Crisis Is Further Straining The Judiciary System
When talk turns to the state’s budget crisis, the discussion almost invariably focuses on the impact funding cuts will have on Arizona’s health and education systems. Among the general public, however, little to no thought is given to the effect … Continue reading
Arizona Business Financing on the Rise
Arizona Business Financing: Even as the economic recovery seems stuck in neutral, Arizona business financing is increasing for both large and small firms. “At Arizona Business Bank, we have noticed a resurgent, but cautious, interest from commercial clients in fortifying … Continue reading
Glendale CVB Expands Its Mission, Scope By Serving Entire West Valley
Glendale CVB – Whether travelers are visiting for leisure or business, Glendale has blossomed from being considered a one-day destination to a highly sought-after travel experience both nationally and internationally in a single decade. And to successfully market Glendale’s increasing … Continue reading
West-MEC’s Aviation High School Trains Teens For Jobs In The Aerospace Industry
Young people in the West Valley who have always wanted to work in the aerospace maintenance industry will now have the opportunity with the opening of the West-MEC Aviation High School in Glendale. Aviation High School – The West-MEC program, … Continue reading
ASU Report Claims Commercial Real Estate On Upswing, Experts Still Cautious
Is Commercial Real Estate On the Upswing? While many people have been watching the housing-market crisis in the Valley, fewer have paid attention to the situation in commercial real estate. Industrial and office space, retail and multi-family units are among … Continue reading
Robert Meyer, President And CEO Of Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Robert Meyer discusses his very first job, what he learned from it, who his biggest mentor is, and more. Robert Meyer Title: President and CEO Company: Phoenix Children’s Hospital Describe your very first job and what you learned from it. … Continue reading
Girlfriend University Inspires Confidence in Women Entrepreneurs
After just one year, Jodi Low and Renee Dee, owners of Scottsdale-based Girlfriend University, have turned heads and gained nods from business professionals. Despite the business’ seemingly light-hearted name, its goal is a serious one — to help empower women … Continue reading
Online Collaboration Tools Keep Executives Connected And Productive
By all accounts, the five-day work week is rarely applicable to today’s business world. For that matter, the standard brick-and-mortar office in which the entire team converges and collaborates Monday through Friday, 9-to-5, is becoming a thing of the past. … Continue reading
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Population To Reach 7 Billion By The End Of 2011 