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Matthew Barrow joins Washington Federal as Senior Credit Analyst
Washington Federal has announced that Matthew Barrow has joined the bank as senior credit analyst. Barrow comes to Washington Federal with more than six years of experience in the banking industry. As senior credit analyst in the equipment finance division, Barrow’s responsibilities include analyzing, structuring and presenting credit submissions for decision making by the bank’s […]
READ MOREJunior Achievement of Arizona Tech Store in JA BizTown®
Our JA BizTown® keeps getting better! Thanks to new sponsorships from Signature Technology Group (STG) and onTop Corporation, we are opening a Tech Store in JA BizTown to support youth entrepreneurship education. Signature Technology Group and onTop’s “Tech Store” provides hands on experiential learning for students on the role of technology (computer hardware and software) […]
READ MOREDrugFreeAZ.org Announces New Board Members
DrugFreeAz.org has announced two new additions to its board of directors. The nonprofit organization has added Ivan Ferraz, senior relationship manager and vice president of Wells Fargo’s Arizona Regional Commercial Banking Office and Tom Barako, legal counsel at CVS Caremark. Ferraz and Barako, along with the other 10 members of the board offer financial and […]
READ MORESix Prominent Women Business and Community Leaders Offer Insights to Success; Plumbing Industry Executive Shares Experience
Kathryn “Kitty” Maloney-Langmade, president of W.J. Maloney Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, along with five other prominent business and community leaders, recently shared their insight and experience with Xavier College Preparatory alumnae during a panel discussion, “Living and succeeding in a Man’s World – Women Who Thrive in Male Dominated Careers.” Langmade graduated from Xavier in […]
READ MOREFirst Ever Live & Local Event to Celebrate Best in Arizona Food, Music and Spirits
One of the Valley’s newest events, Live & Local presented by GoDaddy, will take place on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. The event, sponsored by NOVA Home Loans, will celebrate the best in Arizona food, music and spirits with an extensive culinary and entertainment lineup including local […]
READ MOREArizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health Presents Top Safety Designation to McCarthy Building Companies
The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) Consultation Department presented McCarthy Building Companies with a top safety designation, naming the $161 million Banner Estrella Hospital Expansion a “STAR Site” through the state’s Construction Voluntary Protection Program “C-VPP.” The Banner Estrella Hospital tower expansion is currently the only hospital construction project in Arizona with […]
READ MOREQuarles & Brady LLP Phoenix Office Raises Awareness Towards Anti-Bullying Efforts
In observance of Anti-Bullying month in October, the Phoenix office of Quarles & Brady LLP joined together with its sister offices nationwide the week of October 7 to show support, raise awareness and raise funds towards anti-bullying efforts. “Given my personal commitment to the anti-bullying initiative in Phoenix and beyond, coupled with our firm’s commitment […]
READ MOREJunior Achievement of Arizona Honors Outstanding Students, Educators and, Volunteers
Junior Achievement of Arizona (JAAZ) has recognized three students and eight other Valley residents and corporations for their accomplishments and contributions to education. Honors were given based on merit, leadership ability and commitment to financial literacy education and JAAZ. They were recognized at the organization’s annual board of directors meeting and awards ceremony. […]
READ MOREAk-Chin Indian Community member Alyssa Garcia Crowned Miss Indian Arizona 2013
The Ak-Chin Indian Community is pleased to announce Alyssa Rene Garcia was crowned Miss Indian Arizona 2013-2014. Garcia is the daughter of Lisa and Manuel Garcia and is the first member of the Ak-Chin Indian Community to ever participate in the Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program. She also won the best talent, best evening wear, […]
READ MOREIndustrial Commission of Arizona approves Arizona Minimum Wage Increase
Arizona voters enacted the Raise the Minimum Wage for Working Arizonans Act in 2006. The voter initiative established an Arizona minimum wage and provided for an annual increase based on the increase in the cost of living. The cost of living is based on the federal Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, U.S. City […]
READ MOREW.J. Maloney Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Names Neil Van Wie Controller
W.J. Maloney Plumbing, Heating & Cooling has announced that Neil Van Wie has been named controller. Van Wie will lead and manage the company’s financial planning and accounting practices including internal controls and management reporting, and will provide financial leadership for the company. Van Wie has been in financial leadership roles for more than 10 […]
READ MOREHMA Public Relations Announces New Public Relations Affiliates in United States and South Korea
Phoenix-based HMA Public Relations has announced the addition of new worldwide Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) agency affiliates in United States and South Korea. Joining the ranks of PRGN are Lewis Public Relations in Dallas and Grape PR in Seoul, South Korea, expanding the network’s global reach and capabilities. “We are excited to welcome Lewis […]
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