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Tom’s Thumb Car Wash to Benefit Local Youth
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale is set to host a car wash to raise funds for teen programs this Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 am to 1 pm at Tom’s Thumb Car Wash in Scottsdale. The funds generated from the car wash will benefit teens through programs in the organization’s five core […]
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Antonio Calva joins Washington Federal as Business Banking Officer
Washington Federal has announced that Antonio Calva has joined the bank as business banking officer. Calva comes to Washington Federal with more than 18 years of experience in the banking industry. As a business banking officer, Calva’s responsibilities include supporting the Arizona retail banking division with business banking products and services, and assisting retail and […]
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Quarles & Brady’s Phoenix Office celebrates Fall with the Capitol School
On October 31, the Phoenix office of Quarles & Brady LLP was pleased to donate its time to the students at the Capitol School, which is located at 330 North 16th Avenue in Phoenix, to help usher in the holiday season via a festive fall festival and interactive activities in each classroom. For more than […]
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The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing Hires New Parent Coordinator
(Phoenix, Ariz.) –The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) has hired Jennifer Hensley as new parent coordinator. As the parent coordinator, Hensley will provide information and referral resources specifically for parents, educators, families and other stakeholders in the lives of children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind throughout […]
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SMACNA Arizona Contractor Receives National Safety Excellence Award For Seventh Time
SMACNA Arizona, the Arizona Chapter of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association, has announced that University Mechanical of Tempe has won a national Safety Excellence Award for the seventh time. University Mechanical was recognized nationally in the category of more than 500,000 man-hours worked per year. It is the only Arizona company […]
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AAED to Host Northern Arizona Economic Development Regional Symposium
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) will host the 2013 Northern Arizona Economic Development Regional Symposium, November 21 at Cottonwood Recreation Center in Cottonwood. The symposium, “Case Studies in Success,” will focus on economic successes in Northern Arizona. Economic development managers from the Northern Arizona area will share their success stories and expertise on […]
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Lisa D. Duran Honored as Global Law Experts “Lawyer of the Year in Arizona”
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Lisa D. Duran, a partner in the Phoenix office, has been honored by Global Law Experts, a leading website for people searching for a lawyer to assist them with their legal needs, with its Lawyer of the Year in Arizona Award in the category […]
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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 […]
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Junior 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) […]
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DrugFreeAZ.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 […]
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Six 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 […]
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First 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 […]
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