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Futurist, Time Magazine “Person of the Year” Watts Wacker to Speak at Kimpton FireSky Resort & Spa in Scottsdale
Celebrated futurist Watts Wacker will be the opening keynote speaker at the 2013 PRSA Western District Conference, Friday, April 19. Held at the Kimpton FireSky Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, this session is part of the multi-day conference for communications professionals. Tickets are limited and can be reserved by visiting www.prsa2013wdc.eventbrite.com. “Watts Wacker — lecturer, […]
READ MOREDawn Valdivia of North Central Phoenix Recognized in Diverse Communities
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Dawn C. Valdivia, Chairwoman of the firm’s Phoenix office Labor and Employment Group who is a North Central Phoenix resident , will participate in a forward-thinking program offered by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). Additionally, Valdivia has been recognized as a highly […]
READ MOREHeads up: Forklifts accidents happen
By: Jessie Atencio Paradise Valley, September 2010: 29-year-old man killed while operating a forklift to deliver sod to a residence. Yuma, December 2008: An industrial accident in east Yuma County that claimed a life when a worker fell from a pallet supported by a forklift. Phoenix, January 2008: A 23-year-old man broke his leg after […]
READ MORERuss Yelton of Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology To Speak at AAED’s Forum on Workforce Solutions
Russ Yelton, president and CEO of the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET) in Flagstaff, will be a featured speaker at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) upcoming statewide Economic Development Forum, to be held in Phoenix, April 2. Yelton will share information during the half-day forum on NACET’s business incubation program […]
READ MOREGrant Thornton Appoints David Walser, CPA/PFS, To Managing Director of Private Wealth Services
The Phoenix office of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International, is pleased to announce David Walser, CPA/PFS, has been appointed a managing director within the firm’s Washington National Tax Office. In this national role, Walser will provide technical leadership to the firm’s growing Private Wealth Services practice from his office […]
READ MOREResolute Commercial Services Appointed Receiver of Americana Hotel
Resolute Commercial Services, an Arizona-based receivership and corporate renewal firm, has been appointed receiver of the Americana Hotel, at 639 North Grand Avenue in Nogales, Ariz. After inspection, Resolute began initial work on issues surrounding the condition of the property. In addition, efforts were focused on property and operational concerns including management oversight, staff […]
READ MOREGrant Thornton is Pleased to Announce Saylor Sims as Senior Tax Manager
The Phoenix office of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International, is pleased to announce Saylor Sims has been appointed as a senior tax manager in the tax advisory services practice. In his role, he will be responsible for providing tax consulting and compliance services to Grant Thornton’s business and individual […]
READ MOREFaegre Baker Daniels Announces Firmwide and Denver Leadership Positions for 2013
(March 21, 2013) — Faegre Baker Daniels LLP has announced its firmwide leadership positions for 2013, including Natalie Hanlon-Leh as the new leader of the intellectual property group and Heather Carson Perkins as the new Denver office leader. Hanlon-Leh transitions from her previous role as Denver office leader to leader of the national intellectual property […]
READ MORENinth Annual SMACNA Arizona 100-Degree Contest Gets Underway; Winner Wins Getaway to Four Seasons
SMACNA Arizona (the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association’s Arizona chapter) has kicked-off the Ninth Annual SMACNA Arizona 100-Degree Contest in which the public is asked to guess the first 100-degree day of 2013. The winner will receive a weekend getaway at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, including a two-night […]
READ MOREFirst-Ever Arizona Gives Day Raises $928,541 in 24 Hours for Statewide Nonprofits
The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum are pleased to announce that the first-ever Arizona Gives Day, a 24-hour online initiative encouraging residents to recognize and financially support the efforts of various nonprofits, raised $928,541 for the more than 800 registered organizations statewide. In total, 8,584 unique donors took the time to make […]
READ MOREThe Business of Girl Scouts: Beyond the Badge & Behind the Cookie
This will be a great year for women – and in part, you have the Girls Scouts to thank for that. Right now we have two things to celebrate: The Girl Scouts’ wrapping up another successful year of cookie sales – last day of booth sales are March 30 – and a record number […]
READ MOREGreg LaVann of Greater Yuma Economic Development Council To Speak at AAED’s Forum on Workforce Solutions
Greg LaVann, project manager for the Greater Yuma Economic Development Council, will be a featured speaker at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) upcoming statewide Economic Development Forum, to be held in Phoenix, April 2. LaVann will discuss statewide workforce incentives during the half-day forum, which will be held at the Phoenix Country Club. He […]
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