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Two Local Quarles & Brady Partners Receive Certificates in Executive Management
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 24 of its partners nationwide have completed a business school Partner Development Program and received Certificates in Executive Management – including two Phoenix partners, Intellectual Property partner Jessica L. Franken and Corporate Services partner Leezie Kim, respectively. In order to expand on […]
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Sapporo Scottsdale Names Mike McBrien General Manager
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
Sapporo Scottsdale, Scottsdale’s premiere Pacific Rim and sushi restaurant, has named restaurant veteran Mike McBrien its general manager, where he will be responsible for all restaurant and human resources functions as well as oversight of in-house events and promotions, community relations, strategic partnerships and marketing/public relations. McBrien’s previous experience includes more than a decade serving […]
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Arizona Association for Economic Development Presents Annual EDDE Awards
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has announced the recipients of its annual Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE) awards. The awards were presented during an evening awards dinner at the AAED Spring Conference in Tucson. The prestigious EDDE awards honor individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the organization […]
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David Krietor of Downtown Phoenix Inc. to Speak at Arizona Association for Economic Development’s June Luncheon
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
Dave Krietor, CEO of Downtown Phoenix, Inc., will be the speaker at the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED)’s June luncheon on Tuesday, June 4 from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Phoenix Country Club, located at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix. Krietor will discuss Downtown Phoenix, Inc.’s new role in the Valley […]
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Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum award $179,500 to “Arizona Gives Day” winners
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits (Alliance) and Arizona Grantmakers Forum (AGF) awarded $179,500 in prizes to 40 nonprofits who participated in Arizona Gives Day at a reception on May 2. Thanks to a financial commitment from title sponsor, FirstBank, and other incentive-prize sponsors, Arizona Gives Day encouraged competitions among nonprofits. Throughout the course of the […]
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SMACNA Arizona Looks Toward Future
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
Leaders of the sheet metal industry in Arizona have come together to help Boy Scouts in the Grand Canyon Council earn their metalworking merit badges. Pictured are (l-r) Jim Dinan, president of the Arizona Chapter of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA Arizona), Dion Abril, business manager for SMART Union Local 359, […]
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Ak-Chin Indian Community Makes Sizable Investment in the City of Maricopa; Contributes Funds for Schools, Recreational Complex
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
(Maricopa, Ariz.) – During the May 7 Maricopa City Council meeting, Mayor Christian Price announced that the Ak-Chin Indian Community would be making an investment of $10 million in Maricopa. Of the $10 million investment, $2.6 million will support the Maricopa Unified School District and $7.4 million will be allocated to the operation of the […]
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Benjamin Tietgen Joins Quarles & Brady’s Intellectual Property Group
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (March 14, 2013) — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Benjamin D. Tietgen has joined the firm’s Phoenix office as an attorney in the Intellectual Property Group. Prior to joining the firm, Tietgen worked at Etherton Law Group, LLC in Tempe, Arizona. His practice focuses on the preparation of […]
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Resolute Commercial Properties Assumes Property Oversight and Management Responsibilities for Polar Ice Rinks
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
Resolute Commercial Services has been appointed the Receiver of a portfolio of Ice Rinks called Polar Ice throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. The properties in Chandler, Gilbert, and Peoria contain six sheets of ice, food and beverage operations and retail sales. With 11 sheets of ice located in Maricopa County, this portfolio represents the majority of venues […]
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Arriba! Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort Launches Poolside Parties
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
Sundays just got a whole lot cooler thanks to Margarita Sundays, poolside parties held each Sunday in May at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort. Enjoy live music, great food and drink, all while relaxing poolside. Enjoy bands such as Kush County (May 5), The Walkens Trio (May 12), Volcano (May 19) and Desert Beach (May 26). There is […]
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Susan Haag Named a Recipient of Faegre Baker Daniels’ Inaugural Pro Bono Awards
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
DENVER (April 25, 2013) — On April 23, 2013, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP presented an Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award to Susan M. Haag, a finance and restructuring paralegal in the firm’s Denver office, as part of the firm’s inaugural Pro Bono Awards. The Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award honors paralegals, paraprofessionals, consultants and operational […]
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HMA Public Relations, Member of the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) Announces New Worldwide Public Relations Affiliates in Chile, Portugal and Tokyo
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
(PHOENIX , April 25, 2013)– ThePublic Relations Global Network (PRGN)announced the addition of three new worldwide agency affiliates in Chile, Portugal and Tokyo, at its recent semi-annual conference, bringing its global reach to 47 cities worldwide. JoiningtheranksofPRGNare RumboCierto Communications representing Chile, Global Press out of Portugal and Integrate Communications from Tokyo. Phoenix-based agency HMA Public Relations, […]
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