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Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum Announce Arizona Gives Day 2014
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits (Alliance) and Arizona Grantmakers Forum (AGF) have announced the return of Arizona’s statewide day of giving. Presented by First Bank, Arizona Gives Day is scheduled for April 9, 2014. The 24-hour online giving initiative encourages Arizonans to recognize and financially support the efforts of various nonprofits from across the state. […]
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Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Cooks Up First-Ever “Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge”
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
The Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) is pleased to announce it is partnering with more than a dozen Arizona restaurants for its first-ever “Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge.” Chefs from some of the state’s most popular restaurants will use their culinary prowess to re-imagine one of the six beloved brands of Girl Scout cookies – […]
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DrugFreeAZ.org Appoints New Program Director
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
DrugFreeAz.org has hired Thalia Williams as Program Director. In her role, Williams is responsible for the planning and implementation of DrugFreeAz.org’s programs and services and developing and managing program grants and budgets. “We are excited to have Williams join our team at DrugFreeAz.org,” said Leslie Bloom, CEO of DrugFreeAz.org. “Her background in drug and […]
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Arizona Association for Economic Development to Host Legislative Luncheon on Capitol Lawn
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) will host its annual legislative luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Senate Lawn of the Arizona State Capitol grounds located at 1700 W. Washington St. in Phoenix. AAED will demonstrate to state legislators the vital role of enhanced statewide economic development […]
READ MOREQuarles & Brady’s Phoenix Office Named a “Best Places to Work” in 2013
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that the firm’s Phoenix office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work” in 2013 by the Phoenix Business Journal, a division of The Business Journals. The firm ranked 13th in the Mid-Size Companies category, was listed in the inaugural Best Places […]
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North Scottsdale’s AXA Advisors Surprises Boys & Girls Club Child with iPad
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
Christmas came early for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale’s Virginia G. Piper Branch member “Kailey S.” as she was surprised with her very own iPad on December 16 by members of the nearby Scottsdale Airpark-based AXA Advisors Southwest team as part of the firm’s yearlong commitment to the Clubs. “Throughout 2013, we worked […]
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Cycle for Success Rides in West Valley School
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
Subway Kids & Sports of Arizona, in partnership with Subway Restaurants of Arizona, Shamrock Farms, Dasani Water and The Be Kind People Project, rode into JB Sutton Elementary School recently to surprise two special students as part its Cycle for Success program. Through a teacher-led nomination process highlighting their work both inside and outside of […]
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DrugFreeAz.org Honored with Alliance Achievement Award
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
The national Partnership at DrugFree.org has announced that DrugFreeAz.org and three other affiliates have been awarded with an Alliance Achievement Award. Dating back more than two decades, the Alliance Achievement Award highlights the national organization’s local Alliance Partners who have implemented innovative ways to help increase media support and raise awareness about substance abuse within […]
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Dr. Ioanna Morfessis to Provide Keynote Address at AAED’s January Symposium ‘Taking Care of Business’
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) will be hosting an economic development and workforce development symposium, “Taking Care of Business,” on Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix. Dr. Ioanna Morfessis, president and chief strategist of IO.INC, will provide the keynote address, “Keeping Your Competitive […]
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Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee Announces Major Partnership With Ak-Chin Indian Community
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is announcing its first major partnership for Super Bowl XLIX (49) with the Ak-Chin Indian Community. The Ak-Chin Indian Community’s ongoing commitment to bringing high-quality entertainment to the state and helping future generations compliments the Host Committee’s goals. “We want to use the global spotlight to showcase Arizona’s young, […]
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Now hear this: Holidays toys
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
By Rachel Brockway The holidays are a wonderful and fun time to go shopping. But, while you are out buying presents for your family members, especially the kids, it is important to read the warning labels for age-appropriate toys, small parts, and other things that may be harmful. This also includes the noise level […]
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SMACNA Arizona Poker Run
Abbie Fink | Oct 30, 2014
Lynn Bowen (left), a retired member of SMART Local 359, won first prize of $300 in the Eighth Annual SMACNA Arizona Wheels for Meals Poker Run. Bowen had a high hand of four aces. George Ganem (center) had the second-best hand, with four threes. He won $200. Dave Brooks (right) had a full-house, good for […]
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