Global technology distributor Avnet, Inc. announced that it was named to the 2012 CIO 100, which is developed by IDG’s CIO magazine. The 25th annual award program recognizes organizations around…
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May for the 34th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 36th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in…
Astronomers at Arizona State University have found an exceptionally distant galaxy, ranked among the top 10 most distant objects currently known in space. Light from the recently detected distant galaxy…
Wells Fargo Private Bank announced Daniel G. Wani as a senior estate specialist. Wani will work with clients to efficiently administer complex trusts and estates. Based in Scottsdale, he will also collaborate…
Phoenix-area home prices continue to rise, but a short supply of available homes is causing the amount of activity in the market to fall. A new report from the W.…
What has almost 500 legs and is worth $10 million? Would you believe a youth soccer tournament in the middle of June? Tournament officials estimate an economic impact of more…
Miraval, the award-winning destination resort and spa in Tucson, Arizona, is pleased to announce that Michael G. Tompkins has been named Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Tompkins’ responsibilities…
While personal finance curriculums are expanding in schools nationwide, much of a teen’s money savvy is learned in the home. According to Mike Sullivan, director of education for Take Charge…
Debbie Cotton has gone from helping people travel around Phoenix to trying to convince people to travel to Phoenix. Cotton, the former director of the Phoenix Public Transit Department, is…
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has announced its new officers and new board members for 2012-2013. Teri Drew, regional director for NACOG-EWD, has been elected president. Serving with…
Arizonans can now celebrate Arizona’s five “C’s” with two more — commemorative coins. Developed and produced by the Arizona Historical Advisory Commission, centennial medallions are now available for purchase on…
Arizona State University announced that it has established the McCain Institute for International Leadership. The new Institute is initially supported by a $9 million gift from the McCain Institute Foundation,…
