Month: April 2014
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BizNEWS
Pima County looks to expand employer opportunities for internships this summer
Will your future workforce be skilled and ready when you lose your current employees to retirement? What are you doing…
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BizNEWS
UA Sarver Heart Center Expert Offers Insights into New Uses of a Surgical Adhesive in New England Journal of Medicine Review
Rapid advances in minimally invasive and catheter cardiovascular technologies have created a growing need for the development of effective adhesives…
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BizNEWS
New public affairs TV program Metro Week premieres June 6 on PBS 6
Joins Arizona Week for a complete block of regional, state and national public affairs programs on Friday nights and Sunday…
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BizNEWS
H&R Block comes to Cochise Plaza in Sierra Vista
Andy Seleznov, CCIM, Director of Leasing at Larsen Baker, is pleased to announce that H&R Block has leased a 3,760…
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BizNEWS
Cox Business and Inc. Magazine Offer Start-Ups Chance to Win $5,000 Cash and Free Cox Business Tech Package at “Get Started Tucson” Live Pitch Event
Digital marketing, venture capital, business growth experts on hand to provide guidance and tips to Southern Arizona entrepreneurs in fast…
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BizNEWS
2014 – 2015 Tucson Metro Chamber Board of Directors Named
The Tucson Metro Chamber board of directors elected Tony Penn, President & CEO of United Way of Tucson and Southern…
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BizNEWS
Colliers International Completes $18.95 Million Sale of 143,650 SF Office in Tucson
Largest Office Investment Sale in Tucson by SF in 6 Years Colliers International in Greater Phoenix recently completed the sale…
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BizPEOPLE
Fishkind, Bakewell and Maltzman Eyecare and Surgery Center’s new doctor: Brian A. Hunter M.D.
Brian A. Hunter, M.D. is a comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in Cataract and Refractive surgery. Originally from Minnesota, Dr. Hunter received…
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BizNEWS
OSCHMANN EMPLOYEE SCREENING SERVICES NAMED SOUTHERN ARIZONA’S EXCLUSIVE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA) UNIVERSAL ENROLLMENT CENTER.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has named Oschmann Employee Screening Services, Tucson, as the exclusive Universal Enrollment Center in Southern…
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BizNEWS
SUNDT HOSTS ANNUAL MIKE GAINES CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT IN TUCSON
Sundt Foundation event raises $18,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Association The Sundt Foundation, a charitable organization funded by Sundt Construction, Inc.…
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BizNEWS
ORO VALLEY HOSPITAL RECEIVES PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY CERTIFICATION
Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) has become a Pediatric Prepared Emergency Care (PPEC) certified hospital by the Arizona Chapter of the…
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BizPEOPLE
Attorney Scott H. Gan to be inducted into the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
Scott H. Gan, a shareholder of Mesch, Clark & Rothschild PC, has been elected a member of the American Academy…
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BizPEOPLE
Miller Joins Mutual of Omaha Retirement Services
OMAHA, Neb. – Mutual of Omaha Retirement Services announced Jason Miller has joined the company as regional sales manager responsible…
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BizPEOPLE
TUCSON DENTIST INSTALLED AS PRESIDENT OF THE ARIZONA DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Tucson periodontist, Dr. Lisa Lear, was installed as President of the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) on April 5, 2014 during…
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BizPEOPLE
BAYADA Home Health Care Acquires Watermark at Home Agency in Tucson
BAYADA Home Health Care, a leading provider of home health care services to people of all ages, today announced that…
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BizPEOPLE
AZPM reporter Fernanda Echavarri receives 2014 New York Times Fellowship for The Changing Face of America: Immigration and the Politics of Reform
Arizona Public Media announces veteran AZPM reporter, Fernanda Echavarri has been selected as a 2014 New York Times Fellow for…
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BizPEOPLE
AZ Illustrated Arts announces new host, Debi Chess Mabie
Arizona Public Media announces the addition of Debi Chess Mabie as host of AZ Illustrated Arts, the weeknight news magazine…
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BizNEWS
Title Security and First American Title Will Merge Companies in Tucson, Green Valley
Title Security Agency of Arizona announced today the signing of a joint venture agreement to form a new company with…
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BizPEOPLE
JEWISH FEDERATION STARS HONORED
“AND THE FEDDY’S GO TO…” JEWISH FEDERATION STARS HONORED AT ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS CELEBRATION MAY 1 The Jewish Federation…
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BizNEWS
American Airlines to add 4th daily flight to LAX in June
Starting June 11, American Airlines is adding a fourth daily round-trip between Tucson and Los Angeles International Airport. The new…
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BizNEWS
UAMC Among ‘100 Great Hospitals in America’
University of Arizona Medical Center –University Campus was named today to the 2014 list of “100 Great Hospitals in America”…
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BizNEWS
University of Arizona and Miraval Resort & Spa Launch Wellness and Sustainability Institute
The University of Arizona and Miraval Resort & Spa announce the launch of the University of Arizona/Miraval Institute, a think…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
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BizPEOPLE
Cox Business Promotes Sebastian Lauber to Senior Account Executive
Cox Business announced today that it has strengthened its sales leadership team with the promotion of Sebastian Lauber to Senior…
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BizPEOPLE
BAYADA Home Health Care Announces Tucson Staff Promotions
BAYADA Home Health Care, a leading provider of high quality home health care services, recently announced staff promotions in its…
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BizNEWS
Local FASTSIGNS® Named One of the Top Centers in the Country
Local signs and graphics provider FASTSIGNS® of Tucson – Oracle was named one of the top centers out of more…
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FEATURES
SPRING ISSUE 2014
From The Publisher – Journalist Gabrielle Fimbres says it best – “There could be no more noble cause – finding…
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BizPEOPLE
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber is pleased to present our newest leaders named to our Tucson Hispanic Chamber Boards
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber is pleased to announce that Oscar Diaz has been elected the Chairman of the Foundation’s Board…
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FEATURES
Brightest Minds Focus on Cures for Kids
By Gabrielle Fimbres – There could be no more noble cause – finding cures for childhood illnesses and easing the…
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BizNEWS
PlayAbility Toys Play Day: Bringing the Tucson Community Together
Playability Toys, a local Tucson toy company, is hosting an Olympic themed Play Day as a way to introduce the…
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BizNEWS
Ventana supports World Health Organization’s global classification of haematopoietic and lymphoid cancers
Tucson, Ariz., March 27, 2014 – Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group has made an…
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HONORS
Importance of fatherhood
By Gabrielle Fimbres Whether it’s cheering at his daughters’ dance competitions or watching old reruns of “Magnum, P.I.” And “Murder,…
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Building Community
High Life Arizona Basketball Soars Again With Sean Miller
By Steve Rivera – Sean Miller said yes. Then he said no. The future of men’s basketball at The University…
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Building Community
Fans Fund McKale Facelift
By Steve Rivera McKale Center has been a gem in the desert, the home of The University of Arizona men’s…
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Research & Innovation
Finding Markets for New Ideas
By Eric Swedlund A new collaboration aims to ramp up entrepreneurial activity in Tucson and rapidly push startup technology companies…
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Aerospace & Defense
Electro-Optics See Through Water and Dust
By Eric Swedlund – Established in 1993, the Tucson division of Areté Associates has quietly grown its electro-optics business to…
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BizNEWS
Coach Sean Miller Commercials Win National Awards
Hughes Federal Credit Union, received five Diamond Awards from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing & Business Development Council,…
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Aerospace & Defense
World’s Largest Military Solar Project
David B. Pittman Davis-Monthan Air Force Base has long been known for military and security leadership. Now D-M has moved…
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BizMILESTONE
Celebrating 5 Years 20 editions of BizTucson
In spring of 2009 the cover of the inaugural edition of BizTucson emblazed our motto: Why the World is Watching…
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Building Community
$280 Million for Downtown Infrastructure
David B. Pittman – New business development downtown “has hit a frenetic pace,” according to Downtown Tucson Partnership CEO Michael…
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FEATURES
UA’s Brainiac Barnes Unlocking Secrets of Normal Aging Brain
By Gabrielle Fimbres – Chances are good your brain will not be ravaged by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease in old…
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HONORS
Home in time to say good night
By Gabrielle Fimbres Leading a major insurance agency requires Cody Ritchie to spend a good chunk of his time in…
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HONORS
Always on the go
By Gabrielle Fimbres Fatherhood makes Neal Weitman a better man. “Being a parent challenges you to be a better person,”…
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HONORS
Leaving an imprint
By Gabrielle Fimbres When Joshua Palochak was 16, he watched in horror as the Twin Towers tumbled to the ground…
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Community Investment Needed to Transform Tucson
By Brent DeRaad Those who attended Mayor Jonathan Rothschild’s State of the City address heard how he and several community…
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HONORS
Most important thing in the world
By Gabrielle Fimbres It’s what wakes him up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night – and…
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HONORS
Great way to spend time together
By Gabrielle Fimbres It’s the best time of the week for James H. Moore, Jr. Seafood Sunday – that lovely,…
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HONORS
Salpointe Presents Annual Chuck Cecil Humanitarian Award to Roger Canchola
Tucson, Ariz., March 24, 2014 — Salpointe Catholic High School is honored to present its annual Chuck Cecil Humanitarian Award…
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BizPEOPLE
Brody Leads Sales & Marketing at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
Industry veteran Matt Brody has been named director of sales and marketing at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa.…
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BizPEOPLE
Ivy Named Park Place GM
Tami Ivy has been appointed GM of Park Place, and is responsible for driving tenant sales and positioning the mall…
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BizPEOPLE
Biggers Chairs Tucson Airport Authority Board
Edwin L. Biggers was named chair of the Tucson Airport Authority board of directors. Biggers, president of Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing…
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Building Community
Restoring the Glory of Rillito
By Monica Surfaro Spigelman Quarter horse legends have thundered through the starting gates of Rillito Park Race Track since 1943.…
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