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October

A Message from the President: October 2008

The Phoenix CEO-CFO Group had two great events in September - Our CEO-CFO Golf Scramble & our Luncheon with Clate Mask of Infusionsoft. Thank you for attending! ... Read the Full Article.

CFO Conference in Las Vegas: Capital, Energy, Real Estate & a "Good Deal"

Finance executives are struggling with the turmoil in the housing, energy, and capital markets. To address these issues, CFO Conferences has announced that executives from Centex, Sempra Energy, and The ... Read the Full Article.

What Your CEO Wants...Part III

Leveraging Technology To Do More With Less - For CFOs - Less than 24 hours after Lehman collapsed and the very evening AIG went to the brink, I was in a private ... Read the Full Article.

Sponsorship Opportunities - 2009

Start building a brand with the Phoenix CEO-CFO Group by becoming a Sponsor for 2009! We are proud to announce that the Phoenix CEO-CFO Group will be accepting applications for 2009 Sponsorships, ... Read the Full Article.

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November Meeting Information - Mark your Calendar

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Arizona's Economy - Short term Gloomy, Solar Bright Spot

"The outlook in the near term is ugly," prominent Arizona economist Elliott D. Pollack told the audience of 800 at a gathering sponsored by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and ... Read the Full Article.

Arizona Heart Institute Expanding to Southeast Asia

Arizona Heart Institute (AHI) is replicating its service and business model to Southeast Asia via its international development arm, Arizona Heart International (AZHI). The company will be based in Singapore ... Read the Full Article.

How to Protect Yourself from Check Fraud-Who Can Actually Cash a Check?

Answer: There is more to cashing a check than you would think. The person or person who should be able to cash a check depends upon how the check is ... Read the Full Article.

Google is Closing its Tempe Engineering Office

Google is closing its engineering center in Tempe, Arizona, two years after it opened because the work was too "fragmented," according to the VP of Engineering and Research at Google, ... Read the Full Article.

Mobile Mini Hires New CFO; CFO Trachtenberg to Retire at Year End

Mobile Mini has hired Mark Funk, age 46, currently the Managing Director of Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.'s Structured Debt Group, as its new CFO. He will join the company on ... Read the Full Article.

Nine Things to Ask Your Future CEO

Marshal Krantz of CFO.com compiled a list of questions that a CFO should consider asking the CEO when he or she is interviewing: ... Read the Full Article.

Chandler-based Microchip Tech & Phoenix's ON Semi Make Offer on Chip Firm

Microchip Technology and ON Semiconductor Conductor Corp. made an unsolicited $2.3 billion bid for rival chipmaker, Atmel Corp. of San Jose. The deal calls for Chandler-based Microchip Technology Inc. to acquire ... Read the Full Article.

LifeLock Hires New CFO from Virgin Mobile USA

Tempe-based LifeLock, a fast growing identity protection services company, has hired John Feehan as its new CFO. Feehan had served as the CFO of Virgin Mobile. Feehan started with Virgin ... Read the Full Article.

Phoenix-Based Investment Bank Peacock Hislop Sold to Wedbush Morgan

Wedbush Morgan Securities has acquired the assets of Peacock, Hislop, Staley & Given, Inc., a Phoenix-based investment bank and securities brokerage firm. Peacock Hislop specialized in raising capital for and providing ... Read the Full Article.

White Electronic Designs Corporation's Chairman/CEO Resigns

Phoenix-based White Electronic Designs' Chairman and CEO, Hamid R. Shokrgozar, resigned on August 28, 2008. White Electronic Designs Corp. makes technology components for the military, industrial and medical markets. The company had ... Read the Full Article.

September

A Message from the President: September 2008

The Phoenix CEO-CFO Group had two great events in August - The IFRS vs GAAP (4 hours CPE) Session 60+ attendees and our "Linked In for Leaders" 48 attendees . Thank you for attending! ... Read the Full Article.

Phoenix's ACG will Host Annual Capital Conference

Phoenix will be the location for the 1st annual Arizona Capital Connection Conference, a regional private equity conference. The two-day conference will be on October 28th and 29th of 2008 and ... Read the Full Article.

October Meeting Information - Mark your Calendar

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What Your CEO Wants....

Part II: Turning Problems Into Profits ... Read the Full Article.

Looking for Free Wi-Fi? The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, the oldest and largest privately-held chain of specialty coffee and tea stores in the United States, has announced that it will offer "totally free" Wi-Fi ... Read the Full Article.

Universal Technical Institute appoints a New CFO From Houston

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.(UTI) announced that it had hired Eugene Putnam as its CFO. Putnam had been UTI's interim CFO since February 2008, working through Resources Global Professionals. Putnam, 48, had ... Read the Full Article.

Lack of Venture Funds Forces Bio-Entrepreneur to Leave Arizona

Dr. Dietrich Stephan was the Director of Nuerogenomics at Arizona's Translational Genomics Research Institute's (TGen) for the past five years. He is leaving Arizona for California because that is where ... Read the Full Article.

Wind Energy Blade Maker Moved Headquarters to Scottsdale

TPI Composites Inc. makes the enormous blades for wind turbines in plants in Iowa, Mexico and China, but it moved its company headquarters to Scottsdale in 2007 from Warren, R.I. ... Read the Full Article.

Former Dial CFO Sits on 3 Local Boards Becomes Chairman

Conrad A. Conrad, the former CFO from the Scottsdale-based Dial Corporation, was recently named the Chairman of the Board of Rural/Metro Corporation. Conrad A. Conrad sits on two other ... Read the Full Article.

Najafi Companies Buy Interest in Bio-Diesel Firm

Phoenix-based capital company, Najafi, has bought a majority investment in a bio-diesel firm, Phoenix-based Solverdi. The company retrofits existing bio-diesel plants that currently use the old transesterification processes. The Solverdi ... Read the Full Article.

Can Labor Unions Threaten My Customers to Break their Contracts?

Can the labor unions use membership dues to subsidize my competition and threaten and picket to get my customers to break their contracts and replace my company with union contractors? ... Read the Full Article.

Scottsdale-Based JDA Software to Buy i2 Technologies for $346 Million

Scottsdale-based JDA Software, a provider of supply chain software, purchased Dallas-based i2 technologies, another supply chain software provider, for $346 million. The acquisition of i2 is JDA's 11th acquisition in 10 years. ... Read the Full Article.

Best Western Hires New CFO from Chicago

Phoenix-based Best Western International announced that it had hired Mark Straszynski as its CFO. Mr. Straszynski, 36 years old, was the Corporate Controller and Treasurer at Chicago-based United Plastics Group Inc. ... Read the Full Article.

August

A Message from the President: August 2008

The Phoenix CEO-CFO Group had two amazing events in July - The Homerun Networking event (210 people) and the Executive Compensation luncheon (48) people. Thank you for attending! We look forward to ... Read the Full Article.

A little about Gabe from Gabriel's Angels & the CEO-CFO Golf Scramble

On Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 The Phoenix CEO-CFO Group will be hosting its annual golf tournament to benefit Gabriel's Angels. Presented by RSM McGladrey, The CEO-CFO Golf Scramble is open to ... Read the Full Article.

Pinnacle West Picks James Hatfield as New CFO

Phoenix-based Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, parent company of Arizona Public Service Corporation, announced that it had hired James Hatfield as its CFO effective July 14, 2008. Hatfield, age 50, had been the CFO ... Read the Full Article.

September Meeting Information - Mark your calendar

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Sued For Firing Employees with Bad Social Security Numbers

By Mike King - The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld an award of back-pay and reinstatement for workers with bad social security numbers. Most employers are justifiably nervous about ... Read the Full Article.

Tempe-Based US Airways Posts $567 Million Quarterly Loss-Mostly Goodwill

US Airways reported a $567 million loss in the quarter ending June 30, 2008. A significant portion of the loss was a write-off of $622 million for goodwill impairment from the merger of US ... Read the Full Article.

What Your CEO Wants...

A three part success series written for the Phoenix CEO-CFO Group by Jackie Bassett, CEO of BT Industrials, Inc. - The average tenure of a Global 500 CEO is 3 years. Digitalization has ... Read the Full Article.

Association for Financial Professionals of Arizona hosts 23rd Annual Southwest Treasury and Payments Expo

The Hottest Treasury topics for CFOs, Treasurers, Accounting and Finance Professionals will be featured. There are 16 educational sessions to choose from covering subjects such as Investing, Improving Working Capital and ... Read the Full Article.

Phoenix-Based Allied Waste & Republic Services Might Merge But

On June 23, 2008 Republic Services made an offer to buy Phoenix-based Allied Waste Industries, the 2nd largest waste services firm in the country, for $6.07 billion in stock. Shareholders of the Phoenix-based ... Read the Full Article.

The Apollo Group Names New CEO-First Since 2006

Phoenix-based Apollo Group announced that Charles Edelstein will be its new CEO as of August 26, 2008. Edelstein, 48, has more than 20 years of experience as a strategic and financial advisor with Credit ... Read the Full Article.

Why Accounting & Finance Departments Count On Project Staffing?

If your business goals involve lowering costs and using more efficient processes, then you can count on a staffing firm to help you succeed. ... Read the Full Article.

Scottsdale-Based Redflex Helps State Cash in on Speeding Tickets

Scottsdale-based Redflex Traffic Solutions, a maker of photo enforcement radar, won the contract to install over 100 cameras on Arizona freeways which the Governor expects to generate $90 million a year in ... Read the Full Article.

Does your company have what it takes to be the "BEST"?

On behalf of BestCompaniesAZ (Founding Partner of the "Best Places to Work" in the Valley Program) and The Phoenix Business Journal, we would like to invite your company to participate ... Read the Full Article.

Scottsdale-Based First National Bank will Cost the FDIC $862 Million

First National Bank of Arizona was taken over by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on July 25, 2008 and sold to the Mutual of Omaha Bank. The Federal Deposit ... Read the Full Article.

Arizona to Get Wind Farm - Enough to Power 15,000 Homes for $100 Million

Salt River Project (SRP) has agreed to buy the entire energy output for 20 years from Arizona's first wind farm, the Dry Lake Wind Project. The project is being developed by ... Read the Full Article.

IFRS is Going to Replace GAAP -Sooner Rather Than Later

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Christopher Cox, in a speech in February 2008 said that U.S. companies will use International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) rather than GAAP. He told ... Read the Full Article.

July

A Message from the President: July 2008

The Phoenix CEO-CFO Group has got some great things in the pipeline just for you! Some dynamic networking events and great speakers and much more are being planned. Thank you ... Read the Full Article.

IFRS is Going to Replace GAAP -Sooner Rather Than Later

August Meeting Information - Mark your calendar

August Meeting Information - Mark your calendar. Topic: "LinkedIn for Leaders - A Strategic and Tactical Approach to Leveraging Networks". Speaker: Raymond Chip Lambert - President of Network 2 Networth. Place: ... Read the Full Article.

Mortgages Ltd's BK Mess will Affect Phoenix for Years- Suns Owner to Help?

Mortgages Ltd. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on June 23, 2008, three weeks after the CEO and owner, Scott Coles, was found dead on June 2, 2008. The company is in discussion with Bob ... Read the Full Article.

Make More Money

By Jack W. Milligan, Leathers Milligan & Associates. Why don't people negotiate their employment offers? The question has perplexed me throughout my thirty years in the hiring business. After hiring (or ... Read the Full Article.

Some Mortgage Ltd Projects Might be Funded

Phoenix-based Mortgages Ltd. filed an emergency motion in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy hearing on June 27, 2008 to be allowed to negotiate for a $125 million from Bob Sarver's Southwest Value Partners. At ... Read the Full Article.

Executive Employment Contracts: 10 Areas to Consider

Every executive at a certain level has an employment contract. They are negotiated when the executive signs on with the company. These contracts become news when the executive is terminated ... Read the Full Article.

Oreganos Sold for $25.5 million

Oreganos, a Scottsdale-based pizza restaurant chain, has been purchased by an Orlando, Florida-based company, Restaurant Acquisition Partners (RAQPU.OB), for $25.5 million of which $7.75 million is in stock and $17.75 is in ... Read the Full Article.

Appropriate Steps to Terminating an Employee-July 22nd

Gammage & Burnham and Eide Bailly LLP are holding a free educational seminar on July 22, 2008 on "How to Appropriately Terminate an Employee." The seminar will address the myth of "at-will" employment, ... Read the Full Article.

Don't Be Shy, Learn How to Negotiate, Ask for Raise

Don't Be Shy, Learn How to Negotiate, Ask for Raise. By Marty Latz of the Latz Negotiation Institute. A law student of mine several years ago asked me for help ... Read the Full Article.

Mortgages Ltd. Ripple Effects: Great Projects Not Being Funded

A number of projects that were being funded by Mortgages Ltd will have to find funding elsewhere. It might be difficult for some of these projects to find financing. Mortgages ... Read the Full Article.

CEO-CFO Golf Scrammble

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - Proceeds to Benefit Gabriel's Angels ... Read the Full Article.

June

Message from the President: June 2008

Our June 23rd Meeting has only a few openings - RSVP Today. Mark your calendar for FUTURE events ... Read the Full Article.

A little about Gabe from Gabriel's Angels & the CEO-CFO Golf Scramble...

Gilbert-based MicroBlend Technologies hires Jon Steging as New CFO

In May 2008 Gilbert-based MicroBlend Technologies hired Jon Steging as its new CFO. Jon had served as the CAO and Corporate Controller for the Tempe-based Syntax-Brillian Corporation, an $800 million publicly traded ... Read the Full Article.

Tips for the Homerun Networking Event

On Friday, July 18th, 2008, The Phoenix CEO-CFO Group, Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG) and ACG-Arizona (ACG) have organized an event on July 18th at a 6:40pm - a DBacks Game ... Read the Full Article.

Presumption of Mail Delivery Can Impact Your Business

By Mike King - Of course, everyone believes that "the check is really in the mail." The "mail delivery rule" or "mailbox rule" is apparently an extension of the other noted ... Read the Full Article.

Phoenix's ACG will Host Annual Capital Conference

July Meeting Information - Mark your Calendar

Topic: "Executive Compensation" ... Read the Full Article.

Phoenix Coyotes National Hockey Team Reported to be Losing $30 Million

An article in Toronto's Globe & Mail newspaper pointed out that the Phoenix Coyotes Hockey Team was the last in the league for ticket sales per game at $450,000 as compared to ... Read the Full Article.

Mesa Air Could be Facing Bankruptcy-CFO Resigns

Phoenix-based Mesa Air reported that its CFO, William Hoke, had resigned on May 23, 2008. On May 27, 2008 Mesa filed an injunction against Delta Airlines to force Delta to honor its regional flight ... Read the Full Article.

Phoenix-based Eide Bailly Expands with Acquisition of Oklahoma Firm

Phoenix-based Eide Bailly acquired the 95 member Murrell, Hall, McIntosh & Co. (MHM) accounting firm in Oklahoma City in June of 2008. The merger is expected to be completed in August 2008. According to ... Read the Full Article.

CEO of Phoenix-based Mortgages Ltd Found Dead

Scott Coles, 48, CEO for the Phoenix-based Mortgages Ltd, was found dead at his 11 acre estate in Phoenix. Coles who was known as a "health nut" did not appear to be ... Read the Full Article.

May

A Message from the President: May 2008

Our May 19th Meeting has only a few openings - RSVP Today. Mark your calendar for FUTURE events and be sure to RSVP in a timely fashion to ensure your space! ... Read the Full Article.

Former Cold Stone Creamery CEO Doug Ducey: Chairman of iMemories.

The former CEO of Scottsdale-based Cold Stone Creamery who left Cold Stone Creamery four months after the company merged with restaurant franchisor, Kahala Brands back in May 2007 is now Chairman ... Read the Full Article.

June Meeting Information - Mark your calendar

Topic: "Exit Strategies & Business Valuation" ... Read the Full Article.

Phoenix-Based Hypercom Hires Vreeland as Interim CFO

Phoenix-based Hypercom announced that Robert Vreeland was appointed as Hypercom's interim CFO. He replaces Tom Liguori who left earlier this year to accept a position as the CFO for Anaheim, ... Read the Full Article.

Phoenix Lands Processing Center for 2010 Census - 1,000 New Jobs

The Census Bureau plans to set up a 210,000-square-foot facility in Metro South Corporate Center at the southwestern corner of 43rd Avenue and Buckeye Road. The center will employ up ... Read the Full Article.

Moody's Says Arizona in Recession: Some Bright Spots

Moody's reported in its April 2008 "Dismal Scientist" report that Arizona and eight other states are in a recession, including California, Nevada, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Wisconsin. ... Read the Full Article.

When Business is Not Enough Competition - The CEO Challenge Events

Looking for a chance to compete and network with other CEOs in an area other than in business? CEO Challenges arranges competitions separately and in conjunction with other events such ... Read the Full Article.

Upcoming Phoenix CEO-CFO Group Events

Phoenix CEO-CFO Calendar ... Read the Full Article.

Science Foundation Arizona Names Former Motorola Exec COO

Science Foundation Arizona named Mel Slater its new Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Slater was a 25-year employee at Motorola Inc. where he had leadership roles in wireless, semiconductor and software ... Read the Full Article.

The Phoenix CEO-CFO Group announces CEO-CFO Golf Scramble to benefit Gabriel's Angels.

The CEO-CFO Golf Scramble, presented by RSM McGladrey, is open to any and all participants and sponsors. Last year we exceeded our fundraising goal and hope to surpass that number this year! Gabriel's Angels - Mission Statement: To deliver healing pet therapy to abused, neglected and at-risk children, nurturing their ability to love and trust, thereby freeing them from the cycle of violence. They are a great organization and truly do remarkable things. ... Read the Full Article.

ASCPA - CFO Roundtable - You're invited.

The Arizona Society of CPA's is hosting its 3rd Annual Roundtable Seminar on June 18th. The Panelists include: Tom Harris, CFO Arizona Diamondbacks; Joseph D'Amico, CFO Apollo Group & Richard Skufza, CFO - EB Lane. Audience members will learn what a CPA brings to the CFO position. Other topics to be covered include: What is the career path typically traveled for a CFO? What career advice would you like to share with other CPAs in Industry? Have you met any obstacles in your career? If so, how did you overcome them? Bring your questions and be prepared for this dynamic roundtable event! ... Read the Full Article.

April

A Message from the President

The Phoenix CEO-CFO Group is growing! In December 2007, we started a marketing campaign via advertising and hard copy mail and we now reach 1800+ professionals via our email distribution list with ... Read the Full Article.

Recap of the CEO Success Stories Dinner: The "Warren Buffets" Of This Market

Over 1,100 visionary CEOs and Presidents from the Phoenix-Scottsdale area were invited to a luncheon-dinner moderated by Jackie Bassett, CEO of BT Industrials, Inc and sponsored by the regional offices of ... Read the Full Article.

May Meeting Information - Mark your calendar

Topic: "Avoiding the Danger Zone - Business Illusions" Read the Full Article.

Can a Business Use an Independent Contractor to Get Around the "Employer Sanctions Bill?

If you suspect that the workers are unauthorized aliens, then having some other company hire them for you will not get you out of trouble. Lots of employers are justifiably ... Read the Full Article.

AAA Arizona Appoints Mike Tully as President

Mike Tully who started as AAA Arizona's CFO in 1998, became their COO in 2005 and in 2008 has been named the President of AAA Arizona. AAA is the state's largest auto club, ... Read the Full Article.

Infusion Software Names New CFO

Gilbert-based Infusion Software announced in March 2008 that it has hired Michael Effinger as its new CFO. Infusion Software sells Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and was number 258th on Inc. ... Read the Full Article.

Chandler beats Scottsdale in Landing CDW

CDW Corporation, a Fortune 500 electronics wholesaler has decided to put a facility in the Chandler Airpark. The company will lease nearly 70,000 square feet and provide 450 high-paying jobs. Read the Full Article.

Thunderbird International is Still Number 1 for International Business

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Thunderbird School of Global Management for the 13th year in a row as the top graduate school for International Business in the United ... Read the Full Article.

Phoenix-based Pivotal Group's Park City Project in Bankruptcy

Phoenix-based Pivotal Group had been attempting to sell its Park City 7,000 acre development to its primary creditor, Credit Suisse, when the two parties failed to reach an agreement and Credit ... Read the Full Article.

Syntax-Brillian Appoints New Interim CFO Amid Challenges

Tempe-based Syntax-Brillian (BRLC), a leading manufacturer of LCD HDTVs, appointed Bradley Lines as the company's interim CFO. He replaced Jack Hodgson, who resigned to pursue other opportunities. Hodgson had signed ... Read the Full Article.

Depressed Real Estate Market Causing Desert Ridge Developers Problems

Three developers that purchased land in Phoenix's Desert Ridge area in North Phoenix are seeking help with their payment terms with the Arizona State Land Department. Meritage Homes bought a 288 ... Read the Full Article.

March

For the CIO - How To Turn IT Into A Profit Center

The Phoenix CEO-CFO Group has partnered with BT Industrials from the East Coast to bring you a session from there "Thought Leadership Series". This program is designed for IT Professionals ... Read the Full Article.

Jobing.com Partners With the Phoenix CEO-CFO Group

Phoenix-based Jobing.com has announced a partnership with the Phoenix CEO-CFO Group. Julie Armstrong, Community Relations Manager for ... Read the Full Article.

CEO Success Stories: Invitation-Only Luncheon and Dinner

Christophe Fabre, CEO of Axway and Karen Riordan, President of Arnold Worldwide will be speaking at the Invitation Only 2008 CEO Leadership & Technology Innovation Series on March 27, 2008. CEOs can sign up ... Read the Full Article.

Drug Testing Company Covance Clears Legal Imbroglio in Chandler

On February 22, 2008 a Maricopa County Superior Court judge tossed out the final piece of a lawsuit accusing the city of Chandler of breaking public meeting laws to make way for ... Read the Full Article.

April Meeting Information - Mark your Calendar

Topic: "Private Equity, Venture Capital Investing & Investment Banking in Phoenix" Read the Full Article.

APS has New CEO

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation which is the parent company of Arizona Public Service announced that Donald E. Brandt has been appointed CEO effective March 1, 2008. He was also appointed President and ... Read the Full Article.

FEI Summit 2008 "Uncertainty Meets Opportunity"

Financial Executives International ("FEI") is holding its annual Summit for financial executives at the Arizona Biltmore, May 4 - 6. This conference historically draws top-notch speakers and this year is no exception. Being ... Read the Full Article.

Tempe-Based Mobile Mini Buys Top Competitor for $701.5M

Tempe-based Mobile Mini Inc., a leaser of portable storage containers, announced in February 2008 plans to buy its largest competitor, California-based Mobile Storage Group, for about $701.5 million. Read the Full Article.

CEO-CFO Group, IMA & ASCPA offer Ethics CPE Course

The Phoenix CEO-CFO Group, IMA and ASCPA want to make sure all Arizona CPA's and other accounting and finance professionals have access to Ethics Training. As a CPA in Arizona, ... Read the Full Article.

Can You Sue the Government When It Deprives You of Your Property Rights?

Can an individual sue the city or the city council if the city council arbitrarily and irrational denies my application for a permit to develop my ... Read the Full Article.

Scottsdale-Based Homebuilder Closes its Doors

Randall Martin Home, a Scottsdale-based home builder is going out of business. The company is letting many of its lots in four master-planned communities across the Valley be foreclosed on. ... Read the Full Article.

Construction Executive of the Year banquet on May 1st...

The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is hosting its 8th Annual Construction Executive of the Year Banquet on May 1st. The event will be held at the Wrigley Mansion and ... Read the Full Article.

Honeywell Laying Off 420 in Phoenix

Honeywell Aerospace on February 27, 2008 announced that it is eliminating 420 manufacturing jobs at its north Phoenix facility and plans to move the jobs to Indonesia and Malaysia to cut costs. The ... Read the Full Article.

February

RSM McGladrey and Jason Delles Sign On as Founding Sponsor of CEO-CFO

RSM McGladrey has officially re-signed on as a Founding/Platinum Sponsor of the Phoenix CEO-CFO Group. Jason Delles, RSM's Business Development Director said... Read the Full Article.

March Meeting Information - Mark your calendar

Topic: "The State of Healthcare" Read the Full Article.

Valley Company to Bring Local Competition to MySpace & FaceBook.

Former Arizona Diamondback and local MLB World Series Hero, Luis Gonzalez and Renowned Media Guru Anthony Conti, are bringing the Social Network... Read the Full Article.

Scottsdale-Based Company's Energy Saving Showerheads in Home Depot

ShowerStart LLC, located in Scottsdale, announced that it is selling its energy saving showerhead and adaptors in Home Depot stores in Washington and California. Read the Full Article.

B2B CFO® Sponsors Local Business Group

Phoenix, AZ - January 22, 2008 - B2B CFO® (B2B), a national CFO services firm, is proud to announce its support of the Phoenix CEO-CFO Group. Read the Full Article.

Apollo Group Guilty in Securities Fraud Officers Might Have to Pay Millions

Apollo's former CEO Todd Nelson and former CFO Kenda Gonzales might be liable for millions as a result of a judgment in a security fraud case for $270 million. Read the Full Article.

Southwest Business Credit Services announces Gold Sponsorship of the Phoenix CEO-CFO Group.

"Southwest Business Credit Services is delighted to have the opportunity to participate with this premier group of C-level professionals," commented Richard Adams, the firm's CEO. Read the Full Article.

ASU to offer Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Preparation Course

Class starts? Okay this is a first time in Phoenix in over 10 years that there will be a structured classroom style course for the CMA designation offered by the Institute of Management Accountants. Read the Full Article.

Phoenix-based Najafi Company to Buy Duck Tape Brand

Phoenix-based Innovative Brands Holdings which is owned by the Najafi Companies has announced that it has bought the Duck Tape brand from the German company Henkel. Read the Full Article.

Apollo is Subject to Several More Lawsuits

Apollo isn't done with its legal challenges. The company is being sued for stock option grants, backdating of stock options, misrepresentation of stock option policies, breaches of fiduciary duty... Read the Full Article.

Arizona is the Sixth-Largest Military Economy Among the States

Defense spending in Arizona has increased by more than $1 billion a year from 2001 through 2005. In 2006 defense contract awards amounted to $9.7 billion which was still $300 million more than 2005. Read the Full Article.

Tips for Business Owners: Safeguard Your Identity While Purchasing Equipment

You never know where or how identity thieves will steal your identity. It might even happen when you are purchasing equipment. Read the Full Article.

Phoenix Using Superbowl to Attract Investment from Dubai

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) hosted a delegation of government and business leaders from Dubai at this year's Superbowl in Phoenix. Read the Full Article.

New - Phoenix CEO-CFO Groups 2008 Attendance & RSVP Policies

As of January 1, 2008, the Phoenix CEO-CFO Group will be exclusive. Due to growth, the group will limit its attendees to C-Level Executives & Sponsors only. Our meetings are limited to 45 professionals in attendance. Read the Full Article.

Michael Swiszcz named President - Phoenix CEO-CFO Group

The Phoenix CEO-CFO Group has announced that Michael Swiszcz has been appointed as President of the local C-Level networking group, "The Phoenix CEO-CFO Group". Read the Full Article.

Swift Hires another Phelps Dodge Executive as CFO

Swift Corporation has hired Stan Rideout as its CFO. Read the Full Article.

Money Finders, LLC: New Platinum Sponsor for the CEO-CFO Group

Money Finders, LLC has become a Platinum Sponsor of the CEO-CFO Group. Read the Full Article.

New I-9 Form for 2008: Legal Update

Would the government really change the employment eligibility verification form now while I am facing increased pressure to assure that my employees are here legally? Read the Full Article.

Phoenix-Based FreshBrew Named Top Company at Capital Conference

The annual Invest Southwest Capital Conference formerly known as the Arizona Venture Capital Conference and the Arizona Angel Investment Conference announced the top company of conference and winner of the $200,000 prize. Read the Full Article.

Phoenix-Based ON Semiconductor Buys Company for $915 Million

Phoenix-based ON Semiconductor (ON) bought Amis Holdings, Inc. in an all stock deal for $915 million. Read the Full Article.

Phoenix Jobs: New Year = New Opportunity

The Phoenix CEO-CFO Group is now offering Job Postings as a service for its Members. Read the Full Article.

Startup Scottsdale Company Receives High Praises

Scottsdale-based WildCharge Inc. received high praises in November 2007 from Time magazine, Wall Street Journal and the Consumer Electronics Association for its charge pad that allows consumers to charge multiple phones at once on its pad. Read the Full Article.

Gammage & Burnham, P.L.C. goes Platinum

Gammage & Burnham, P.L.C. is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the CEO-CFO Group. Read the Full Article.

CEO-CFO Group, IMA & ASCPA offer Ethics CPE Course

online registration NOT available until March 1st - use the following form: Read the PDF.

2008 Sponsorship Opportunities

We are proud to announce that the Phoenix CEO-CFO Group is now accepting applications for Sponsorships. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Phoenix CEO-CFO Group send requests to... Read the Full Article.

January

February 7th - Phoenix Coyotes Outing Information - Mark your calendar

"Phoenix CEO-CFO - Hockey Outing" Sponsored by Jody Sarchett of Lovitt & Touché Inc. Read the Full Article.

New - Phoenix CEO-CFO Groups 2008 Attendance & RSVP Policies

Michael Swiszcz named President - Phoenix CEO-CFO Group

The Phoenix CEO-CFO Group has announced that Michael Swiszcz has been appointed as President of the local C-Level networking group, "The Phoenix CEO-CFO Group". Read the Full Article.

February Meeting Information - Mark Your Calendar

Topic: "Leading Highly Diverse Teams" Read the Full Article.

Swift Hires another Phelps Dodge Executive as CFO

Swift Corporation has hired Stan Rideout as its CFO. Read the Full Article.

Money Finders, LLC: New Platinum Sponsor for the CEO-CFO Group

Money Finders, LLC has become a Platinum Sponsor of the CEO-CFO Group. Read the Full Article.

New I-9 Form for 2008: Legal Update

Would the government really change the employment eligibility verification form now while I am facing increased pressure to assure that my employees are here legally? Read the Full Article.

Owners of the Cardinals Football Team to Build $1.2 Billion Office Park

The Bidwill family which also owns the Arizona Cardinals Football team has announced that it is developing a $1.2 billion office, retail and residential district, north of the University of Phoenix Cardinal Stadium on Bethany Home Road and the 101 Loop. Read the Full Article.