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Business
October 6 – 19, 2012
Corporate Chronicles
ACCOUNTING EXCELLENCE: Recognized during a recent Chandler City Council Study Session by Mayor Tibshraeny, far right, and Councilmember Kevin Hartke, far left, were representatives of the Accounting Division, from left: Financial Services Analyst Rob Coryea, Accounting Manager Penny Burczyk, Accounting Supervisor April Wilkerson, Accounting Specialist Anna Wilmarth and Senior Financial Reporting Analyst Derrick Beracy. Submitted photo
City of Chandler’s Accounting Division receives a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association, marking the 30th consecutive year the City has earned the recognition. Chandler received its highest marks ever for its efforts to prepare the comprehensive annual financial report. HDE Agency’s Great American Barbeque & Beer Festival wins Outstanding Event of the Year at the 18th Annual AzTEC Awards. Titled as Arizona’s largest BBQ & Beer fest, in its third year the event drew an increase in patrons, was staffed by more than 500 volunteers and offered twice as much space, food, beer and live entertainment from previous years. The event also raised more than $30,000 to benefit the Downtown Chandler Community
Foundation (DCCF). HDE Agency, a full service agency offering public relations, design, advertising, social media, print collateral and event production, is also one of the largest producers of special events in Arizona with more than a dozen annual signature events including the Downtown Chandler Oktoberfest, TASTE. Chandler’s Culinary Festival, Chandler Summer Splash & Dash and Ameri-CAN Canned Craft Beer Festival. Info: www.hdeagency.com. Valley Metro encourages residents to try transit, carpool, bike, walk and telework during Rideshare Month in October and save time, money and reduce stress. Rideshare Month promotions include a Commute Tracker contest, where prizes can be won by logging daily commute activities at www.SharetheRide. com; and Employer Challenge, where local organizations compete against each other in a Valleywide challenge October 7 through 13 by getting their employees to leave their cars at home at least once a week. Info: www.ValleyMetro.org, 602-262-RIDE.
Newer Palm Harbor in Sun Lakes
Most Unusual Homesite
1991 Palm Harbor in adult community. Professional landscaping. 2BR/1.75BA. Tandem carport. $85,900. Call Liz Pickett, 480-659-4624.
Popular Bellagio, largest desert belt in Oakwood w/view fencing. Great location. Many upgrades. $399,000. Call Jack Adams, 480-390-0443.
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Maricopa Community Colleges’ Human Resources (HR) department is profiled in the Fall 2012 edition of The Higher Education Workplace, a national publication of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources. The publication’s cover article, “A New Direction: How One HR Leader Set the Stage for Change at the Maricopa Community Colleges,” is an interview with Nikki Jackson, vice chancellor for Human Resources, who has led the effort at Maricopa. The article is online at www.cupahr.org/ knowledgecenter/files/heworkplace/ HEWorkplace_Vol4No2_New_Direction.pdf. Toyota Financial Services (TFS) gives the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley (BGCEV) a new Toyota Sienna Minivan and an $80,000 financial donation. Ramon Elias, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley, says the donation will “have a direct positive impact on our youth programs and services, especially at the Thunderbird Branch in Guadalupe.” Info: www.clubzona.org. Dr. W. R. Nickel of Chandler is returning to chiropractic work after coming out of retirement. “I just missed it more than I thought I would. I missed helping and fixing people,” he says. Nickel is back at work with Chandler practitioner Dr. Stephen Yeager at 2330 N. Alma School Rd., Suite 124, in the Pollock Alma School Shoppes behind the Oasis Bedrooms between Warner and Elliot roads. His hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first and third Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturday. Appointments: 480-216-8811.
Desert Bone & Joint welcomes orthopedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin MacQueen to their practice. MacQueen, with a focus on sports medicine, recently completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Orthopedic Research of Virginia after receiving his medical education from the Medical College of Wisconsin. His special interests are in shoulder and knee reconstructive surgery and general orthopedics. Desert Bone & Joint, formerly UPA Orthopedic Specialists, is at 2175 N. Alma School Rd., Suite A104, Chandler. Info: www.desertboneandjoint.com. Commercial Properties Inc.’s Benham Malcom, 56, of Chandler, died Tue., Sept. 4, of brain cancer. Malcom joined CPI in 2001 with more than 20 years of experience in accounting, finance and Benham Malcom business management. Submitted photo He is survived by two sisters, his wife, Melissa, and daughter, Elly. Tempe-based CPI is a CORFAC International affiliate, full-service brokerage and propertymanagement firm for all product types. Info: www.cpiaz.com. Kohl’s plans to hire more than 52,700 associates this holiday season to support their holiday business in stores and growth in e-commerce in 2012, up more than 10% from last year. Seasonal associates can work anywhere from a few hours to more than 20 hours per week in store jobs that include unloading trucks, freight processing, stocking and cash register duties and at the company’s distribution centers. Hiring is under way, and most jobs will be filled by mid-November. The Southern Chandler Kohl’s is at 1430 S. Arizona Ave. Info: 480-782-5865, www.Kohls.com.
Great Park Place Townhome Pristine, Updated & Remodeled Adorable 2BR w/access to pool, walking path, grill area. Recently updated. Tandem 2 Car Garage. $118,000. Call Cheryl Lambdin, 480-861-3045.
Move-in Ready! This is a fabulous UDC Home in Kierland. 2BR/2BA w/many updates and upgrades. $425,000. Call Sara Waide Bowers, 480-276-6443.
Move In Dream Home 55+ community of Solera. Oversized corner lot. Maple cabs, corian counters. Oversized rear patio, firepit. Many extras. $225,000. Call Mitch Kudla, 490-262-0671.
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All The Extras!
Prestigious Seville Community!
Character and Charm!
Beautiful 2 story in Copper Ranch. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/upgraded cabinets, granite, SS appliances. $149,900. Call Mike Tsangaris, 480-540-2425.
Everything you’re looking for. 4BR/2BA/ 3 car garage. Split floorplan. Freshly painted. Upgraded kitchen. $237,000. Call Allen Gordon, 602-430-3740.
Custom Alameda in Sun Lakes. Saltillo tile, beamed ceilings, granite + pool. Amazing inside and out! $229,500. Call Diane Siems, 480-694-2072.
Jay Gallipo 480-229-4466
Cynthia Morisch 480-710-2755
Top of Line Former Model
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Best view in Trilogy w/views of 18th green, Amazing 4 bedroom in Geneva Estates. pond and wooden bridge w/mtns in Den, bonus room + fenced salt water pool. distance. Upgraded 2BR/2BA. $464,900. Many upgrades. $395,000. Call Jay Gallipo, 480-229-4466. Sold by Dorothy Harrison, 480-251-7380.
Allen Gordon 602-430-3740
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