The Sunnyslope Village Alliance (SVA) Annual Awards Dinner and Reception will take place the evening of Thursday, Sept. 18. Joyce Porter will be recognized as Volunteer of the Year, and the Kiwanis Club of Sunnyslope will be given the Cornerstone Leadership Award, which is awarded to an organization that has made a significant contribution to the betterment of the Sunnyslope community.
There is a certainty about our current economic times that has led three local business bankers, with a collective banking experience of nearly 80 years, to form Partners National Bank. Given their in-depth knowledge of banking, Ward Hickey, Jim Miller and Bill Young agree that this is “an excellent time” to start a community bank to serve individuals and organizations whose financial needs are not being met in the Valley of the Sun.
Shannon McRae, Principal of Lux Label LLC, a boutique recruiting and consulting company focused on meeting the staffing and business needs of luxury retailers, has launched Lux Label LLC Consulting Group.
The LXL Group consists of experienced private consultants representing the retail, wholesale and manufacturing fields as well as the financial industry. Functions include financial and business planning, market research, lease negotiations, diagnostic services, store turnarounds, startups, training, auditing, visual merchandising, special promotions, secret shopping and charity and community event planning.
Hester, Heitel and Associates, 6122 N. 7th St., received the 2007 President’s Award From Colorado Casualty Insurance Company a member of Liberty Mutual Group. This honor is given by Colorado Casualty to exceptional Independent Insurance Agencies that meet its rigorous financial criteria.
Hester Heitel and Associates provides all forms of insurance (personal and commercial) to clients in the metro Phoenix area, and is licensed to do business across the country. For more information on the agency see www.hesterheitel.com or call 602-230-7726, ext. 208.
New GM at Hyde Park
Hyde Park Jewelers, one of the nation’s top 25 independent jewelers, announced the hiring of Mariette Spidel as the new general manager of the Biltmore Fashion Park location. The hiring of Spidel coincides with the expansion of the current Hyde Park store, which features a premier selection of exclusive international collections and timepieces.
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