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Union, a marketplace of local businesses at Biltmore Fashion Park

Cycling Dollars from Local to Local The “buy local” revenue cycle supports business and the community

by Kate Nolan Civic Economics’ analysis showed that local merchants generated more than three times the local economic activity of chain stores, based on equal revenues. A key finding has been that for every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $43 stays in the community. But that figure deflates to $13 for out-of-town companies. The study’s results influenced thinking nationwide and, by the end of the decade, Civic Economics was finding similar results with Arizona studies that delved far beyond retail.

In a study on state procurement, Civic Economics found that if Arizona ordered $5 million of goods from a chain office supplier, only $580,000 would remain in the state at year’s end. But if the state bought the same order from locally owned Wist Office Products in Tempe, approximately $1 million would remain, due to payroll, profits, the firm’s local spending and charitable giving.

“Half of what we do is drive consumers to local businesses,” says Kimber Lanning, executive director of Local First Arizona, a nonprofit that spearheads the “buy local” movement here. “But the cycle doesn’t work if the local business takes the consumers’ money and doesn’t buy its supplies locally. Then the money leaves the community in the second round of the cycle.”

Civic Economics civiceconomics.com Local First Arizona localfirstaz.com

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About this Guide In Business Magazine has collaborated with Local First Arizona in support of the Local Movement to buy local and energize our economy. Our editors have compiled a list of businesses that have demonstrated strong support of the movement to source locally and strengthen the business community of our neighborhoods. We strongly recommend these companies and their services to our business readers.

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Studies show a multiplier effect on dollars spent at local businesses that doesn’t exist for dollars spent at chain retailers or other out-of-state firms. Even if a local purveyor’s price is higher, the pay-off comes from keeping the money in the community.

Local businesses propel dollars through an elaborate local spending cycle, generating jobs, profits, purchases, capital expenditures, employee spending, philanthropy and taxes. In addition to sales taxes — which account for an estimated 45 percent of general revenue for Scottsdale and 48 percent for Phoenix — locally based firms contribute considerable property taxes, the mainstay for Arizona’s school funding. The cycle’s indirect benefit is producing selfdetermining communities not subject to the whims of a home office in another state, and a more vibrant culture with the product diversity that comes with a competitive marketplace.

On the face of it, patronizing local businesses would seem inclined to stimulate the local economy, but it wasn’t until Civic Economics, a strategic planning firm in Austin and Chicago, quantified the economic impact of locally owned retailers in the early 2000s in Austin that anyone measured the far-reaching extent of the spending cycle. As experienced strategic planners, Civic Economics blended economic and demographic analysis to look closely at income migration around specific areas. The technique helped local businesses cast a suddenly longer shadow.

Local Leaders Accounting acceler8 LLC Full tax and financial services for the local small business. A Certified Public Accountant and business advisor to help with all company needs.

4409 S. Rural Rd., Ste. 202, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 270-8325 acceler8.net

Affordable Tax & Bookkeeping Services LLC Full-service tax preparation for individuals and small businesses. Open all year.

9028 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351 (602) 799-3650

Balanced Billing LLC Providing billing and bookkeeping services to small businesses in the Phoenix area.

10045 N. 42 Ave., Phoenix , AZ 85051 (602) 881-3080 www.balancedbilling.com

G.A. Yeager & Associates, Inc. Providing small and medium-sized businesses with accounting, bookkeeping and investments services and business and personal tax preparation.

5110 N. Central Ave., Ste. 220, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 265-3133 www.garyayeager.com

HCI Healthcare Receivables Management Serving the specialized niche of healthcare receivables and recovery services.

2432 W. Peoria Ave., Ste. 1060, Phoenix, AZ 85029 (602) 943-3101 www.healthcareinc.com

INBusiness – Accounting Service for People INBusiness Accounting solutions and training.

Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (623) 217-9312 inbusinessaccounting.com

JHZ Bookkeeping LLC Bookkeeping services for small business.

5030 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (602) 349-6648

One Source Accounting Solutions LLC Locally owned accounting firm in business since 1999.

1759 W. Canary Way, Chandler, AZ 85286 (602) 628-8206

Phoenix Bookkeeping Specialists A mobile bookkeeping service serving HOAs, businesses and individuals.

3819 N 3rd St., Ste. 23, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 400-5383 phxbookkeeping.com

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Price, Kong & Co. CPAs, P.A.

Courtesy Chevrolet

Locally owned accounting firm in business since 1967 serves small to large businesses.

5300 N. Central Ave., Ste. 200, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 776-6300 www.pricekong.com

Serving new and used car and truck customers in Scottsdale, Glendale and Phoenix since 1955.

1233 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 457-3232 www.courtesychev.com

SHC Tax Solutions LLC Income tax preparation and bookkeeping.

3118 W. Thomas Rd., Ste. 715, Phoenix, AZ 85017 (602) 559-101 www.shctaxsolutions.com

Win Wyn Billing Services, LLC A locally owned and operated medical billing company.

P.O. Box 87869, Phoenix, AZ 85308 (623) 399-9280 arizonamedicalbilling.com

Attorneys Carter Law Group P.C. Phoenix-based law firm specializing in nonprofit, taxexempt and mission-based businesses.

849 N. 3rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602) 456-0071 carternonprofitlaw.com

The Law Office of Jeffery J. Hernandez A business and liability lawyer serving the Arizona business community and injury victims.

7047 E. Greenway Pkwy., Ste. 140, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (480) 624-2765 www.arizonalawonline.com

Ronan & Tagart, PLC Business lawyers providing general counsel services.

8980 E. Raintree Dr., Ste. 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 305-5150 www.ronantagartlaw.com

The Law Office of Riley S. Snow PLC Representing local businesses and individuals.

14362 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Ste. 1000, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 477-6311 www.rileysnowlaw.com

Automobiles / Transportation Clean Air Cab Local, family-owned, eco-friendly transportation.

1600 W. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201 (480) 777-9777 www.cleanaircab.com

Community Tire Pro’s & Auto Repair Family-owned automotive service advisors includes fleet maintenance specialists.

123 E. Durango St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 569-4930 www.communitytirepros.com

Dunn Transportation Offering trolleys and coaches.

1680 N. 74th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85257 (480) 970-8130 www.dunntransportation.com

Banks / Credit Unions Arizona State Credit Union A local financial cooperative meeting members’ needs with financial services and community outreach programs.

2355 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027 (800) 671-1098 www.azstcu.org

Alliance Bank of Arizona Focusing on client relationships, personalized service and local decision making.

1 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 389-3500 www.alliancebankofarizona.com

Biltmore Bank of Arizona Locally owned and operated bank offering business banking to serve small and medium-sized businesses.

5055 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 992-5055 www.biltmorebankaz.com

Credit Union West Offering have-it-your-way services and 11 locations in Maricopa and Yavapai counties.

P.O. Box 7600, Glendale, AZ 85312 (602) 631-3200 www.cuwest.org

Desert Schools Federal Credit Union Offering to local businesses business loans that include real estate financing and revolving lines of credit.

148 N. 48th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 695-9057 www.desertschools.org

Gateway Bank A full-service, locally owned bank based in Mesa, Arizona, offering loans up to $1.5 million.

6860 E. Warner Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212 (480) 358-1000 www.gcbaz.com

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Local Leaders MariSol Federal Credit Union

Positively Powerful – Triad West Inc.

Leveraging members’ resources to directly benefit them and the communities in which they live.

P.O. Box 20525, Phoenix, AZ 85036 (602) 252-6831 www.marisolcu.org

Providing leadership, training and coaching programs.

9616 E. Southwind Ln., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (480) 563-5585 triadwest.com

National Bank of Arizona

A lean business accelerator and venture management company specializing in validating, commercializing and scaling e-businesses.

6263 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 180, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (602) 956-3086 www.tallwave.com

More than just a business bank.

6001 N. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 235-6000 www.nbarizona.com

West Valley National Bank Making decisions quickly for local businesses.

2440 N. Litchfield Rd., Ste.100 Goodyear, AZ 85395 (623) 536-9862 www.wvnb.com

Business Services / Training / Accelerators Clarity to Business LLC Coaching practice focusing on helping solo entrepreneurs and small-business owners.

4147 N. Goldwater Blvd., Ste. 106, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (602) 561-8499 www.claritytobusiness.com

CO+HOOTS Creative co-working space serving those with full membership or here for just a few days.

1027 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 688.2825 www.cohoots.com

Digital Office Solutions Offering secure document imaging, archiving, and backup.

5005 S. Ash Ave., Ste. A22, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 699-6570 digitalofficesol.com

Gangplank A collaborative work space fostering innovation and creativity in the Valley.

260 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225 (877) 426-4755 whatisgangplank.com

Infusionsoft Providing all-in-one sales and marketing software that is built for small businesses.

1260 S. Spectrum Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85286 (866) 800-0004 www.infusionsoft.com

LegalPapers A service for legal document preparation.

7650 S. McClintock Dr., Ste. 103/160, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 420-4529 www.legalpapers.info

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Catering Nibblers Catering

Employee Benefits Delta 4 Benefits Offering personal health insurance, group benefits, life, disability and more.

3269 E. Franklin Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85295 (602) 316-7056 www.delta4benefits.com

Focus Benefits Group, LLC A client-based independent group benefits consulting company and full-service insurance firm.

4120 N. 20th St., Ste. B, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 381-9900 www.focusbenefits.com

JP Griffin Group

Specializing in Monday through Friday corporate and social catering, with Saturdays reserved for company picnics or parties of 150 guests or more.

225 N. 32nd Pl., Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 266-8100 www.nibblerscatering.com

An employee benefits consulting firm specializing in healthcare reform.

6720 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 (480) 257-1502 www.griffinbenefits.com

Computer Services

Handling individual and group benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, Medicare, STD, LTD, longterm care, disability and voluntary products.

P.O. Box 710, Gilbert, AZ 85299 (480) 813-0298 www.spaichbenefits.com

Elite Network Service LLC Providing solutions to secure, improve, maintain and grow your network infrastructure.

1080 E. Appaloosa Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296 (480) 720-8270 www.elitenetworkservice.com

Geeks in Phoenix

Spaich Benefits

Financial Services Arizona Wealth Management

An IT consulting company specializing in all aspects of computer repair, PC repair and laptop repair.

4722 E. Monte Vista Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85008 (602) 795-1111 www.geeksinphoenix.com

Retirement planning and investment management solutions.

7373 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. D-120, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 (480) 778-2005 az-wealth

KevPro Computer Services

Brickhouse Small Business

Providing a full specturm of computer support services to businesses and individuals in the greater Phoenix area.

1627 E. Williams St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 214-0144 kevpro.com

Providing equipment financing and working capital programs to local Arizona businesses.

8161 E. Indian Bend Rd., Ste. 103, Scottsdale , AZ 85250 (480) 948-5541 www.brickhousesmallbusiness.com

Macmedia

FSW Funding

An Apple-authorized sales and service center operating in the State of Arizona.

6928 E. 5th Ave., Ste. 1, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 964-6352 www.macmediainc.com

Providing immediate funding to small to mediumsized businesses by advancing funds against an approved commercial invoice.

4530 E. Shea Blvd., Ste. 142, Phoenix, AZ 85028 (602) 535-5984 www.factors-southwest.com

Dental Plans

Trilogy Financial Services

American Dental Plan Voluntary dental plan available to individuals, families, retirees, students, self employed, unemployed and those with gaps in their existing insurance coverage.

1645 E. Bethany Home Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 265-6677 arizdental.com

Comprehensive wealth management services for families, individuals and businesses.

16427 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 420, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (602) 333-1995 ext. 5609 www.trilogyfs.com

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Local Leader: Wist Office Products

Food Service / Grocery Automated Food and Beverage Providing Breakroom Provisions™ Micro-markets, traditional vending, office coffee service and breakroom supplies Valley-wide.

3818 E. LaSalle St., Ste. 2, Phoenix, AZ 85040 (888) 697-1508 www.vendingarizona.com

Bashas’ Market Bashas’ Family of Stores is the family-owned grocer that operates Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Sportsman’s Fine Wine & Spirits, Eddie’s Country Store, and both Bashas’ and Bashas’ Diné supermarkets.

22402 S. Basha Rd., Chandler, AZ 85248 (480) 895-9350 www.bashas.com

Hensley Beverage Company A beverage distributor serving the Greater Phoenix and Prescott Valley areas for nearly 60 years.

4201 N. 45th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85031 (602) 264-1635 www.hensley.com

Healthcare Hospice of the Valley Providing compassionate care to people nearing the end of their lives, as well as supporting their families and friends.

1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 530-6900 www.hov.org

John C. Lincoln Health Network Local, not-for-profit hospitals that include a number of primary care and specialty practices serving the health needs of families in the north Phoenix and Scottsdale areas.

19829 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027 250 E. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85020 (623) 879-6100 www.jcl.com

Orchard Medical Consulting Helping Arizona’s businesses access the best healthcare and expedite that healthcare when their employees experience an unfortunate work injury.

3033 N. Central Ave., Ste. 800, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 942-4700 www.orchardmed.com

Insurance AGI Commercial Insurance Serving small business with insurance services that range from commercial to personal.

201 E. Southern Ave., Ste. 100, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 812-8400 azcoverme.com

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Wist Office Products: Buying ‘Local’ Has Never Been Easier When it comes to supporting the “buy local” movement, Wist Office Products is leading the way in sending the message that “when you buy from a hometown company, you benefit more than just your bottom line; you’re supporting higher-paying jobs for the people in your community and the local economy.”

As a third-generation, family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Tempe, Wist Office Products boasts a long history of supplying Arizona businesses with quality office products at competitive prices. From office supplies and janitorial products to office furniture and breakroom supplies, it’s the company’s commitment to excellent customer service that allows it to compete with the bigger, box-store chains in the office supply industry.

Wist’s commitment to customer service excellence has been recognized by numerous business organizations as the company has won several awards, including In Business Magazine’s Top 50 Small Business Resources (2013), and Ranking Arizona’s Best Office Supply Company for the last nine years. It also is an annual winner of the Alfred P. Sloan Award for workplace flexibility, which demonstrates the company’s dedication to its employees.

As a charter member of Local First Arizona, Wist Office Products helps to strengthen and promote local business across

Arizona. With free next-day delivery and easy, online ordering, Wist Office Products offers a solution to reducing the cost of business products while exceeding your service expectations.

Wist Office Products can be reached online at www.wist.com or by calling (480) 921-2900.

Look Local Company Name: Wist Office Products Main Office Address: 107 W. Julie Drive Tempe, AZ 85283 Phone: (480) 921-2900 Website: www.wist.com Number of Offices in Metro Phoenix: 1 Number of Staff: 65 Top Local Executive: Robert Wist, President Ian Wist, General Manager No. of Years with Firm: Robert: 37 / Ian: 25 Year Established Locally: 1955 Specialties: Office supplies, office furniture, janitorial products, breakroom supplies and exceptional customer service

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Local Leaders Astemborski Insurance Agency Inc. Committed to finding the right solutions, with more than 30 years serving the Phoenix community.

840 E. Bethany Home Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 265-1913 astemborski.com

Ambassador Group Insurance A full-service insurance broker, with a niche market program for bars and restaurants along with business owners insurance, general liability insurance, umbrella insurance, workers compensation insurance, commercial auto insurance and more.

7010 E. Chauncey Ln., Ste. 230, Phoenix, AZ 85054 (480) 776-6981 ambassadorins.com

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona A local, independent and not-for-profit health insurance company headquartered in Phoenix providing health insurance products and services.

2444 W. Las Palmaritas Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85021 (602) 864-4400 www.azblue.com

The Charles Company Insurance Services Locally owned and operated, serving the community since 1982.

9666 E. Riggs Rd., Ste. 136, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 (480) 895-0611 thecharlescompany.com

Gary Insurance Group Offering life insurance, health insurance, group health plans, disability insurance, dental insurance, long term care insurance, AD&D plans,cancer insurance, accident insurance, 125 plans, key man insurance, annuities, buy sell agreements.

P.O. Box 12342, Scottsdale, AZ 85267 (480) 443-3249 www.garyinsurancegroup.com

Lovitt & Touché Inc. Working at building a long-term partnership with its clients, with personnel and financial strength to solve clients’ insurance problems all over the world.

1050 W. Washington St., Ste. 233, Tempe, AZ 85281 (602) 956 2250 www.lovitt-touche.com

SCF Arizona The largest and oldest workers’ compensation insurer in Arizona.

3031 N. 2nd St., Ste. 110, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 631-2000 www.scfaz.com

Southwest General Insurance Commercial insurance broker.

6245 N. 24th Pkwy., Ste. 212, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 553-2212 southwestgeneralinsurance.com

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Janitorial Services Cox Commercial Office Cleaning Services Providing cleaning services for commercial and industrial buildings, medical and dental clinics, banks and credit unions, schools and daycare facilities with no long-term contract.

2111 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 13, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 557-7352 coxcommercialofficecleaningservices.com

Green and Clean Services LLC Certified, professional commercial and residential carpet and floor cleaning uses the Hot Water Extraction Method.

428 E. Thunderbird Rd., Ste. 201, Phoenix, AZ 85022 (602) 200-4869 www.greenandcleanusa.com

Media / Marketing / Web Design A-GoGo Media Designer and creator of websites, social media campaigns and marketing for businesses from startups to established companies.

4340 E. Indian School Rd., Ste.21-286, Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 492-7353 agogomedia.com

E.B. Lane A full-service marketing agency offering advertising, branding, public relations, digital (interactive) and social media marketing services.

733 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 258-5263 www.eblane.com

FireDrum Internet Marketing Creating custom email marketing newsletters and Web designs to help grow your business.

9903 E. Bell Rd., Ste. 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 699-1524 www.firedrum.com

Sonoran Studios Video and audiovisual production for online, DVD and mobile devices.

2223 S. 43rd Pl., Tempe, AZ 85282 (602) 283-4440 www.sonoranstudios.com

Merchant Services Greenlink Management Group Providing safe, secure and reliable merchant payment solutions, third-party payment software solutions, marketing programs, POS systems and gateway services.

3219 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 814, Phoenix, AZ 85018 (480) 544-5366 www.greenlinkmgmt.com

National Processing Solutions A local merchant services company with more than 10 years’ track record in Phoenix.

23460 N. 19th Ave., Ste. 235, Phoenix, AZ 85027 (602) 680.3247 www.npsmerchant.com

Sage Payment Solutions Providing merchant payment services, integrating all forms of payment through any device or method, into the client’s business accounting system.

750 E. Northern Ave., Ste. 1091, Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 870-6676 na.sage.com/sage-payment-solutions

Office Furniture / Office Equipment Arizona Office Liquidators & Designs Offering quality new and pre-owned office furniture.

3920 E. Broadway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2224 www.azoffice.com

AWE Corporate Interiors Providing contract furniture and related services for corporate, medical, legal and home offices.

1710 E. Indian School Rd., Stte. 104, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 841-7480 www.awecorporateinteriors.com

COMVOICE Arizona’s only local private telephone company, providing telephone service to Arizona since 1981.

615 W. Deer Valley Dr., Ste. 117, Phoenix, AZ 85027 (602) 424-9900 www.comvoice.com

Copenhagen Imports Providing contemporary furniture and accessories for home and office.

1701 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 266-8060 www.copenhagenliving.com

Document Technologies of Arizona Providing office technology that includes copy machines, phone systems, mail equipment, IT services and document management solutions.

1350 W. 23rd St., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 237-7901 www.doctechaz.com

Goodmans Interior Structures A third-generation family business focused on community and creating sustainable working environments for the four sectors it serves — commercial business, healthcare, education and government.

1400 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 263-1110 www.goodmans.info

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Local Leader: Alliance Bank of Arizona

Alliance Bank provides a comprehensive suite of services, including: • Full range of deposit account options • Corporate banking • Professional banking • Commercial real estate lending • Equipment financing • Franchise lending • Small business lending • Treasury management services

Ed Zito, President; James Lundy, CEO; Pamela Chan, CFO (left to right)

Buy Local, Bank Local Founded in 2003, Alliance Bank of Arizona quickly became one of the fastest-growing new banks in the country. Since it began, the bank has focused on meeting the needs of local business owners, professionals and

entrepreneurs. The bank’s commitment to local businesses is underscored by the reputation it has built as a trusted resource and consistent, active lender even during the most challenging recent economic times. Today, the bank has grown to become the largest locally owned and headquartered bank in Arizona with assets of more than $3 billion.

The bank’s organizational structure empowers relationship managers to be local decision makers and provides customers with direct access to senior management.

A single relationship manager manages each customer’s relationship, giving them a comprehensive, proactive understanding of the customer’s needs. Combined with the banker’s expertise in the local market and industry, customers have an unparalleled resource for managing the financial needs of their business.

Recently, Alliance Bank of Arizona announced the opening of its North Scottsdale Office in the Scottsdale Airpark, bringing the total number of offices to 10 with locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tucson, Sedona and Flagstaff.

Alliance Bank of Arizona is a division of Phoenix-based Western Alliance Bank.

Its parent company, Western Alliance Bancorporation, also headquartered in Phoenix, is one of the largest regional bank holding companies in the Southwest with assets of more than $8 billion.

For more on Alliance Bank of Arizona, please visit www.alliancebankofarizona.com.

Look Local Company Name: Alliance Bank of Arizona Main Office Address: One E. Washington Street, Suite 1400, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: (602) 386-5500 Website: www.alliancebankofarizona.com Number of Offices in Metro Phoenix: 6 Number of Staff: 258 City Nationally Headquartered: Phoenix Top Local Executive: James Lundy, CEO No. of Years with Firm: 10 Year Established Locally: 2003 Specialties: Small-business and professional banking, corporate banking, commercial real estate lending

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Local Leaders Grand Canyon Business Solutions

DocuPrint Solutions

Selling and servicing copiers, printers, fax, scan and multifunction systems, from desktops to large MFP systems.

9015 E. Pima Center Pkwy., Ste. 2, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (480) 278-8380 www.copiersphoenix.com

Providing full-service print and promotional product management and fulfillment services.

1936 W. Monona Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 433-3000 www.docups.com

Mobius Office Installation & Design Providing office furniture installation and moving services.

441 S. 48th St., Ste. 109, Tempe, AZ 85281 (586) 214-0227 www.mobiusofficeinstallation.com

Performance Cartridges A local re-manufacturer of toner cartridges for printers, copiers and fax machines, also selling remanufactured inkjet cartridges as well as compatible and oem toner and inkjet cartridges.

3001 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85017 (602) 272-0508 www.performancecartridges.com

Phoenix Communication Solutions Providing a wide range of technology products that include telephone systems, IT, network support, paging, fiber optics, structured Cabling and Technical Training, plus a wide range of Managed Services to help streamline labor costs.

15620 W. Calavar Rd., Surprise , AZ 85379 (602) 714-7145 www.phxcomm.com

PrintScan Solutions Locally owned operated in the Greater Phoenix area, selling and servicing all brands of office copiers and laser printers.

7702 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Ste. 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (480) 247-3010 www.printscansolutions.com

Office Products Wist Office Products An independently owned office supply company serving Arizona for 50 years.

107 W. Julie Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 921-2900 www.wist.com

Printing / Shipping Biltmore Pro Print Family-owned printing company offering a full range of products has been located on the Camelback Corridor since 1981.

3108 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 954-6517 www.biltmoreproprint.com

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Graphic Ideals A full-service, locally owned printer providing a personalized approach to printing since 1990.

4631 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 381-8080 www.graphicideals.com

Impact Printing Services Customized, sheet-fed offset and digital printing from a family-owned business that has served the Valley for more than 35 years.

5821 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 264-2914 www.impactps.com

Pack Ship and Print Center A full-service print, copy and business center.

4022 E. Greenway Rd., Ste. 11, Phoenix, AZ 85032 (602) 493-5542 www.packshipandprint.com

ProCopy Office Solutions, Inc. Providing products and service.

1917 E. 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 557-0656 www.goprocopy.com

Specialized Office Systems, Inc. A locally owned and operated family-owned company providing full-service printing, copying, promotional products, office supplies, furniture and more.

19235 N. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 100, Phoenix, AZ 85024 (602) 485-0900 www.sossystems.com

Techniprint

Promotional Products / Gifts Brandables Wholesale promotional products for business and trade show needs.

7707 E. Acoma Dr., Ste. 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 951-8882 www.brandables.biz

Business of Baskets Creating custom corporate and personal gift baskets and unique gifts.

10105 E. VĂ­a Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 766-1350 www.businessofbaskets.com

Fairytale Brownies Offering brownies, bars and cookies from carefully sourced, pure ingredients.

4610 E. Cotton Center Blvd., Ste. 100, Phoenix, AZ 85040 (800) 324-7982 www.brownies.com

Jemrose Promotions Providing promotional products and printing materials.

15905 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Ste. 107, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 889-1905 www.jemrose.com

Real Estate DMB Associates, Inc. An Arizona-based, diversified real estate investment and development firm with real estate holdings through affiliated companies.

7600 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Ste. 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (480) 367-7000 www.dmbinc.com

Providing print production on projects from the smallest short-run color business cards and marketing collateral to large-scale tradeshow graphics and building-sized color outdoor banners, as well as vehicle graphics and everything in between.

2545 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85006 (602) 257-0686 www.techniprintaz.com

GPE Companies

Think!

RED Development

Specializing in creating marketing materials ranging from business card printing to banners to screen printing to Web development for small to mediumsized businesses.

1425 E. University Dr., Ste. B-107, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-0030 www.azscreenprinting.com

A full-service commercial real estate firm providing commercial property and asset management, sales and leasing services.

2777 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 230, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (480) 994-8155 www.gpe1.com

Developing and managing properties, from power centers and outdoor shopping environments to urban mixed-use projects.

1 E. Washington St., Ste. 300, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (480) 947-7772 www.reddevelopment.com

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Local Leader: SCF Arizona

Strong, stable workers’ comp company ‘at work for you’ When one of your workers is injured on the job, who are you going to call?

For most Arizona businesses, the answer is SCF Arizona, which provides workers’ compensation insurance coverage for more than 21,000 businesses statewide, ensuring workers the care they need if they are injured on the job.

SCF has been providing workers’ compensation insurance longer than anyone else in the state. That’s because in 1925, the Arizona Legislature founded the state compensation fund (SCF Arizona) as part of the Industrial Commission. Lawmakers allocated $100,000 as start-up capital. But the statute mandated that SCF’s operational and administrative costs be paid solely by premiums. The state was paid back in 1938, two years early. Since that original allocation, SCF has not received any money from the state nor from residents’ taxes.

Today, SCF holds total assets of more than $3.7 billion to protect policyholders and their workers. SCF’s and Arizona’s past, present and future are tightly intertwined, and the workers’ comp insurer has been recognized as an economic engine in the state throughout the myriad ups and downs of the economy.

Workers’ compensation insurance is a backstop that protects employer and employee. The insurance coverage provides a

business owner peace of mind that, should an employee be injured on the job, that worker will receive the medical treatment needed in exchange for an agreement not to file a lawsuit against the employer.

This is especially important because, unlike other lines of insurance where a claim can be settled quickly, a workers’ compensation claim can remain in effect for many years. For example, a worker who suffered a disabling injury in 1940 may still be receiving benefits today.

The company became a private, mutual insurance company on Jan. 1, 2013, and, as it has for 88 years, SCF continues to provide state businesses unsurpassed excellence in workers’ compensation.

Living up to its motto — “SCF is at work for you” — the company provides innovative workers’ compensation insurance solutions to businesses that seek the best in workplace safety protection. SCF also strives to make it easy for its customers to do business with it, building trust and loyalty.

Look Local Company Name: SCF Arizona Main Office Address: 3030 N. 3rd Street Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (602) 631-2000 Website: www.scfaz.com Number of Staff: 380 City Nationally Headquartered: Phoenix, AZ Top Local Executive: Don Smith, CEO No. of Years with Firm: 13 years Year Established Locally: 1925 Specialties: Worker’s comp insurance

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Security Services Trident Security Services, Inc. A locally owned and operated security services company.

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Brandables Treats Clients Like Family Brandables has been in the Scottsdale Airpark area since 1992. We are a womanowned and family-run business that treats all of our clients and potential customers just like they are part of our family.

Brandables offers a showroom where you can come to get new ideas for your next event and meet one-on-one with one of our specialized sales members. Brandables welcomes new clients with new-order specials and sends current customers a thank-you gift for their kind referrals.

Our website has a search engine to search our offerings of more than 800,000 items we can imprint with a company logo, but we also provide specialized service, with the Brandables team assisting you in finding the perfect product for your next event. Our team likes to get a better understanding by singling out specific elements, like the demographics, target market, and more, about the event and promotion so that we can suggest products that will give you a better ROI for your next purchase from Brandables.

Just recently, Brandables started offering warehousing and fulfillment services to customers who do not want the headache of storing all of their goods or coordinating the distribution to trade shows, clients, events and other promotions where our products will be used. If you do not want to take advantage of our on-site warehousing, Brandables also offers the advantage of split shipments to various locations.

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A professional hiring organization providing an array of staffing solutions for clients nationwide, including payroll services, contract, contract-to-hire, vendor management services and direct hire.

2141 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 105, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 955-1212 allaboutpeople.net

AmeriSource HR Consulting Group Providing customized HR solutions for companies in an ever-changing business environment.

3033 N. Central Ave., Ste. 500, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 343-6444 www.amerisourcehr.com

Compass-i, LLC Providing services from hire to fire on a per-need basis, with no contract or monthly fees.

8400 S. Kyrene Rd., Ste. 124, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 893-1394 www.compass-i.com

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Placing professionals in Arizona-based organizations, from small, family-owned and -operated to large corporations, with primary specialty in accounting and finance.

P.O. Box 17877, Phoenix, AZ 85011 (602) 258-3961 www.hireresolutions.com

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HR Relief

Main Office Address: 7707 E. Acoma Drive, Suite 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

A staffing firm.

4147 N. 32nd St., Ste. 275, Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 374.4110 www.hrrelief.net

Phone: (480) 951-8882 Website: www.Brandables.com

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Number of Offices in Metro Phoenix: 1

A national provider of professional employer organizations services, administrative services organizations services and payroll services.

2152 S. Vineyard Ave., Bldg. 6, Ste. 117, Mesa, AZ 85210 (480) 962-1580 www.hcscando.com

Number of Staff: 4 City Nationally Headquartered: Scottsdale Top Local Executive: Amanda Wigal, Owner & President No. of Years with Firm: 10 years Year Established Locally: 1992 Specialties: On-time orders, customized service, free basic artwork

Human Resource Essential, LLC Working to make workplaces safe, supportive and sought-after.

P.O. Box 6028, Chandler, AZ 85246 (480) 726-9833 www.hressential.com

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Integrity Outsource LLC Providing payroll and HR outsourcing solutions for business, handling the back-office paperwork that goes with having employees.

2201 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 123, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 952-5500 www.integrityoutsource.com

Just HR A consulting firm focusing on leadership development, management training and human resource practices.

9063 E. Aster Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 262-7957 www.justhrnow.com

KG Compensation Consulting Providing employee compensation (pay/wages) consulting to small and mid-sized businesses.

10115 E. Bell Rd., Ste. 107-241, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 639-4462 www.kgcompconsulting.com

Payroll Experts Providing a full suite of payroll and human resource solutions to businesses with up to 1,500 employees.

7500 N. Dobson Rd., Ste. 201, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 (480) 302-6444 www.payrollexperts.com

Planet Payroll, Inc. Serving customers with a custom payroll and human resource system.

711 E. Carefree Hwy., Ste. 202, Phoenix, AZ 85085 (623) 434-3436 www.planetpayroll.com

Professional Placement Inc. / Pro-Tem Service, Inc. Specializing in temporary, temp to hire and direct hire placement in administrative, sales, marketing, administrative management, clerical and management positions. Serving the Valley since 1955.

4040 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 235, Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 955-0870 www.proplacement.com

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Sonoran Recruitment Services Providing recruitment consulting services to companies of all sizes.

4481 E. Cabrillo Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85297 (480) 219-2015 sonoranrecruitmentservices.com

Storage Allstate Self-Storage Ten convenient locations in the Valley to help with all storage needs, whether it’s business or personal storage.

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