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Index Advantage Mail Advantage Mail 7741 East Gray Road, Suite 15 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: 480.948.3928 Fax: 480.948.0656 Email: info@advantagemail.net Web: http://www.advantagemail.net/ The company, originally named Alex's Mailing and Labeling Service, was founded in 1988 to serve the small business market. The founder, who was legally blind, was given two small offices inside a printing company. The founder had a seeing eye dog named Alex, hence the original name of the company. Two years later, in April 1990, the business was sold to its current owners, Chuck and Marsha Bush. In January 1994, the business was incorporated as C.W. Bush Enterprises, Inc. Alex's AdvantageMail has a well-earned reputation for its innovation and customer service. Through its on-going major investments in machinery and computer networks, the company continues to be at the forefront of technology in order to automate its mail handling processes for greater postage & labor savings for its customers. The company's well-deserved reputation for world class customer service is best described by its own clients: "It's a pleasure working with such friendly people"; "They were so accommodating in helping us meet our deadlines"; "When we worked with Alex's AdvantageMail, everything just seemed to click." Alex's AdvantageMail has been providing mailing and list services to companies in the Scottsdale Air Park and across the nation since 1988. For more information, see About Us. We serve clients in more than 30 different industries, including computer software, real estate, automotive, retail, healthcare, banking, publishing, consumer products, education, construction, political organizations, and civic/trade associations. For more information about our valued clients, see Clients. We provide a full range of Mailing Services, including addressing, collating, inserting, tab sealing, postage metering, sorting, and more. For more information, see Mailing Services. Our modern, fully Y2K compliant computer system can handle all your Data Base Management and List Services. We can maintain & update your own mailing list or locate & obtain the exact mailing list you need to target your best prospects. For more information, see List Services. AG Communications Systems 2500 W. Utopia Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85072 623-582-7000 http://www.agcs.com/ employees: 1,107 Telecommunications product manufacturer About Us AG Communication Systems, a subsidiary of Lucent Technologies, offers service providers advanced network-based solutions, including circuit and packet switching, voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) and IP Centrex, call center and integrated access products. The Phoenix-based company develops end-user applications that maximize revenue opportunities for service providers. AG Communication Systems also provides a full range of enhanced services, including installation, engineering, consulting, project management and technical support, to help customers manage their networks from beginning to end. Ownership AG Communication Systems is a joint venture of Lucent Technologies and Verizon Communications. Lucent owns 90 percent of the company, and Verizon owns the remaining 10 percent interest. By 2004, Lucent plans to acquire full ownership of the company. As a joint venture, AG Communication Systems does not issue public stock. The company is a separate corporation with a seven-member board of directors, reflecting the ownership structure of the joint venture. People & Places The AG Communication Systems team is more than 2,200 employees strong. Our headquarters facility in Phoenix is home to approximately 1,000 people who develop products and manage support functions. Genoa, Ill., is the site of our manufacturing and order fulfillment operations where 600 employees work. More than 500 employees operate out of our sales offices and network services facilities located throughout North America. American Computer Group 420 S. Smith Rd. Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 858-9000 http://www.mailorder.com/ Direct marketing database/mailing services A History of Service Since 1983, ACG has been providing cutting-edge data management and data processing services to direct marketing organizations. We serve the most demanding of marketers, who require professionally managed information systems. We have a history of developing custom solutions and can design, implement, and maintain a marketing database to solve the toughest direct marketing problems. Database Services for Direct Marketers We manage and turbocharge marketing databases for direct marketers who use the mail, the telephone, retail, and the Internet to communicate with - and to serve - their customers and prospects. ACG provides the technology platform, the database tools, and the services to help marketers increase customer retention and referral rates, and develop profitable long-term relationships. Services Since 1983, ACG has provided Direct Marketers with cutting-edge data processing and data management services, and we've carved out a niche for ourselves - providing the technology platform and the decision support tools to consumer marketers acquire and retain customers, and maximize lifetime customer value. Database Services DB Services ACG hosts and manages marketing databases for consumer marketers who use the mail, the telephone, retail, and the Internet to communicate with and serve their customers - resulting in increased customer retention and referral rates, and profitable long-term relationships. Database Hosting and Maintenance ACG hosts and maintains marketing databases with sufficient RFM data to operate your loyalty or customer affinity program, i.e., service category coding table, last date of purchase, number of transactions, dollar amount purchased. Building Customer Loyalty Customer loyalty is measured in two ways: customer retention and referral rates. Loyalty is directly correlated with customer lifetime value. ACG works with owners and marketing directors to develop a plan that fits a company's strategy, then coordinates and aligns technical and human resources to create responsiveness to your customers needs, resulting in customer advocacy, that is increased retention and referral rates. Mail Services [###] Avnet, Inc. 2211 South 47th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 (480) 643-2000 http://www.avnet.com/corporate/profile/ Company Profile Phoenix, Ariz.-based Avnet, Inc., a Fortune 300 company with annual sales exceeding $9.1 billion in FY00, is one of the world's largest distributors of semiconductors, interconnect, passive and electromechanical components and computer products from the leading manufacturers. Serving customers in 63 countries, Avnet markets, inventories and adds value to these products and provides world-class supply-chain management and engineering design services. Corporate Headquarters The Avnet Inc. headquarters is located less than a mile from Sky Harbor International Airport. More than 800 employees work at the corporate office. It is one of four office facilities Avnet has in the Phoenix area, in addition to one of our 3 global megawarehouses. The facility is centrally located and is less than a 15 minute drive from downtown Tempe and Phoenix. Corporate Structure Avnet is comprised of three operating groups: Electronics Marketing (EM) which focuses on electronic components; Avnet Computer Marketing (CM), which is responsible for computer products and systems; and Applied Computing (AC), which is responsible for system-level components for OEM customers. Each operates in three major geographic areas -- the Americas; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and Asia.
Aztec Advertising, Inc. 2020 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 202 Tempe, AZ 85282 Phone: 623-486-4554 Fax: 480-753-3685 Email: info@aztecadvertising.com Web: http://www.aztecadvertising.com/ Services Direct Mail Programs - Try one of Aztec Advertising's newest campaigns . Broadcast - Top grade TV and Radio commercials designed to draw qualified customers to your dealership. Video Mail Programs - By using the power of television and the targeting of direct mail, Video Mail produces over a 90% view rate. Mailing Lists - We provide the right list you need to generate the maximum sales. Website Creation - Our designers will build your site to look professional, making you look like a leader in your industry. Custom Programming - Need something written that's custom? We program in C++, Oracle, Java, Perl, Asp--- YOU NAME IT! We can program anything! Shareware, Custom applications, etc. Programming Skills We can program in any language or any platform you desire. Whether you prefer C++, Java, Perl, ASP, complex database programming, even programs designed for networks, shareware applications, anything! We can build your application to run on a Unix machine, Microsoft Windows 95,98,NT,2000. Some of our services include: • Custom Application programming • Internet Programming • Electronic Commerce applications • OutSource- We can be your technical department • Shareware/Freeware development [###] Boeing - Rotorcraft 5000 E. McDowell Road Mesa, AZ 85205-9707 (480) 891-3000 http://www.boeing.com/rotorcraft/mesa.htm (formerly McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems) Core Business Activities in Mesa The Boeing Company facility in Mesa, Ariz., is home of the AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter and a variety of other military support and technology programs. Part of Boeing Military Aircraft and Missile Systems, the Mesa facility is a world leader in the rotorcraft industry specializing in:
Background The helicopter unit in Mesa is headquartered in a modern, 2-million-square-foot complex 20 miles east of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The unit has more than 66 years of manufacturing, design, and production experience. The Mesa facility traces its origin to aviation pioneer Howard R. Hughes Jr. and the aircraft division of Hughes Tool Company. Since 1948, the company has built more than 8,600 helicopters for customers around the world. These aircraft range from the XH-17 heavy-lift test vehicle to the popular piston-powered Model 300C. The company later continued its rotary wing innovation under the McDonnell Douglas banner, then as Boeing, which purchased the company in 1997. Employment With a workforce of approximately 5,000, Boeing in Mesa has an annual payroll of more than $221 million. The company directly and indirectly employs 33,000 Arizonans, strengthening the state's economy for an ongoing cycle of employment, prosperity and growth. Charles Schwab Corp. 2423 E. Lincoln Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85016 (415)-627-7000 http://www.charlesschwab.com/ employees: 2,900 financial services Organization Founded in 1974 as one of the country's first discount brokerages, The Charles Schwab Corporation through its subsidiaries today provides a broad array of financial services to individual investors, independent investment managers, retirement plans and institutions. The company through its U.S. broker-dealer serves over 7.7 million active customer accounts both domestically and internationally through a network of over 398 branches, offices, telephone service centers, automated phone services and the Internet. Today the company is headed by founder Charles R. Schwab (Chairman and Co-CEO), and David S. Pottruck (President and Co-CEO). Products and Services Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. is a full-service financial services company, offering investment guidance, trading and brokerage services, and a full range of investment and financial products. Schwab is dedicated to helping customers make their own informed financial decisions with confidence. Schwab offers a range of investment planning services, including registered representatives available via phone day and night, online asset allocation and retirement planning tools, and more intensive programs like Core and Explore and the Schwab AdvisorSource referral program. Our Services to Investment Managers continues to be recognized as the industry's leading provider of operational support, technology, trading and custody for independent investment managers. At year end 2000, Independent Investment Manager client assets was $234 billion. The Mutual Fund MarketPlace makes available over 2,000 funds from more than 341 fund families. Schwab serves active traders with programs like the Signature Services and CyberTrader, Inc. which offer commission discounts and up-to-date research, along with access to all nine electronic communications networks (ECNs), over 450 market makers, and all four option exchanges. U.S. Trust Corporation became a wholly owned subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation in a merger completed in May 2000. U.S. Trust provides wealth management services to affluent individuals, families and institutions, including investment management, trust and private banking services. Schwab provides multi-lingual services for non-English-speaking customers through its Asia Pacific Services Center and its Latin American Center. With a presence on all major listed stock exchanges, including options markets, Schwab Capital Markets, a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., executes trades, participates in IPOs and secondary offerings and provides fixed-income investments. Schwab Retirement Plan Services Inc. provides retirement planning guidance, products, record-keeping and administrative services to sponsor companies, employees, and individuals; in 2000, corporate retirement plan assets totaled $100 billion. [###] ComTech EF Data Attn: Employment Dept 2114 W. 7th St. Tempe, AZ 85281 480-333-2200 http://www.comtechefdata.com/ Description: Comtech EFData Corp, formerly the satellite communication division of Adaptive Broadband was acquired by Comtech Telecommunications Corp. on July 10, 2000. Comtech Telecommunications Corp. provides a single source solution for the growing global telecommunications marketplace. For over 30 years, its superior quality products have been used worldwide in cellular, satellite, over-the-horizon microwave, and other wireless communication applications. Products delivered by Comtech more than 2 decades ago continue to be operational and are fully supported to this day. The stock Symbol is CMTL. Our Internet site www.comtechefdata.com provides additional financial information. [###] FAR POINT Consulting Inc. Company Location: 2990 E. Northern Ave. Suite D106 Phoenix, AZ 85028 http://www.farpoint.com/ Description: FAR POINT Consulting Inc. is a systems integration and software development company based in Phoenix, AZ. We specialize in Point-of-Sale (POS), Retail Systems, Card based systems (magnetic stripe and smart card), On-Line Transaction Processing (OLTP) and so on. We're active in the areas of Retail, Healthcare/EBT, Telecommunications and E-Commerce. We're a small company, looking for committed individuals to help us grow. While we maintain a professional approach to producing high quality products for our blue-chip customers, we also have a close knit, informal atmosphere that encourages social interaction, fun and collaboration. A position at FAR POINT affords an opportunity to regularly learn new tools, technologies, development environments - even new programming languages. In addition to design and development responsibilities, there are many opportunities for direct customer interaction. You may be functioning as a member of a small team on a project - or you may BE the project. The qualities we appreciate most in people are intelligence, honesty, creativity, autonomy and a sense of humor. Company Benefits: Full health plan, dental, long and short term disability, vision, life insurance, 401K. [###] General Dynamics Electronic Systems 1805 West Drake Drive, Bldg. B Tempe, AZ 85283 Tel: (480) 777-1700 Fax: (480) 777-1717 http://www.gd-es.com/ Software Engineer General Dynamics • Company name: General Dynamics • Position Location: Tempe, AZ, US • Company Job Number: AZ1010 • Last Updated: 04/26/01 • Job categories: Computer, Information Systems Engineering, Engineering Technician Government, Military • Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 • Expected travel: Less than 25 percent • Minimum education: Bachelor's • Job type: Full-time DESCRIPTION: Now is the great time to explore your next career move! Our innovative, high technology company is seeking senior software developers who are ready to move to the next level. At General Dynamics, we've created a casual work environment that allows employees to deliver their best while allowing flexible dress, atmosphere, and work schedules. We have a small company atmosphere with the benefits of a big company backing. Our fast-paced work environment balances work with outside activites such as season tickets to the Diamondbacks. Keep your skills current by implementing cutting edge software solutions using combinations of object oriented techniques using UML and C++/JAVA. Use your background on WindowsNT or Unix to implement complex, multi-threaded solutions. Our extensive training program allows internal and external training in key, highly marketable skills. You will be responsible for working in Integrated Product Teams in all phases of development. You will be key to define requirements, complete solid, object oriented designs, implement C++/JAVA, and test. Bring your leadership to our development teams to develop well-structured code and integrate it on a variety of platforms. Your experience with NT and Microsoft development products such as Visual C++, MFC, COM/DCOM, and ATL are needed to help develop and use reusable components. Job growth in General Dynamics is unlimited. You can keep current with software development or migrate to lead engineering roles. You can help develop new product ideas and sell them to the customer. We offer multiple career paths to allow you the freedom to excel. US Citizens only please. Job responsibilities: Be responsible for leading software development activities with groups of software and systems engineers. Be the principal contributor to development of well-structured, high, and detailed level software designs from documented requirements. Develop and test well-structured software applications on WindowsNT and Unix. Provide leadership to the integration and testing of developed software. Support project management with cost and schedule estimates. Education: A BS/BA required in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Math. Other degrees acceptable with equivalent courses/training. Experience: The successful candidate will possess a minimum 5 years experience software development with experience in object oriented requirements analysis and specification, design, code and unit test (OOA/OOD/OOP). A minimum of 5 years experience using C++ on WindowsNT or Unix platforms. Bring your experience with distributed systems, GUI builders, Microsoft development products, and reusable software. Experience with system engineering and/or system integration as well as experience with direct customer contact is a plus! Unique/Additional Requirements: Must be able to obtain security clearance. U.S. Citizenship required. Current clearance highly desired. EOE BENEFITS: General Dynamics offers a competive compensation package you would expect from an industry leader such as competitive salary, 401K, flexible work schedule, and exceptional benefits. Check our web site for more information - http://www.gd-es.com/ Senior software Engineer No. of Positions: 1 Location/Division: Tempe AZ Department #: 5150 Req Type: Exempt Job Description: UNIQUE: Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship is required. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead development and serve as software technical lead or task manager for complex and/or small to medium development projects. Establish test and evaluation criteria and evaluate the software products under development. Provide liaison and coordination among multiple engineering functions, internal funtional groups, and external customers. Generate, maintain and monitor accurate technical schedule and budget status on assigned projects. Provide technical and project leadership to assigned personnel. Lead and/or support software proposal planning and preparation. Possess a solid foundation in software process. Job responsibilities include: software requirements definition and analysis, high-level and detailed design, implementation, software integration and software maintenance. Developing, updating and/or maintaining software documentation is also required. EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED: A BS/BA required in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Math. Other degrees acceptable with equivalent courses/training. For Red band must have 5+ years of related software devlopment experience. For Tan band must have 7 - 10 years related software development experience. Experience in OOA/OOD and specification, design, code and unit test. 10+ years experience using C++ on Windows NT or UNIX with distributed systems, GUI builders, Microsoft development products, and reusable software. Experience with system engineering and/or system integration as well as experience with direct customer contact is a plus. Giant Industries, Inc. 23733 N Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone: 480.585.8888 http://www.giant.com/ Company Profile Giant Industries, Inc., headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a refiner and marketer of petroleum products. As of December 31, 2000, Giant owned and operated two New Mexico crude oil refineries, a 286-mile crude oil gathering pipeline system based in Farmington which services the refineries, finished products distribution terminal in Albuquerque, NM, and Flagstaff, AZ, a fleet of 150 crude oil and finished product truck transports, a Travel Center on I-40 east of Gallup, and a chain of 179 retail service stations/convenience stores in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. Giant is also the parent company of Phoenix-based Phoenix Fuel Co., Inc., Arizona's largest independent petroleum products distributor. Strategic Business Units Giant Industries, Inc. is comprised of three major strategic business units, or profit centers: the Refining Group, the Retail Group and Phoenix Fuel Co. Honeywell Inc. 1944 E. Sky Harbor Circle Phoenix, AZ 85034 602-231-1000 http://www.honeywell.com/ Air Transportation, Space and Aviation Control 21111 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85027-2708 (602) 436-2311 employs: 2,000 Business and Commuter Aviation Systems 5353 W. Bell Rd. Glendale, AZ 85308-3912 (602) 436-8000 employs: 1,200 Industrial Automation 16404 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85053-3095 (602) 863-5000 employs: 1,100 Satellite Systems Operations 19019 N. 59th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85308-6501 (602) 561-3000 employs: 1,000 AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS Honeywell Aerospace Solutions is the world's largest supplier of aircraft engines, equipment, systems and services for commercial transport, regional, general aviation and military aircraft. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Honeywell Aerospace manufactures auxiliary power units; turbofan, turboprop and turboshaft propulsion engines; marine propulsion and ground power systems; engine systems and accessories; commercial avionics, including enhanced ground proximity warning systems (EGPWS); flight control systems; environmental control systems; aircraft landing systems; power management and generation systems; and interior and exterior aircraft lighting. Honeywell also provides repair and overhaul services; aerospace consumable spare parts, hardware and logistics support; and management and technical services for space and communications facilities. Honeywell Aerospace consists of the following business units: Aerospace Services, Aircraft Landing Systems, Aerospace Electronic Systems, Engines & Systems, Federal Manufacturing & Technologies. With a relentless customer focus, Honeywell connects across each of these businesses, serving a wide range of markets within the Aerospace industry. Honeywell incorporates the needs of these markets into the design and delivery of all its products, services and integrated subsystems. Comprising two key market segments, Honeywell works globally on behalf of customers in Commercial for the air transport, regional, business and general aviation markets, and in Defense & Space. These efforts include sales, marketing, market analysis and development, customer support, strategic development, as well as product and manufacturing interface within Honeywell. INDUSTRIAL CONTROL The Industrial Control business is a global leader in automation solutions from sensors to integrated systems. Two business segments comprise the business: Industrial Automation and Control and Sensing and Control. The business has 13,800 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Industrial Automation and Control produces advanced control software and industrial automation systems for control and monitoring of continuous, batch and hybrid operations; field instrumentation; pulping sensors; paper quality measurement; web inspection; production management software; programmable controllers; communications systems for industrial control equipment and systems; and professional services, including consulting, networking, engineering and installation. Sensing and Control provides solid-state sensors for position, pressure, airflow, temperature and current; optical-based sensors; precision electromechanical switches; PC-based control systems; process control instrumentation; analytical instrumentation; recorders; controllers, flame safeguard equipment; manual controls; smart microprocessor-based sensors; fiber-optic components; and industrial safety products. Sensing and Control headquarters in Freeport, Illinois. Customers range from chemical plants; computer and business equipment manufacturers; data acquisition companies; food processing plans and beverage, plastic, film and coated products; medical equipment manufactures; oil and gas producers; pharmaceutical companies; pulp and paper mills; metals and mining; refining and petrochemical firms; textile manufacturers; head treat processors; utilities; package and material handling operations; appliance manufacturers; automotive companies, and aviation companies. [###] Hypercom 2851 W. Kathleen Road Phoenix, AZ 85053 Fax: (602) 504-5150, Email: hrinfo@hypercom.com http://www.hypercom.com/ Hypercom, the fastest growing worldwide provider of electronic payment solutions and network communications products, is seeking proven talent to join our rapidly expanding team. Join us in North Phoenix and Mesa for an exciting position offering exceptional career rewards. • Software Development Engineers • Software Quality Assurance Engineers • Product Development Manager • Hardware Engineers • Systems Engineers • Test Engineers In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an attractive benefits package and exceptional opportunities for professional growth. Send your resume to: Intel Corporation 5000 W. Chandler Blvd. Chandler, Arizona 85226-3699 480-554-8080 http://www.intel.com/ *** current "rightsizing" *** employees: 8,150 Semiconductor manufacturer Phoenix, Arizona The community of Chandler, about 25 miles south of downtown Phoenix, is home to one of Intel's newest state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities. Products manufactured in Arizona include Intel's latest microprocessors. Chandler is also home to several component design and marketing operations, and is a major distribution center. [###] InThink Corporation 4041 E. Thomas Rd. Suite 210 Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 840-7511 http://www.inthink.com/ Description: InThink™ Corporation, established in 1992 by Leo Singh, is a global leader in developing innovative software technologies. Specializing in wireless, multi-tier, network and web-based applications, we service private corporations, government organizations and technology entrepreneurs. The range of services from InThink include: • Systems design • Development • Mentoring and training • Project management and staff supplementation • Product development for technology entrepreneurs • Technology and idea evaluations for investors and product designers InThink Corporation offers a line of products that are designed to help developers be more creative, faster and smarter. We have partnered with innovative small software vendors to bring extremely useful but difficult to find tools to our developers and customers. InThink is affiliated with Microsoft, IBM and Borland to provide complete solutions to our customers. MCI Worldcom 2525 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 400 Phoenix, AZ 85016 (202)-887-3000 employees: 2,906 telecommunications Microchip Technology, Inc. 2355 West Chandler Boulvard Chandler, AZ 85224-6199 480-786-7200 http://www.microchip.com/ 2000 Sales: $495,729,000 Employees: 2,692 Microchip Technology Incorporated develops, manufacturers and markets high-performance, field programmable microcontrollers, application-specific standard and related mixed signal and memory products. The products are used in high-volume embedded control applications in the consumer, automotive, office automation, communication and industrial markets. The company maintains its own wafer fabrication, assembly and test operations along with its own mask shop. The testing facilities of the company are in Taiwan and Thailand. The company has foreign operations in Asia and Europe. ON Semiconductor Semiconductor Components Industries LLC 5005 East McDowell Phoenix, Arizona 85008 http://www.onsemi.com/ History Dedicated in 1956, the Phoenix facility has a long history of semiconductor industry excellence. The site now serves as the international headquarters of ON Semiconductor. Company Profile ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) is a global supplier of high-performance broadband and power management integrated circuits, as well as standard semiconductors. These products are used in numerous advanced devices ranging from high-speed fiber optic networking equipment to the precise power management functions in today's advanced portable electronics. Product Portfolio Our technology portfolio is led by our high-performance digital and mixed-signal silicon. These are critical to today's technology solutions that require speed, capacity, and throughput. Our analog technology product portfolio is critical in serving power management needs for portable electronics and accessing today's pervasively connected world. Our products, commonly referred to as semiconductors, provide:
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Customers We sell semiconductors to customers around the world including original equipment manufacturers such as Agilent, Alcatel, Cisco Systems, Lucent, Nortel Networks, Nokia, Huawei, Advantest, Sony and Sun Microsystems; electronic manufacturing service providers, such as Flextronics, Celestica, SCI, and Solectron; and global distributors, such as Arrow and Avnet. Opnix, Inc. 2250 West 14th Street Tempe, Arizona 85281 http://www.opnix.com/ Who we are Opnix, Inc. is an Internet technology company leading the industry in IP Traffic Management. With the recent development of the Orbit 1000 customer premise unit, Opnix redefines "intelligent" routing. The Orbit 1000 is a revolutionary technology that actively gathers performance metrics (including packet loss, latency, exchange point congestion, layer-3 hops, AS hops, circuit congestion, and path reachability) across all carrier routes through all customer paths to determine which routes actually perform better. Using the Orbit 1000 customer premise equipment, Opnix delivers this intelligence to our customers' routers. Opnix Inc., located in Tempe, Arizona, is a privately held, venture-funded company founded in December 1999. What we do With a market size growth anticipated to $25 billion in 2004, more and more carriers, content providers and enterprises will adopt IP Traffic Management solutions as the most cost-effective way to deal with network congestion, and increase revenue opportunities. Opnix allows you to efficiently utilize and scale your network, enabling you to offer new products and services that may not have been possible with your current Internet infrastructure. Opnix will a) save you time and money, b) enhance the end user experience, c) give you more transactions per second, and d) extend the life of your existing Network investment. History December 1999 - Incorporated March 2000 - Raised Series A funding November 2000 - Developed route-optimization technology, Launched colocation, Bandwidth Aggregation, NOC facility February 2001 - Released OpRoute performance tool May 2001 - Beta release of Orbit 1000 [###] Orbital Sciences Corporation Launch Systems Group 3380 South Price Rd. Chandler, AZ 85248 Tel: 480-899-6000 http://www.orbital.com/ (rocket launch vehicles, satellites, satellite tracking systems) employs: 500 Orbital is one of the world's leading manufacturers of low-cost space systems, including satellites, launch vehicles, space sensors and satellite ground systems. Through our Magellan subsidiary, we offer the industry's broadest line of GPS-enabled navigation and positioning products for consumer and industrial markets. And through relationships with ORBCOMM, ORBIMAGE and ORBNAV, we are also involved with satellite-based networks that provide data communications, high-resolution imagery and automotive information services to customers around the world. At a Glance: • Founded in 1982 • Headquarters in Dulles, Virginia • Major facilities in the United States, Canada and several overseas locations [###] Pinnacle West Capital Corporation 400 East Van Buren Street Phoenix, AZ 85072-2132 602-379-2500 http://www.pinnaclewest.com/ 1999 Sales: $2,423,353,000 Employees: 7,534 Pinnacle West Capital Corporation is a holding company which through its subsidiaries generates, transmits and distributes electricity; develops real estate; and makes venture capital investment. The company's subsidiary Arizona Public Service Company provides wholesale and retail electric service to the state of Arizona. The company is the largest electric utility company in the state of Arizona. The company sources its electricity through a mix of coal, nuclear, purchased power, gas and other. The company acquires, owns, develops, operates and sells land and other real estate property through its subsidiary SunCor Development Company. The company through its subsidiary El Dorado Development Company makes equity investments in other companies in the form of venture capital funding. Till date, the company has incurred $5,000,000 towards Year 2000 expense. Electricity distribution accounted for 70% of 1999 revenues; electricity generation, 26% and other, 4%. [###] Polymicro Technologies, LLC Company Location: 18019 N. 25th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85023-1200 http://www.polymicro.com/ Number of Employees: 125 Description: Polymicro Technologies, LLC is a well established, medium sized manufacturing company founded in 1984. Key products are optical fibers, fused silica capillary tubing, micro optical components, and fiber optic and capillary assemblies. The company is currently undergoing rapid growth. Primary market segments are analytical equipment, industrial process control, medical devices, communications components, and aerospace/military. Company Benefits: The Company offers generous benefits such as: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, 401K with company match, Vacation, Personal Time Off, 11 paid holidays, Tuition reimbursement, Company wide bonus program, Casual work environment [###] Presort Direct 4703 W. Brill Street, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85043 Phone: (602) 455-3300 Email: info@presortdirect.com http://www.presortdirect.com/ *** current "rightsizing" *** Full Service Lettershop, Ink Jetting, Folding, Inserting, Metering, Automated Flat Size Sorting, Hand Sorting, 4 MLOCRs, Company owned delivery vans and trucks. Call or e-mail for more information. I.T. Manager - Gary Kennedy, gkennedy@presortdirect.com Data Processing - Pete Saucedo, psaucedo@presortdirect.com Sapphire Technologies 2390 East Camelback Road, Suite 311 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phoenix@sapphire.com phone: 602-522-2204 fax: 602-522-2282 http://www.newboston.com/ Description: Sapphire Technologies is the world's leading provider of innovative IT staffing solutions. With a proven recruitment model and core focus on Information Technology, Sapphire consistently attracts superior IT professionals and links them to the hottest opportunities with industry-leading employers, from multinational corporations to cutting edge start-ups. Read our Corporate Mission Statement. Since its inception in 1984, Sapphire Technologies North America, formerly New Boston Systems, has been dedicated exclusively to IT staffing. Beginning as a single branch office in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company has grown to include over 40 offices, employing more than 500 employees across the country. As part of the Sapphire Technologies worldwide network of over 60 offices in 9 countries, Sapphire combines a global network of IT staffing resources with an intimate understanding of local cultures, providing world-class service around the globe or around the corner. [######] [######] Spectrum Astro, Inc. 1440 North Fiesta Boulevard Gilbert, AZ 85233 Phone: 480-892-8200 http://www.spectrumastro.com/ Description: • Spacecraft • Design Studies • Subsystems • Ground Support • Commercial Programs • Community Involvement Founded as a research and development company in 1988, Spectrum Astro, Inc. today is a diversified, full service aerospace corporation specializing in the development of high performance, lower-cost space systems for sophisticated defense, scientific and commercial opportunities. We are a fast-growing company with projected revenues of over $100 million for FY00, more than double our sales over the past year, and a growing workforce of 300 employees. Spectrum Astro currently operates from a 140,000 square foot facility located in Gilbert, Arizona and maintains additional offices in California, Colorado and Virginia. With plans underway to expand our highly successful lines of space systems and space electronics, and to further diversify into the commercial and international markets, Spectrum is also preparing for the construction of a new high tech manufacturing factory in the Metropolitan Phoenix area, scheduled for completion in 2001. Central to its culture of professional excellence is Spectrum Astro's belief in the value of employee ownership. Spectrum has remained a private corporation with 100% employee stock ownership since its founding. STMicroelectronics 1000 E. Bell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85022 Tel: 602-485-6100 http://eu.st.com/stonline/ ST Phoenix, on the edge of the spectacular Arizona desert, is a multi-function site – design and development, warehousing, sales and marketing, ST University and Region America HQ functions. An opportunity waiting to be seized. Company Profile http://eu.st.com/stonline/company/profile.htm STMicroelectronics is a global independent semiconductor company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of semiconductor integrated circuits ("ICs") and discrete devices used in a wide variety of microelectronic applications, including telecommunications systems, computer systems, consumer products, automotive products and industrial automation and control systems. In 2000, ST's net revenues were US $7,813.2 million and net earnings were US $1,452.1 million. According to various independent market research data and semiconductor company reports, including Dataquest's annual preliminary ranking for 2000, STMicroelectronics is the seventh largest semiconductor company in the world. ST is the world's leading supplier of MPEG-2 decoder ICs, Digital Set-Top Box ICs, special automotive ICs, MCU-based smartcard ICs and EPROM non-volatile memories and is also the second leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal ASSPs and ASICs, disk drive ICs and EEPROM memories, according to the most recent data from independent sources. The Company's products are manufactured and designed using a broad range of fabrication processes and proprietary design methods. To complement this depth and diversity of process and design technology, the Company also possesses a broad intellectual property portfolio that it has used to enter into cross-licensing agreements with many other leading semiconductor manufacturers. ST has developed a worldwide network of strategic alliances, including product development with key customers, technology development with customers and other semiconductor manufacturers, and equipment and CAD development alliances with major suppliers. By augmenting its rich portfolio of proprietary technologies and core competencies with complementary expertise from a variety of carefully chosen strategic partners, ST has developed an unsurpassed capability to offer leading-edge solutions to customers in all segments of the electronics industry. The ST group was formed in June 1987 as a result of the merger between SGS Microelettronica of Italy and Thomson Semiconducteurs of France. In May 1998, the company changed its name from SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics to STMicroelectronics. Since its formation, the Company has significantly broadened and upgraded its range of products and technologies and has strengthened its manufacturing and distribution capabilities in Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region. This capacity expansion is an ongoing process with the upgrading of existing facilities and the creation of new 8-inch, sub-micron fabs around the world. Two 8-inch fabs in Rousset (France) and Agrate Brianza, R2 (Italy) have recently started up and join the three earlier ones in Crolles (France), Phoenix (Arizona) and Catania (Italy). A sixth 8-inch fab is currently in the early start-up phase in Singapore and a seventh is currently under construction in Catania. Furthermore, a 12-inch pilot line in Crolles is under construction. The group totals more than 43,000 employees, 12 advanced research and development units, 33 design and application centers, 19 manufacturing sites and 74 sales offices in 27 countries. Corporate Headquarters, as well as the headquarters for Europe and for Emerging Markets, are in Geneva. The Company's U.S. Headquarters are in Carrollton (Dallas, Texas); those for Asia/Pacific are based in Singapore; and Japanese operations are headquartered in Tokyo. Systrends, Inc. 7855 S. River Parkway, Ste. 1111 Tempe, AZ 85284 Tel: (480) 756-6777 Fax: (480) 756-9755 e-mail: ec-info@systrends.com http://www.systrends.com/ Description: Founded in 1986 by Dave Darnell, Systrends has successfully completed a variety of projects in: • Systems analysis and design. • Electronic Commerce/Electronic Data Interchange (EC/EDI). • Custom EDI mapping. • EC/EDI - IVR system and network integration. • Internet security. • Data encryption. • Data communications. • WAN/LAN implementation. • Computer simulation. • Card reader telephony/financial transactions. • Education and training. • Technical, support, and user documentation. URS Corp. 7720 N. 16th St., #100 Phoenix, AZ 85020 Tel: 602.371.1100 Fax: 602.371.1615 http://www.urscorp.com/main.htm Job Title: Computer Programmer Department: Information Systems Location: Phoenix, AZ Requisition#: 00-0001445 Education B.A. in programming or related field. Primary Responsibilities Will be responsible for Internet based solutions and other Information Technology related services. Requirements 5 years of experience in programming. Description: URS Corp., a worldwide environmental and engineering consulting firm, is seeking a programmer/analyst to work with a team of GIS and IT staff to provide database and application development services on environmental-related projects. Who We Are We are a global, full-service organization, 15,600 strong. The industry's finest planners, engineers, architects, scientists and program and construction managers make up our professional staff. Our broad-based expertise is a valued resource for federal, state and local agencies as well as private clients in the chemical, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, forest products, mining, oil and gas and utilities industries. We serve our clients' needs from more than 300 offices in 30 countries. What We Do We develop and improve the transportation systems and infrastructure on which society depends. We produce high-quality designs for buildings and facilities that keep pace with the needs of a new century. We provide environmental solutions that restore ecosystems and protect the earth's resources. URS is organized into five, client-oriented business units: • Surface Transportation • Air Transportation • Industry • Facilities • Air, Water & the Environment Qwest (U.S. West) 3033 N. 3rd Street, Ste. 1000 Phoenix, AZ 85012 (800)-244-1111 *** current "rightsizing" *** employees: 7,700 Industry: Telecommunications and digital television Qwest Profile Qwest Communications International, Inc. (NYSE: Q) is a leader in Internet-based data, voice, image and multimedia communications. Qwest has revenues of $19 billion a year and serves more than 30 million customers in the U.S. and abroad. It combines the world's fastest, most powerful network with a leading line-up of Web hosting services, managed solutions, high-speed Internet access, private networks, wireless data and other technologies and applications that are redefining global communications around the power and potential of the Internet. The Qwest Vision To build shareholder value by becoming the customer-focused market leader for worldwide broadband communications and applications services. We now are closer to making our vision a reality with: • Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services for video and data • Wireless communications services • Advanced broadband Internet communications services • Local and long-distance services • Leadership in hosting, applications services and Internet Protocol The Vanguard Group 14321 N. Northsight Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-713-5627 http://www.vanguard.com/ employees: 1,143 financial services (mutual funds) About Vanguard Founded in 1975, Vanguard is a leader in the mutual fund industry. We're known for providing competitive investment performance, a broad array of funds, top client service, and the industry's lowest average expense ratios. It's rare to find a company that offers both the highest service quality and the lowest fees, but we're able to do so because we have a unique corporate structure. We are a mutual mutual fund company, existing only to serve our mutual fund shareholders, and that translates into "Unmatchable Value for Investors." Xpedior Phoenix, AZ (new office) http://www.xpedior.com/ Programming consulting firm. Xpedior provides innovative and comprehensive eBusiness solutions to Global 2000 companies and emerging Internet businesses. We use our Xpedior Process™ and our reusable solutions, or eBusiness Xpediators™, to deliver a broad range of services designed to help our clients succeed in the emerging networked economy. We combine extensive technical expertise with strategy consulting and creative design services to enable our clients to capitalize on the communications power and transaction efficiency of the Internet. Since 1994, we have demonstrated our ability to develop eBusiness solutions that allow our clients to generate new revenue opportunities and operate more efficiently. Our extensive experience providing eBusiness solutions has enabled us to develop and evolve our Xpedior Process and suite of Xpediators. The Xpedior Process is our five-stage methodology for delivering eBusiness solutions to our clients. Our Xpediators are a collection of proven, reusable solutions, including software architectures, components and applications, that we leverage in delivering a broad range of services. Our professionals collaborate at our Solution Centers in San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, New York; Germantown, Maryland; Alexandria, Virginia; and Perth, Australia where they are able to share expertise and best practices to develop and deliver Internet technology solutions. By combining our Xpedior Process and Xpediators with our Solution Centers, we reduce our clients' time-to-market and maximize the quality of our solutions. Our eBusiness solutions integrate one or more of the following services, customized to fit a client's needs: Digital Business Strategy, Electronic Commerce, Digital Branding and User Experience Design, eBusiness Applications and Integration, eBusiness Technology Management, eBusiness Networks, eBusiness Intelligence, and Enterprise Portals and Knowledge Management. We have over 1,600 employees at our 18 U.S. and five international offices. We have developed extensive expertise in the financial services, healthcare, media and publishing, retail and distribution and telecommunications industries. We can leverage this expertise in delivering our solutions and marketing our services to potential new clients. |