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CBR in the News

December 31, 2007 – CNN.com – “Kidnap Day,' beer, massages among job perks” Where can you grab a cold beer from the company keg when the clock strikes four?

December 30, 2007 – The Arizona Republic – “It’s the Law” The sanctions law, known as the Legal Arizona Workers Act, is intended to ensure that no businesses in Arizona knowingly or intentionally hire or employ illegal immigrants.

December 12, 2007 – KTAR-FM – “Arizona Businesses and the Legal Arizona Workers Act “ Aaron Witsoe, president of CBR, visits with show host Darrell Ankarlo about what Arizona businesses need to know to ensure they are in compliance with the Legal Arizona Workers Act.

November 12, 2007 – biz AZ Magazine – “Get Your Policies in Place for Worker-Verification Laws” Worried about meeting new state and federal rules on verifying employees’ immigration status? You’re not alone.

November 1, 2007 – PEO Insider – "PEO Diary" Keeping Arizona Businesses ‘In-the-Know’ on the New Legal Arizona Worker’s Act, While Putting CBR on the Map as an Expert on Human Resources’ Topics.

October 8, 2007 – HR Crossing -"Aaron Witsoe: President of Creative Business"- Aaron Witsoe, the president of Creative Business Resources (CBR), discovered his interest in HR while working with a startup company in Chicago that was developing the first statewide insurance publication in the nation.

October 5, 2007 – The Business Journal Phoenix – “Company opens satellite office to ease employee commutes” Talk about corporate perks: Phoenix-based Creative Business Resources is opening a satellite office so its employees won't have to commute too far to work.

October 1, 2007- Arizona Business Magazine - "CFO of the Year Awards." Mark Gorchoff has been Creative Business Resources' chief financial officer for three and a half years.

September 10, 2007 - Lowe's for Pros - "When to Outsource Accounting, Payroll"
It’s critical that your accounting and payroll are done correctly and on time. Know when to hire a professional so you can stay compliant and focus on your business.

September 4, 2007 - The Arizona Republic - "Web site will offer firms help on following new law" Creative Business Resources launched a Web site to help Arizona firms comply with the new employer-sanctions law that takes effect Jan.1.

September 1, 2007 - Project C.U.R.E. newsletter - "C.U.R.E. Company Spotlight Creative Business Resources in Arizona." The C.U.R.E. Companies program connects small to medium sized local businesses with opportunities to deliver health and hope to the world through Project C.U.R.E.

August 27, 2007- The Business Journal Phoenix - "HR Firm debuts online venue for sanctions bill information"A human resource outsourcing company launched a Web site for businesses to stay updated on the latest developments surrounding the state's new employer sanctions bill

May 30, 2007 - The Arizona Republic - "Firm offers HR services for its clients"
Witsoe's Phoenix-based firm tries to help entrepreneurs handle the duplicity of entrepreneurship by taking many of the tasks associated with the employer role off their shoulders.

April 24, 2007 - The Arizona Republic - “'50 Companies to Watch’ Get Some Applause" Fifty of the state's firms are receiving recognition for their continued growth and economic impact under the Arizona Small Business Association's "Arizona Companies to Watch" program.

April 6, 2007 - The Business Journal Phoenix - " BBB hands out ethics awards" Five companies were honored for their ethics by the Better Business Bureau of Central/Northern Arizona in an awards ceremony held Thursday night.

March 31, 2007 - The Arizona Republic - "15 firms are finalists for ethics awards" Fifteen businesses are finalists in the Better Business Bureau of Central/Northern Arizona's sixth-annual Business Ethics Awards.

March 19, 2007 - The Business Journal Phoenix -"BBB chooses 15 finalists for annual ethics awards" Fifteen Arizona companies have been chosen as finalists in the Better Business Bureau of Central/Northern Arizona sixth Annual Business Ethics Awards.

News Releases

December 14, 2007 - Creative Business Resources (CBR), a human resources outsourcing company that serves small- to medium-sized businesses, announces they have won their first “Best Places to Work in the Valley” award from BestCompaniesAZ and the Business Journal Phoenix.

September 26, 2007 - Creative Business Resources Opens West Valley Office to Improve Commute and Quality of Life for Employees

September 21, 2007 - Creative Business Resources Offers Lunch and Learn Seminar to Local Businesses on New Immigration Law. Company Aims to Educate Local Businesses on Legal Arizona Workers Act (HB 2779

August 28, 2007 - Creative Business Resources Launches New Web Resource for Arizona Businesses on NEW Immigration Law. Web site to help businesses comply with new Legal Arizona Workers Act (HB 2779).

August 25, 2007 - Local Human Resources Company Offers Tips for Employers on New Arizona Immigration Law. Company Aims to Educate Local Businesses on What New Law Entails

May 10, 2007 - Creative Business Resources Honored As One Of The 50 Companies To Watch In Arizona By Arizona Small Business Association. Leading Local Peo Expecting Annualized Growth Of 35 Percent In 2007 .

March 27, 2007 - Business Ethics History in the Making: CBR is Named Back-to-Back Ethics Award Finalist

Press Kit

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CBR is named the first PEO in Arizona to be honored as a BBB Ethics Award Finalist for 2006 and 2007. This award applauds employers as they strive to ensure that ethics remains a driving force in their business.