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Phoenix, AZ April 10, 2008 -- BestCompaniesAZ (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com) and this year's title sponsor, Lifelock (http://wwwLifelock.com), today announced open registration for the third Leadership Forum and Networking Event to be held this year at Chase Field prior to the Arizona Diamondbacks game against the San Diego Padres on Friday, April 18, 2008. Senior leaders from some of Arizona's 'Best Companies' will share their ideas for creating award winning companies for their employees, customers and shareholders.
This year's keynote speaker, Arizona Diamondbacks' President Derrick Hall, will kick-off the forum by discussing his role in leading the D-backs organization both on and off the field.
"We have re-energized the culture in our front office by developing mission and value statements for all employees and enacting employee-friendly programs to become the first sports team
in Arizona to be named a Best Place to Work," Hall said.
Other leading presenters include Lifelock, our title sponsor that landed on the recent 2007 Best Places to Work list; Google, who ranked #1 for two years straight as a FORTUNE 100 Best
Companies to Work For in America; as well as McMurry Publishing ranking on multiple lists such as HR Magazine's Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America; St. Joseph's
Hospital and 5-time winner of the local Best Places to Work list and Top 25 Workplaces For Woman; and Scottsdale Healthcare receiving national awards such as Best Employers for Workers
over 50 and Top 25 Workplaces for Woman. For the complete line-up of speakers and sponsors and program details visit www.bestcompaniesaz.com
Immediately following the forum is an opportunity to network with Arizona's "BEST" companies at Chase Field's Miller Lite Diamond Club. The networking registration also includes admission
to the D-backs and Padres game on April 18 game. Register online at www.bestcompaniesaz.com or call 480-545-5151.
BestCompaniesAZ, LLC (www.bestcompaniesaz.com) is an Arizona-based human resources (HR) consulting firm dedicated to helping companies
strengthen and build great workplaces. Services include administration of employee opinion surveys; best practice benchmarking, national and local award consulting, HR program
development, employment branding and web advertising. For more information on BestCompaniesAZ, visit www.bestcompaniesaz.com.
LifeLock (www.lifelock.com) helps consumers to protect their personal information against identity thieves, backing up its service with a one
million-dollar service guarantee. Famous for its CEO giving out his Social Security Number in advertising and national press, the company is experiencing astounding growth. Located in a
secure facility in Tempe, Arizona, LifeLock is a private company backed by Goldman Sachs, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, as well as Bessemer Venture Partners. Winner of the 2007
American Business Award for the Best Radio Advertising Campaign, LifeLock was a finalist for 10 other ABA awards, including Best New Company and Best New Product/Service. Recently the
company was named recipient of the Red Herring 100 Global Award as one of the Top 100 start-up's in the world and honorable mention in the 2007 "Best Places to Work".
Media inquiries, please contact:
Denise Gredler
Tel: 480-545-5151
E-mail: denise @ bestcompaniesaz.com
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