Raines International, a New York City-based executive search firm, announced the opening of an office in Boston. The expansion is part of the company’s plan to strengthen its key practice areas in operations, finance, strategy.

Xtreme Consulting Group Inc., a Kirkland, Wash.-based provider of business consulting, information technology consulting and staffing services, has opened a new office in Tempe, Ariz. The new office will serve businesses in the Greater Phoenix area.

PrideStaff, a national staffing organization, announced the expansion of its existing office in Memphis, Tenn. The expansion will enable the company’s financial division to offer expanded services for businesses seeking accounting and financial specialists.