Achievements HonorHealth Researcher Honored Sundt on Top Contractors List Plexus Recognized for Corporate Responsibility Credit Union West Honored – Again The James Agency an Inc. ‘Best Workplace’ Rainbow Ryders Ranked among Best in World Philanthropy Saddleback Communications’ Back-to-School Drive … [More]
Looking Good 2024 – September Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Saddleback Communications’ Back-to-School Drive
Saddleback Communications, a provider of highly reliable fiber-based internet, voice and cloud communications services for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, recently delivered 500 backpacks and water bottles to the 250 students at Salt River Elementary School as part of its back-to-school drive. … [More]
Rainbow Ryders Ranked among Best in World
Local hot air balloon company Rainbow Ryders was recently recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2024 Travelers’ Choice award winner for ranking among the best 10% of all attractions in the world. The awards are given to businesses who consistently received positive reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. … [More]
The James Agency an Inc. ‘Best Workplace’
Scottsdale-based The James Agency has been named to Inc.’s annual Best Workplaces list. The fully integrated marketing agency is one of 543 workplaces honored nationally for employee engagement and satisfaction. … [More]
Credit Union West Honored – Again
Credit Union West has been recognized as a “Top Company to Work for in Arizona” by Arizona Capitol Times and BestCompaniesAZ. This marks the 12th straight year the credit union has received the prestigious award based on employee survey results. … [More]
Plexus Recognized for Corporate Responsibility
Plexus Worldwide®, a leading global health and wellness company, was honored with a Bronze Stevie Award in the Employee Giving & Volunteerism category by the American Business Awards. This category is new for 2024 and recognizes organizations that have held events and experiences that actively involve their employees in charity initiatives, volunteerism and employee giving. … [More]
Sundt on Top Contractors List
Sundt Construction ranked No. 51 on Engineering News-Record’s 2024 Top 400 Contractors list, climbing 11 spots from the previous year. ENR, the construction industry’s principal trade publication, ranks contractors based on reported revenue from the prior year. … [More]
HonorHealth Researcher Honored
Donald B. Penzien, Ph.D., a professor at Wake Forest University and a research scientist at the HonorHealth Research Institute, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Headache Society for his lifetime body of groundbreaking work, developing and delivering innovative and effective care for patients with severe headaches and chronic pain. … [More]
2024 Rolls-Royce EV Spectre
Spectre positions Rolls-Royce’s entrance into the electric world as a stamp of leadership — and the beginning of an era that will see the entire model portfolio electrified by 2030. Its visionary design reinvents timeless iconography, setting a clear path toward the brand’s first all-electric decade. Spectre’s drive is uncompromising; it is an experience only ever realized … [More]
What’s in a Good Name? And What Can a Credit Freeze Do for It?
In terms of relationships — personal and business — one’s good name is a respected reputation. It takes care to establish it. But now, it may not take much to lose it. All (!) Social Security numbers have been hacked and are available on the Dark Web. This means the "bad guys" on the Internet have everything they need to wreak havoc in the financial life of all those people … [More]
(Sneaky)bird Is the Word for Never Ever Fried Chicken
The best chicken is fried chicken. Or is it? sneakybird is out to prove the best chicken in Arizona need not be made with added oils or a greasy fryer. “While I am as guilty as anyone of indulging now and then, once I became a dad, I got really focused on our entire family eating cleanly together,” says Dan Chaon, a restaurant veteran who helped build such brands as … [More]
Strategic Growth for Leaders: 10 Success Keys to Elevate You to the Next Level
As new technologies expand and converge, we witness industry, connectivity and innovation advance at accelerating rates. The emergence of generative AI, specifically, raises questions about the future of human agency. Add to that, the scale of global tension environmentally, economically and politically — never mind residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — are upending the … [More]
The Mac & Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box
In The Mac & Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and culinary innovator Erin Wade shares her inspiring and often hilarious journey of leaving her corporate lawyer job to open a hit mac-and-cheese restaurant, taking you through the challenges and victories that paved her path to success. By sharing … [More]
The Disruptors: How 15 Successful Businesses Defied the Norm
Fearless, innovative, driven and daring. These are the qualities of a disruptor: a business that is willing to take risks to achieve incredible success. In The Disruptors, leading business journalist Sally Percy investigates the stories behind some of the world's most innovative businesses, which took unconventional and trailblazing approaches to overcome the competition and … [More]
Neutral but Not Silent: Boosting Voter Turnout with Nonpartisan Engagement
In today’s rapidly evolving social and political landscape, nonprofits play a crucial role in fostering an inclusive democracy through nonpartisan voter engagement. Engaging in voter education and mobilization efforts, without designating or encouraging support of specific political parties, allows organizations to contribute positively to the democratic process while … [More]
The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Board Governance: Insights from an Executive
Serving on a nonprofit board is a significant responsibility, offering the opportunity to shape and support the mission of an organization committed to the greater good. With these responsibilities comes a set of duties that demand both strategic acumen and a deep commitment to the organization’s success. As a nonprofit executive, I've seen how exceptional boards can propel an … [More]
The Excited Intern: How AI Can Empower Nonprofits and Businesses to Make Smarter Decisions
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, artificial intelligence is often perceived as a complex, futuristic tool, reserved for tech giants and data scientists. However, when understood on a fundamental level, AI can be likened to an eager intern — full of potential, ready to impress, and capable of augmenting the capabilities of your staff, but not yet a replacement … [More]
Strengthening Arizona through Leadership and Collaboration
We are proud of how our organization has become a cornerstone of support for the nonprofit sector in Arizona. Our mission is clear: to empower and unite nonprofits, grantmakers and mission-driven businesses across the state, ensuring they have the resources, knowledge and advocacy needed to drive meaningful change in our communities. At AZ Impact for Good, we believe that … [More]
