Salt River Project was one of 15 companies honored with the 2017 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award for support of employees who also are members of the National Guard or Reserve. The award, presented Friday by Deputy Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan in an annual ceremony at the Pentagon, is the highest form of recognition given by the U.S. government to … [More]
WebPT Makes Fifth Consecutive Appearance on Inc. 5000, Joins Elite Honor Roll
For the fifth consecutive year, WebPT, the leading EMR for physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists, has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. With a five-year growth rate of 345 percent, the Phoenix-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) company ranked No. 2,640 on the 36th annual list of elite … [More]
Perfect Water Technologies among Top 30 AZ Companies Named to Inc. 5000
Inc. magazine today ranked Perfect Water Technologies No. 1458 on its 36th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment — its independent small businesses. For the third year in a row, Perfect Water Technologies … [More]
Metro Phoenix companies go global with Export Explore Program
Six Greater Phoenix companies were awarded grants on Monday, August 14 in the inaugural Export Explore Program under the Metro Phoenix Export Alliance (MPEXA). A dozen companies originally submitted to participate in the first pitch competition, to earn funding to help assist with export growth opportunities. The Export Explore program – made possible with the philanthropic … [More]
Caliber Four-Year Honoree on Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
Caliber - The Wealth Development Company has earned a prestigious spot on the 35th annual 2017 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. A four-year honoree with a successful three-year sales growth of 253%, Caliber ranked No. 1562 on Inc. magazine’s exclusive list. Of the tens of thousands of companies applying over the years, only one in 10 companies … [More]
Local Family-Owned Business Recognized by Inc. 5000 for 11th Year
Isagenix International, a global health and wellness company providing sustainable nutrition and lifestyle solutions, has been recognized for the 11th consecutive year by Inc. as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This recognition earns Isagenix a position on the publications prestigious list, as well as their exclusive 10X Club, a recognition achieved by … [More]
OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen Now Open at Scottsdale Quarter
OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen has officially opened the doors to its first Valley location. Situated just north of Butherus Drive on 72nd place in the Scottsdale Quarter, the Tucson-based concept will be dishing out modern interpretations of traditional Japanese fare with Korean influences, and serving up award-winning cocktails starting today. Spearheaded by the restaurateurs … [More]
10K Donation to Phoenix Ryan House
Recently, employees from Larry H. Miller Toyota Peoria presented a generous check in the amount of $10,000 to Ryan House, an organization that provides therapeutic, palliative, respite and end-of-life care to families whose children are experiencing life limiting or end-of-life journeys. In addition to the contribution, a group of dealership employees donated their time by … [More]
Isagenix Hosts Live “Wish Reveal” at Annual Global Celebration Event and Raises More Than $500,000 for Make-A-Wish®
Isagenix International, a global health and wellness company headquartered in Gilbert, ended its annual 2017 Global Celebration event in Las Vegas this week by raising more than $500 thousand for Make-A-Wish® through fundraising and generous customer and corporate pledges. Additionally, Isagenix and Make-A-Wish surprised Triston, a 15-year-old diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, … [More]
Arizona State University and American Campus Communities Unveil New ‘Residence Hall Built for Engineers’
American Campus Communities (NYSE: ACC), the nation’s largest owner, manager and developer of high-quality student housing properties in the U.S., in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) announce the opening of The Fulton Schools Residential Community at Tooker House on ASU’s Tempe, AZ campus. Engineering undergraduates moving into the new Arizona State University … [More]
New Program Aimed at Helping Arizona Startups to be Led by Kimberly Roland at Better Business Bureau
Better Business Bureau (BBB) has a century-long reputation of building trust in the marketplace and now is looking to help build better businesses from the ground up through entrepreneur programs. To lead its new effort, BBB Serving Central, Northern and Western Arizona welcomes Kimberly Roland as Director of Entrepreneur Programs. Roland joins the organization as the … [More]
David Eaker Named Campus President of The Refrigeration School, Inc.
The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI), has named David Eaker campus president of the Phoenix-based skilled-trade school. A leader in the industry for more than 50 years, RSI has trained over 10,000 students for sustainable careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R). “With demand booming for skilled HVAC/R technicians, it’s an exciting time to … [More]
Caliber Opens $100 Million Commercial Real Estate Fund
Caliber - The Wealth Development Company today announced the launch of a $100 Million real estate fund, the Caliber Diversified Opportunity Fund II, LP (the “Fund”). The Fund will invest in “middle market” U.S. commercial real estate assets that can deliver attractive risk-adjusted return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation, following a similar … [More]
7th Annual ABA Backpack Supply Drive Donates $25,000 Worth of Supplies to 500 Underprivileged Youth
The Arizona Builders Alliance’s (ABA) 7th annual Backpack Supply Drive recently served a total of 500 underprivileged youth with help from more than 90 ABA member companies. The ABA’s 30-membered Community Service Board led the program, which provided foster children at RISE Services, Inc., and students of Children First Leadership Academy with backpacks and school supplies for … [More]
Kimberly Davids Named General Manager of The Weitz Company
History was made at The Weitz Company on Thursday when Kimberly Davids was named the organization’s first female general manager. She will oversee Weitz’s operations in the southwest region from its office in Phoenix. Davids succeeds The Weitz Company Executive Vice President Chris Harrison, who is transitioning to a full-time leadership role over Weitz’s National business … [More]
Gilbert Chamber, Pollack and Company Release Impact Analysis of Proposed Spring Training Facility
The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, working with Elliott D. Pollack and Company, today released a report on the benefits of having MLB Spring Training facility in the Town of Gilbert - specifically attracting the only currently available Major League Baseball team, The Milwaukee Brewers. At the request of local developer LGE Design Build, the Brewers put forth an outline of … [More]
Lyft Named Official Rideshare Partner of Phoenix Rising Football Club
Lyft, the fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S., has teamed up with Arizona’s highest-level professional soccer team, Phoenix Rising Football Club, to offer fans a safe and affordable transportation option for the remainder of the 2017 season. As the official rideshare partner, Lyft will make it easy for fans to arrive at Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex at designated … [More]
Walgreens to Bring Nearly 500 Jobs, Including 191 New Positions, to Chandler, Arizona
Walgreens has announced it will bring nearly 500 jobs, including 191 new positions, to Chandler, Arizona as part of the relocation of its Tempe pharmacy operations support center. The current facility in Tempe will remain open as a pharmacy mail services support facility to allow for future growth. In addition to the 191 new quality jobs that meet or exceed the Maricopa … [More]
