In 2025, Mark-Taylor Companies celebrates 40 years in the multifamily housing industry, but there is one additional milestone to celebrate: Chief Financial Officer Lindsay McMahon was awarded CFO of the Year by the Arizona Chapter of Financial Executives International. The Arizona CFO of the Year Awards, presented annually by FEI Arizona, honor senior financial executives whose … [More]
Governor’s Innovation Awards Spotlight Breakthroughs Powering Arizona’s Tech Economy
The Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority announced the award winners of the 2025 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation, honoring the state’s most impactful technology companies, leaders, educators and rising students. This year’s winners and finalists were celebrated during a Nov. 12 gala at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix, marking another year of extraordinary … [More]
Phoenix Expands its Roster of Accredited “Green” Airports
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department announced that Phoenix Deer Valley Airport and Phoenix Goodyear Airport have, for the first time, been awarded Level 3 status in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program for the reporting year 2024. The Level 3 accreditation recognizes DVT and GYR for each of their efforts in gathering and verifying emissions data, supporting … [More]
Acacia Health Center Awarded for High Quality Healthcare
Acacia Health Center, the onsite short- and long-term rehabilitation center at Sagewood Senior Living in North Phoenix, was recently ranked first out of 141 long-term care communities in Arizona based on the Arizona Department of Health Annual Survey outcomes. It also earned the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living Bronze Award. … [More]
Arizona Party Bike Ranked Among World’s Best
Local Arizona company Arizona Party Bike, which offers private parties and group pub crawls around Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff, was recently recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2025 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 … [More]
Arizona Autism United Recognized with Multiple Awards
Arizona Autism United, a leader in autism services across Arizona, has been named a 2025 Top Workplace in Arizona, Top Workplaces USA, and Top Workplaces Non-Profit Industry Award recipient. This is the third consecutive year AZA United has earned this honor in Arizona and the first time it has been nationally recognized on the USA Today Top Workplaces list. Additionally, AZA … [More]
Buck & Rider Named Among Top 20 Oyster Houses
Buck & Rider, Phoenix's premier seafood and steak restaurant, has been named to Yelp's prestigious list of the Top 20 Oyster Houses in the United States and Canada. The original Phoenix location earned the No. 16 spot, a remarkable achievement for a restaurant not situated in a coastal area. … [More]
Phoenix’s Buck & Rider Named Among Top 20 Oyster Houses in North America
Buck & Rider, announced its inclusion on Yelp's prestigious list of the Top 20 Oyster Houses in the United States and Canada. The original Phoenix location earned the No. 16 spot, a remarkable achievement for a restaurant not situated in a coastal area. "This acknowledgment from Yelp is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of our guests,” said Adam … [More]
Intel CEO Named for Phil Kaufman Award
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has been named the 2025 Phil Kaufman Award honoree for distinguished contributions to electronic system design. Presented by the Electronic System Design Alliance and IEEE’s Council on Electronic Design Automation, the award recognizes Tan’s leadership and impact on the semiconductor industry. … [More]
Saras Secures 8 Foundational Patents
Saras Micro Devices has been awarded eight patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its capacitor and STILE technologies. The intellectual property strengthens the company’s position in advanced power delivery solutions for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence applications. … [More]
Benchmark Expands in Guadalajara
Benchmark Electronics has opened a new facility in Tlajomulco de Zuñiga, Jalisco, Mexico, expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities in the region. The site serves as a hub for the company’s reimagined new product introduction model, helping customers accelerate qualification and ramp-up times while supporting high-reliability, low-to-medium volume production. … [More]
SEMICON West Lounge Tradition in Phoenix
Kiterocket will host its first-ever Kiterocket Lounge in Phoenix during SEMICON West, extending an 18-year tradition of convening industry leaders in San Francisco. The expansion underscores the lounge’s role as a hub for connection, collaboration and conversation across the semiconductor ecosystem. … [More]
Arizona Leaders of the Year Selected with Reception Set for Paradise Valley
Leslie Motter and Terry Goddard have been named the 76th Arizona Leaders of the Year, formerly known as Man & Woman of the Year. Honored for their dedication to tackling Arizona’s most pressing challenges, deep record of community engagement, and embodiment of Valley Leadership’s Principles of Doing, Motter and Goddard exemplify the spirit of servant leadership driving … [More]
Kitchell Rallies Teams for 36 Community Projects, Celebrating 75 Years in the Valley
Marking its 75th anniversary, Kitchell is honoring the vision of founder Sam Kitchell with a month-long Founder's Day campaign, powered by the Kitchell Foundation and employees across four states. Launched on the National Day of Service (Sept. 11) and continuing throughout the month, this year's program spans 36 events in four states—demonstrating the company's enduring … [More]
Chamber Summit Honors Standouts in Policy Wins, Workforce and Collaboration
The Arizona Chamber Executives, managed by the Greater Phoenix Chamber, recently held its annual conference in Flagstaff, where nearly 100 chamber executives and staff members gathered for professional and community development and to celebrate excellence in the chamber industry. At the event, outstanding chambers and individuals who have made significant contributions to their … [More]
James Agency One of Inc.’s Best Workplaces
The James Agency, Scottsdale’s leading, fully integrated marketing agency, has been named to Inc.’s annual Best Workplaces list for the second year in a row. This recognition is especially meaningful as TJA celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025 — a milestone achieved by only 20% of businesses. … [More]
Nonnie Shivers Named CLEL Fellow
Nonnie Shivers, Phoenix office managing shareholder for Ogletree Deakins has been selected as a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Class of 2025. The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers is a non-profit professional association honoring the leading lawyers nationwide in the practice of labor and employment law. Fellows are recognized as members of the … [More]
Kristen Rosati Awarded Top Honor in Health Law
The American Health Law Association recently awarded Coppersmith Brockelman partner and former AHLA president Kristen Rosati with its highest distinction — the David J. Greenburg Founders Award. The David J. Greenburg Founders Award honors individuals who exemplify the values of AHLA’s founder — a deep commitment to health law, sustained service to the association, and … [More]
