The Phoenix Convention Center & Venues hosted more conventions this year compared to 2024. The Convention Center hosted 70 conventions in 2025, with an estimated 293,300 delegates. “We are proud to continue to grow the number of events we host each year,” said Phoenix Convention Center & Venues Director Jerry Harper. “Each event offers us the chance to create … [More]
$1B Research Milestone Pushes ASU Into Top Tier of U.S. Universities
Arizona State University has exceeded $1 billion in annual research expenditures for the first time, placing the university among the top 4% of research institutions nationwide. The milestone underscores ASU's rapid rise as a major research university and its focus on translating scientific discovery into public benefit - from improving health care and protecting ecosystems to … [More]
Arizona Casino Tops National List Honoring Tribal Gaming Excellence
Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass has been named a winner of the 2026 Newsweek Readers' Choice Award for "Best Native American Casino," ranking #3. Located in Chandler, Ariz., Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass is the only tribal gaming enterprise in the Southwest to make the list. As one of the largest casino gaming enterprises in … [More]
Valley Health Executive Ranked Among Nation’s Most Influential for Second Year Running
For the second consecutive year, Banner Health President and Chief Executive Officer Amy Perry has been named to Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare—a recognition of Banner's industry-leading work in innovation, integration, and community-centered care. Since joining in November 2021, Perry has positioned Banner as a model for the future of health care … [More]
140 Years After Its Territorial-Era Start, One of the West’s Largest Law Firms Looks Ahead
Fennemore, one of the fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms in the country, is celebrating 140 years of advancing what’s next in the legal profession. The firm is looking ahead—building new technologies, investing in its people, and creating solutions that help today’s businesses move forward. Founded in 1885 in the Arizona Territory with just two lawyers, the firm has grown to 375 … [More]
Ten Years On, Real Estate Firm Highlights Phoenix’s Population Surge and Industrial Upswing
Kidder Mathews, the largest fully independent commercial real estate firm in the Western U.S., is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in Phoenix. To mark the milestone, the firm hosted its Phoenix 10 Conference—bringing together nearly 150 clients, colleagues, and industry leaders to discuss construction, lending, and development trends shaping the region. Panel discussions … [More]
PR Agency Reaches 35-Year Milestone, Honoring Legacy of National and Local Service
Gordon C. James Public Relations, a veteran and family-owned and operated agency based in Arizona, is celebrating 35 years of delivering trusted communications, strategic counsel, and award-winning public relations services to clients across the state and nation. Gordon James officially opened his agency on Dec. 1, 1990, after serving in the administration of President George … [More]
Make-A-Wish Partnership Flourishes with More Than $20M Raised in Last Decade
Make-A-Wish announced major milestone in its partnership with Dave & Buster's, raising over $20 million and granting more than 2,500 wishes since their collaboration began in 2012. Over the past decade, this impactful relationship has brought hope, strength, and joy to thousands of children with critical illnesses across the country. Dave & Buster's launched its … [More]
11 Consecutive ‘Excellence’ for Delta Dental of AZ
For the eleventh year in a row, Delta Dental of Arizona has earned the Center of Excellence certification by BenchmarkPortal — one of the most prestigious awards in the customer service and support industry. … [More]
Angry Crab Shack a Fastest-Growing Seafood Chain
Angry Crab Shack was recently named by “The Takeout” as one of the fastest-growing seafood chains in the United States. Founded in 2013 by former NFL lineman Ron Lou, the Mesa-based brand has expanded to 24 locations in the U.S. as well as two locations in London, England. … [More]
Jennifer Kaplan a 2025 PRNEWS People of the Year
Jennifer Kaplan, president and CEO of Evolve PR & Marketing, is among the distinguished honorees of the 2025 PRNEWS People of the Year, a national recognition celebrating the industry’s most influential communicators. … [More]
Marcus & Millichap Named Top Broker
The 2025 Mid-Year REA Rankings name Marcus & Millichap to numerous “tops”: Top Retail Broker for closed transactions ranging $5–$25 million, Top Multifamily Broker and Top Self-Storage Broker. … [More]
Leader at a Major Multifamily Housing Firm Named Arizona’s CFO of the Year
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]
