Seven dynamic Maricopa County nonprofit leaders were selected for Piper Trust’s 2024 Class of Piper Fellows. The Fellows are: Tami Bohannon, president and CEO, Foundation for Senior Living (headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, and serving communities statewide). Ellen Conn, general manager, Childsplay (offering performances and educational experiences at theaters, schools, … [More]
HonorHealth Honored for Supplier Diversity
HonorHealth was recently named the 2024 Large Corporation of the Year by the Healthcare Supplier Diversity Alliance and Owens & Minor for its efforts in advancing and championing greater diversity in the healthcare supply chain. Since launching a Supplier Diversity Program in 2022, HonorHealth’s spending with minority business enterprises has grown from $37 million to $70 … [More]
Jani-King Southwest a Top Healthcare Cleaning Service
Locally owned & operated Jani-King Southwest was named 2024 Healthcare Commercial Cleaning Services of the Year Award by Healthcare Business Review. Leading the team at Jani-King Southwest is Edward J. Antos, a Certified Building Service Executive, a distinction held by only a select few in the janitorial industry. … [More]
AgTechLogic a 2024 Most Fundable Company
Mesa-based AgTechLogic, a leading sustainable agricultural solution that combines intelligent precision agriculture with AI-powered software, was recently named one of Pepperdine Graziadio Business School's 2024 Most Fundable Companies. More than 2300 early-stage U.S. startups from all 50 states were evaluated by 75 judges from distinguished universities, investment companies, … [More]
AvAir Is Climate Neutral Certified, a First for Aviation Co. Like Theirs
AvAir, a leading inventory solutions provider in the aviation aftermarket is proud to announce it is officially Climate Neutral Certified. AvAir joins the growing movement of companies achieving the Climate Neutral Certified standard, the first company in the aviation industry, by measuring 12 months of greenhouse gas emissions, taking action on reduction plans, and … [More]
SRP Honors 12 Arizona Businesses Driving Sustainable Change Across the Valley
Salt River Project (SRP) recently honored 12 businesses whose participation in SRP’s Business Solutions Program is driving sustainability across Arizona. From energy efficient building upgrades and demand response programs to equipment electrification and solar charging, the winners of the 11th annual Champions of Sustainability are raising the bar on environmental stewardship … [More]
ASU President Michael Crow Named to TIME100 Climate List, a First for a University President
Arizona State University President Michael Crow has been named to the 2024 TIME100 Climate list of leaders and innovators driving real climate action. The list includes leaders across a range of fields, from policy to business to education. TIME’s editors spent months vetting names from across the economy. They prioritized measurable, scalable achievements and recent action … [More]
Chandler-Based Manufacturer Becomes Employee-Owned Company with ‘Arizona ESOP Day’ Declaration
In a landmark announcement, Chandler-based Kovach Enclosure Systems unveiled its transition to an employee-owned company through the establishment of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This significant development was celebrated during an all-company event at SOHO63 in Downtown Chandler, marking a new chapter in Kovach’s rich history. Kovach’s announcement also was … [More]
BBB Announces Arizona’s 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics Winners
Better Business Bureau (BBB) announces seven Arizona companies as winners of the 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. Title sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union, the program raises awareness in marketplace ethics and recognizes businesses that operate with the highest levels of integrity. The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics is one of the most prestigious honors BBB bestows on … [More]
GCON Inc. CEO Named Distinguished 2024 Phoenix Titan 100
Mike Godbehere, CEO and co-founder of GCON Inc. with more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, has been recognized among Phoenix’s Top 100 CEOs and C-level executives. … [More]
Bryten Wins 2024 NAA Top Employers Award
Bryten Real Estate Partners, a Phoenix-based multifamily management and consulting company serving 11 states and more than 30 cities across the U.S., has been recognized for the third year in a row as a top ten employer by the National Apartment Association. … [More]
IMI Design Studio Clinches 7 Excellence Awards
Scottsdale-based IMI Design Studio took home seven big wins — including “Total Remodel,” one of its five firsts — at the recent ASID Design Excellence Awards. The luxury design firm is helmed by renowned interior designer Anita Lang, who founded it more than 25 years ago. … [More]
Crow Honored with Prestigious Innovator Award
ASU president recognized for pioneering leadership in innovation and higher education
The Edison Awards, an organization dedicated to honoring the world's most innovative new products and services, is pleased to announce Michael M. Crow, president of Arizona State University, as a 2025 Edison Achievement Award Honoree. This prestigious award recognizes Crow’s transformative leadership in higher education, where he has redefined the role of the public research … [More]
Businesses Recognized for Positive Impact in West Valley at Annual Event
The 32nd Annual Best of the West Awards Dinner took place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Desert Diamond Arena honoring the West Valley’s best leaders, organizations, and programs. WESTMARC recognized finalists in the categories of Economic Engine, Emerging Leader, Excellence in Education & Workforce Development, Excellence in Innovation, and Quality of Life … [More]
Chamber Announces Three Phoenix Businesswomen as 2024 Athena Award Recipients
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced the 2024 ATHENA private sector, public sector, and young professional award recipients at its 37th Annual ATHENA Awards. Jenny Holsman Tetreault, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, TPI, was awarded the 2024 ATHENA Award in the private sector. Shannon Clancy, CEO, St. Vincent de Paul, earned the 2024 ATHENA Award in the public … [More]
Phoenix-Based Wholesale Bakery among Largest Niche Commercial Bakeries in U.S., Gears Up for 30-Year Anniversary
In 2025, Strictly From Scratch, the Phoenix-based commercial bakery that develops a vast range of sweet and savory breads and pastries for large-scale wholesale distribution, is set to celebrate its 30-year milestone. But much has changed since the company launched in 1995. What began as a distribution company quickly developed into a bakery. Today, Strictly From Scratch … [More]
PMO Squad an Inc 5000 Fastest-Growing Company
The PMO Squad has been listed on the 2024 Inc 5000 List of the fastest-growing private companies in America as the No. 1 project management consulting firm in Arizona, the Southwest U.S. Region, and all of the United States. … [More]
MC Residential Wins Housing Heroes Award
MC Residential, the property management arm of MC Companies, a leading multifamily investment, development, construction, and management company, has been honored with the inaugural prestigious Housing Heroes Award from the Arizona Multifamily Association for its exceptional commitment to positively impacting Arizona communities through collaborative teamwork and community … [More]
