A building that once safeguarded Scottsdale's money has spent the past 75 years safeguarding the city's Western heritage, and now the Rusty Spur Saloon is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a day dedicated to the guests who made it an institution. Built in 1921 as the Farmer's State Bank of Scottsdale, the building at 7245 E. Main St. was home to the city’s first bank … [More]
19 Arizona Restaurants Make MICHELIN’s New Regional Guide: See Who Made the Cut
Arizona’s dining scene has secured 19 restaurant selections in the first MICHELIN Guide Southwest, with seven establishments earning Bib Gourmand recognition, the most awarded to any individual state in the newly formed regional guide. The inaugural guide encompasses Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. Of its 64 total selections, 18 received Bib Gourmand designations, which … [More]
GCON CEO Named Entrepreneur of the Year
Phoenix-based GCON Co-Founder and CEO Mike Godbehere was recently named an EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Pacific Southwest Award winner, selected among nearly 1,000 program participants across 17 regions competing for the title. Now in its 41st year, Entrepreneur Of The Year honors business leaders for their ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit. In the case of … [More]
Boycott Bar’s Audrey Corley Honored
Audrey Corley and Boycott Bar were recently honored with the 2026 Community Partnership Award from the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce for their lasting role in creating safe, visible and community-centered spaces across Greater Phoenix. … [More]
Avnet Twice Named a Best Company
Avnet was recently named one of TIME’s America’s Best Companies of 2026, ranking No. 481 among 1,000 companies nationwide based on employee satisfaction, financial performance and sustainability transparency. Avnet was also recently named a 2026–2027 Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report. … [More]
Mesa Entrepreneur Selected for Grant
Angela Garmon, of Mesa-based ARG Coaching & Consulting Group, LLC, was recently selected to receive a 2026 BMO Celebrating Women grant — one of just 15 businesses nationwide selected to receive the grant, which were awarded based upon business strength, growth potential and demonstrated results in supporting the advancement of women. … [More]
Chandler Jet Maker Shatters 13-Year Transcontinental Speed Record
SyberJet Aircraft announced that its SJ30-2 has set an unofficial East-to-West transcontinental speed record in the C-1.f aircraft class, flying nonstop from Jacksonville, Florida to San Diego, California in approximately 4 hours and 7 minutes at an average speed of 505.3 mph. The flight, piloted by Gordon "Gordy" Bryan with SyberJet CEO Trevor Milton aboard, decisively … [More]
Carly Schroeder Honored for Philanthropic Fundraising
Carly Schroeder, owner and principal designer of CJS Lifestyle & Design, has been named the 2026 Visionary of the Year after leading a successful fundraising campaign that raised $143,568 for Blood Cancer United. She dedicated her Visionary of the Year journey to the memory of her brother, Andy, who lost his battle with cancer. The prestigious philanthropic competition … [More]
Westminster Village CEO Honored
Recognized for driving statewide senior living advocacy, mentorship and collaboration, Westminster Village CEO Tom Winkelman earned the inaugural Steward of Impact Award from Arizona LeadingAge. … [More]
Best Pool Design for Camelot Homes
Camelot Homes and Creative Environments have been recognized with the Best Pool Design award in the second annual Phoenix Home & Garden Honors Design Awards for the striking pool design at the model home in Camelot’s award-winning The Edge at Joy Ranch community in North Scottsdale. … [More]
Yates Buick GMC Named Buick Dealer of the Year
The Goodyear dealership Yates Buick GMC recently earned Buick’s 2025 Dealer of the Year recognition under the leadership of President Whitney Yates-Woods, who builds on more than 40 years of Yates family automotive experience. … [More]
Valley Architecture Firm Marks Milestone Year with New Headquarters
triARC architecture & design has three powerful reasons to celebrate in 2026: the move into its newly renovated headquarters at 3333 E. Indian School Road, the firm's 20th anniversary, and Principal Owner Jill Hamblen's 33rd year of practicing architecture. The Phoenix-based architecture and design firm officially moved into its new home on June 15, marking a significant … [More]
Remembering the ASU President Who Reshaped Arizona Higher Education
Lattie F. Coor Jr., the 15th president of Arizona State University whose tenure achieved major milestones for ASU as a research institution, died Thursday evening at age 89. “ASU would not be the institution it is today without Lattie Coor’s vision, leadership and commitment to the community,” ASU President Michael M. Crow said. “Our university’s advancements in research … [More]
Girl Scouts across Arizona Top 2.3 Million Cookie Boxes Sold
Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is celebrating the sweet success of the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season after thousands of girls across central and northern Arizona sold more than 2.3 million boxes of cookies. From Jan. 18 through March 1, the Girl Scout Cookie Program empowered girls across more than 90 communities including the Navajo Nation and Hopi Lands to build … [More]
Adler PR Founder Wins Gold Stevie Award
Jennifer Adler, founder and CEO of Adler Public Relations, was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award for “PR Exec of the Year” in The 24th Annual American Business Awards®. … [More]
Desert Highlands Golf Course Earns Top Honors
Desert Highlands in north Scottsdale was honored with a first place for its golf course in the private category of Golf, Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Best Renovation of the Year awards for 2026. … [More]
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shops on Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, a franchise that has grown to more than 60 locations across Arizona and California, has risen to No. 65 on Fast Casual’s 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers in the United States. … [More]
Thai Chili 2go on Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers
Thai Chili 2go was named No. 94 on the 2026 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list. Thai Chili 2go began with one East Valley location and has since grown to include 19 restaurants around the Valley, with many more in the planning stages. … [More]
