Recently, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona followed its $100,000 commitment to Arizona food banks in response to food insecurity and uncertainty around SNAP benefits with a $75,000 donation to Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona to help up to 50 households move into stable housing and upgrade 14 homes with new HVAC systems so families can stay warm in winter and cool in … [More]
FirstBank Addresses Rising Food Insecurity
FirstBank, one of the nation's largest privately held banks with a focus on "banking for good," recently donated $10,000 to the Valley of the Sun YMCA to combat rising food insecurity among Arizona families. … [More]
Nox Group Supports The Salvation Army
To help ensure more children experience the magic of the holidays, Phoenix-based Nox Group — an industrial construction company specializing in mission-critical infrastructure — expanded its long-standing support of The Salvation Army Christmas Angel program, rallying teams across the Valley to give, volunteer and deliver gifts directly to local families. … [More]
Arizona State University Breaks Ground on McCain Library
On a sunny Thursday afternoon along Tempe Town Lake, with Papago Park rising in the distance and Arizona State University just across the water, the setting felt intentional. Shovels were lined neatly in the earth. A towering excavator held a dancing U.S. flag across its frame. Civic leaders, family members and longtime friends gathered shoulder to shoulder on a dirt lot. The … [More]
Helpany Sweeps Tech Awards
Helpany, a Scottsdale-based AI company that’s redefining safety and independence for seniors in group care, recently swept McKnight’s Tech Awards receiving the Best in Show Award for its combination of strategic thinking, innovative delivery and needle-moving results. They also received Gold in “Proactive Care,” Gold in “Resident/Patient Monitoring & Safety,” and Silver in … [More]
Trevor H. Halpern: Tops in U.S. Real Estate
RealTrends named Trevor H. Halpern, J.D., founder and CEO of Halpern Residential at eXp, as one of the Top 1,000 Agents in the United States. Since launching his real estate career in 2011, Halpern has consistently landed in the top 1% of agents in Greater Phoenix. … [More]
Clear Title Agency: A Top Company to Work For
Clear Title Agency of Arizona, a leader in commercial and residential title and escrow services, has been recognized for the 13th consecutive year as a Top Company to Work for in Arizona by Best Companies Group. … [More]
Jackie Orcutt Named 2025 Woman ICON
Leading networking organization Arizona Commercial Real Estate Women named 18-year industry veteran and CBRE Executive Vice President Jackie Orcutt as its 2025 Woman ICON honoree. Established by AZCREW in 2024, the ICON award honors a trailblazing woman in commercial real estate who has applied exceptional leadership and innovation to pave the way for future generations. … [More]
Terracon Earns Environmental Honor
Terracon Consultants, in collaboration with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County and contractor Rummel Construction, won the American Public Works Association Arizona Project of the Year in 2025 in the Environment category (under $5 million) for their work on the Durango Campus Landscape and Water Conservation Retrofit in Phoenix. … [More]
Valley Luxury Builder Marks 40 Years of High-End Home Design
Design trends and home prices have seen dramatic shifts over the past four decades, but what’s remained constant in Arizona’s always-evolving real estate scene is Cullum Homes’ commitment to delivering the finest homebuilding experience from start to finish. It’s a sentiment that’s driven Rod & Kim Cullum since they founded the luxury homebuilding company back in 1985, and … [More]
Convention Center Celebrates Banner Year, Looks Forward to 2026
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]
