TruWest Credit Union is excited to celebrate 70 years of distinguished service on August 12th. A cooperative with a rich history of service to its members, involvement in the community and dedication to its employees, TruWest lives and breathes the long-standing philosophy of “people helping people.” From a humble start in 1952 as Motorola Credit Union, TruWest has expanded … [More]
Phoenix Bedding Manufacturer Endorsed by Chiropractic Association
Brooklyn Bedding, manufacturer, retailer, and pioneer of the bed-in-a-box mattress, and Helix Sleep, the leading direct-to-consumer custom sleep brand, today announced that five mattresses have been endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). Brooklyn Bedding's Plank Firm and Plank Firm Luxe and Helix's Midnight Luxe, Twilight Luxe, and Plus were … [More]
Environmentally Responsible Diaper Co. Gets B-Corp Status
DYPER™, the responsible diapering company, announced that it is a Certified B Corporation™ ("B Corp") today. The B Corp certification validates DYPER as achieving the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. With the average child using around 7,000 disposable diapers in their lifetime and more than 27 billion ending up in … [More]
Phoenix Named an All-America City 2022
The National Civic League and the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading named the City of Phoenix as winner of the 2022 All-America City Award (AAC). This year's theme was, “Housing as a Platform to Promote Early School Success and Equitable Learning Recovery." The City's commitment to improving digital … [More]
Gilbert Chef Faces Off for Ultimate Seafood Cooking Competition
Chef Nick Farrer of Isabel’s Amor in Gilbert will face-off against 13 other chefs from around the country to the nation’s ultimate seafood cooking competition, the 18th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off. Chef Nick Farrer is no stranger to competition on all levels, especially battling the clock and several other chefs. Chef Farrer has made three appearances on Food … [More]
Tempe Chamber Names Top Businesses at Business Excellence Awards
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce held the 22nd Annual State of the Chamber and Business Excellence Awards, presented by Southwest Airlines, on June 30 at the Embassy Suites Hotel. The Tempe Chamber recognized outstanding Chamber members, celebrating those that demonstrate business excellence and go above and beyond to make Tempe a great place to work and live. “There is a wide … [More]
SRP Gets Climate Registered™ Platinum Status Distinction, First Named for 2020 Reporting Year
Salt River Project (SRP) has been awarded Climate Registered™ Platinum Status for the 2020 reporting year. The Climate Registry, a nonprofit organization, is North America’s largest voluntary registry for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. SRP earned this recognition, awarded on behalf of The Climate Registry, by setting and disclosing a public GHG reduction goal as well as a … [More]
Risas Dental and Braces Named Finalist in 2022 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics
Risas Dental and Braces, a local dental care provider with a mission to change the way dentistry is offered, is proud to announce that the Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) have named them as a finalist for the 2022 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. The annual award program recognizes local businesses that generate a high level of trust among their … [More]
Scottsdale-based Camelot Homes Honored with 2022 Gold Nugget Award
Camelot Homes has been honored with a 2022 Gold Nugget Award. PCBC's Gold Nugget Awards are presented each year to top innovators in design, planning and development. The Scottsdale-based family-owned luxury home builder received an award for Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Home Priced $1.5 Million and Over for their Cavallo model at the Bronco community in Scottsdale. … [More]
29 Local Women Graduate from Woman-Centric Leadership Program
Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW), a not-for-profit agency that advocates for women’s causes in Arizona, graduated 29 local women from their second annual woman-centric leadership program, SHE Leads!™. Throughout the past six months, SHE Leads!™ participants raised over $72,000 for non-profits focused on helping Arizona women. The cohort is proud to fund the following … [More]
Trevor Wilde Named a Top Wealth Advisor in Arizona
Trevor Wilde, CEO of award-winning Wilde Wealth Management Group, was named to Forbes’ 2022 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list. He was named No. 2 overall among the 110 advisors from across Arizona named to the prestigious list. This is his second year in a row earning the No. 2 overall ranking, and it came on the heels of being named to Barron’s top 1,200 advisors … [More]
Two AAED Members Named Top 50 Economic Developers in Nation
Barbra Coffee, CEcD, EDFP, Economic Initiatives Director for the City of Tucson and Kelly Patton, Economic Development Manager for APS, both members of the Arizona Association for Economic Development, have been named to the 2022 North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect, a service for educational and networking events for economic developers and site … [More]
Gilbert Leadership Graduates 30th Class
Gilbert Leadership recently celebrated the graduation of Class 30 at a formal ceremony recognizing the 29 participants of this year's cohort. Gilbert Leadership, a program of the Gilbert Chamber Foundation, serves to raise up local leadership by promoting and inspiring action on issues that impact the Town of Gilbert. The program influences the community by building … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Named a Best Children’s Hospital in Arizona by U.S. News & World Report
For the twelfth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Phoenix Children's among the nation's "Best Children's Hospitals." The health system also earned recognition as the top children's hospital in Arizona for the second consecutive year. Only 35 states and Washington, D.C. were home to hospitals with a top state distinction, per U.S. … [More]
Downtown Luxury Residential Project Gets Certification for Being Greenest and Energy-Efficient
StreetLights Residential, a national design-focused developer of luxury multifamily and mixed-use communities, announced that The Ryan has been awarded LEED Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the USGBC’s leading rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most … [More]
Carvana Named #2 Automotive Brand on Forbes 2022 Most Customer-Centric Companies List
Carvana, the industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, is recognized as the No. 2 automotive brand in the U.S. as designated by Forbes 2022 Most Customer-Centric Companies List. This recognition lands on the heels of Carvana also being named by Forbes as the No. 1 large employer in the Retail and Wholesale industry and one of America’s best employers for … [More]
Arizona Chamber Names Transformational Leader of the Year
At its annual awards luncheon, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry today recognized Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, as the 2022 Transformational Leader of the Year. The Transformational Leader Award is one of the Chamber’s highest honors, bestowed upon individuals from Arizona’s private and public sectors who have demonstrated … [More]
Phoenix-Based Bathroom Remodeling Franchise Earns No. 1 Spot by Bob Vila
Re-Bath, the nation's largest complete bathroom remodeling franchise, earns the No. 1 spot for "Best Bathroom Renovations" by the most trusted name in all things home improvement, Bob Vila, on its 2022 Best Home Improvement Contractors of 2022 Ranking. Bob Vila's team of experts researched and vetted dozens of contractors that offer nationwide renovation and remodeling … [More]
