Keith Earnest, a 35-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry and executive vice president for VanTrust Real Estate, LLC, has been recognized with NAIOP Arizona’s 2022 Award of Excellence, which recognizes an individual who has made a significant and positive impact on the commercial real estate industry in Arizona over a period of at least 15 years, along with direct … [More]
Cavanagh Law’s John Wittwer Appointed to Prestigious Chairmanship
John Wittwer, a Senior Member at premier multi-practice Cavanagh Law Firm in Phoenix, was appointed chapter chair for the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) in Arizona. PLUS is the primary source of professional liability educational programs and seminars, networking events, educational products and information regarding professional liability. … [More]
Phoenix’s Only Black-Owned Advertising Agency Named Creative Professional of the Year at 2023 ADDY Awards
Mya Kai Creative Agency, the full-service advertising agency dedicated to building and growing brands through design experiences that connect today’s companies to tomorrow’s culture, is pleased to announce its CEO and Chief Creative Officer Michael Jackson has been named the Phoenix 2023 Creative Professional of the Year. Jackson received this award at the 2023 American … [More]
SBA Honors Arizona Small Business Person of the Year Award Winner
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the 2023 Small Business Persons of the Year from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The winners will be recognized on Sunday, April 30 and Monday, May 1 during the National Small Business Week (NSBW) awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. At the event, one of the state/territory winners will be … [More]
Celebrating the Vital Role of Women in Arizona History
The International Women’s Forum Arizona commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American History. As International Women’s Day is celebrated March 8th, tap into the long list of women in IWF AZ who have made history and utilize our nonprofit as a resource for your magazines. International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day … [More]
Family-Owned Builder Named Number One Custom Homebuilder in Scottsdale
Camelot Homes has been named the number one custom home builder in Scottsdale by Home Builder Digest, a national online magazine focusing on the residential housing industry. In selecting the top 15 builders for the list, the magazine looked at hundreds of custom home builders looking for those who had earned the trust of locals. They evaluated press attention the builders’ … [More]
Morrison Institute Celebrates 40 Years
Arizona is a “laboratory for the future of democracy,” and the Morrison Institute for Public Policy, as well as the university where it is based, are vital contributors to that laboratory, Arizona State University President Michael Crow recently told friends and supporters of the institute. The institute celebrated its 40th anniversary with a Feb. 28 Impact Showcase at the … [More]
Tempe-Based Semiconductor Resale Co. Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023
Moov, the world's largest and fastest growing marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023. "We're excited to be named to Fast Company's prestigious list of most innovative companies," said Moov co-founder and CEO Steven Zhou. "In building the world's first B2B … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Health and Safety Co. Ranks Tops on List of Southwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine revealed that PathogenDx, a leader in next-generation microarray technology for better health and safety, is No. 50 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a … [More]
Cavanagh Attorney Appointed to Prestigious Chairmanship
John Wittwer, a senior member at The Cavanagh Law Firm in Phoenix, was recently appointed to chapter chair for the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) in Arizona. PLUS is the primary source of professional liability educational programs and seminars, networking events, educational products and information regarding professional liability. … [More]
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Amenities Awarded Five Stars by Forbes
In the recently announced 2023 Star Awards and Recommended Ratings by Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass earned the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Rating, and both Aji Spa and Kai restaurant earned the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award. … [More]
VanTrust EVP Honored with NAIOP Arizona’s 2022 Award of Excellence
Keith Earnest, a 35-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry and executive vice president for VanTrust Real Estate, LLC, recently received NAIOP Arizona’s 2022 Award of Excellence. As EVP of VanTrust, Earnest has overseen the completion of 2.3 million square feet of development in Arizona, including office, industrial and multifamily projects. … [More]
On the Rise in 2023: Six Arizona Bioscience Startups Selected for Flinn Foundation Program
The Arizona bioscience startups representing the 10th cohort of the Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program are developing innovative products and devices to better treat cancer, improve mental health, provide long-lasting refrigeration of blood and medicine, and more efficiently and safely move patients. The six early-stage firms competitively selected for the … [More]
Pizzeria Celebrates 20 Years since Opening of First Location in Scottsdale
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is gearing up to commemorate its 20th anniversary of expanding coal-fired, brick oven pizza outside of New York with celebrations that began this month at Arizona locations and will continue throughout 2023 in 11 states. On Feb. 14, 2003, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria opened its first location outside of New York at 4000 N. Scottsdale Road. The Old Town Scottsdale … [More]
Chandler-Gilbert Community College Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) was founded in 1985 to serve the higher education needs of the Southeast Valley. In 1992, CGCC was accredited as an independent college by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Today, with four locations and an average of 19,000 students every year, Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a fast-growing member … [More]
United Celebrates Historic First Graduating Class of Its Goodyear Flight Academy Pilots
United, the only major U.S. airline to own a flight school, is celebrating the graduation of United Aviate Academy's inaugural class of pilots, an important step towards training the next generation of talented, qualified, and motivated aviators. The inaugural graduating class includes 51 students – with nearly 80% being women or people of color – marking the next step towards … [More]
Eight ASU Online Business Programs Rank in US News’ Top 10
In the newest U.S. News & World Report online program rankings, the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University ranked top 10 across eight programs and disciplines, including taking the top spot for online bachelor's in business programs. The peer-reviewed rankings, which were released publicly today, also named W. P. Carey's Online MBA No. 7 in the … [More]
Arizona’s Second-Largest School District Honored for Use of Augmented and Virtual Reality in STEM
Because of its long successful implementation of augmented and virtual reality technology (AR/VR) in Arizona elementary schools, zSpace, Inc., a Silicon Valley education company, is proud to honor Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) as a "District of Distinction." A zSpace STEM District of Distinction is a district with the desire and ability to showcase their use of zSpace … [More]
