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]
Crow Honored with Prestigious Innovator Award
ASU president recognized for pioneering leadership in innovation and higher education
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]
Banner Health Receives National Recognition
Banner Health has been nationally recognized for supporting supply chain diversity as part of its social responsibility initiatives. Premier, Inc., a leading healthcare improvement and technology company that unites an alliance of more than 4,350 U.S. hospitals and health systems and approximately 300,000 other providers and organizations, presented the 2024 Supplier … [More]
Arizona Financial Credit Union a Forbes # 1
Arizona Financial Credit Union has been ranked No. 1 in Arizona on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2024. America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2024 ranking lists the institutions that stood out for fulfilling the unique financial needs and expectations of their local communities thereby being most valued by residents of each state. … [More]
Colliers Agent Named a 2024 Woman of Influence
Arizona Colliers agent Bettina Hunt, CCIM, CPM, has been named to GlobeSt.’s Women of Influence Class of 2024 in the category of Broker – Landlord/Agency Representation. Since 1983, this award has recognized a growing number of commercial real estate female professionals for their remarkable achievements. The individual honorees have personally impacted the market and have … [More]
Sagewood Named a Best Senior Living Community for 2024
Sagewood, a life plan community in North Phoenix, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2024 best independent living continuing care retirement community. For its 2024 Best Senior Living ratings, U.S. News evaluated nearly 3,500 communities on several criteria, including resident and family members’ satisfaction with safety, care, community management, … [More]
Rainbow Ryders Ranked among Best in World
Local hot air balloon company Rainbow Ryders was recently recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2024 Travelers’ Choice award winner for ranking among the best 10% of all attractions in the world. The awards are given to businesses who consistently received positive reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. … [More]
The James Agency an Inc. ‘Best Workplace’
Scottsdale-based The James Agency has been named to Inc.’s annual Best Workplaces list. The fully integrated marketing agency is one of 543 workplaces honored nationally for employee engagement and satisfaction. … [More]
Credit Union West Honored – Again
Credit Union West has been recognized as a “Top Company to Work for in Arizona” by Arizona Capitol Times and BestCompaniesAZ. This marks the 12th straight year the credit union has received the prestigious award based on employee survey results. … [More]
Plexus Recognized for Corporate Responsibility
Plexus Worldwide®, a leading global health and wellness company, was honored with a Bronze Stevie Award in the Employee Giving & Volunteerism category by the American Business Awards. This category is new for 2024 and recognizes organizations that have held events and experiences that actively involve their employees in charity initiatives, volunteerism and employee giving. … [More]
Sundt on Top Contractors List
Sundt Construction ranked No. 51 on Engineering News-Record’s 2024 Top 400 Contractors list, climbing 11 spots from the previous year. ENR, the construction industry’s principal trade publication, ranks contractors based on reported revenue from the prior year. … [More]
HonorHealth Researcher Honored
Donald B. Penzien, Ph.D., a professor at Wake Forest University and a research scientist at the HonorHealth Research Institute, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Headache Society for his lifetime body of groundbreaking work, developing and delivering innovative and effective care for patients with severe headaches and chronic pain. … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Names 11 Finalists for 2024 Athena Awards
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced the 11 women chosen as finalists for its prestigious 37th annual ATHENA Awards, continuing its strong tradition of recognizing outstanding Valley businesswomen. The ATHENA Businesswoman of the Year Award recognizes a woman in the public and private sectors and highlights an upcoming leader in the Valley as an ATHENA young professional. … [More]
Private Equity Firm Celebrates 20th Year, Looks Forward to Continued Growth
Montage Partners, a people-first private equity firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly marks its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of providing liquidity to founders and backing them and management with capital and resources to continue to scale their companies. Founded in 2004, Montage Partners has dedicated itself to supporting founders and management … [More]
