In the midst of unrelenting uncertainty, one constant has been the commitment of our state’s entrepreneurs to create, innovate and drive recovery. Small business owners have weathered many challenges while demonstrating their resilience and dedication to building our local and state economies. I invite you to join me in recognizing our state’s small business owners this … [More]
BASIS Charter Schools Dominate National STEM School and National Charter School Rankings
Educators and students across the 32 BASIS Charter School campuses grinned broadly at the publication of U.S. News & World Report's new rankings on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Then they went back to class. Back to class? Really? "Yes, really! Our students and teachers acknowledge their hard work, even celebrate it! But they always keep working," … [More]
Arizona Commerce Authority Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of the Small Business Boot Camp
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), today celebrated the second anniversary of the Small Business Boot Camp. Launched on April 27, 2020 as a six-week program to help small businesses respond to the immediate impacts of the pandemic, the Small Business Boot Camp has developed into a comprehensive resource for small businesses in Arizona. The first-of-its-kind program … [More]
The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announces 63rd Annual Black & White Ball Advocate Awardee
The honoree listed below will be recognized at the Chamber’s formal gala on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. "The awardees represent the best of Arizona and their work in our community is a testament to all that we can accomplish together.” said Mónica Villalobos, President & CEO. The AZHCC will present awards in six categories. This … [More]
Footprint Celebrates Earth Day 2022 with over Half a Billion Paper Straws Sold Milestone
Gilbert-based Footprint, a global materials science technology company focused on creating a healthy planet, today announced that it has sold more than half a billion plant-based straws since 2019 supporting customers including McDonald’s in Canada, Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread in their efforts to eliminate plastic straws. Footprint’s paper straws, which underwent a year of … [More]
Benefits Brokerage Partners to Abolish More Than $2M of Medical Debt
Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group Company, announced contributions that alleviated more than $2 million of medical debt, with $1.8 million of abolished debt in Maricopa County. Another $280,000 in medical debt relief was achieved in Colorado, through BCG’s affiliate, Fall River Employee Benefits. One in three Americans struggles with the weight of medical debt, and BCG … [More]
CEO of Latham Industries Named the SBA Arizona Small Business Person of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced the 2022 Small Business Persons of the Year winners from each of the nation’s 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Tracey Latham, founder and CEO of Latham Industries in Phoenix was named the SBA Arizona Small Business Person of the Year. Latham will be formally recognized on May 5 … [More]
Thunderbird School Celebrates Grand Opening, Celebrates 75th Year
The Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University unveiled its new headquarters' name Friday night: the F. Francis and Dionne Najafi Thunderbird Global Headquarters. With klieg lights, fireworks, food trucks and live music on streets closed to traffic, the event was as much a festival as a grand opening for the building in downtown … [More]
Camelot Homes Receives Top Honors in Homebuyers’ Choice Awards
At the 27th Annual Homebuyers’ Choice Awards, Camelot Homes received first place in the nation for Purchase Experience in the medium builder category. The family-owned luxury homebuilder also received second place for Design Experience, and at least a top five placement for all other categories in which they were nominated. … [More]
Have Her Back One of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies
Have Her Back has been named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2022. Founded in 2019 by Caroline Dettman, Pamela Culpepper and Erin Gallagher, Have Her Back is a woman-owned, minority-led culture consultancy working with companies to tackle equity for all historically excluded groups differently and authentically driving change in … [More]
NAIOP Arizona Honored at Industry Merit Awards
The Arizona Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, was named 2022 Large Chapter of the Year at the annual Chapter Merit Awards. It also won an award for a record Highest Number of New Members among the 52 chapters across the U.S. and Canada last year, adding more than 270 new members in 2021. … [More]
Tempe Company Named One of America’s Most Trusted Companies by Newsweek
Tempe-based NortonLifeLock, a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that it has been recognized in Newsweek's inaugural list of America's Most Trusted Companies 2022 in the Software & Telecommunications category. Presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., this prestigious recognition underscores NortonLifeLock's commitment to being a company that consumers … [More]
Call Center Named Top Contact Center in United States, Canada
Delta Dental of Arizona, the state’s largest dental insurance company, has received multiple awards in BenchmarkPortal’s Top Contact Center Contest for its ability to provide superior customer service to its members. In the 2022 competition, Delta Dental of Arizona earned first place in the prestigious “Top Contact Center” category for contact centers with 2 to 49 agents. In … [More]
Arizona Forward’s 40th Annual Environmental Excellence Awards Celebrates Sustainability in Arizona
More than 500 business leaders, elected officials, and their guests gathered on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in anticipation to hear who the recipients would be for this year's prestigious Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence awards presented by SRP. A total of 81 projects were finalists. The biggest winner of the evening was … [More]
Lifted Trucks Makes Southwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies List
Inc. magazine revealed that Lifted Trucks is No. 138 on its third 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 unique look at the most successful companies within the Southwest region … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Announces 2022 Impact Award Finalists, Event May 13th
The Greater Phoenix Chamber has selected nine local companies as finalists for its 35th Annual IMPACT Awards. The IMPACT Awards honor the accomplishments of small, mid-sized and large Valley businesses and the positive influence they have on the community and economy. The 2022 IMPACT Award finalists are: Small Business Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels Concord General … [More]
Barrett-Jackson’s 2022 Scottsdale Auction Breaks Records, Reaching 16 Million Viewers
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, hosted its highest-grossing and most successful auction in its 50-year history with over $203.2 million in auction sales during its 2022 Scottsdale Auction, January 22-30, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. In addition to this record-setting auction, A+E Networks’ broadcast of Barrett-Jackson LIVE on FYI and The HISTORY … [More]
