The Arizona Technology Council, in conjunction with the Arizona Commerce Authority, today announced the winners of the 2020 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) Awards. This marks the 17th year of this prestigious event honoring and attended by the top leaders in Arizona’s business, technology, education and government sectors. Due to COVID-19, the Council honored … [More]
Meet the Greater Arizona 2020 Torch Awards for Ethics Winners
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has named six winning companies for their 2020 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics for Greater Arizona, sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union. The distinguished award raises awareness in marketplace ethics and honors businesses that operate with integrity. Exemplary businesses have displayed an outstanding level of … [More]
City of Phoenix Wins PR Award for COVID-19 Response Efforts
The city of Phoenix recently was named the 2020 Gold Winner in the category of Best Government Response-Helping People and Businesses During COVID-19 by Public Relations World Awards (PRWA). This annual award recognizes outstanding work in agency and in-house public relations, corporate communications, and marketing and investor relations from around the world. Because of … [More]
BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest Announces 2020 Torch Awards for Ethics Finalists
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) announces 16 Arizona companies selected as finalists for the 2020 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union. The program raises awareness in marketplace ethics and honors businesses who operate with integrity. BBB made the critical decision to pivot this year’s in-person event to a virtual … [More]
Local Companies Are Repeat Performers on Inc. 5000 List
For the second year in a row, OpenWorks, a national facility services and commercial cleaning and disinfecting service provider, has earned a coveted spot on Inc. magazine’s 5000 list. During the past three years, OpenWorks’ revenue growth was 141.3%; the company has doubled in size, growing its national footprint to more than 20 regional offices across the … [More]
Systems Oncology, an AI-based Cancer Therapy Discovery and Development Company, Is Honored With a 2020 AZBio Fast Lane Award
Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) today announced that Systems Oncology, LLC, an AI-based cancer therapy discovery and development company, was honored during Arizona Bioscience Week with a 2020 AZBio Fast Lane Award. Systems Oncology’s work was featured in Celebrating Life & Science, a one-hour television special which aired on September 16, 2020 (CW61-Phoenix) and … [More]
Sundt Earns Best Projet Award fro Light Rail Extension
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Southwest selected Valley Metro’s Gilbert Road Light Rail extension as the best project in its highway/bridges category. ENR is the construction industry’s principal trade publication. “Our team, along with our partner Stacy and Witbeck, are very proud of this achievement,” said Chris Elison, Project Manager for Sundt’s Transportation Group. … [More]
Knife & Fork Media Group Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary this Fall
On Thursday, October 1, Knife & Fork Media Group, celebrates a decade of dedication to providing local and national independently owned businesses with top-tier public relations and marketing services designed to help their companies thrive. “When I started my career in corporate America 20 years ago, I could not have imagined owning a small business,” says President … [More]
Best of the West Finalists Announced, Positively Impacting West Valley
Honoring the West Valley’s best, WESTMARC has selected the finalists for its Annual Best of the West Awards Dinner. There are four categories that will be recognized: Economic Engine, Excellence in Innovation, Quality of Life Enhancement in the Community and Quality of Life Enhancement in Education. We’re excited to announce our finalists in each award category! … [More]
Terracon Achievements: Top Rankings & Philanthropy
The Southwest regional offices (Ariz., Nev., N.M.) of Terracon, a leading provider of environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, moved up nine spots from last year to No. 13 on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) list of Top Southwest Design Firms, while the company overall continues to advance in other national rankings. The employee-owners at Terracon are … [More]
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
ACHIEVEMENTS Terracon Achievements: Top Rankings & Philanthropy The Southwest regional offices (Ariz., Nev., N.M.) of Terracon, a leading provider of environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, moved up nine spots from last year to No. 13 on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) list of Top Southwest Design Firms, while the company overall … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona Named One of the State’s Top Employers for Healthy Living
Delta Dental of Arizona understands that fostering a culture of healthy living promotes employee happiness, loyalty and productivity. The state’s top dental insurer goes above and beyond with employee wellness initiatives to help employees maintain their physical, mental and financial well-being. They have now been recognized for the fourth year in a row by Healthy Arizona … [More]
AvAir Named on Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies in America” List
AvAir, an industry-leading inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, has been named on Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies in America” list for a third year. AvAir’s three-year revenue growth of 106.36% earned the company a ranking of 3501 out of 5000 of the fastest growing companies in the nation. The list, which ranks 5,000 companies by their three-year … [More]
Bank Strengthens Commitment to “Banking for Good” through Its COVID-19 Response Efforts
FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” announced the achievement of a major milestone — deposit balances surpassed $20 billion for the first time in company history. The bank enters the second half of the year in a strong financial position and plans to continue monitoring the unfolding COVID-19 situation while supporting … [More]
Televerde Is Named an Impact Sourcing Champion on IAOP’s First-Ever Distinguished List
Impact Sourcing brings meaningful jobs, skills, and training to high potential but disadvantaged people who otherwise have limited prospects for sustainable employment. It is a new business essential to building stronger, smarter supply chains and ensuring long-term recovery following COVID-19. When embedded fully into a company’s business practices, impact sourcing can help … [More]
BBB Awards $20k in Scholarships to Ethical Cadet Program
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) and Salt River Project (SRP) are honoring ten Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) students as part of BBB Ethical Cadet Scholarship Program. As a not-for-profit, community-based utility with more than a century in the Valley, SRP is deeply rooted in the community and committed to support the people we … [More]
Innovative Justice Clinics Receive National Association of Counties Award
Terros Health and Maricopa County Adult Probation Department have received a national award for a first-in-the-nation program designed to improve probationers’ access to integrated health services and reduce recidivism. The National Association of Counties recognized the innovative justice clinics, which include co-located health services and probation offices in four … [More]
