The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Arizona district office recognized Sonoran Technology and Professional Services, as an SBA Legacy Business. Founded in 2007, Sonoran Technology and Professional Services, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, is a business dedicated to delivering transformational training and technical solutions to a host of customers … [More]
Intel Recognized for Sustainability Initiatives in Arizona
To commemorate Arizona Forward’s 50th anniversary and the 41st annual Environmental Excellence Awards, the organization recently presented a special award to Intel to recognize the company’s consistent and outstanding achievements when it comes to environmental sustainability. Intel’s efforts span its internal operations and collaborations with Arizona nonprofit and … [More]
AvAir Director Receives Prestigious Industry Award
This year’s prestigious Edward J. Glueckler award from the Aviation Suppliers Association was presented to Jared Knights, director of quality assurance at AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket. Each year, the Edward J. Glueckler Award is given to an individual in recognition of outstanding commitment, dedication and contribution to the ASA and the … [More]
Desert Financial Named a Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union
Forbes named Desert Financial Credit Union as a Best-In-State Credit Union in 2023 and the top credit union in Arizona for the fifth year in a row. Forbes, along with the statistics and industry ranking provider Statista Inc., conducted an independent survey of approximately 31,000 U.S. consumers to identify the Best-In-State Credit Unions 2023. Respondents were asked to rate … [More]
Locals Named in Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurant Awards
Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine, recently unveiled the winners of the 2023 Restaurant Awards, which honor the world’s best restaurants for wine. This year’s awards program recognizes 3,505 dining destinations from all 50 states in the U.S. and more than 70 countries internationally. Arizona winners include many Maricopa County restaurants. … [More]
J2 Media Named in the 44th Annual Telly Awards
J2 Media, a video production and communications company in Chandler, Ariz., was recently awarded the Silver Telly in the 44th Annual Telly Awards for its non-broadcast recruitment video created for the Chandler Unified School District in partnership with Intel. The video was designed to recruit employees nationally for all positions in the district- educators, support staff … [More]
Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Co-CEO Recipient of Phoenix Mercury Believe in Women Award
Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is pleased to announce its co-CEO Christina Spicer has been named a recipient of the Phoenix Mercury Believe in Women Award, a recognition that elevates incredible women in sports, business and philanthropy who are making an impact in their communities. Spicer was honored during the Phoenix Mercury Game on Aug. 27, which also served as … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Announces 11 Finalists for Athena Awards
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced the 11 women chosen as finalists for its prestigious 36th 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]
Two Affiliated Phoenix-Based Companies among U.S.’s Fastest-Growing
Inc. Magazine unveiled today its list of America's fastest-growing private companies, including two affiliated organizations: Creation, a versatile firm involved in real estate development, hospitality brand creation and alternative investments, landing in the top 10% for its second consecutive appearance; and LGE Design Build, a premier design-build construction firm, making … [More]
Koibito Poké Named a Top Emerging Franchise
Local poke restaurant Koibito Poké has been recognized as one of the Top New and Emerging Franchises for 2023 by Entrepreneur magazine, at No. 131. Founded in 2018 by former MLB pitcher and three-time world champion Todd Stottlemyre, Koibito Poké is the leading Arizona poké restaurant influenced by traditional Hawaiian and Japanese flavors and ingredients. … [More]
Cintas Earns Highest Safety Award
Cintas Corporation recently earned another safety and health commendation when its Phoenix-area Fire Protection Location D52 was honored with the Arizona Industrial Commission’s VPP Exemplary Award, which recognizes exemplary performance in their workplace safety and health program. The Phoenix-area location has twice been recognized with a Star designation by the Voluntary … [More]
Willmeng Named a Best Workplaces for 2023
Willmeng Construction has been named to Inc. Magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list for 2023. The Arizona-based commercial general contractor specializes in ground-up and tenant improvement projects for the public and private market sectors in the Southwest. The list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional … [More]
Valley-Born Asian Culinary Brand Celebrates 30 Years with Happy Hour Events
Known as the premier place to celebrate birthdays and all special occasions, P.F. Chang's is commemorating one of its own this summer and honoring guests by offering another opportunity to gather and celebrate special moments through their new Happy Hour offering. P.F. Chang's was founded on July 20, 1993. In the 30 years that followed, the brand established itself … [More]
Center for the Future of Arizona Selects 5 Recipients of the 2023 Public Service Awards
The 023 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards, created in spring 2011, recognize nonelected public servants contributing to their communities and civic life, and collectively building a bright future for Arizona. The awards are named in honor of Gabe Zimmerman, whose life was taken in a mass shooting on January 8, 2011, while serving the citizens of Arizona as Congresswoman … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Announces 2023 Impact Award Recipients
The Greater Phoenix Chamber has selected ten local companies as recipients of its 36th Annual IMPACT Awards. The IMPACT Awards honor the accomplishments of small and mid-to-large Valley businesses' achievements and their positive influence on the community and economy. These recipients were selected following a community vote among 30 finalists of the more than 100 businesses … [More]
Arizona Foundation for Women Graduates SHE Leads! Class of 2023
Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW), a not-for-profit agency that advocates for women’s causes in Arizona, graduated 36 local women from the SHE Leads!™ women’s leadership development program. Throughout the past nine months, SHE Leads!™ participants raised over $89,117 for non-profits focused on helping Arizona women. The cohort is proud to fund the following organizations … [More]
Arizona Highways Magazine Wins 17 Awards for Excellence
Arizona Highways, the world-renowned magazine highlighting Arizona’s scenery and stories, earned a total of 17 awards for excellence in visuals, writing and production at the recent annual conference of the International Regional Magazine Association. The magazine, published by the Arizona Department of Transportation, won four first-place Gold Awards, including Matt Jaffe as … [More]
BBB Announces Greater Arizona 2023 Torch Awards for Ethics Finalists
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) proudly announces 19 Greater Arizona companies as finalists for the 2023 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. The event’s Title Sponsor is Desert Financial Credit Union and raises awareness in marketplace ethics and recognizes businesses that operate with the highest levels of integrity. “Honesty builds trust, which is a … [More]
