RBBB is the only nonprofit in Arizona that pairs middle school mentors (Leaders) with third-graders (Readers) in a highly structured reading comprehension program to help solve Arizona’s literacy crisis. In this way, RBBB serves not just one but two students at the same time, helping struggling third-graders increase comprehension skills while developing … [More]
Pro One Media Productions – Ruzica Markovic, President & CEO
The go-to media partner for some of the most innovative companies in the world, Pro One is dedicated to partnering in our client’s success. We help companies achieve their training, communications, promotional and, moreover, financial goals. As a partner, we dig deep to listen and understand objectives, budgets and the target audience. We had a recent client … [More]
The Phoenix Film Foundation – Jason Carney, Executive Director
The Phoenix Film Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. We’re bringing fantastic new films to the Phoenix community. And we do it all in one handy location. Other festivals our size will host screenings and parties throughout their cities, but not us. We offer our audiences the opportunity to see film after film without having to leave the … [More]
one-n-ten – Nate Rhoton, Executive Director
one-n-ten provides suicide prevention, workforce, housing, self-esteem and community services to LGBTQ youth ages 11 through 24. This community is at a higher rate for suicide, self-harm, unemployment and homelessness. Together, we are creating a safe space where they can learn from each other and become resilient and successful adults. Currently, we are … [More]
OH Partners – Scott Harkey, Co-Founder & Managing Partner
One thing we are excited about is our film company, Matter Films, and what we are doing in the content creation space. Our clients and brands are finding more ways to get meaningful content out to their brand fans. Whether that’s through social media channels or streaming services, our film company and social media team are looking at innovative ways to craft … [More]
Kiterocket – Martijn Pierik, Founding Partner & CEO
If Kiterocket is one thing, it is engaged. Our team is known for their passion, their expertise and their ability to drive measurable and memorable results. Our team is professionally and emotionally vested in our clients’ missions and known to be well-connected within the industries they serve and the communities in which they live. We take the time to probe … [More]
Goodmans Interior Structures – Adam Goodman, President
As a Benefit Corporation (B Corp), Goodmans Interior Structures' charter mandates them to consider all of their stakeholders and not just the shareholders. We have declared our non-ownership stakeholders to be the community, the environment and our people. Every decision we make is in consideration of the balance between those four stakeholders. While we can’t … [More]
Fulton Homes – Doug Fulton, Chief Executive Officer
For more than a decade, Fulton Homes has been a great community steward in building some of the healthiest homes that are environmentally friendly — before it became popular. Providing homes that are thoughtfully designed throughout, Fulton Homes became the only homebuilder in the nation to receive both the Indoor airPlus Leader® and ENERGY STAR® Partner of … [More]
Alliance Bank of Arizona – Don Garner, Chief Executive Officer
Alliance Bank has its finger on the pulse of business in Arizona. With its sharp focus on customer relationships, attracting and retaining top banking talent and unique approach that combines a national presence through Western Alliance Bank with a regional focus, it has cemented itself as the bank of choice for many businesses in Arizona. Alliance Bank’s … [More]
BestCompaniesAZ – Denise Gredler, Founder & CEO
Founded in 2002, BestCompaniesAZ pioneered the intersection of recruiting, human resources, marketing and public relations — today known as Employer Branding or “PR for HR.” BestCompaniesAZ has evolved into an exclusive, niche PR, marketing and employer branding firm that specializes in building and promoting strong employer brands. BestCompaniesAZ is best … [More]
CCBG Architects – Brian Cassidy, AIA, President
The leadership of CCBG Architects committed to move our studio into downtown Phoenix 27 years ago, knowing that the core of our city was going to reinvent itself by repurposing neglected buildings and adding small infill projects. It was many years of banging the drum and leading by example advocating why Phoenix Metro needs strong, dense, sustainable, … [More]
Coplex – Zach Ferres, Chief Executive Officer
Coplex has helped launch more than 300 startups, including the successful industry disruption via PlutoTV, Qwick and Insurmi. Viacom recently acquired free streaming TV service PlutoTV for $340 million. Qwick was able to go from concept to revenue in 90 days, to a successful $1.3-million seed round in less than 12 months. Coplex also supported Insurmi in … [More]
The Department – Kyle Frazey, Managing Director
The Department is a mid-rise building in downtown Phoenix that provides cutting-edge space for co-working, retail, office and events. Launched in 2015, The Department was the first co-working space in the core of downtown Phoenix and doubled the size of its co-working offering in 2019. It was launched as an initiative of Marketplace One, an impact-investment … [More]
Enterprise Bank & Trust – Jeff Friesen, President, Arizona Region
By providing a robust suite of financial products, top-tier client service and expertise in many specialty banking areas, Enterprise has grown substantially in the Phoenix area. We differentiate ourselves locally by bringing a truly consultative approach to our clients. We provide thought leadership through our "Think Tank" series, which tackles issues … [More]
Equality Health – Hugh Lytle, Founder, Chairman & CEO
Equality Health is a revolutionary, integrated, value-based care delivery system that aims to improve access to quality care for populations that have long struggled with navigating the traditional one-size-fits-all U.S. healthcare model. Working closely with community stakeholders, Equality Health pioneered a sustainable, technology-enabled whole-person … [More]
FSW Funding – Robyn Barrett, Managing Member
FSW Funding, a woman-owned company, has worked with many Arizona-based businesses over the last 19 years and provided lines of credit when banks were unable to do so. Basically, banks underwrite the historical performance of a company via the positive cash flow a company generates. FSW Funding underwrites the future of a company by evaluating the accounts … [More]
Feedback: March 2020
Q: What effect has a changed approach to risk had on your company? Ashleigh Bechtel President FireFly-HR Sector: Human Resources There is a high level of risk involved with being an entrepreneur, which can be exhilarating for some yet petrifying for others. Over the past 18 months, we have changed the way we look at risk within FireFly-HR. We dedicated time to … [More]
Plants at Work
Plants need jobs, too! A few plants can make the workplace a lot friendlier, both easing the eyes and helping people to breathe easier. When planning for an office plant, it’s important to take a couple factors into account, such as light and watering. Plants are happiest where they can get light, such as in front of — not to one side of — a window, under a skylight or under a … [More]






























