The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is viewed as one of the top regional economic development organizations across the country, according to a new survey of U.S. corporate executives and location advisors released Monday at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference in Toronto. Conducted by Development Counsellors International (DCI) every … [More]

Salt River Project was one of 15 companies honored with the 2017 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award for support of employees who also are members of the National Guard or Reserve.  The award, presented Friday by Deputy Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan in an annual ceremony at the Pentagon, is the highest form of recognition given by the U.S. government to … [More]

For the fifth consecutive year, WebPT, the leading EMR for physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists, has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. With a five-year growth rate of 345 percent, the Phoenix-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) company ranked No. 2,640 on the 36th annual list of elite … [More]

Inc. magazine today ranked Perfect Water Technologies No. 1458 on its 36th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment — its independent small businesses.  For the third year in a row, Perfect Water Technologies … [More]

Caliber - The Wealth Development Company has earned a prestigious spot on the 35th annual 2017 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. A four-year honoree with a successful three-year sales growth of 253%, Caliber ranked No. 1562 on Inc. magazine’s exclusive list. Of the tens of thousands of companies applying over the years, only one in 10 companies … [More]

Isagenix International, a global health and wellness company providing sustainable nutrition and lifestyle solutions, has been recognized for the 11th consecutive year by Inc. as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This recognition earns Isagenix a position on the publications prestigious list, as well as their exclusive 10X Club, a recognition achieved by … [More]

Ballard Spahr ranked in the top 20 percent of Am Law 200 firms in 2016 for U.S. pro bono commitment, according to The American Lawyer's latest Pro Bono Survey.  The survey collects information from the country's largest law firms to gauge their commitment to pro bono service. It ranks firms based on the average number of pro bono hours worked per lawyer and on the percentage … [More]

Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has been recognized among 24 elite law firms nationwide for superior client relationships, ranking No. 10 on BTI Consulting Group’s 2017 Industry Power Rankings. This recognition places Polsinelli among only 24 firms that clients consider both as their leading provider and as the first firm they recommend to peers. As part of the ranking on BTI’s … [More]

Salt River Project continues to receive high marks in satisfaction from its residential electric customers, according to a study issued today by J.D. Power. SRP ranks highest for residential electric service in the western United States among Large electric utilities for the 16th consecutive year with a Customer Satisfaction Index score of 775 on a 1,000-point scale in this … [More]

The prestigious Gold Nugget Awards, centerpiece of PCBC, the largest home building show in the Western United States, recognizes exceptional concepts in architectural design, planning and development. At the June 29 awards ceremony, Toll Brothers received the highest honor of all – Home of the Year for the Sullivan Design at Toll Brothers at Adero Canyon in Fountain Hills, … [More]

Flower Child, the healthy, happy, fast-casual restaurant by renowned restaurateur Sam Fox, has won a coveted “Hot Concept Award” from Nation’s Restaurant News. The prestigious award honors forward-thinking brands at the leading edge of food service. This is the third time Fox has been honored with a Hot Concept nod, a distinction not usually received by one restaurateur … [More]

More than 100 members of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Phoenix Chapter, and their guests recently celebrated the success of the past year and recognized the contributions of its members and corporate partners.  “All of our members deserve thanks and recognition for all they do throughout the year to support our chapter and other women in business,” … [More]

The Crepe Club is thrilled to announce its first anniversary as a “brick and mortar” restaurant in the Phoenix metro area. The Crepe Club opened its doors in the Biltmore Fashion Park last June and has since seen tremendous growth and support from the local community. In just a few short years, The Crepe Club has become a great business success story. Brothers Karim, Fares and … [More]

Mountain Shadows, the $100 million new resort in Paradise Valley, was awarded with the esteemed AAA Four Diamond Rating this week. Luxury fashion and lifestyle magazine, Vogue, also named the resort to its list of “Best New Hotel Pools in America.” These accolades come only months following the resort’s opening on April 1.  “We are incredibly proud of Mountain Shadows’ AAA … [More]

BestCompaniesAZ, an exclusive employer branding and award consultation firm, named its list of 2017 “Best of Future” winners this week as part of its 15th-anniversary celebration serving Arizona’s business community. Earlier this year, it released its “100 Best Arizona Companies”  winners list, which recognizes shining examples of Arizona companies demonstrating best practices … [More]

P.B. Bell, a leader in multifamily housing development, management and acquisitions, has been recognized for its commitment to excellent customer service and for community design for its newest community, Velaire at Aspera. The luxury apartment community within the Aspera mixed-use development in Glendale, Arizona opened about a year ago. Velaire received a J Turner Award … [More]

 Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) has announced that Chairman and CEO Robert Sarver was voted 2017 “Banking CEO of the Year” for North America by International Banker, a noted magazine and online resource for analysis on global banking.  This accolade follows the ranking earlier this year of Western Alliance Bancorporation by Forbes as No. 4 on its annual “Best … [More]

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), a leading health and well-being company, was recognized recently by the Healthy Arizona Worksite Program for achieving the Platinum Award level of excellence in worksite wellness. Humana is one of the first companies to achieve the Platinum level, which was introduced this year. The Healthy Arizona Worksite Award recognizes employers that are making … [More]