Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy ACHIEVEMENTS Lifestyle Homes Named on Builder 100 List Thai Chili 2go on Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shops on Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers Desert Highlands Golf Course Earns Top Honors Adler PR Founder Wins Gold Stevie Award PHILANTHROPY Harrah’s Ak-Chin … [More]
Addressing the Workforce Cost of Opioid Use Disorder in Hospitality
In the restaurant industry, performance is measured in real time. Tickets move, guests wait and teams operate under constant pressure. In that environment, problems rarely announce themselves and often surface only after they begin to affect performance, safety or retention. Opioid use disorder is one of those challenges. Nationally, hospitality workers rank among the … [More]
How a Relationship-First Approach Is Shaping Today’s Luxury Homebuilding Experience
For years, we’ve believed that luxury homebuilding is about far more than delivering a beautiful, finished product — it’s about building trust, creating a positive experience and developing long-term relationships along the way. At Sonoran Classic Builders, our approach has always been relationship-first. That means prioritizing communication, transparency and consistency … [More]
The Rise of On-Demand Healthcare in Phoenix
Access to healthcare in Phoenix is evolving as patient expectations shift toward convenience, speed and efficiency. While urgent care centers in Phoenix and emergency departments remain essential, many patients — particularly working professionals and families — are seeking alternatives that better fit their schedules. On-demand healthcare, including in-home medical … [More]
Delta Dental AZ Enhances ASU’s Medical School Training
With a $578,947 investment by the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation, Delta Dental of Arizona is partnering with Arizona State University to create the Student-centered Medical Instruction and Learning in Oral Health powered by Artificial Intelligence (SMILE-AI) at the Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, which will embed oral … [More]
Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Builds on $1M Tradition
Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, the nonprofit arm of Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys, recently hosted its annual charity golf tournament and raised $1 million for Arizona nonprofits. 100% of the proceeds from the tournament go back to Arizona nonprofits through Lerner & Rowe Gives Back’s grant program and other charity giving. … [More]
Burch & Cracchiolo Upgrades Teacher Award
The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. is proud to announce the next chapter of the “B&C Star Teacher Award” program. After a successful run honoring more than 60 outstanding teachers across the Valley, the Firm is enhancing the program by increasing the award to $2,000 and shifting to a quarterly recognition format. … [More]
OneAZ Strengthens Community
OneAZ Credit Union recently brought together more than 150 business and community leaders in Phoenix for its third annual “Aspirations” event in partnership with Novle, where the OneAZ Community Foundation also awarded $750,000 to five Arizona nonprofits focused on economic opportunity, education and community development, as the credit union celebrates its 75th anniversary. … [More]
72SOLD Founder Accepts National Appointment
Greg Hague, Phoenix real estate strategist and 72SOLD founder, was recently appointed director of Home Sale Strategy for Compass International Holdings, one of the world’s largest publicly traded real estate services company, where he will provide voluntary, no-cost strategy training to more than 300,000 agents across the company’s portfolio of brands. Seven independent studies … [More]
Scottsdale Advisor Continues National Streak
Nayan Ranchhod, a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial, has been named to the 2026 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list published by Forbes. The honor recognizes top advisors across the country who demonstrate high levels of professionalism, ethical standards and client impact, and comes on the heels of Ranchhod’s recent inclusion on the Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial … [More]
Sundt Construction Leads Industry in Safety
Tempe-headquartered Sundt Construction received the construction industry’s leading award for construction safety, known as the “AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award Grand Award,” at the recent national Associated General Contractors of America Annual Convention — the only contractor to have won the award three times. A major component to Sundt Construction’s Safety By … [More]
Looking Good 2026 – June Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy ACHIEVEMENTS Sundt Construction Leads Industry in Safety Scottsdale Advisor Continues National Streak 72SOLD Founder Accepts National Appointment PHILANTHROPY OneAZ Strengthens Community Burch & Cracchiolo Upgrades Teacher Award Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Builds on $1M Tradition … [More]
Auto Repair Store Expansion Jumps to Phoenix from Northeast U.S.
Full-service auto repair Dunn Tire & Auto recently opened a store in Phoenix. This location, on Bell Road east of I-17, marks not only its first Phoenix location but its first location beyond the Northeast. “We have always prioritized smart, measured growth across our portfolio of tire and full-service automotive maintenance shops,” says Daniel Cota, Dunn Tire & Auto … [More]
Men’s Grooming Industry Is Looking Good
As a Gold Canyon homeowner for more than 14 years, I have watched the Valley transform — new communities rising, businesses relocating and a population growing at roughly three times the national average. With population growth and a strong lifestyle focus, the Phoenix metro is one of the most compelling markets in the country for premium, experience-driven brands. That is why … [More]
Cutting Food Loss: Practical Strategies Companies Can Use to Reduce Waste
Restaurants, grocery stores and food service companies account for nearly 40% of all food waste in the U.S., and, despite industry innovation, the volume of discarded edible food keeps climbing. Food waste is not just an environmental issue. It is a business problem that hits companies across the commercial food sector, from restaurants to grocery stores and large food-service … [More]
More Philanthropy: Cox Charities Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Grant Distributions
Cox employees across the Valley and Southern Arizona came together this year to raise a landmark $850,000 for ten nonprofits delivering vital services to the communities where they live and work. Grants ranged from $50,000 to $100,000. … [More]
Babbo Supports Pancreatic Cancer Research
Babbo Italian Eatery recently hosted its fifth annual Baseball for Babbo Day of Giving, with all seven Valley locations donating 100% of profits to the Seena Magowitz Foundation in support of innovative clinical research at HonorHealth Research Institute. Babbo and its supporters raised $169,255 during this year’s event, bringing the total raised since the initiative began to … [More]
Studio North America Donates Event Services
The Studio North America recently helped fuel Phoenix Children’s Foundation’s philanthropic mission by serving as the official event producer for the foundation’s signature fundraiser, Sunset in Monaco: Beach Ball, providing more than $30,000 of in-kind services. … [More]
