Thirty-two employees from the Phoenix office of Lincoln Property Company participated in the recent Meal Pack for 9/11 Day, joining volunteers in 21 cities across the U.S. to pack nine million meals for those at risk of hunger in America. The cost of the food ingredients for the 400,000 meals packed by Lincoln employees for Phoenix residents in need was covered by an $11,000 … [More]
The Art of Negotiating or the Art of War
There are countless ways to approach negotiations when looking to close a deal. Some people take a blind approach while others rely on strategy. The most consistently successful negotiators who have the highest closing ratios use a strategic approach, which prioritizes intentional communication and avenues for reaching an audience. The blind approach speaks for itself —it is … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona Launches First-Ever Retail Product
Over the past several years, Delta Dental of Arizona has been in the midst of a transformation from a single-line insurance company to a multi-line health and wellness organization providing affordable dental as well as vision benefits to individuals, families and businesses throughout the state while advocating for medical-dental integration and proactively working to increase … [More]
Comtech Commits to Chandler
Global technology leader Comtech Telecommunications Corp. recently relocated its headquarters from Melville, N.Y., to Chandler, Ariz., as part of its continuing effort to optimize its corporate infrastructure and enhance Comtech’s culture of innovation. The City of Chandler is already home to several of Comtech’s largest customers and provides easy access to a leading … [More]
Looking Good 2024 – October Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Achievements Sagewood a Best Senior Living Community Arizona Financial Credit Union a Forbes #1 Colliers Agent Named a 2024 Woman of Influence Banner Health Receives National Recognition Clear Title Agency a ‘Top Company to Work for’ MC Residential Wins Housing Heroes Award PMO Squad an Inc 5000 Fastest-Growing Company Philanthropy AZ Blue … [More]
AZ Blue Foundation Awards $1M to Combat Health Challenges
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement recently awarded more than $1 million to 28 organizations addressing Arizona’s most pressing health challenges. Funding will help organizations focus on four key areas: mental health, substance use disorder, chronic health conditions, and health equity. … [More]
PMO Squad an Inc 5000 Fastest-Growing Company
The PMO Squad has been listed on the 2024 Inc 5000 List of the fastest-growing private companies in America as the No. 1 project management consulting firm in Arizona, the Southwest U.S. Region, and all of the United States. … [More]
MC Residential Wins Housing Heroes Award
MC Residential, the property management arm of MC Companies, a leading multifamily investment, development, construction, and management company, has been honored with the inaugural prestigious Housing Heroes Award from the Arizona Multifamily Association for its exceptional commitment to positively impacting Arizona communities through collaborative teamwork and community … [More]
Clear Title Agency: ‘Top Company to Work for in AZ’
Clear Title Agency of Arizona was named among the 2024 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona for the 12th consecutive year, presented by Arizona Capitol Times, Best Companies Group and Best Companies AZ for company culture and business influence. … [More]
Banner Health Receives National Recognition
Banner Health has been nationally recognized for supporting supply chain diversity as part of its social responsibility initiatives. Premier, Inc., a leading healthcare improvement and technology company that unites an alliance of more than 4,350 U.S. hospitals and health systems and approximately 300,000 other providers and organizations, presented the 2024 Supplier … [More]
Arizona Financial Credit Union a Forbes # 1
Arizona Financial Credit Union has been ranked No. 1 in Arizona on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2024. America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2024 ranking lists the institutions that stood out for fulfilling the unique financial needs and expectations of their local communities thereby being most valued by residents of each state. … [More]
Colliers Agent Named a 2024 Woman of Influence
Arizona Colliers agent Bettina Hunt, CCIM, CPM, has been named to GlobeSt.’s Women of Influence Class of 2024 in the category of Broker – Landlord/Agency Representation. Since 1983, this award has recognized a growing number of commercial real estate female professionals for their remarkable achievements. The individual honorees have personally impacted the market and have … [More]
Sagewood Named a Best Senior Living Community for 2024
Sagewood, a life plan community in North Phoenix, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2024 best independent living continuing care retirement community. For its 2024 Best Senior Living ratings, U.S. News evaluated nearly 3,500 communities on several criteria, including resident and family members’ satisfaction with safety, care, community management, … [More]
Rebranding a ‘Shark Tank’ Winner Targets New Markets
Now branded as “Slick Barrier,” this locally developed product that had a successful appearance on “Shark Tank” early last year is a patented revolutionary barrier system applied to a home’s or business’s exterior that stops crawling pests from getting inside. Gilbert-based Slick Barrier launched as a service in 2018 and recently launched a retail side for DIY in all Home Depot … [More]
Are Managers More Invested in Their In-Person vs. Remote Employees’ Growth?
In the age of return-to-office mandates, business leaders seem to be increasingly prioritizing in-person work, citing easier collaboration, management and project efficiency. To better understand managers’ perceptions of in-person versus remote workers, in June, ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 626 managers who supervise both in-person and remote employees. Overall, managers … [More]
Business Model Combines Leadership and Fundraising Strategy for Schools
Entrepreneurs looking for investment opportunities find few businesses that truly make a large community impact. Apex Leadership Company is one of those rare franchises designed to stand out. Simply put, it’s a fundraising powerhouse for K-8 schools. When I share that our Phoenix franchise location has raised more than $2.5 million last school year for 94 schools — including … [More]
Looking Good 2024 – September Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Achievements HonorHealth Researcher Honored Sundt on Top Contractors List Plexus Recognized for Corporate Responsibility Credit Union West Honored – Again The James Agency an Inc. ‘Best Workplace’ Rainbow Ryders Ranked among Best in World Philanthropy Saddleback Communications’ Back-to-School Drive … [More]
Saddleback Communications’ Back-to-School Drive
Saddleback Communications, a provider of highly reliable fiber-based internet, voice and cloud communications services for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, recently delivered 500 backpacks and water bottles to the 250 students at Salt River Elementary School as part of its back-to-school drive. … [More]
