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]
The New WFH: Work from Hotel
Many of us have been working from home for months. While the benefits of WFH are plentiful, it can be downright soul-sucking to be in the same place every single day. Luckily, major hotel chains (from Marriott to Hilton) now offer work-from-hotel packages that give an appealing alternative for working remotely. So … At Passport Photo Online, we’ve decided to poll 700+ … [More]
Team Building with CSR in Mind
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and team building are two critical aspects of a company’s success. Team building focuses on enhancing collaboration and communication, but integrating CSR into that activity can strengthen the team and generate a positive impact on society long after the team-building exercise is done. Best Corporate Events has more than 20 CSR … [More]
Exclusivity: A Trending Choice for Gyms
Exclusivity in gyms and boutique studios is one of the most popular trends in the fitness industry this year. The intrigue of a curated community with flashy benefits, merch, private classes and the potential of spotting a celebrity at Pilates has been enough to make gym-goers crave this type of membership. From an operations perspective with a members-only business model, … [More]
Looking Good 2023 – July Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Achievements VensureHR Earns Multiple Stevie Awards Rick Federico Receives Prestigious Elliot Award Camelot Homes Earns Coveted Gold Nugget Honors Philanthropy Barro’s Pizza Supports Arizona Cancer Foundation Bashas’ Supermarkets Aids Local Food Banks … [More]
Bashas’ Supermarkets Aids Local Food Banks
Bashas’, which operates grocery stores in Arizona and New Mexico, was again selected by FirstFruits to participate in this year’s Take a Bite Out of Hunger initiative, one of only three chosen to participate in the give-back collaboration this year. Bashas’ supermarkets donated 20,902 pounds of apples to St. Mary’s Food Bank and United Food Bank to help families in need … [More]
Barro’s Pizza Supports Arizona Cancer Foundation
Barro’s Pizza’s contribution of $40.000 to the recent Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children telethon brought the total amount raised to more than $75,000; it also donated proceeds from lunch specials at all Arizona Barro’s Pizza locations during the month of June to ACFC. The mission of the local nonprofit is to help Arizona families with the high costs and challenging … [More]
Camelot Homes Earns Coveted Gold Nugget Honors
Scottsdale-based Camelot Homes was recently named Gold Nugget Award of Merit winner in five categories of the 2023 Gold Nugget Awards. The annual competition honors architectural design and planning excellence and draws entries from throughout the United States and internationally. Camelot Homes earned its Merit honors for Paradigm, which was honored for Best Single Family … [More]
Rick Federico Receives Prestigious Elliot Award
Rick Federico was recently awarded The Impact Award — an Elliot Award for leaders who have created a huge difference in the industry. From operator to CEO to several board positions, including CEO of P.F. Chang’s, Federico has showcased all it takes to truly make a name in the industry. In 2022, Federico teamed up with Tim Donmoyer and Ric Gordon to open their newest concept, … [More]
VensureHR Earns Multiple Stevie Awards
Chandler-based VensureHR recently received a Silver Stevie Award for “Company of the Year – Business & Professional Services – Large” and a Bronze Stevie Award for “Fastest Growing Company of the Year – 2,500 or More Employees,” recognizing the company’s industry-leading platform and full-service human capital management solutions supporting every stage of an organization’s … [More]
Joining Forces to Combat Local Auto/Diesel Technician Shortage
Automotive shops and dealerships across the country have been hit hard by the technician shortage — and Phoenix is no exception. Several area shops, dealerships and schools are joining forces on WrenchWay, an online community for automotive and diesel professionals, to combat the local technician shortage by promoting and improving technician careers in the region. “It’s … [More]
Nonprofit Solar Co-Op Helps Small Businesses Go Solar
An effort is underway to help small businesses and households in the Phoenix area go solar together. The recently launched Phoenix Metro Solar Co-op uses group purchasing power to offer solar to co-op members at competitive rates. The co-op uses a local solar provider selected by group members in an open bidding process. By joining, small businesses receive guidance from … [More]
Extreme Weather Patterns Draw Development Interest
At United Water Restoration Group, the 86-territory franchise brand that provides premier restoration and reconstruction services, we have remained a dominant force in the industry for nearly 15 years, while also delivering a best-in-class customer experience around the United States. Now, we have identified our next area for development: Phoenix. As extreme weather patterns … [More]
Looking Good 2023 – June Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Achievements Trevor Wilde Named an AZ Top Wealth Advisor Adler PR CEO Wins Prestigious National Award The Sicilian Butcher Honored by Nation’s Restaurant News Philanthropy Sundt’s Annual Golf Tournament Raises $140,000 for ALS Research … [More]
Sundt’s Annual Golf Tournament Raises $140,000 for ALS Research
Sundt Construction recently hosted the 19th Annual Mike Gaines Golf Tournament, which raised a record-breaking total of $140,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Fifty-five companies showed representation through participation and sponsorship, including Sundt Construction’s employee-owners. Mike Gaines, a senior project manager and valued employee-owner with Sundt, … [More]
Adler PR CEO Wins Prestigious National Award
Jennifer Adler, founder and CEO of Adler Public Relations, was recently honored in the prestigious national PR News’ Top Women Awards for 2023 in the “Business Entrepreneurs” category. Adler was recognized for her ambition and ingenuity in starting her Scottsdale-based, boutique lifestyle and luxury Adler Public Relations in 2019, along with her resilience for weathering the … [More]
Trevor Wilde Named an AZ Top Wealth Advisor
Picking up two more awards this year, Trevor Wilde, MBA, AIF® — CEO of award-winning Wilde Wealth Management Group — was named by Barron’s to its annual list of top 1,200 advisors nationwide and No. 1 overall in Arizona and by Forbes to its 2023 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list. Only 150 advisors from across Arizona were named to Forbes’ prestigious list, with Wilde being … [More]
The Sicilian Butcher Honored by Nation’s Restaurant News
The Sicilian Butcher, an innovative Sicilian and Italian fast-casual restaurant concept created by The Maggiore Group, earned the prestigious “Breakout Brand” title and is the only Arizona-based and Italian restaurant concept to be a part of this esteemed list as selected by Nation’s Restaurant News, which serves the entire foodservice industry. The Sicilian Butcher and its … [More]
