Desert Financial Foundation and Desert Financial Credit Union recently donated more than $1 million to 1 Darn Cool School at Phoenix Children’s, a fully accredited K-12 school with eight full-time master’s-level teachers. The program provides hospitalized children with a traditional classroom setting or bedside instruction to help with their schoolwork as they fight illnesses … [More]
NAIOP Arizona Award to VanTrust EVP Keith Earnest
Keith Earnest, a 35-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry and executive vice president for VanTrust Real Estate, LLC, has been recognized with NAIOP Arizona’s 2022 Award of Excellence, which recognizes an individual who has made a significant and positive impact on the commercial real estate industry in Arizona over a period of at least 15 years, along with direct … [More]
Cavanagh Law’s John Wittwer Appointed to Prestigious Chairmanship
John Wittwer, a Senior Member at premier multi-practice Cavanagh Law Firm in Phoenix, was appointed chapter chair for the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) in Arizona. PLUS is the primary source of professional liability educational programs and seminars, networking events, educational products and information regarding professional liability. … [More]
Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs from SRP
Salt River Project’s commercial energy efficiency programs range from offering common facility upgrades to customized solutions with review of customer projects for potential energy-efficient upgrades unique to their facilities and operations. These programs frequently provide business rebates for purchases of popular high-efficiency equipment used in lighting, HVAC, compressed … [More]
State’s First Woman-Owned, South Asian Film Production and Entertainment Company
Bringing her expertise in real estate to the film industry, award-winning commercial real estate and land consultant Anita Verma-Lallian recently announced the creation of Camelback Productions, Arizona’s first female- and South Asian-owned film production and entertainment company. It is also the first company of its kind with a focus on South Asian storytelling. There are … [More]
Cave + Post Trading Co. Men’s Boutique Triples Size with New Location
Nearly a year and a half after opening their original location, Patrick and Mary Burch, owners of Cave + Post Trading Co., recently moved their popular men’s boutique into an expanded space in the former Easley’s Fun Shop (509 W. McDowell Road, Suite 102, Phoenix). “We’ve had an overwhelmingly positive response to the shop,” says Cave + Post co-owner Patrick Burch. “Over … [More]
Looking Good 2023 – March Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Achievements Cavanagh Attorney Appointed to Prestigious Chairmanship Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Amenities Awarded Five Stars by Forbes VanTrust EVP Honored with NAIOP Arizona’s 2022 Award of Excellence Philanthropy Michael Pollack Donates Life-Changing Gift U.S. Egg Partners with Local Rescue to Find Dogs ‘Furever’ Homes … [More]
Cavanagh Attorney Appointed to Prestigious Chairmanship
John Wittwer, a senior member at The Cavanagh Law Firm in Phoenix, was recently appointed to chapter chair for the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) in Arizona. PLUS is the primary source of professional liability educational programs and seminars, networking events, educational products and information regarding professional liability. … [More]
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Amenities Awarded Five Stars by Forbes
In the recently announced 2023 Star Awards and Recommended Ratings by Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass earned the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Rating, and both Aji Spa and Kai restaurant earned the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award. … [More]
VanTrust EVP Honored with NAIOP Arizona’s 2022 Award of Excellence
Keith Earnest, a 35-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry and executive vice president for VanTrust Real Estate, LLC, recently received NAIOP Arizona’s 2022 Award of Excellence. As EVP of VanTrust, Earnest has overseen the completion of 2.3 million square feet of development in Arizona, including office, industrial and multifamily projects. … [More]
Michael Pollack Donates Life-Changing Gift
Michael A. Pollack, president and founder of Michael A. Pollack Real Estate Investments, partnered last December with Child Crisis Arizona to treat each of 20 Valley families to a $1,000 shopping spree at Target, where they could use the money to buy groceries, clothing, toys or anything they might want or need for the holidays. … [More]
U.S. Egg Partners with Local Rescue to Find Dogs ‘Furever’ Homes
Family-owned and -operated U.S. Egg recently teamed up with local nonprofit KD’s Husky Rescue AZ to host a free adoption and fundraiser event where attendees could meet adoptable dogs as well as enjoy breakfast and lunch, including “pupcakes” shaped like huskies, while raising money for the nonprofit dedicated to helping unwanted huskies escape high-kill shelters in Arizona. … [More]
Fire Safety Tips for Commercial Building Owners
Commercial properties such as office building need to be a safe place for employees and customers. Myriad issues often arise during fire safety inspections in offices. The most common issues include not having enough fire extinguishers for the space, improper installation of safety equipment, out-of-date inspections and repairs not taking place or done incorrectly. Identifying … [More]
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Bets on Sustainability
“We acknowledge the science behind human-induced climate crisis and combat its effects with science-based targets and strategies that reduce our greenhouse gas emissions within our own operations and through our value chain,” says April Stovall, director of surveillance and facilities at Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Greater Phoenix Area. Reducing energy consumption is a key … [More]
Nonprofit Teen Lifeline Accepts Crypto Donations
Phoenix-based nonprofit Teen Lifeline is now one of several thousand nonprofit organizations in the United States accepting cryptocurrency donations, joining the ranks of much larger, national nonprofits like the Ronald McDonald House, Save the Children and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. The IRS classifies cryptocurrency as property, so donations to qualifying … [More]
Looking Good 2023 – February Standouts
Philanthropy First Interstate Bank Says ‘Believe in Local’ with $2,500 Wilde Wealth Management Holiday Donation Cheered 800 Children Barro’s Pizza Helped St. Mary’s Food Bank Fight Hunger ProShred Arizona Partnered in Toy Drive Medieval Times Serves Up Donations to Food Banks … [More]
First Interstate Bank Says ‘Believe in Local’ with $2,500
First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation, as a continuation of the inaugural Believe in Local grant campaign, recently donated $2,500 to MentorKids, one of 10 nonprofits nominated by employees that will receive a Believe in Local Holiday Edition grant. These funds will be deployed to equip and empower youth to be transformative leaders in their … [More]
Wilde Wealth Management Holiday Donation Cheered 800 Children
Wilde Wealth Management Group helped more than 800 children enjoy a “merry and bright” holiday season with a donation of 500 toys and $5,000 in additional cash donations to Toys for Tots in December. This was Wilde’s 18th year supporting Toys for Tots, and this annual tradition is in addition to the firm’s bi-monthly fundraising and volunteer programs for nonprofits across … [More]
