Suntec Concrete and its employees have been doing their part since 2008 to help vital members of the community: teachers. Again this year, Suntec, the largest commercial concrete contractor in the Southwest, delivered care packages to nearly 100 teachers across Arizona, Utah and Colorado as part of its Teacher Appreciation program. Suntec adds a special touch to this … [More]
Baskin-Robbins Targets Phoenix for Expansion
Baskin-Robbins has remained an American staple for decades and has been recognized as the country’s most popular dining chain across the industry. To maintain its top spot in the quick service restaurants (QSR) segment, the brand recently went through a full rebrand that included new, reimagined flavors, logos, packaging, uniforms, merch and marketing that accompanied its … [More]
Workers Looking for More Money or New Job This Year
Labor data shows hiring remains strong in Phoenix. With 11.3 million job openings in May, workers are leveraging the robust job market and continued talent shortage to their advantage. Workers continue quitting in search for better pay, better career opportunities and remote work options. Our recent survey of more than 2,400 U.S. workers shows 4 in 10 (41%) workers are … [More]
Looking Good 2022 – September Standouts
Achievements Local Inc. 5000 Honorees Philanthropy Larry H. Miller Dealerships Holds ‘Food Fuels Learning’ Campaign Lerner & Rowe’s School Backpack Giveaway Helps Disadvantaged Children … [More]
Local Inc. 5000 Honorees
The recently released 2022 Inc. 5000 included several businesses in our community. Among those named in this most prestigious annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America are: 72SOLD — at No. 260 overall, recognized as the Inc. 5000 No. 1 fastest-growing real estate firm in Arizona, and among the top 10 fastest-growing real estate firms in … [More]
Larry H. Miller Dealerships Holds ‘Food Fuels Learning’ Campaign
Larry H. Miller Dealerships, continuing to give back to their local communities even after being acquired by Asbury Automotive Group, held their second-annual, month-long “Food Fuels Learning” campaign last month to support the afterschool and weekend food programs at St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona in Tucson. … [More]
Lerner & Rowe’s School Backpack Giveaway Helps Disadvantaged Children
Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys helped 1000 disadvantaged school-aged children in Metro Phoenix get a good start on their school year with its giveaway this past July of backpacks filled with school supplies. … [More]
Virtual Assistants Are Changing the Remote Worker Landscape
As more companies move away from physical workplaces to embrace hybrid to fully remote structures, the demand for virtual assistance is increasingly on the rise. In fact, Gartner predicts that by 2025, 50% of knowledge workers will be employing virtual assistants on a daily basis. Virtual assistants are independent contractors who offer a vast number of services to … [More]
Fennemore Continues Its Western Expansion
Fennemore is continuing its strategic Western expansion, combining with the San Francisco Bay Area’s Wendel Rosen LLP. The tie-up puts Fennemore on track to crack the Am Law 200 list, a ranking of the 200 top-grossing U.S. law firms, in 2022. The combination, which became effective July 1, will create a firm with approximately $140 million in annualized gross revenue. In … [More]
Two New Restaurants Coming to Downtown Mesa as the City’s Revitalization Continues
As Arizona’s third-largest city, Mesa is known for its charm, diversity and affordable high standard of living. Downtown Mesa has experienced a renaissance with the introduction of light rail service, redevelopment of its historic core, and the new Arizona State University Campus at Mesa City Center. Located within a federal qualified opportunity zone, Downtown Mesa has … [More]
Looking Good 2022 – August Standouts
Philanthropy Taylor Morrison Helps Provide Essential Needs Babbo’s Day of Giving Raises $105,634 Arizona Federal Focuses Philanthropy Hyper-Locally TruWest Donates Supplies-Filled Backpacks Larry H. Miller Dealerships Support Food Banks … [More]
Taylor Morrison Helps Provide Essential Needs
Locally based homebuilder Taylor Morrison and HomeAid’s Phoenix division joined forces earlier this year in a charity drive called “Seats & Feet” to collect sock and underwear donations benefitting neighbors in need — essential and high-need yet least donated items for those experiencing homelessness. Taylor Morrison’s Phoenix office donated 1,000 total pairs of socks and … [More]
Babbo’s Day of Giving Raises $105,634
Babbo Italian Eatery celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 7 with the grand opening of its Goodyear location and a Day of Giving to benefit the Seena Magowitz Foundation, a nonprofit committed to the awareness, prevention, and cure of pancreatic cancer. All Babbo locations donated 100% of that day’s profits, and funds were matched by the local family-owned business as well … [More]
Arizona Federal Focuses Philanthropy Hyper-Locally
Nine nonprofits received grants recently from Arizona Federal Credit Union through the hyper-locally focused Local Causes Visa Debit Card program it launched in 2020. Unlike the other rounds of funding, representatives from Arizona Credit Union’s employee resource groups participated in the selection of the Local Causes recipients, allowing employees the chance to participate … [More]
TruWest Donates Supplies-Filled Backpacks
TruWest Credit Union continues to be a dedicated partner in education through the support of K-12 schools and universities throughout the local community. As part of its recent annual school supply backpack drive, TruWest employees delivered 96 backpacks filled with supplies to students at Galveston Elementary School in Chandler, Arizona. Additionally, 30 laptops were donated … [More]
Larry H. Miller Dealerships Support Food Banks
With the price of groceries soaring, local food banks are feeling the strain, and anticipate back to school expenses next month being especially difficult on families who are already stretched financially. In response, Larry H. Miller Dealerships has kicked off its second annual month-long “Food Fuels Learning” campaign, to support the after school and weekend food programs at … [More]
Looking Good 2022 – July Standouts
Achievements Trevor Wilde Named a Top Wealth Advisor in Arizona Two AAED Members Named Top 50 Economic Developers in Nation Philanthropy Alkaline Water Company Donates Its Popular Water Phoenix Rescue Mission Cox Donation Provides for Solar Panel Installation at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Larry H. Miller Dealerships’ Donations for … [More]
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers on Hot Streak
The restaurant industry is about great food, appealing surroundings and happy customers. Recent supply chain issues have impacted the industry with availability — but mainly the actual cost — of food. We’ve been good customers for our suppliers for years; however, when our suppliers see food costs leap, it’s a challenge even for them to tell us that news. A key observation is … [More]
