Locally owned & operated Jani-King Southwest was named 2024 Healthcare Commercial Cleaning Services of the Year Award by Healthcare Business Review. Leading the team at Jani-King Southwest is Edward J. Antos, a Certified Building Service Executive, a distinction held by only a select few in the janitorial industry. … [More]
AgTechLogic a 2024 Most Fundable Company
Mesa-based AgTechLogic, a leading sustainable agricultural solution that combines intelligent precision agriculture with AI-powered software, was recently named one of Pepperdine Graziadio Business School's 2024 Most Fundable Companies. More than 2300 early-stage U.S. startups from all 50 states were evaluated by 75 judges from distinguished universities, investment companies, … [More]
ReadyTechGo Impact for Businesses and Local Economy
Phoenix leads manufacturing job growth in the Unites States, with more than 15,000 new jobs created in 2023 alone. Driving this growth is Arizona’s strategic location in the region, robust infrastructure and business-friendly environment that attracts investments and fosters innovation. Manufacturing is projected to have a 1.3% increase in jobs by 2025, representing 4,985 … [More]
The Crumbling of DEI
The headlines tell the story: Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are being deprioritized by some of the world’s largest companies. A recent blow came from Lowe’s, which announced a pullback on its DEI initiatives aimed at LGBTQ groups, marking a concerning trend for a number of businesses that once championed these programs. Other well-known companies are following suit, … [More]
Debunking the Myth of Sales Volume in Business Valuation
When it comes to selling a business, there’s a pervasive myth that increasing sales is the golden ticket to a successful sale. Sales is not the sole determinant of a business’s attractiveness to potential buyers. There are many other factors that can significantly impact the value of a business. Here are some examples of other aspects that potential buyers will consider when … [More]
Looking Good 2024 – November Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
ACHIEVEMENTS GCON Inc. CEO Named Distinguished 2024 Phoenix Titan 100 Bryten Wins 2024 NAA Top Employers Award IMI Design Studio Clinches 7 Excellence Awards PHILANTHROPY Avnet Supports St. Mary’s Food Bank with Time and Money JE Dunn Donates $100,00 to Fighter Country Foundation Lincoln Joins 9/11 Day to Pack Meals for the Hungry … [More]
GCON Inc. CEO Named Distinguished 2024 Phoenix Titan 100
Mike Godbehere, CEO and co-founder of GCON Inc. with more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, has been recognized among Phoenix’s Top 100 CEOs and C-level executives. … [More]
Bryten Wins 2024 NAA Top Employers Award
Bryten Real Estate Partners, a Phoenix-based multifamily management and consulting company serving 11 states and more than 30 cities across the U.S., has been recognized for the third year in a row as a top ten employer by the National Apartment Association. … [More]
IMI Design Studio Clinches 7 Excellence Awards
Scottsdale-based IMI Design Studio took home seven big wins — including “Total Remodel,” one of its five firsts — at the recent ASID Design Excellence Awards. The luxury design firm is helmed by renowned interior designer Anita Lang, who founded it more than 25 years ago. … [More]
Avnet Supports St. Mary’s Food Bank with Time and Money
For a recent event under Avnet’s community engagement program, Avnet Cares, a group of 40 Avnet Cares volunteers (including some of Avnet’s global executives) packed close to 3,000 food boxes for seniors and emergency storage at St. Mary’s Food Bank. Additionally, Avnet made a donation of more than $6,000 to support the food bank’s mission throughout Arizona. … [More]
JE Dunn Donates $100,00 to Fighter Country Foundation
JE Dunn Construction has gifted Fighter Country Foundation, a nonprofit military community organization that supports the community of Luke Air Force Base - the largest fighter wing in the United States Air Force — with one of its ten $100,000 grants as part of its community impact campaign, Building a Legacy: A Century of Generosity, that celebrates the company’s 100-year … [More]
Lincoln Joins 9/11 Day to Pack Meals for the Hungry
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]
