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]
Workplace Accidents Liability
A workplace accident that results in serious injury or death is both an employer’s and employee’s worst fear. An average 2.8 workers out of every 100 in the U.S. are injured every year. If a worker’s injury is caused by someone else’s negligence, it is extremely important for them to make a workers’ compensation claim as soon as possible. Not only can workplace accidents … [More]
Global Economy Could Benefit from More PMPs
There will be a global need for 25 million new project management professionals (PMPs) by 2030. The Project Management Institute warned the gap could result in a possible loss of up to USD$345.5 billion in global GDP. What is a project management professional and why do they have such a huge impact on the economy? And is a project manager different from an industry … [More]
Electric Fireplace Tech Revolutionizing the Industry
Modern Flames, which pioneered the modern linear electric fireplace throughout North America in 2008, is again revolutionizing the industry with its Heliovision™ patented flame technology. It is available in two versions, five sizes, and offers multiple options for flame style, color and speed. The leading innovator in electric fireplace design and technology in the U.S., … [More]
Looking Good 2023 – May Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Achievements Banner Health President Named to ‘Top 25 Women Leaders’ Plant Solutions Wins Big at 2023 Tropical Plant Expo PathogenDX Recognized for Innovations and Growth UBS Advisor Teams Named to Forbes ‘Best-In-State’ McCarthy Building Project Earns Highest Safety ADOSH Distinction Philanthropy M Culinary Concepts’ Donations Support WasteNot … [More]
Banner Health President Named to ‘Top 25 Women Leaders’
Amy Perry, president and chief operating officer for Banner Health, was recently named one of the nation’s 2023 Top 25 Women Leaders by Modern Healthcare, one of the country’s leading publications on healthcare news. … [More]
Plant Solutions Wins Big at 2023 Tropical Plant Expo
Interior landscape pioneer Plant Solutions was recognized for its commitment to the best in biophilic design and innovation during the International Plantscape Awards earlier this year at the Tropical Plant International Expo in Tampa, Florida, which showcased the newest ideas, insights and trends in the foliage, floral and tropical plant industry. … [More]
PathogenDX Recognized for Innovations and Growth
PathogenDx, a leader in next-generation microarray technology for better health and safety, saw a two-year 276% uptick in revenue and was the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Fast Company World Changing Ideas Award and Inc. Magazine 5000. … [More]
UBS Advisor Teams Named to Forbes ‘Best-In-State’
Five of UBS Wealth Management USA’s financial advisor teams in Arizona have been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2023, three based in Phoenix and two in Tucson. The advisor teams in the UBS Phoenix office named to the list are The Schultz Group, The Biltmore Financial Group and The Choy Group. … [More]
McCarthy Building Project Earns Highest Safety ADOSH Distinction
McCarthy Building Companies’ Vantage Data Centers project in Goodyear was recently awarded a “STAR Site” through the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s Voluntary Protection Program. VPP STAR, the highest program of safety recognition across all OSHA offices, recognizes employers and workers in private and federal workplaces who have exemplified effective … [More]
M Culinary Concepts’ Donations Support WasteNot
Following having served 230,000 attendees as the primary caterer behind the WM Phoenix Open, the Arizona-based award-winning hospitality brand M Culinary Concepts donated a staggering 32,752 pounds of unused and chef-prepared food from the event to WasteNot, a nonprofit that diverts rescued food to organizations feeding individuals and families in need. … [More]
Arizona’s Workforce Remains Strong but Small Businesses Struggle to Hire
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Arizona’s workforce has been in a state of transition. Despite the turbulence, the state has managed to maintain steady job growth with positive indicators in various sectors, including healthcare and education. In fact, the unemployment rate in Arizona is at an all-time low of 3.9%, which is lower than the national average of 4.6%. … [More]
