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]
JDog’s Veteran-Centric Franchise Concept Targets Phoenix
JDog Brands, the parent franchisor to both JDog Junk Removal & Hauling and JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care, was founded with a mission to provide a smoother transition from service to civilian life for military veterans. With nearly 300 active territories, the JDog Brands network is made of veterans and military families, with 88% of the brand’s owners being veterans … [More]
Onstage Grows Helping Others in Entertainment
Onstage Entertainment Group grew out of musician Joe Costello’s thoughtfulness, supplying backup bands when his own band was not available for a gig. After formally founding the entertainment company in 2011, Costello celebrated its $1 million milestone in December. Through the entertainment company, Costello has been able to help other musicians and entertainment acts build … [More]
Looking Good 2023 – April Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Achievements Cavanagh Law’s John Wittwer Appointed to Prestigious Chairmanship AvAir Recognized in Aerospace Industry NAIOP Arizona Award to VanTrust EVP Keith Earnest Philanthropy Desert Financial Donates $1M to Phoenix Children’s K-12 School Express Employment Aids St. Mary’s Food Bank … [More]
AvAir Recognized in Aerospace Industry
For the third year in a row, AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, was awarded the No. 1 position on Airline Economics’ Aviation 100 “Parts Supplier of the Year” rankings, recognizing the company as a global authority and leader in the industry. The company is also pleased to share that it proudly retained 100% of its employees in both the Arizona … [More]
Express Employment Aids St. Mary’s Food Bank
The South Phoenix Express Employment Professionals office recently turned out in full force as its 12 team members packed Hello Fresh food bags at St. Mary’s Food Bank as part of the company’s Brand It Blue Initiative. Born out of the desire to serve and partner with nonprofit organizations, the initiative aims to connect qualified job seekers with reputable companies … [More]
Desert Financial Donates $1M to Phoenix Children’s K-12 School
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]
