The 2025 Mid-Year REA Rankings name Marcus & Millichap to numerous “tops”: Top Retail Broker for closed transactions ranging $5–$25 million, Top Multifamily Broker and Top Self-Storage Broker. … [More]
Sprouts Advancing Health & Nutrition Efforts
As part of a $3-million donation effort recently orchestrated across all Sprouts Farmers Markets locations in the United States to further nutrition education and access, the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation presented a $5,000 donation to Wirtzie’s Preschool & Childcare, a program of the nonprofit Benevilla, at the Sprouts Farmers Market located in Surprise, … [More]
Looking Good 2025 – December Standouts
ACHIEVEMENTS 11 Consecutive ‘Excellence’ for Delta Dental of AZ Best Lawyers® Awards 13 Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Angry Crab Shack a Fastest-Growing Seafood Chain Marcus & Millichap Named Top Broker Jennifer Kaplan a 2025 PRNEWS People of the Year PHILANTHROPY OneAZ Credit Union Grants to 48 AZ Nonprofits Sprouts Advancing Health & Nutrition … [More]
Caris Life Sciences Advances Precision Medicine from Phoenix Footprint
The life sciences sector is booming across Arizona, and Phoenix has ranked in the top ten for year-over-year growth in life sciences degrees and certificates in the market. This indicates that Arizona is not only a hub for life sciences R&D but also a region assisting in the life cycle of talent development for this booming sector. Caris Life Sciences, a leading, … [More]
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort: Redefining Arizona’s Business and Entertainment Landscape
Nikki Garcia of the WWE Garcia Twins (right) with Dominique Newland of Fox 10 News at the award-winning restaurant Ember Set against the stunning McDowell Mountains, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort is fast becoming one of Arizona’s go-to venues for high-impact events — from brand launches to celebrity-led experiences. Powered by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, the Four Diamond … [More]
Why 2026 Will Be the Year to Rethink Building Performance and Air Quality
As Arizona heads into 2026, the recently adopted mechanical code reshapes how designers and owners operate their HVAC systems. By adopting IMC 2024, built on ASHRAE 62.1-2022, Phoenix and the metro area lead the state in taking a significant step toward more efficient HVAC systems. In addition, the adoption of more conservative energy and conservation codes will result in more … [More]
Why SMBs Should Invest in Hiring Recent Graduates
As the job market becomes increasingly competitive and uncertain, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are uniquely positioned to make strategic hiring decisions by recognizing the often-underestimated value of recent graduates. This strategy can benefit their organization and the next generation of talent. The Rise of the Next-Gen Workforce Recent graduates bring more … [More]
Acacia Health Center Awarded for High Quality Healthcare
Acacia Health Center, the onsite short- and long-term rehabilitation center at Sagewood Senior Living in North Phoenix, was recently ranked first out of 141 long-term care communities in Arizona based on the Arizona Department of Health Annual Survey outcomes. It also earned the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living Bronze Award. … [More]
Arizona Party Bike Ranked Among World’s Best
Local Arizona company Arizona Party Bike, which offers private parties and group pub crawls around Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff, was recently recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2025 Travelers’ Choice award winner for ranking among the best 10% of all attractions in the world. The awards are given to businesses who consistently received positive reviews on Tripadvisor … [More]
Arizona Autism United Recognized with Multiple Awards
Arizona Autism United, a leader in autism services across Arizona, has been named a 2025 Top Workplace in Arizona, Top Workplaces USA, and Top Workplaces Non-Profit Industry Award recipient. This is the third consecutive year AZA United has earned this honor in Arizona and the first time it has been nationally recognized on the USA Today Top Workplaces list. Additionally, AZA … [More]
Buck & Rider Named Among Top 20 Oyster Houses
Buck & Rider, Phoenix's premier seafood and steak restaurant, has been named to Yelp's prestigious list of the Top 20 Oyster Houses in the United States and Canada. The original Phoenix location earned the No. 16 spot, a remarkable achievement for a restaurant not situated in a coastal area. … [More]
Arizona Builders Alliance Empowers Students
The Arizona Builders Alliance, a leading trade association for contractors in Arizona, successfully hosted its annual Backpack Drive distributions, delivering $34,990 in essential school supplies to 800 students across Arizona. The distributions followed ABA’s 2025 Backpack Drive, during which the ABA's Community Service Board, construction industry professionals, volunteers … [More]
Phoenix Nonprofit Receives Donation from JE Dunn
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, whose mission is to break the cycle of homelessness for families through innovative solutions, recently received a $150,000 grant from JE Dunn Construction to support its Emergency Shelter Program. Charities across the United States are selected by employees and vetted by JE Dunn’s Community Impact team and national Cornerstone … [More]
Looking Good 2025 – November Standouts
ACHIEVEMENTS Acacia Health Center Awarded for High Quality Healthcare Arizona Party Bike Ranked Among World’s Best Arizona Autism United Recognized with Multiple Awards Buck & Rider Named Among Top 20 Oyster Houses PHILANTHROPY Arizona Builders Alliance Empowers Students Phoenix Nonprofit Receives Donation from JE Dunn … [More]
Franchise Growth Hinges on Closing the Consumer Expectation Gap
Franchises remain a powerful economic driver in the United States, contributing more than $936 billion in output in 2025. Among the top states for franchise growth? Arizona. Yet new research from LT (formerly LaneTerralever) reveals that growth may be at risk due to a widening disconnect between what consumers expect and where franchisors are investing. Today’s consumers … [More]
Cannabis Dispensary Tours for Seniors
Mint Cannabis, operator of multiple Valley dispensaries and cultivation facilities in Arizona, is hosting ongoing VIP dispensary tours for locals who live in senior living facilities. Seniors are bused to the Mint’s flagship dispensary in Tempe, where they enjoy a free lunch. The tour follows, when they can ask questions about the cannabis industry in a comfortable setting, and … [More]
The Business Case for Mental Healthcare
Mental health is no longer just a personal issue — it’s a workforce crisis. Nationwide, conditions like depression, anxiety and PTSD now cause more long-term health problems than any other illness. A new report from McKinsey & Company shows that mental health disorders account for 32% more disability than heart disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory illness … [More]
Intel CEO Named for Phil Kaufman Award
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has been named the 2025 Phil Kaufman Award honoree for distinguished contributions to electronic system design. Presented by the Electronic System Design Alliance and IEEE’s Council on Electronic Design Automation, the award recognizes Tan’s leadership and impact on the semiconductor industry. … [More]
