Mike Haenel, an Executive Vice Chair with Cushman & Wakefield in Phoenix, has been named NAIOP Arizona’s 2025 Award of Excellence recipient. The award will be presented at the Best of NAIOP awards ceremony on May 1 at the Arizona Financial Theatre. The event will also celebrate Best of NAIOP’s own 30 incredible years of excellence in commercial real estate. The NAIOP … [More]
Tempe Chamber Names 2025 Business Woman of the Year at Leadership Conference
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce recently held the 2025 Women in Leadership Conference at the Embassy Suites in Tempe, emceed by veteran Valley reporter, Jody Jackson. The event, which featured the 2025 Business Woman of the Year Award, brought together over 250 of the Valley’s stakeholder business professionals. The annual event encourages participants to exchange ideas, learn … [More]
ACA Names Winners of 2025 Venture Madness
The Arizona Commerce Authority, in partnership with Venture Madness, announced three winners for the 2025 Venture Madness Conference. Arizona’s longest-running pitch competition, Venture Madness by Invest Southwest features early stage and emerging growth companies and offers participants exclusive access to the region’s most active, accredited angel investors and venture … [More]
Real Estate Innovator Ranks #2 on Inc’s 2025 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Southwest
Inc., the most prestigious ranking service for businesses shaping the future, announced that 72SOLD is No. 2 on its fifth annual Inc. Regionals: Southwest list, the most respected ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southwest, which includes Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. An extension of the national Inc. 5000 list (72SOLD ranked #1 among real … [More]
Arizona Water Company Celebrates 70 Years as a Proud Community Partner
Arizona Water Company is celebrating 70 Years of serving Arizona customers and communities, providing services to more than 300,000 customers in 30 communities across the state. (historical photos are attached, photo credit: "courtesy of Arizona Water Company") Arizona’s second largest private water provider celebrates 70 years of delivering exceptional service to communities … [More]
Gilbert Economic Development Director Honored with Organizational Leadership Award
Gilbert Office of Economic Development Director Dan Henderson, CEcD, was honored last week by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as the recipient of the 2024 Jeffrey A. Finkle Organizational Leadership Award in recognition of his exceptional leadership and dedication to economic development. The distinguished award honors an individual who has demonstrated … [More]
Agency Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation in Marketing and Public Relations
The James Agency (TJA), an integrated marketing firm, announced its 20th anniversary, which will be celebrated on March 17, 2025. For two decades, TJA has been a driving force in shaping the marketing landscape, delivering impactful marketing strategies that have elevated brands locally and nationally. Founded in March 2005 by Veronique James, The James Agency has grown from … [More]
Employee Benefits Co. Recognized as Blue Zones Approved Worksite
Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group company, is proud to announce that the company has been officially recognized as a Blue Zones Approved Worksite by the Blue Zones Project Scottsdale. This prestigious designation is awarded to employers who demonstrate a commitment to promoting health, happiness, and longevity among their workforce. In celebration of this achievement, … [More]
USA TODAY Honors Phoenix’s Own Community and Economic Development Director
In celebration of Women’s History Month, USA TODAY will again be honoring exceptional women across the country with their 4th annual 2025 USA TODAY Women of the Year. This year, USA TODAY is honoring Phoenix’s own Community and Economic Development director, Christine Mackay. For almost a decade, Christine has played a key role in attracting business, boosting the economy and … [More]
Senior Living Community Developer Earns Prestigious Certification on 4 Arizona Communities
Clearwater Living®, a real estate and property management company dedicated to the ownership, operation and development of high-quality senior living communities, announced today that it has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA") ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy performance for all four of its Arizona properties. "The ENERGY STAR … [More]
Scottsdale Restaurant Named a Top 44 Restaurant by USA Today
On the heels of Chef Cory Oppold’s 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist nomination for Best Chef – Southwest and COURSE’s big wins at the 2024 Foodist Awards (Top Chef & Emerging Restaurant of the Year), COURSE has received another major recognition—COURSE has been named one of USA Today’s Top 44 Restaurants in America! As one of only two Arizona restaurants to receive this … [More]
Phoenix Community Alliance Announces 2024 Center City Award Winners
Every year since 1993, Downtown Phoenix’s premier business leadership and advocacy organization, Phoenix Community Alliance (PCA), thoughtfully hand-selects luminaries who have positively contributed to and impacted Downtown Phoenix’s continuous transformation and presents them with a Center City Award. For 2024, PCA is pleased to announce that Catrina Kahler, Billy Shields, … [More]
CRE Association Elects New Officers and Board for 2025, Celebrates Members with Annual Awards
BOMA Greater Phoenix (Building Owners and Managers Association), the industry group that advances the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence, and knowledge, is ending the year on a high note, electing its 2025 officers and board members and hosting its annual Awards Gala. Kathryn Rhinehart, CMP, RPA, LEED GA, with NAI Horizon, will serve her second term … [More]
Seven Piper Fellows Selected for Their Leadership and Impact in Maricopa County
Seven dynamic Maricopa County nonprofit leaders were selected for Piper Trust’s 2024 Class of Piper Fellows. The Fellows are: Tami Bohannon, president and CEO, Foundation for Senior Living (headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, and serving communities statewide). Ellen Conn, general manager, Childsplay (offering performances and educational experiences at theaters, schools, … [More]
SRP Honors 12 Arizona Businesses Driving Sustainable Change Across the Valley
Salt River Project (SRP) recently honored 12 businesses whose participation in SRP’s Business Solutions Program is driving sustainability across Arizona. From energy efficient building upgrades and demand response programs to equipment electrification and solar charging, the winners of the 11th annual Champions of Sustainability are raising the bar on environmental stewardship … [More]
Arizona’s Most Innovative and Impactful Companies, Leaders, Educators and Students Honored
The Arizona Technology Council, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, have announced the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Innovation Awards to recognize Arizona’s most inspired technology achievements. This annual celebration honors companies and individuals who exemplify extraordinary progress, vision and dedication, driving Arizona's reputation as a hub of … [More]
ASU President Michael Crow Named to TIME100 Climate List, a First for a University President
Arizona State University President Michael Crow has been named to the 2024 TIME100 Climate list of leaders and innovators driving real climate action. The list includes leaders across a range of fields, from policy to business to education. TIME’s editors spent months vetting names from across the economy. They prioritized measurable, scalable achievements and recent action … [More]
BBB Announces Arizona’s 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics Winners
Better Business Bureau (BBB) announces seven Arizona companies as winners of the 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. Title sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union, the program raises awareness in marketplace ethics and recognizes businesses that operate with the highest levels of integrity. The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics is one of the most prestigious honors BBB bestows on … [More]
