Arizona is a “laboratory for the future of democracy,” and the Morrison Institute for Public Policy, as well as the university where it is based, are vital contributors to that laboratory, Arizona State University President Michael Crow recently told friends and supporters of the institute. The institute celebrated its 40th anniversary with a Feb. 28 Impact Showcase at the … [More]
Tempe-Based Semiconductor Resale Co. Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023
Moov, the world's largest and fastest growing marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023. "We're excited to be named to Fast Company's prestigious list of most innovative companies," said Moov co-founder and CEO Steven Zhou. "In building the world's first B2B … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Health and Safety Co. Ranks Tops on List of Southwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine revealed that PathogenDx, a leader in next-generation microarray technology for better health and safety, is No. 50 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a … [More]
On the Rise in 2023: Six Arizona Bioscience Startups Selected for Flinn Foundation Program
The Arizona bioscience startups representing the 10th cohort of the Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program are developing innovative products and devices to better treat cancer, improve mental health, provide long-lasting refrigeration of blood and medicine, and more efficiently and safely move patients. The six early-stage firms competitively selected for the … [More]
United Celebrates Historic First Graduating Class of Its Goodyear Flight Academy Pilots
United, the only major U.S. airline to own a flight school, is celebrating the graduation of United Aviate Academy's inaugural class of pilots, an important step towards training the next generation of talented, qualified, and motivated aviators. The inaugural graduating class includes 51 students – with nearly 80% being women or people of color – marking the next step towards … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Fleet Service Management Co. Snags ‘BIG Innovation’ Award
GPS Insight, a leading provider of SaaS-based fleet and field service management software solutions, announced it has been named a winner in the 2023 BIG Innovation Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group. GPS Insight offers a unique intersection of fleet and field service management software solutions, transforming the way organizations operate on the road and … [More]
GCU Honors Valley Leaders at Third Annual Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards
Grand Canyon University’s Colangelo College of Business (CCOB) will honor four business leaders who exemplify the ideal for which Jerry Colangelo is best known: servant leadership. The third annual Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards presented by Freeport McMoRan will recognize these devoted leaders who work tirelessly to serve others. They are: Don Cardon, founder and CEO … [More]
Phoenix Community Alliance Announces 2022 Center City Award Winners
Since 1993, Phoenix Community Alliance’s Center City Awards have recognized those individuals who have made immeasurable contributions to their community through service and advocacy. In a ceremony held at The Churchill on Thursday, Phoenix Community Alliance membership awarded Jim McPherson and Jessie Ponce with the Center City Champion and Center City Newcomer … [More]
Spotlight: Rapid Growth, New Investor Funding, and a Total Rebrand Highlight Qwick’s Landmark Year
Qwick, the technology-enabled leader in staffing for hospitality businesses and freelancers, reports fantastic strides at the close of a year accentuated by huge company milestones. Amid significant achievement in 2022, Qwick remains laser-focused on freelancer and business-partner success as it works to end understaffing in the hospitality industry. Through … [More]
Twelve Piper Fellows Selected for Their Leadership and Impact in Maricopa County
Twelve of Maricopa County’s outstanding nonprofit leaders were selected for Piper Trust’s 2022 Class of Piper Fellows. The newly selected class becomes part of the larger and enduring Piper Fellows network that is now a community of 102 Fellows. The 2022 Piper Fellows will participate in self-designed professional development “sabbaticals” focused on strengthening leadership … [More]
