FedEx Corp. unveiled the recipients of the 12th annual FedEx Small Business Grants Program. Ten U.S.-based businesses were chosen this year out of over 3,900 applications. Bundle & Joy of Phoenix was awarded on of the $20,000 grants. Bundle & Joy is a female-founded, purpose-driven company on a mission to deliver convenience, curation and community to every pet person. … [More]
Phoenix Healthy Pet Food Co. among Those Awarded FedEx Small Business Grant
12th annual program receives 3,900 applications
Arizona Center for Civic Leadership Announces Its 2024 Flinn-Brown Fellows
Flinn Foundation program selects 28 Arizona civic leaders
The Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation’s leadership program—dedicated to state-level policy and politics and forging professional connections—has selected 28 Arizonans as 2024 Flinn-Brown Fellows. The 16th cohort of the nonpartisan Flinn-Brown Fellowship includes leaders from the private and public sector, elected officials, founders of nonprofit … [More]
6 New Honorees Inducted into the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomed six distinguished individuals and organizations into the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame during a ceremony held on Tuesday, May 7, at The Scottsdale Resort and Spa, presented by the Scottsdale Charros. With a rich tradition spanning 29 years, the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame continues to recognize the exceptional … [More]
EY Announces Chandler Tech Co. as an Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Pacific Southwest Award Finalist
Ernst & Young LLP announced that President and CEO Sanjeev Aggarwal of Everspin Technologies was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Pacific Southwest Award finalist. Now in its 38th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive business award for audacious leaders who disrupt markets, revolutionize sectors and have a transformational impact on lives. … [More]
Phoenix Bar Concept Earns Spot on World’s 50 Best Bars List
Century Grand, the celebrated cocktail haven located in Phoenix, Arizona, proudly announces its inclusion on this year’s North America’s 50 Best list, taking spot #36. Established in 2019 by Barter & Shake Cocktail Entertainment, this recognition solidifies Century Grand’s status as a pioneering force in the global cocktail scene. "Century Grand has always been dedicated … [More]
Homebuilder Honored as 2024 Builder of the Year in Arizona
Shea Homes’ Arizona Division, for the third time in four years, claims the top prize in the most renowned yearly competition among Arizona home builders. The 38th annual Major Achievements in Merchandising Excellence (MAME) awards concluded April 6th with Shea Homes winning the 2024 Builder of the Year. Ensuring the highest quality of homes and communities to their customers … [More]
Glendale-Based FinTech Co. Honored for Making CRE Private Credit More Accessible
AVANA Companies, a comprehensive lending and asset management ecosystem, was named a winner of the 2024 FinTech Breakthrough Awards for “Best Real Estate Investment Platform” highlighting EqualSeat. The 8th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program recognizes companies and products in the global financial services and technology industry. EqualSeat is a real estate debt … [More]
2024 Venture Madness Winners Announced
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), in partnership with Venture Madness, announced three winners for the 2024 Venture Madness Conference. Arizona’s longest-running pitch competition, Venture Madness features early stage and emerging growth companies and offers participants exclusive access to the region’s most active, accredited angel investors and venture capital firms. … [More]
Tempe-Based Firm Celebrates 60 Years of Engineering Excellence
For the past 60 years, structural engineering firm Caruso Turley Scott has forged relationships and made lasting impressions on the Valley’s development landscape by providing exceptional service on iconic projects. When Sam Caruso founded the firm, he always focused on relationships. Richard Turley and Paul Scott adopted that mentality and passed it on to the current … [More]
Chamber Announces Prestigious Award Finalists
The Greater Phoenix Chamber has selected 30 local companies as finalists for its 37th Annual IMPACT Awards. The IMPACT Awards honor the accomplishments of small and mid-to-large sized Valley businesses and their positive influence on the community and economy. Community voting to determine the recipients of the 2024 IMPACT Award is now open from March 28th to May 3rd. The … [More]
Phoenix Specialty Hospital Awarded Numerous Accolades for Clinical Excellence
The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital, a multi-award winning musculoskeletal specialty hospital in Phoenix, announced it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. Among The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital's distinctions are Specialty Excellence … [More]
CEO of Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona Receives Prestigious National Award
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GNCA) announced that Tim O'Neal, President & CEO, has been honored with the prestigious P.J. Trevethan Award for 2024. This esteemed award is presented annually to one Goodwill CEO from across the national network of over 150 organizations, to recognize their outstanding contribution to the training of their own team and their … [More]
Rehab Therapy Tech Co. Listed on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
WebPT, the leading rehab therapy platform for Practice Experience Management (PXM), announces its ranking as No. 153 on Inc. magazine's fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Southwest private companies, based in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. This is WebPT's first time on the Inc. 5000 Regionals: … [More]
Valley Construction Co. Honored with Build Arizona AGC Award
Sundt Construction recently won a Build Arizona award for its Zone 3D and 4A Improvements Program: Water Transmission Main Segment 2 project. The award is given each year by the Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America. “We’re honored to receive the Build Arizona award for this critical, public project,” said Jeff Hamilton, vice president and business … [More]
Chandler-Based Ad Agency Recognized by Ad Age for Outstanding Workplace Culture
Commit Agency proudly announces its exceptional achievement of securing the third position in the Western United States—and eighth nationally—in Ad Age's Best Places to Work 2024, ranking among companies from across the country with fewer than 200 employees. Commit Agency is the only Arizona-based company to receive this accolade from Ad Age, one of the largest and most … [More]
Entrepreneurs’ Group Marks 30 Years of Empowering Valley Leaders
Entrepreneurs' Organization of Arizona (EO Arizona) just celebrated its 30th Anniversary, marking three decades of fostering entrepreneurship and empowering business owners in the Valley. Since its inception in 1993, EO Arizona has evolved into one of the largest and most influential EO chapters globally, with a steadfast commitment to supporting entrepreneurs on their journey … [More]
University Honors Leaders at Fourth Annual Leadership Awards Event
Grand Canyon University honored four committed leaders who embody the ideal for which Jerry Colangelo is best known – servant leadership – during the fourth annual Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards on Wednesday morning. The Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards, presented by Freeport-McMoRan, are named after one of Arizona's most notable business and sports … [More]
Utility Named One of Forbes-America’s 2023 Best-in-State Employers
Salt River Project (SRP) has been included on the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2023, ranking 6th in Arizona. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on August 22, 2023, and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website. America's … [More]
