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]
BCBSAZ Achieves Milestone Rating with Partners Guidance
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona has achieved their first overall 4-Star Rating in the 2024 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) for their HMO plan. These star ratings reflect the exceptional quality and performance of the health plan, encompassing key aspects such as patient outcomes, care accessibility, member … [More]
Republic Services Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for Eighth Consecutive Year
For the eighth consecutive year, Republic Services, Inc., a leader in the environmental services industry, has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). The company ranked first in its industry category on the North America Index and second on the World Index, which represent best-in-class sustainability benchmarks for the world's leading … [More]
Chamber Foundation Announces Recipients of Metro Phoenix Black Women in Business Grants
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Wells Fargo are proud to announce the recipients of the Black Women in Business Supportive Grants totaling $100,000. The grants were awarded to assist Black women-owned businesses in developing, growing and sustaining their businesses.The recipients are as follows: 2 Doves Notary, LLC – Joycelyn Wooten Arizona Network of … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Homebuilder Sets New Record by Earning ‘America’s Most Trusted Home Builder’ Award for Ninth Consecutive Year
National homebuilder and land developer Taylor Morrison has once again earned the coveted America's Most Trusted® Home Builder title by Lifestory Research for the ninth consecutive year. Taylor Morrison's fast-growing resort-lifestyle brand, Esplanade, also climbed to the second spot in the America's Most Trusted® Active Adult Builder category. In the 12th year of the study, … [More]
Phoenix Community Alliance Announces 2023 Center City Award Winners
Phoenix Community Alliance (PCA) is pleased to announce the recognition of Stephanie Vasquez and Heather Lennon as the 2023 recipients of the Center City Awards. The awards were presented at PCA’s annual member meeting, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to advance the quality of life and further the renaissance of Central Phoenix. These local leaders were … [More]
Scottsdale Chamber Announces 2023 Business Volunteer Award Recipients
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce announced its 2023 Business Volunteer Award recipients. These awards, given annually since their inception in 2004, honor Chamber Members and supporters who, in their role as volunteers, have made a significant and positive impact on the Chamber and our community. Honorees are nominated by members of the Chamber and selected by Chamber … [More]
Phoenix-Based Coaching Co. Awards Its Prestigious ‘Excellence in Leadership’ Award to a Champion of Mental Health
Phoenix-based Mission Facilitators awards their 2023 Excellence in Leadership Award to Brian Murray, CEO of Ryan Companies. The goal of the award is to give back to a person who has not only made a big impact on Mission Facilitators, but on the community and employees they serve. “In thirty-one years, I have never met a leader who so courageously made mental health a … [More]
SRP Ranks Highest Among National and Western Utilities for Business Customer Satisfaction
For the second year in a row, Salt River Project (SRP) ranked highest in business customer satisfaction among all large electricity providers in the nation according to a recent study issued by J.D. Power. SRP also ranked first among large electricity providers in the West Region for the third consecutive year. According to J.D. Power’s 2023 Electric Utility Business … [More]
Three Phoenix Businesswomen Announced as 2023 Athena Award Recipients
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced the 2023 ATHENA private sector, public sector, and young professional award recipients at its 36th Annual ATHENA Awards. Melody Lewis, Owner & Founder, Indigenous Community Collaborative, was awarded the 2023 ATHENA Award in the private sector. Jeri Royce, President & CEO, Advance Community, earned the 2023 ATHENA Award in the … [More]
ACA Announces Finalists for the 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced 15 finalists have been selected for the 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The finalists will advance to the final round of the competition, after which judges will select up to 10 companies as AIC awardees for 2023. The AIC is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Named a Top Innovator by Modern Healthcare
Phoenix Children's, one of the fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, is one of only three children's hospitals and 10 healthcare organizations in the country to receive recognition as a Top Innovator by Modern Healthcare for developing and leading transformative innovations that are driving change across the healthcare industry. "Innovation is at the core of our work … [More]
Valley Leadership Names Two Top Community Engagement Leaders Man & Woman of the Year
Angela Hughey and Brian Spicker will be Valley Leadership’s 74th Man & Woman of the Year. The two were selected because of their commitment to addressing Arizona’s most pressing issues, track record of community engagement and alignment with Valley Leadership’s Principles of Doing. “Angela and Brian have put decades of community-based service into Arizona over … [More]
Sonoran Technology and Professional Services Recognized as an SBA Legacy Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Arizona district office recognized Sonoran Technology and Professional Services, as an SBA Legacy Business. Founded in 2007, Sonoran Technology and Professional Services, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, is a business dedicated to delivering transformational training and technical solutions to a host of customers … [More]
Visiquest Properties’ 59 Evergreen Community Earns AMA Honors
It took vision (and five years) to transform a nearly 50-year-old, partially completed townhome project into a modern, award-winning multifamily community. Where countless developers saw the former Las Casas Contentas subdivision as a partially abandoned lot and aging eyesore along 59th Avenue in Glendale, Visiquest Properties saw an opportunity to bring a best-in-class … [More]
Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Co-CEO Recipient of Phoenix Mercury Believe in Women Award
Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is pleased to announce its co-CEO Christina Spicer has been named a recipient of the Phoenix Mercury Believe in Women Award, a recognition that elevates incredible women in sports, business and philanthropy who are making an impact in their communities. Spicer was honored during the Phoenix Mercury Game on Aug. 27, which also served as … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Announces 11 Finalists for Athena Awards
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced the 11 women chosen as finalists for its prestigious 36th Annual ATHENA Awards, continuing its strong tradition of recognizing outstanding Valley businesswomen. The ATHENA Businesswoman of the Year Award recognizes a woman in the public and private sectors and highlights an upcoming leader in the Valley as an ATHENA Young Professional. … [More]
Two Affiliated Phoenix-Based Companies among U.S.’s Fastest-Growing
Inc. Magazine unveiled today its list of America's fastest-growing private companies, including two affiliated organizations: Creation, a versatile firm involved in real estate development, hospitality brand creation and alternative investments, landing in the top 10% for its second consecutive appearance; and LGE Design Build, a premier design-build construction firm, making … [More]
