Palmer Nackard President Nackard Pepsi Sector: Beverage Distribution Each year, our employees contribute to more than 450 local philanthropic causes and organizations, and this comes in a variety of forms that include financial gifts, sponsorships, volunteer hours, product donations and more. We gravitate toward programs that allow our employees to get hands-on and have … [More]
Values Alignment: The New ROI for Arizona Business
For years, the phrase "corporate social responsibility" lived in the back of the annual report. It was often seen as a "nice-to-have" or a box to check after the real work was done. But in today's market, the math has changed. We are seeing a move from simple charity to something much more powerful: values alignment. This shift is not about only being a feel-good story; it is … [More]
Driving Community Impact: How the Valley Toyota Dealers Turn Local Commitment into Lasting Change

For more than two decades, the Valley Toyota Dealers have demonstrated what it looks like when a business coalition treats community investment not as a marketing strategy but as a shared responsibility. Representing 10 dealerships across the Phoenix metropolitan area, the association has built a model of giving rooted in proximity: They live here, work here, raise their … [More]














