Century Grand, the celebrated cocktail haven located in Phoenix that was established in 2019 by Barter & Shake Cocktail Entertainment, has been named to this year’s World's 50 Best Bars list, taking spot No. 36. The recognition, which follows its “Best U.S. Cocktail Bar” at the prestigious 2023 Tales Spirited Awards last year, solidifies Century Grand’s status as a … [More]
Shea Homes® Honored as Builder of the Year
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 awards, presented by the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona. Shea Homes was additionally the winner of four other categories. … [More]
AVANA Wins FinTech Breakthrough Award
Glendale-based 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, a real estate debt investment platform that levels the playing field for retail investors historically excluded from private credit investing. The 8th annual FinTech … [More]
Delta Dental Grants Support Local Underserved Populations
The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation recently awarded $793,149 in grants to 39 nonprofit organizations that work with underserved populations of all ages through oral health and nutritional programs. Grants were awarded in two funding categories: Community Grants and IMPACT Grants. The funds will support projects and services promoting good oral health practices and … [More]
SRP Gift Spurs EV Training
SRP recently donated a 2017 Ford Fusion from its fleet to the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, enabling Mesa Community College to add the Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles course to its Automotive Service Program and helping strengthen the EV workforce in an increasingly important sector of the economy. … [More]
Marcus & Millichap a ‘CRE Best Places to Work’
Marcus & Millichap was recently named one of the 2024 CRE Best Places to Work by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, a leading publication for CRE news and information. “This award is a testament to our shared commitment to collaboration and fostering a positive, diverse and inclusive workplace environment,” says Ryan Sarbinoff, VP and regional manager of the Phoenix, Tucson and … [More]
Rosendin Leader’s Awards Look to Past and Future
Mike Greenawalt, CEO emeritus of Rosendin, one of the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contracting companies, has been honored with two awards this year: Grand Canyon University’s Colangelo Servant Leadership Award for providing alternative career pathways for high school graduates through the Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Electricians he partnered with GCU to … [More]
‘Best Dealership Award’ to Yates Buick GMC
Yates Buick GMC was recently recognized as the Best Buick Dealership, underscoring the outstanding achievements and contributions of dealership president Whitney Yates-Woods. Yates-Woods, who has emerged as a trailblazer in the industry, is committed to breaking gender barriers and promoting inclusivity. … [More]
Butler Design Principals Receive NAIOP Award
Rick Butler and Jeff Cutberth, partners for the past 28 years at Butler Design Group, were recently honored with NAIOP Arizona’s 2023 Award of Excellence, which recognizes individuals who have made a significant and positive impact on the commercial real estate industry in Arizona over a period of at least 15 years, along with direct contributions to the chapter. NAIOP is … [More]
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Employees Support Pinal County Communities
The HERO, SALUTE and SAVVY committees at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino embraced the giving spirit throughout 2023. During 2023, the HERO committee and Business Impact Groups combined organized and/or participated in more than 55 events. Employees personally donated more than $10,000 and volunteered countless hours to support causes and organizations in need. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino … [More]
Arizona Winners of the NAIOP and Prologis CRE Scholarship
Rob Hernandez, senior associate at Trammell Crow Company, Kelly Royle, vice president at JLL, and Jennifer Villalobos, associate at Cushman and Wakefield are the three Arizona winners among the 15 nationwide of the NAIOP and Prologis Inclusion in CRE Scholarship for Women and Underrepresented Professionals, which is designed to prepare a pipeline of diverse talent for … [More]
Woman of the Year Honor for Local Girl Scout Council CEO
The Arizona Diversity Council has honored Mary Mitchell, Co-CEO of Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council as its 2024 Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year awardee. … [More]
Sundt 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. Sundt has been building critical infrastructure across Arizona for more than 90 years. … [More]
Commit Agency Lauded by Ad Age
Commit Agency secured 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 reputable marketing publications in the world. … [More]
Pedal Haus: 2023 Brewery of the Year
Pedal Haus Brewery took home top honors recently at the second annual Arizona Craft Beer Awards, being named the 2023 Brewery of the Year and adding to a long string of awards it has earned since opening its first location in 2015. … [More]
Yates Buick GMC: Tops in GM Women’s Retail Network
With Whitney Yates Woods as its visionary president, Yates Buick GMC, a leading automotive dealership located in Goodyear, was recently recognized as one of the top female-operated dealerships in the nation under the GM Women’s Retail Network. … [More]
Architects Award Honors Sara Yehia
Sara Yehia, AIA, founding principal of Kenzy Architects, was one of two local architects honored with the prestigious AIA10 Award at the recent AIA Arizona Awards Gala at the Phoenix Art Museum. … [More]
Sundt Supports St. Mary’s Food Bank
The Sundt Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Sundt Construction, recently presented a check to St. Mary’s Food Bank for $121,480. The donation came as the result of the company’s annual holiday campaign. … [More]
