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Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy ACHIEVEMENTS
Delta Dental of Arizona Earns 9th Consecutive Excellence Award For the ninth time, Delta Dental of Arizona has earned the Center of Excellence certification by BenchmarkPortal. The Center of Excellence recognition is one of the most prestigious awards in the customer service and support industry, demonstrating Delta Dental’s commitment to providing superior customer care. deltadentalaz.com
IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter Earns National Awards The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, won two national awards recently at the IFMA World Workplace Conference & Expo held in Denver, Colorado. IFMA Greater Phoenix won the Chapter Web Communication Award, for providing comprehensive web-based communication to its members, and the Student Chapter of the Year Award. ifmaphoenix.org
Governor Appoints REDW Principal Roderick to State Board of Accountancy Christina C. Roderick, CPA, MST, CGMA, who leads REDW’s Tax Advisory practice as a principal in the firm’s Phoenix office, has been appointed by Gov. Katie Hobbs to the Arizona State Board of Accountancy after serving 13 years on its Tax Practice Committee, where she acted as both vice-chair and chair. redw.com PHILANTHROPY
Affordable Housing Leader Greenlight Communities Supports Local Continuing its dedication to the residents of Arizona by developing attainable housing, Greenlight Communities once again demonstrated its support for the communities it serves by contributing $10,000 to the local El Grito celebration in Downtown Phoenix. This support ensures that the celebration can reach its full potential while remaining free for all participants. livegreenlight.com
Arizona Financial Credit Union Awards $44K in Grants Since launching the Local Causes Visa® debit card program in 2020, Arizona Federal Credit Union has supported more than 60 unique nonprofits throughout Metro Phoenix. Its recent round of grants to 10 nonprofits amounts to a total of $44,000 to support community-based initiatives, and the overall program has provided nearly $200,000 to nonprofits with annual operating budgets under $2 million. This year’s selection process was different as it involved a public vote to determine the finalists and funding amount based on total votes. arizonafinancial.org
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Veterinary Ownership Possible through Franchise GoodVets is bringing its veterinary franchise model to Phoenix with next month’s anticipated completion of a new animal hospital in Paradise Valley. The new animal hospital will be owned and operated by Chloe Charlton, DVM, in partnership with GoodVets. “Our partnership model empowers veterinarians to become equity owners and vests them with the ability to practice medicine autonomously,” says GoodVets co-founder and COO David Saginur, who founded the company to give veterinarians the upward mobility to ownership. This approach also allows GoodVets to connect with clients on a local level through the support of a national network, giving all partners the autonomy to grow and lead their own practice. “Our veterinarians are members of a community of like-minded, entrepreneurial doctors and lean on one another for support with medical cases, management and leadership best practices, and business problem solving,” says Saginur.
GoodVets currently has 23 open locations across 11 U.S. markets, each offering thoughtful, individualized, full-service patient care, and Saginur says, “We are extremely excited about our expansion to Phoenix because of its residents’ active lifestyle and passion for quality pet care.” —RaeAnne Marsh GoodVets goodvets.com
Boutique Shopping with Hands-Free Cocktails Sip & Shop A Local Collection recently opened a new location in the heart of Gilbert, Ariz., at Verde at Cooley Station, offering a one-of-a-kind boutique shopping experience that has become Arizona’s premier gift-giving spot. Upon entering the charming 4,000-square-foot store, guests are greeted by a delightful combination of retail therapy and a wine, beer and bubbly bar, making it the perfect destination for every shopper seeking a touch of indulgence. Sip & Shop boasts an impressive array of unique items carefully curated from more than 60 local businesses, ensuring that guests will discover one-of-a-kind gifts — from elegant jewelry to pampering bath and body products, stylish clothing to eye-catching home decor, and bar essentials to delectable, sweet treats. The collection caters to all ages and preferences, from playful and funny items to snarky and witty curiosities. This concept has been my dream, and, as a local entrepreneur and Gilbert resident, I opened my first Sip & Shop test location in San Tan Village before expanding to Cooley Station. Prior to founding Sip & Shop, I cultivated a series of engaging East Valley events, such as Vintage &
Vino, the premier bi-annual East Valley market now in its 10th year, featuring more than 120 local vendors. While shopping, guests can enjoy unique libations such as Sip & Shop’s signature frozen drinks that include the Cooley Peach and the Verde Vibe. Shultz has thought through every detail of a premier experience for guests, including specially designed drinking pouches so guests can enjoy “hands-free” cocktails while shopping! —Tiffany Schultz, owner of Sip & Shop (www.sipandshoparizona.com)
Arizona places third in the list of the best states for business growth, according to new research from business consulting firm Venture Smarter, which analyzed data from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics to discover the business growth rate in each state based on the number of establishments in December 2021 compared to December 2022. venturesmarter.com
Photos courtesy of GoodVets (top); Sip & Shop (bottom)
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