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For more than 20 years, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce has honored
the accomplishments of businesses and the impact they’ve made on the greater
Phoenix business community. This annual event recognizes enterprising
business owners who have made an impact through community involvement,
innovation, response to adversity and company culture as well as recognizing
The 2009 IMPACT Business of the Year.
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Despite
this time of economic uncertainty, Western National Bank prides itself on
still lending and working with its clients. One of the few locally-owned
banks in Arizona, Western National Bank strives to offer top-of-the-line
banking products for small to mid-size businesses. Through their volunteer
efforts, including the Golden Gate Community Center, Junior Achievement and
the Scottsdale Charros, the bank’s employees work hard to be a part of the
community they help fund. |
Business Locations:
85016, 85254, 85253
Website:
www.wnbank.com | Phone: 602.553.7444
2009 IMPACT Award for
Community Involvement
Tri-Lite
Builders,
Linda & Wayne Minde
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To
celebrate the company’s 25th Anniversary, Linda and Wayne Minde
made the decision to sponsor a Habitat for Humanity home in Chandler. After
putting forth $25,000 of their own money, they raised the remaining $40,000
through sponsorships and in-kind donations from business partners and
friends.
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Business Location:
85286
Website:
www.trilitebuilders.com | Phone:
480.895.3442
2009 IMPACT Award for
Company Culture
Keats, Connelly &
Associates, LLC,
Dale
Walters and Bob Keats
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With the
help of the “Employee Experience Committee,” Keats, Connelly & Associates
assists their employees in creating a work/life balance. Benefits include
flex time, telecommuting, company paid health benefits and tuition
assistance. |
Business Location:
85018
Website:
www.keatsconnelly.com | Phone: 602.955.5007
2009 IMPACT Award for
Innovation
O’Neil Printing,
Anthony
B. Narducci
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Over the
past few years, O’Neil Printing has converted their entire process to green
technology. From the post-consumer waste recycled paper used for printing,
to soy based inks, to bio-diesel in their delivery trucks, O’Neil makes sure
that their processes are as ouch-free for the environment as possible.
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Business Location:
85003
Website:
www.oneilprint.com | Phone: 602.258.7789
2009 IMPACT Award for
Response to Adversity
Advantage Urgent Care,
Karen Watts-Edwards
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In 2006,
CEO Bill Edwards suffered brain damage from a routine sinus surgery. After
this near-fatal blow, his wife, Karen Watts-Edwards, an on staff physician’s
assistant, took the reins as the company’s president. Turning down several
offers to buy the company. |
Business Location:
85306
Website:
www.advantageurgentcare.com
| Phone: 602.530.6189
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