Since 1987, the Greater Phoenix Chamber has honored the accomplishments of businesses and the impact they make on the Greater Phoenix business community. The Chamber looks for companies with a strong footprint in the Valley that deserve special recognition.
The Chamber recognized two businesses—one with 250 employees or fewer and one with more than 250 employees—in four categories. In total, eight companies are named IMPACT Award recipients.
Kitchell and Galvanize have been named the large and small/medium Businesses of the Year by the Greater Phoenix Chamber during the 33rd Annual IMPACT Awards held virtually on Thursday, December 3rd.
Large Business of the Year: Kitchell
“It’s incredibly exciting for me to accept the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Business of the Year award on behalf of our employee owners at Kitchell, said President and CEO of Kitchell, Jim Swanson. “I couldn’t be more excited to have this acknowledgment of the impact we make in our state, and that we will continue to make into the future.”
Small/Medium Business of the Year: Galvanize
“It’s overwhelming to say the least, to be given such an incredible honor,” said Miranda Torres, Campus Operations Manager with Galvanize. “It’s both intimidating, because it is a heavy weight to have on your shoulders, and a great honor, and something that I am going to bring back to my team that will bring them a lot of joy.”
The two companies were selected out of eight local companies which are recipients of the Chamber’s IMPACT Awards, honoring the accomplishments of small and large Valley businesses and the positive influences they have on the business community and economy.
Kitchell
Galvanize
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The Chamber recognized eight businesses in four categories.
250 Employees or Fewer
Arizona Advocate – Galvanize
Community Champion – Musical Instrument Museum
Economic Driver – RED Development
Exceptional Innovator – Paradox
More than 250 Employees
Arizona Advocate – Kitchell
Community Champion – A New Leaf, Inc.
Economic Driver – Republic Services
Exceptional Innovator – Terros Health
Arizona Advocate
Large Business
Small Business
Community Champion
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Small Business
Economic Driver
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Exceptional Innovator
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IMPACTful Nonprofit Award
In addition to honoring exceptional Valley businesses, the Chamber added the IMPACTful Nonprofit Award in 2016 to recognize the outstanding work of Valley nonprofits. This year’s IMPACTful Nonprofit Award recipient is Health Current. The IMPACTful Nonprofit Award recipient is ultimately chosen by popular vote of the community. Health Current was chosen this year from four deserving finalists, all of whom exemplify hard work and dedication to our community.
Learn more about each of the eight recipients by viewing their IMPACT stories.
Arizona Advocate
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Small Business
Community Champion
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Small Business
Economic Driver
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Exceptional Innovator
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About the Greater Phoenix Chamber
Representing 2,400 businesses across the Greater Phoenix region, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce promotes regional prosperity by serving as a catalyst for economic vitality and strong communities. The Chamber pursues this mission by collaborating with business, political and community leaders to grow the regional talent pool, create a regional approach to economic development and drive a pro-Arizona agenda.