BEST PLACES TO WORK: 100 STAFF OR FEWER

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WOOD, PATEL & ASSOCIATES

2051 W. Northern Ave., #100, Phoenix, AZ 85021 602-335-8500 · woodpatel.com Year Est: 1984 · AZ Staff: 81 Principal(s): M. Young, J. Minch, T. Gettings, D. Moore, A. Patel, D. Wood, B. Gofonia, N. Brown, E. Boyle, G. Rios, F. Koo, D. Matthews

Bar Napkin Productions

2828 N. Central Ave., #1300, Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-492-9494 · bnp-llc.com Year Est: 2009 AZ Staff: 15 Principal(s): Haley Balzano, Jeffrey Rausch Company Perks: BNP’s penthouse is a modern space featuring open balconies. The team is offered health, dental, & vision benefits, along with 401K options

dpa architects, inc.

3719 N. 75th. St., #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-941-4222 · dpaarchitects.com Year Est: 1991 AZ Staff: 12 Principal(s): John S. Szafran, Todd C. Trainor, R. Allan Johns, Jason Chamberlin Company Perks: dpa architects has a creative design environment, flexible vacation time, upward mobility, and ownership potential.

GCON Inc.

1606 W. Whispering Wind Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85085 623-581-6300 · gconinc.com Year Est: 2003 AZ Staff: 80 Principal(s): Michael Godbehere, Gabriel Gavriilidis Company Perks: GCON offers Open Collaborative Workspace, Quarterly Team Builds/Virtual Happy Hours, as well as an array of other amazing benefits! WOODPATEL is a locally-owned and operated consulting civil engineering firm serving Arizona and the region for more than 35 years. With a core purpose to “Create Connect Protect,” WOODPATEL believes in serving its clients and community with purpose and meaning. WOODPATEL collaborates with clients to create impactful projects that shape the community; connect on a human level to develop long lasting relationships; and as professionals, WOODPATEL takes great pride in their civic duty to protect public safety and its clients’ best interests.

STRENGTH OF STAFF: “We practice and demonstrate our core values of being committed, hardworking and personable. Our team is committed to the pursuit of excellence. We are hardworking professionals with a strong work ethic. Our team members are quality, personable people that maintain high standards, diversity, and a healthy work environment.”

LAVIDGE

2777 E. Camelback Rd., #300, Phoenix, AZ 85016 480-998-2600 · lavidge.com Year Est: 1982 AZ Staff: 65 Principal(s): Bill Lavidge, CEO; Bob Case, chief creative officer Company Perks: WFH, flexible hours, monthly lunches, 100% paid health insurance, professional development, unlimited PTO, retirement plans, volunteer time & annual bonuses

ReThinc Advertising

4714 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018 480-268-9588 · rethincadvertising.com Year Est: 2008 AZ Staff: 8 Principal(s): Edward Olsen, owner; Stephanie Olsen, principal Company Perks: At ReThinc, life > work. Yes, we share an office with a dog & yes, we share stories, food, & profits but more than that, we share a love for what we do & who we do it with.

The James Agency

6240 E. Thomas Rd., #200, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-248-6710 · thejamesagency.com Year Est: 2005 AZ Staff: 24 Principal(s): Veronique James Company Perks: Empathetic and transparent leadership, ongoing investments in personal and professional growth, creative team builds, ample paid time off