The 2023 Top 50 Small Business Services Guide

Robert Blaney has served as the district director of the U.S. Small Business Administration for the State of Arizona since 1998. His varied experience includes work as a federal agent, police officer, vice-president of an insurance brokerage and district director for the late Congressman Jack Kemp. He is a native of western New York and a graduate of Buffalo State University.

sba.gov/offices/district/az/phoenix

Remembering the Wrong Things …

Recently, I attended an event, and the food was wonderful.

The adult beverages, not so much … and everyone remembered that for all the wrong reasons. The host enjoyed top-shelf vodka, evidently his drink of choice, but forgot those of us who enjoy whatever else. We had all hoped for better, but it was generic, from a wholesale club and disappointing.

My point is simply that people remember — and mostly remember when it is not good.

Any business, service businesses especially, need to remember that you are only as good as your last customer’s opinion, and the massive review pages on the internet can damage or even kill a business.

When it comes to serving people, Theodore Levitt, a Harvard Business School professor, once wrote “People don’t want to buy a quarter-inch drill. They want a quarter-inch hole!” It could be argued that it is one of the better quotes about giving people choices they want.

Happy customers can become long-term customers if the “quarter-inch hole” you sell them is of good quality, lasts a long time and fits their lifestyle. It comes down to what makes your customers happy, feeling they were treated fairly, feeling content and fulfilled.

A marketing plan should not always be centered around you. It should be centered around your customer’s needs and wants. Customers want what they want, when they want it, and at a reasonable price. Most customers want it as finished as possible, as complete as possible, with no expensive add-ons in the offering.

Consumers want the “quarter-inch hole,” not the quarter-inch drill.

In daily life, there are great examples of this concept. Tradespeople offer 24/7/365 service. Lifestyle merchants offer home sharing services; ride-sharing services operate when you need them; curated boxed food delivery services, curated cat/dog food subscriptions, and clothes that fit you and arrive every few weeks are among many more examples of things customers want, when they want them, complete and at a reasonable price.

I have a cat food subscription and I don’t own a cat. It is for those that stop at my house. I don’t want a bad review.

If you are uncertain on how to adjust your marketing plan or need help to develop one, please seek assistance from an SBA-funded resource partner. There is never any charge for small business counseling and information is always available at www.sba.gov, where you can find information on the SCORE Association, America’s Small Business Development Center Network, and the Women Business Centers, Veteran Business Opportunity Centers and SBA’s new Community Navigator Pilot Program, which has community-based organizations helping to reach the nation’s smallest businesses. By the way, the average drill bit lasts more than 50 years, but only gets used for 15 minutes in its entire life. People really do want to buy a “quarter-inch hole.”

It is honor for me to participate again this year with In Business Magazine as they launch the 2023 Small Business Guide, because it is such a useful directory for local and area businesses.

Categories

Accounting & Tax Services

Business Banking

Business Organizations & Associations

Commercial Insurance

Commercial Real Estate

COVID Testing & Services

Credit Reporting / Background Checks

Robert Blaney District Director U.S. Small Business Administration, Arizona District

About The Top 50:

The 2023 Top 50 Small Business Advocates & Leaders Guide special section is a resource guide of top small businesses or small-business service companies vetted by In Business Magazine editorial staff and recommended to you, the reader. Serving your business with quality companies can make all the difference in running a small business. These Top 50 business services companies are dedicated to serving their clients and providing proven products and services, and they have a high degree of experience in their given fields. We recommend that you do business with them. Our 2023 Top 50 Small Business Advocates & Leaders Guide special section will be online at inbusinessphx.com for an entire year. Here’s to doing great business together.

Employee Benefits / Insurance

Finance/Wealth Management

Healthcare Insurance

Human Resources / DEI / Hiring

Information Technology

Janitorial

Law Firms

Marketing, PR & Social Media

Office Furniture

Payroll Services

Printing / Promotions

SBA Lending

Telecommunications

Video Production & Services

Accounting & Tax Services

CBIZ & MHM

At CBIZ and MHM, we are uniquely structured to provide a range of nancial and business services. CBIZ is a business consulting, tax, nancial services, and bene ts and insurance provider that works closely with MHM, a national, independent CPA rm.

Top Executive: Chuck McLane, Senior Managing Director, West Region Leader

Of ces (Local / National): 1 / 100+

Local HQ: 4722 N. 24th St., Suite 300

Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phone: (602) 264-6835

Website: cbiz.com

Duran Business Group

Duran Business Group provides accounting and tax solutions to businesses with integrity, professionalism and a high focus on customer service. Services also include payroll and himan capital

Top Executive: Regina Duran

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 2633 E. Indian School Rd., Suite 230

Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phone: (480) 674-5757

Website: duranaccounting.com

Business Banking

Stearns Bank N.A

Stearns Bank N.A. is a nationally recognized fullservice bank. With an unmatched sense of urgency and commitment to hard work, our employee owners are driven to help small businesses thrive through service, innovation, and collaboration. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Top Executive: Tom Hosier, Chief Lending Of cer

Local HQ: 9225 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Phone: (480) 314-4200

Website: stearnsbank.com

OneAZ Credit Union

OneAZ Credit Union is a nancial institution serving more than 161,000 members and more than 10,000 businesses throughout Arizona. With more than $3.3 billion in assets, OneAZ is owned by its members, who bene t from better rates, lower fees for service and improved technology.

Top Executive: Brandon Michaels, President & CEO

Local HQ: 2355 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85027

Phone: Member Care Center: (844) 663-2928

Website: oneazcu.com

Business Organizations & Associations

Alliance of Arizona Nonpro ts + Arizona Grantmakers Forum

The Alliance + Arizona Grantmakers is a trusted statewide resource and advocate for the state’s nonpro t and philanthropy communities. The organization is leveraging its combined strengths to maximize value for members and advance the sector through effective collaborations.

Top Executive: Kristen Wilson, CEO

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 333 E. Osborn Rd., Suite 245 Phoenix, AZ 85012

Phone: (602) 279-2966

Website: arizonanonpro ts.org

Arizona Small Business Association

Celebrating 50 years, ASBA is a membership organization dedicated to delivering entrepreneurs the resources required to prosper in an ever-changing marketplace. ASBA offers education, mentoring, networking, advocacy programs and member bene ts that equip your business with the tools to succeed.

Top Executive: Debbie Hann, Interim CEO

Of ces (Local): 2

Local HQ: 11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite P-195 Phoenix, AZ 85028

Phone: (602) 306-4000

Website: asba.com

Schelter Managing Director, Commercial Banking (602) 797-3614

Local First Arizona

Local First Arizona is a nonpro t organization working to strengthen communities and local economies through supporting, maintaining and celebrating locally owned businesses throughout the State of Arizona.

Top Executive: Kimber Lanning

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 407 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phone: (602) 956-0909

Website: local rstaz.com

Commercial Insurance

CopperPoint Insurance Companies

CopperPoint provides workers compensation insurance coverage for more than 16,000 businesses statewide, ensuring workers the care they need if they are injured on the job. It has been providing workers compensation insurance to Arizona businesses since 1925.

Top Executive: Marc E. Schmittlein

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 3030 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85012

Phone: (602) 631-2300

Website: copperpoint.com

Phoenix Insurance Group

Our team is family owned and operated. Like any family, we take care of our own. We understand that you are more than just a policy number. And with over 25 years of experience under our belt, you can rest assured that we will utilize our knowledge and unparalleled customer service to deliver a superior client experience. It’s our promise to you.

Top Executive: Casey Elliott, Principal

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 7220 N. 16th St., Suite C, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Phone: (602) 707-7707

Website: phoenixinsgroup.com

Strunk Insurance Group

Founded in 1982, Strunk Insurance is a multigenerational, family-owned business with more than 30 years of experience in employee bene t advising. With the expertise of a national employee bene ts agency and the one-on-one attention of a boutique rm, Strunk Insurance prides itself in developing trusting, long-term partnerships with its clients.

Top Executives: Casey Strunk, President; Greg Strunk, Founder

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 14425 N. 7th St., Suite 102, Phoenix, AZ 85022

Phone: (602) 978.44140

Website: strunkgroup.com

Commercial Real Estate

Bryant Commercial Real Estate

We provide transaction management, oversee construction and property site selection, lease renewals and so much more. Grow your business and pave the road to success with our help.

Top Executive: Jonvieve Bryant

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 2233 N 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85006

Phone: (480) 802-8100

Website: bcreaz.com

KEO Marketing

Looking for significant increases in leads and sales?

KEO Marketing is an award-winning B2B marketing agency.

We know how maddening it is to waste money with a marketing agency that doesn’t deliver results. For more than 20 years, we have built marketing systems that consistently deliver outstanding leads and sales.

Some of the world’s largest brands have depended on KEO Marketing for marketing programs that drive business growth. KEO Marketing offers an innovative Fractional-CMOplus-marketing-team model to help your company scale faster with less investment and better ROI.

Specializing in business-to-business (B2B) marketing strategy, creative, messaging, infrastructure, execution, marketing analytics and results, KEO Marketing helps Fortune 1000 companies, as well as medium-sized businesses, achieve and exceed their marketing and sales goals.

Learn more at: https://bit.ly/top50sba.

At-a-Glance

COMPANY NAME: KEO Marketing Inc

MAIN LOCAL OFFICE: 141 E Palm Ln, Suite 108, Phoenix, AZ 85004

PHONE: (480) 413-2090

WEBSITE: keomarketing.com

OFFICES IN METRO PHOENIX: 1

HEADQUARTERED: Phoenix

CEO/PRESIDENT: Sheila Kloefkorn

NO. OF YEARS WITH COMPANY: 23

YEAR ESTABLISHED LOCALLY: 2000

SPECIALTIES: B2B Marketing, Lead Generation, Sales Support, Fractional CMO Services, Branding

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Fennemore.

Founded in 1885, Fennemore is a full-service business law firm committed to delivering legal excellence, embracing change and fostering an innovative and collaborative culture to serve clients better. With 15 offices across the U.S., Fennemore continues to set the standard in providing comprehensive legal solutions.

Fennemore’s client-focused approach means that, in today’s complex and constantly evolving business and legal landscape, we aggressively protect the legal interests of the companies we serve, while identifying endless opportunities.

Our attorneys have substantial experience in a wide variety of corporate, commercial and securities transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, leveraged buyouts, debt financings, venture capital financings, and private placements of securities.

Fennemore’s seasoned team understands the intricacies associated with creating, establishing, maintaining and running a successful business. We assist clients throughout all phases of a business’s life, including entity selection, formation and governance. Our business attorneys often serve the role of in-house legal counsel for closely held businesses and provide outside legal expertise for larger businesses.

Working closely with each client, our firm places an emphasis on practical business and legal solutions in negotiating and drafting contracts and in addressing the complex business, legal and regulatory issues that businesses face.

To learn more about the firm, visit www.FennemoreLaw.com.

At-a-Glance

COMPANY NAME: Fennemore.

MAIN LOCAL OFFICE: 2394 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85016

PHONE: (602) 916-5000

WEBSITE: fennemorelaw.com

OFFICES IN METRO PHOENIX: 1

HEADQUARTERED: Phoenix

CEO & PRESIDENT: James Goodnow

NO. OF YEARS WITH COMPANY: 23

YEAR ESTABLISHED LOCALLY: 1885

SPECIALTIES: Business & Finance; Business Litigation; Employment & Labor; Real Estate and Trusts & Estates

LPC Desert West

Lincoln Property Company is an international full-service real estate rm offering real estate investment, development, design/ construction management, leasing and property management/ receivership/asset management services. LPC has approximately 7,300 employees and maintains a presence in more than 200 U.S. cities and 12 countries throughout Europe.

Top Executive: David Krumwiede, SVP

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 3131 E Camelback Rd., Suite 318, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phone: (602) 912-8888

Website: lpcdesertwest.com

COVID Testing & Services

Embry Health

Embry Health joined Arizona’s leading diagnostic testing lab, Sonora Quest Laboratories, to ensure Arizonans receive accurate test results within 2 – 3 days. The partnership between Sonora Quest Laboratories and Embry Health makes it easier to access high-quality tests with quick results.

Top Executive: Raymond Embry

Of ces (Local): Many, see website

Local HQ: 3350 S. Price Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282

Phone: (480) 376-2170

Website: embryhealth.com

Healthcare Solutions

Our highly experienced and dedicated team of healthcare providers are committed to providing personalized patient care. Through our on-site/near-site healthcare clinics, we are able to provide comprehensive healthcare that includes wellness, preventive care, urgent care, telemedicine and disease management.

Top Executive: Frances Ducar, President, FNP

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 4831 N. 11th St., Phoenix, AZ 85014

Phone: (602) 424-2101

Website: hcsonsite.com

Credit Reporting / Background Checks

Reliable Background Screening

For more than a quarter of a century, Reliable Background Screening has mitigated risk for thousands of clients by providing expert advice and unparalleled quality services. Its goal is to protect clients, their employees, their business, their brand and their assets. It works to do so by educating its clients about what background information they should have, and what the best methods are to acquire it.

Top Executive: Rudy Troisi, President & CEO

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 3509 E. Shea Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85028

Phone: (800) 787-2439

Website: reliablebackgroundscreening.com

Risk Assessment Group

With its primary of ces located in Phoenix, Arizona, Risk Assessment Group has been providing national background screening for more than a decade. Its philosophy of exemplary customer service starts with C.A.R.E. — Compliance, Accuracy, Reliable Turnaround Time, Exemplary Customer Service. Its primary focus is on providing clients with services tailored speci cally around their needs.

Top Executive: Brad Brigham, CEO

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 2100 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282

Phone: (866) 777-1114

Website: riskassessmentgroup.com

Employee Benefits / Insurance

Bene t Commerce Group, an Alera Group Company

Bene t Commerce Group is an innovative and awardwinning employee bene ts consulting, retirement plans and commercial insurance rm. We are unabashedly passionate about what we do, and we hold ourselves accountable to delivering quanti able and meaningful results.

Top Executive: Scott Wood, Managing Partner

Of ces (Local): 3

Local HQ: 16220 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Phone: (480) 515-5010

Website: bene tcommerce.com

Holmes Murphy & Associates

As an independent brokerage, we believe fully in serving the unique challenges of clients in every industry and of almost every size across the nation. For more information, visit holmesmurphy.com or follow us on Twitter.com (@holmesmurphyins), Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram.

Top Executive: Jeff Kirke, Vice President

Of ces (Local / National): 1 / 12

Local HQ: 7047 E. Greenway Pkwy., Suite 210 Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Phone: (877) 951-1776

Website: holmesmurphy.com

Finance/Wealth Management

Goldbook Financial

A member of the MassMutual family of rms, GoldBook Financial provides individuals, business owners and corporations with personalized advice and solutions to protect what matters. Our culture of excellence and exemplary support team helps de ne our mission.

Top Executive: Eric Bottolfsen

Local HQ: 4900 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 4000 Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Phone: (480) 638-2205

Website: goldbook nancial.com

Wiser Advisor

We are an RIA that works closely with owners and their businesses. We provide a wide variety of services, including 401k management, cash management, business exit planning, and investor management. We hold Certi ed Financial Planner®, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® and Certi ed Exit Planning Advisor certi cations.

Top Executive: Larry Lytle, Founder and Financial Advisor

Local HQ: 4616 E. Sunset Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85028

Phone: (480) 500-9055

Website: www.wiser-advisor.com

Healthcare Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Arizona (AZ Blue) is committed to helping Arizonans get healthier faster and stay healthier longer. With a mission to inspire health and make it easy, AZ Blue offers health insurance and related services to more than 2 million customers. AZ Blue, a nonpro t company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The company and its subsidiaries employ nearly 3,000 people in their Phoenix, Flagstaff and Tucson of ces.

Top Executive: Pam Kehaly, President & CEO

Local HQ: 8220 N. 23rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021

Phone: (602) 864-4100

Website: azblue.com

Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group Company

Small business is the heart of the American economy!

At Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), we are committed to supporting small businesses and bringing them the same types of employee benefits programs that larger companies utilize— and saving them money.

There is a myth that there’s no difference among benefits brokers for small groups…that none of them really has anything different to offer. That is simply not true.

At BCG, we have many options for small businesses to help them save money and better compete for talent.

And now we have exciting news for small businesses: You CAN get the best medical care and save money at the same time!

We have an exclusive program that gives workers and their families access to topperforming doctors—at a lower cost.

It’s based on proven data science that shows that if you go to one of the best doctors, you will receive better medical care, with fewer complications, faster recovery and at a lower cost. Isn’t that what we all want?

While this program has attracted many large employer customers…Apple being among them…BCG has implemented this model effectively for smaller employers—to save money and improve healthcare for employees.

BCG has been saving money for small businesses for many years, and we have a long list of clients who have saved an average of $1,500 per employee in the first year. At BCG, we never stop innovating to serve them better.

We thank the small businesses of Arizona for keeping our economy vibrant and growing!

At-a-Glance

COMPANY NAME: Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group Company

MAIN LOCAL OFFICE: 16220 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

PHONE: (480) 515-5010

WEBSITE: benefitcommerce.com

OFFICES IN METRO PHOENIX: 3 [Scottsdale, Chandler, Phoenix]

HEADQUARTERED: BCG: Scottsdale; Alera Group: Deerfield, IL

MANAGING PARTNER & PRINCIPAL: Scott M. Wood

NO. OF YEARS WITH COMPANY: 14

YEAR ESTABLISHED LOCALLY: 2009

SPECIALTIES: Employee Benefits Consulting, Benefits Benchmarking, Strategic Planning, Retirement Plan Services, Commercial Property & Casualty Insurance

Alliance Bank of Arizona

Alliance Bank of Arizona, a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, delivers relationship banking that puts clients at the center of everything. Founded in 2003, Alliance Bank of Arizona offers a full spectrum of tailored business banking solutions and outstanding service, with offices in Greater Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff. Alliance Bank of Arizona was named 2021 Lender Firm of the Year by NAIOP Arizona, among many other awards and recognitions. Alliance Bank

is part of Western Alliance Bancorporation, which has more than $65 billion in assets and ranked #1 among top-performing large banks with assets greater than $50 billion in 2021 by both American Banker and Bank Director. As a regional bank with significant national capabilities, Alliance Bank of Arizona delivers the reach, resources and local market expertise that make a difference for customers. For more information, visit alliancebankofarizona.com

At-a-Glance

COMPANY NAME: Alliance Bank of Arizona

MAIN LOCAL OFFICE: One E. Washington St., Suite 1400, Phoenix, AZ 85004

PHONE: (602) 389-3500

WEBSITE: alliancebankofarizona.com

OFFICES IN METRO PHOENIX: 7

HEADQUARTERED: Phoenix

CEO: Don Garner

NO. OF YEARS WITH COMPANY: 21

YEAR ESTABLISHED LOCALLY: 2003

SPECIALTIES: Customized lending and deposit solutions; Treasury Management; Small business banking; Bankers who specialize in various industries including healthcare, legal, manufacturing, nonprofits, professional services, local government, hotels, restaurants, timeshare resorts, commercial real estate, and more.

Delta Dental of Arizona

Delta Dental of Arizona is the leading dental bene ts provider in Arizona, serving more than 1.3 million enrollees and more than 3,700 contracted dentists. Its focuses are creating a path to better health and wellness and healthier lives for everyone.

Top Executive: Michael Jones, President & CEO

Local HQ: 5656 W. Talavi Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85306

Phone: (866) 327-0032

Website: deltadentalaz.com

Human Resources / DEI / Hiring

AmeriSource HR Consulting Group, LLC

AmeriSource helps business owners build the foundation, manage the growth and establish ef ciencies within their business. Keeping our clients happy and satis ed is non-negotiable. How do we do it? We consistently provide spectacular service, delivered by experienced team members, working collaboratively, in a timely manner.

Top Executive: Camille French

Of ces: (Local): 1

Local HQ: 20860 N Tatum Blvd., Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85050

Phone: (602) 343-6444

Website: amerisourcehr.com

Arizona Correctional Industries

Arizona Correctional Industries today is a vibrant business creating innovative solutions for customers while helping inmates gain the job skills to lead productive lives. ACI’s strength is working with its business partners and customers to answer their questions.

Top Executive: Brian Radecki

Of ces (Local / National): 1 / 15

Local HQ: 3279 Harbour Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85034

Phone: (602) 272-7600

Website: aci.az.gov

AZ HR Hub

AZ HR Hub provides human resources consulting and human resources outsourcing for small businesses. Our certi ed HR consultants can respond to the human resource needs that you simply don’t have time, expertise or resources to address effectively.

Top Executive: Linda Michaels, Founder & CEO

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 4435 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85048

Phone: (877) 294-7482

Website: azhrhub.com

Information Technology

IT Partners

Over the years, we’ve worked with a growing number of organizations across all industries to solve their unique business challenges — from orchestrating simple O365 migration and backup engagements to architecting and implementing complex infrastructure to designing the best CloudSmart solutions. As our customers’ business needs continue to evolve, so do we. One thing we guarantee will never change is our commitment and service to you.

Top Executive: Steve Tepedino, President and CEO

Local HQ: 3116 S. Mill Ave., Suite 411, Tempe, AZ 85282

Phone: (602) 667-0100

Website: www.IT-Partners.com

Total Networks

Total Networks helps businesses in Phoenix create their technology roadmaps and achieve their goals. The company serves clients from diverse industries, including manufacturing, legal, accounting and nancial services, and medical of ces.

Top Executive: Dave & Stephanie Kinsey

Of ces (Local / National): 1

Local HQ: 4201 N. 24th St., Suite 230 Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phone: (602) 808-4400

Website: totalnetworks.com

OneNeck IT Solutions Corporation

OneNeck is a leading provider of hybrid IT solutions tailored for mid-market and enterprise companies, including cloud and hosting solutions, managed services, ERP application management, professional services, IT hardware and top-tier data centers.

Top Executive: Terry Swanson

Of ces (Local / National): 1 / 15

Local HQ: 5301 N. Pima Rd., Suite 100

Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Phone: (480) 315-3000

Website: oneneck.com

Janitorial

Jani-King

Family-owned and -operated Jani-King Southwest provides state-of-the-art commercial cleaning services to hotels, restaurants, surgery centers, schools, nancial institutions, manufacturing facilities and municipal buildings from regional support centers in Phoenix and Tucson.

Top Executive: Julie Robinson

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 7740 N. 16th St. Suite 110

Phoenix, AZ 85020

Phone: (602) 433-0550

Website: janiking.com

Law Firms

Engelman Berger, PC

Engelman Berger is comprised of experienced lawyers who are well recognized for their expertise and committed to resolve commercial disputes and assist clients in preventing legal problems through proper planning.

Top Executives: David Wm. Engelman and Steven N. Berger

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 2800 N. Central Ave., Suite 1200

Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phone: (602) 271-9090

Website: eblawyers.com

Fennemore Craig

Fennemore Craig is a full-service law rm with more than 190 attorneys. A law rm in tune with the business engine, Fennemore Craig has helped the West’s entrepreneurs as well as its largest businesses for more than 130 years, whether pursuing solutions or defending their interests in federal and state courts, administrative agencies and arbitration proceedings.

Top Executive: Stephen A. Good

Of ces (Local / National): 1 / 5

Local HQ: 2394 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 600

Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phone: (602) 916-5000

Website: fclaw.com

Guidant Law Firm

Guidant Law takes a personalized and practical approach to resolving complex and growth-oriented legal issues at the local, national and international levels. Providing transactional, advisory and litigation services, it focuses on enhancing value, always keeping the client’s goals in mind.

Top Executive: Gary Smith, Partner

Lamar Hawkins, Partner

Scott Jensen, Partner

Sam Saks, Partner

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 402 E. Southern Ave., Tempe AZ 85282

Phone: (602) 888-9229

Website: guidant.law

Quarles & Brady LLP

Quarles & Brady offers an array of legal services to clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small entrepreneurial businesses to individuals, with practices focused in several areas, including business law; health and life sciences; intellectual property; labor and employment; and real estate and land use.

Top Executive: Jason Wood, Of ce Managing Partner

Of ce (Local): 1

Local HQ: One Renaissance Square

Two N. Central Ave., Suite 600

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Phone: (602) 229-5200

Website: quarles.com

Marketing, PR & Social Media

Aker Ink

Aker Ink is a full-service PR and marketing agency that helps companies increase brand awareness, enhance thought leadership and generate leads. We think creatively and critically, developing strategies that resonate with targeted audiences and incite action.

Top Executive: Andrea Aker, CEO

Of ce (Local): 1

Local HQ: Scottsdale

Phone: (602) 339-7339

Website: akerink.com

KEO Marketing

Specializing in business to business (B2B) marketing strategy, creative, messaging, infrastructure, execution, analytics and results, KEO Marketing helps companies as well as medium-sized businesses achieve and exceed their marketing and sales goals.

Top Executive: Sheila Kloefkorn

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 141 E Palm Ln., Suite 108

Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phone: (480) 413-2090

Website: keomarketing.com

The James Agency

Providing innovative ideas and creative solutions for clients’ biggest problems, the agency’s tight-knit tribe ditches conventional industry BS to maximize each client’s time, money and sanity while acting as an extension of its team.

Top Executive: Veronique James

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 6240 E. Thomas Rd., Suite 200

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Phone: (480) 248-6710

Website: thejamesagency.com »

Serendipit Consulting

Serendipit is a full-service creative and PR agency dedicated to ideation evolution. We blend unbridled, wild imaginations with our core values to produce a continual state of creativity and consistency — the kind that produces real results.

Top Executive: Melissa DiGian lippo, Partner and President of PR

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 407 W. Osborn Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013

Phone: (602) 283-5209

Website: serendipitconsulting.com

O ce Furniture

Copenhagen Imports

Copenhagen is focused on helping clients improve productivity by designing for them the perfect work environment, from executive suites to functional home of ces.

Top Executive: Erik Neilsen

Of ces (Local / National): 4 / 7

Local HQ: 1701 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phone: (602) 266-8060

Website: copenhagenliving.com

Goodmans Interior Structures

Goodmans is a 69-year-old of ce furniture distributor in Phoenix, Tucson and Albuquerque. We represent Herman Miller, Knoll, DIRTT and 200 specialty brands. We are helping customers to compel employees back to the of ce by using the power of research-based design.

Top Executive: Adam Goodman

Of ces (Local / National): 1 / 3

Local HQ: 1400 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85014

Phone: (602) 263-1110

Website: goodmans.com

Payroll Services

Compass-i LLC.

Compass-I was started in 2002 with the purpose of providing businesses a cost-effective and exible escape from expensive employee leasing (PEO) arrangements. Compass-i brings all the elements to support the employment life cycle through an on-demand platform. This approach allows clients to receive and ultimately pay for only the services they need and use.

Top Executive: Chip Shank

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 301 W. Warner Rd., Suite 132, Tempe, AZ 85284

Phone: (480) 893-1394

Website: compass-i.com

Printing / Promotions

HP2

HP2 has the experience and ability to assure that the right promotional items, corporate awards, logo shirts or other personalized items are selected and designed properly and done to meet clients’ needs.

Top Executive: Marc Hawkins

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 8126 N 23rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021

Phone: (602) 235-9099

Website: hp2promo.com

Prisma

Prisma provides nimble, scalable marketing solutions through technology-enabled print production and logistics capabilities. Your business’s growth is powered by Prisma’s expertise in audience acquisition, data analytics, custom promotional products and end-to-end brand management technology. Prisma powers your ‘Message to Market.’

Top Executive: Robert Anderson, CEO

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 2937 E Broadway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85040

Phone: (602) 243-5777

Website: poweredbyprisma.com

Alphagraphics on University

Managing a business takes nesse, market savvy, exibility, and a whole lot of time. Meeting last-minute deadlines, maintaining inventory, promoting sales and new services, and staying on budget are just a few of the tasks on a business owner’s “to-do” list. That’s why you need an experienced business solutions provider, like AlphaGraphics, in your corner.

Top Executive: Mike Sparaco

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 815 W. University Dr., Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281

Phone: (480) 968-7821

Website: alphagraphics.com/us-arizona-tempe-us004

SBA Lending

Alliance Bank of Arizona

Founded in 2003, Alliance Bank of Arizona, a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, delivers relationship banking that puts clients at the center of everything, offering a full spectrum of tailored business banking solutions and outstanding service.

Top Executive: Don Garner, CEO

Of ces (Local / National): 11 / 43 national as part of larger company

Local HQ: 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phone: (602) 389-3500

Website: westernalliancebancorporation.com

National Bank of Arizona

National Bank of Arizona provides local expertise and focuses on delivering award-winning service. It is more than just a business bank; it has expanded to a fullservice nancial institution offering a suite of products and services tailored to business.

Top Executive: Mark Young

Of ces (Local / National): 24 / 66

Local HQ: 6001 N. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phone: (602) 212-5524

Website: nbarizona.com

Telecommunications

Cox Business

Cox Business provides voice, data and video services for more than 330,000 small and regional businesses, including healthcare providers; K-12 and higher education; nancial institutions; and federal, state and local government organizations.

Top Executive: John Wolfe, Southwest Region Manager

Local HQ: 1550 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027

Phone: (800) 526-4158

Website: coxbusinessaz.com

Nextiva

Nextiva’s mission is to provide reliable, uni ed communications products backed by a dedication to delivering amazing service to businesses across the country. Its cloud-based phone systems, fax communications and Web-based tools are designed to increase exibility, productivity and ef ciency for businesses of all sizes in a variety of industries.

Top Executive: Tracy Conrad

Of ces (Local): 1

Local HQ: 9451 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Phone: (800) 799-0600

Website: nextiva.com

Video Production & Services

Two Second Media

We think like a small business, work like a start-up, and play like an underdog. Focused on production ef ciency to offer the fastest – highest quality video production at the fairest pricing. Commercials, testimonials, sales, training, live productions and more.

Top Executive: Chris Weir, CEO

Of ce (Local): 1

Local HQ: 14952 N. 137th Ln., Surprise, AZ 85379

Phone: (602) 699-6271

Website: twosecondmedia.com

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