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United Planners Celebrates Success!

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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United Planners is proud of its Arizona heritage as it was established in AZ in 1987 and remains headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

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  • United Planners is proud of its Arizona heritage as it was established in AZ in 1987 and remains headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.
  • Low and behold, United Planners received top honors from its employees resulting in the company getting ranked in the top 20 in the Small Business Category.
  • ranked United Planners #10 with 65% of its $177 million total revenue derived from advisory fee revenue.
  • United Planners' overall ranking was #23 out of 47 Independent Broker Dealer participants in Financial-Planning's "IBD Elite" survey.

Sunwest Bank is a Winner of the Top Workplaces 2023 Award

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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SANDY, Utah, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank has been named a Top Workplace in Idaho by TopWorkplaces.com. The award recognizes the bank for its culture and employee feedback evaluated by independent third-party survey group, Energage.

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  • At Sunwest Bank, we value our employees and their personal goals just as much as their work.
  • SANDY, Utah, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank has been named a Top Workplace in Idaho by TopWorkplaces.com.
  • The award recognizes the bank for its culture and employee feedback evaluated by independent third-party survey group, Energage.
  • "What a wonderful honor for Sunwest Bank to be recognized as a Top Workplace again," said Sanya Allmaras, EVP, and Director of Operations at Sunwest Bank.

Energage and USA TODAY Forge Alliance to Celebrate National Top Workplaces Award

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Energage , the HR technology and research company behind the Top Workplaces employer recognition program, announces a new partnership with USA TODAY , the national publication of Gannett and the USA TODAY Network.

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  • Energage , the HR technology and research company behind the Top Workplaces employer recognition program, announces a new partnership with USA TODAY , the national publication of Gannett and the USA TODAY Network.
  • Together, they will identify, recognize, and celebrate organizations prioritizing people-first cultures with the prestigious Top Workplaces USA award.
  • "We are delighted to join forces with USA TODAY to publish the Top Workplaces USA award.
  • Leveraging USA TODAY's extensive audience, the Top Workplaces USA award will garner unprecedented visibility, amplifying the recognition of exceptional workplaces on a national scale.

The Chronicle of Higher Education Announces Winner of its 2023 Scholarship for Diversity in Media

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230808338171/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230808338171/en/
    Jasper Smith, 2023 Chronicle Scholarship for Diversity in Media winner (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Diversity in Media award, given to an exceptional undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a concentration in journalism, includes a $10,000 scholarship and admission to The Chronicle’s Fall 2023 Workshop Program for Aspiring Journalists.
  • “I was beyond elated to learn that I was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Diversity in Media Scholarship,” said Smith.
  • “She exemplifies every quality the Diversity in Media scholarship was designed to bring into the industry – curiosity, intelligence, integrity, and creativity.
  • It is owned by The Chronicle of Higher Education Inc., which publishes The Chronicle of Higher Education, Arts & Letters Daily, and The Chronicle Review.

Castle Biosciences Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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“Castle delivered an outstanding second quarter, with strength across our entire test portfolio,” said Derek Maetzold, president and chief executive officer of Castle Biosciences.

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  • “Castle delivered an outstanding second quarter, with strength across our entire test portfolio,” said Derek Maetzold, president and chief executive officer of Castle Biosciences.
  • Delivered 16,820 total test reports in the second quarter of 2023, an increase of 52% compared to 11,034 in the same period of 2022:
    DecisionDx-Melanoma test reports delivered in the quarter were 8,597, compared to 7,125 in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 21%.
  • MyPath® Melanoma test reports delivered in the quarter were 953, compared to 955 MyPath Melanoma and DiffDx®-Melanoma aggregate test reports in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Castle Biosciences will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its second quarter 2023 results and provide a corporate update.

Embark Behavioral Health Recognized as Leading Mental Health Provider and Top Workplace in Arizona for Second Consecutive Year

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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PHOENIX, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Embark Behavioral Health, a leading network of mental health treatment programs for youths, young adults, and their families, was recognized as one of Arizona's 2023 Top Workplaces by USA Today Network's AZCentral for a second consecutive year. This award highlights businesses that outperform in their markets and helps those organizations attract and retain the best and brightest employees.

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  • This honor not only highlights Embark's commitment to excellence in the mental health field but also showcases the company's people-centered culture and efficient innovation.
  • "This recognition is a testament to the incredible culture instilled by our employees," said Landon Kirk, chief people officer for Embark Behavioral Health.
  • "We genuinely care about each other's mental health and make it a point to regularly check up on one another.
  • The Embark outpatient clinic in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, earning Main Line Parent's Best Mental Health Services for Teens award for the second consecutive year.

AZ Central Names American Auto Shield a Top Workplace in Arizona for the Second Consecutive Year

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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PHOENIX, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Auto Shield, a leading administrator of vehicle service contracts, is pleased to announce that they have been recognized as a top workplace in Arizona for the second consecutive year. This prestigious honor, awarded by AZ Central, highlights the company's commitment to creating a positive and fulfilling work environment for its valued employees.

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  • American Auto Shield, a leading administrator of vehicle service contracts, is pleased to announce that they have been recognized as a top workplace in Arizona for the second consecutive year.
  • PHOENIX, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Auto Shield, a leading administrator of vehicle service contracts, is pleased to announce that they have been recognized as a top workplace in Arizona for the second consecutive year.
  • This prestigious honor, awarded by AZ Central, highlights the company's commitment to creating a positive and fulfilling work environment for its valued employees.
  • This has been a highly successful year for American Auto Shield, and we are honored to be recognized by Arizona as a top workplace."

Savvas Learning Company Recognized as an Arizona Top Workplace for 2023

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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CHANDLER, Ariz., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, announced today that for the third year in a row it has been recognized as a top workplace in Arizona.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company , a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, announced today that for the third year in a row it has been recognized as a top workplace in Arizona.
  • Savvas was named to Arizona's 2023 Top Workplaces list, published in the Arizona Republic and on its website, AZ Central, and produced by Energage, an employee engagement technology company.
  • Savvas greatly values our employees, who bring their passion, innovation, and creativity to their work everyday," said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company.
  • Organizations named as a 2023 Arizona Top Workplace were selected based on anonymous survey responses from their employees on 15 aspects of workplace culture, such as appreciation, direction, values, and leadership.

Sunwest Bank Named Top Workplace by AZCentral

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank has been named a Top Workplace by AZCentral.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank has been named a Top Workplace by AZCentral.
  • A leading regional bank primarily serving the southwestern United States, Sunwest has Arizona branch offices in Scottsdale and Flagstaff.
  • "At Sunwest, it is our people that make the difference," said Sunwest Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer Don Satiroff.
  • The recognition from AZCentral comes on the heels of Sunwest Bank winning the Top Workplaces USA award earlier this year as well as being named a Top Workplace in Financial Services this month.

Castle Biosciences Honored as an Arizona Top Workplace for the Second Consecutive Year

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that it has earned a second consecutive Arizona Top Workplace award from AZ Central, the digital home of The Arizona Republic newspaper.

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  • Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that it has earned a second consecutive Arizona Top Workplace award from AZ Central, the digital home of The Arizona Republic newspaper.
  • “We are thrilled to have once again been recognized as a Top Workplace in Arizona; this award is especially meaningful as it is based on feedback from our employees and is a testament to our unique workplace culture,” said Derek Maetzold, president and chief executive officer at Castle Biosciences.
  • The confidential survey measures 15 culture drivers that are indicative of successful organizations, such as alignment, execution and connection.
  • Compensation & Benefits, for providing packages employees believe are fair for the work being done and compared to others in the industry.