>GLORIA CALES Gloria Cales has been in practice for nearly 30 years, practicing exclusively in the area of family law which includes issues related to divorce, children and support. She has been on the State Bar of Arizona Family Law Executive Council for nearly 20 years and has held every office, including Chair, at one time or another for that organization. She is currently a Judge ProTempore for the Maricopa County Superior Court, volunteering her time for settlement conferences. 480.889.3600. COVER MODEL BEST MODELING AGENCY >>THE AGENCY ARIZONA The Agency Arizona is a boutique agency with a fresh approach to model and actor management: all look, no attitude. Focusing on one- on-one relationships with their talent and their clients, they aim to bring innovative thinking to the Arizona modeling world. The agency’s roster includes Kelly Mittendorf, Natalie Westling and Aqua Parios, with their most recent breakout star, Ko Grimmer, booking a Prada exclusive last season. The Agency represents kids, teens and adults for acting and modeling on television, film, runway and print. theagencyaz.com. 2014 WINNER BEST PRIVATE BANKING >>NATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONA National Bank of Arizona is a full- service financial institution with branches in more than 50 Arizona communities. NB|AZ provides local expertise and personalized service, backed by the resources of Zions Bancorp, one of the 40 largest banking companies in the United States. After more than 25 years, their approach to providing excellent service by building local relationships hasn’t changed. nbarizona.com. BEST ALTERATIONS/DRY CLEANING/LAUNDRY >>ORGANICARE Alternative organic, non-toxic dry cleaning systems are just one way that OrganiCare keeps garments looking great and lasting longer. They also focus on high-quality pressing and finishing, and will clean more than just your wardrobe. Pillows, handbags, blinds, comforters, leather, suede, fire-, water- and mold-restoration— anything goes. OrganiCare offers same-day service before 9 a.m. on weekdays, and free complimentary pickup and delivery. organicare.com. 2014 WINNER BEST DATA CENTER >>PHOENIX NAP Phoenix NAP is a global IT services provider offering progressive Infrastructure-as-a-Service solutions from locations worldwide. Its bare-metal server, cloud, hardware leasing and colocation options are built to meet the evolving technology demands businesses require without sacrificing performance. phoenixnap.com.    AFM FAVE BEST MODELING AGENCY >>FORD/ROBERT BLACK AGENCY Based in the Southwest, the FORD/Robert Black Agency is a full-service modeling and talent agency which currently represents models and actors for runway, fashion and commercial print, TV, film, commercials, voice-overs and promotions. Notable past and present clients include Garrett Hedlund, Kellan Lutz, Max Adler and Gena Lee Nolin. fordrba.com.  AFM FAVE BEST EVENT DESIGN & DECORATIONS >>KOOL. PARTY RENTALS kool. Party Rentals provides high-end event furniture and illuminated décor for social, corporate and nonprofit events—at the rate of more than 1,000 events per year. Happy customers include Waste Management Phoenix Open, the Valley’s top charity organizations and countless celebrity, social and corporate clients. koolpartyrentals.com.  2014 WINNER BEST REALTOR: PARADISE VALLEY AND PHOENIX >>DINESH WILSON As one of the most recognized and respected realtors in Arizona, Dinesh Wilson serves a distinguished clientele— including CEO's, doctors, attorneys and captains of industry—with excellent market knowledge, unsurpassed negotiating skills and outstanding personal service. He has been continuously ranked as one of the top three realtors in Arizona by various publications. dineshwilson.com. " /> 2015 Best Of Our Valley Winners: Companies & Professionals - Page 5
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Suzanne Koch
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BEST MORTGAGE LENDER

>>D&E FINANCING

D&E Financing uses its relationship with more than 100 national banks and lending institutions to help individuals purchase homes or refinance existing mortgages. Established in 1998, D&E is an originator of conventional, jumbo, sub-prime, commercial and government loans, and works with all types of clients, regardless of credit history, to find the best loan for their financial ability. dandefinancing.com. 

BEST BANKRUPTCY LAW FIRM

>>JENNINGS, HAUG & CUNNINGHAM LLP

Jennings, Haug & Cunningham helps business clients develop creative solutions to bankruptcy issues. They’ve worked with multiple industries, including construction, retail, manufacturing and healthcare, on asset liquidation, loan and portfolio restructuring and Chapter 7, 12 and 13 bankruptcy cases. The firm was founded in 1937, and its attorneys are active in the community and in industry associations. jhc-law.com. 

BEST REAL E S T A T E L A W F I R M

>>RESNICK & LOUIS, PC

Mitchell Resnick and Lena Louis, the namesake founders of the practice, have more than 40 years of litigation experience between them. With offices throughout the Southwest, the firm has a team of professionals licensed in multiple jurisdictions and a breadth of knowledge in many areas of law. As real estate attorneys, they represent insurance policyholders in a variety of claims, including transactional work, bankruptcy, land use and other forms of litigation. rlattorneys.com.

B E S T C A T E R I N G

>>COPPER SQUARE KITCHEN

As the off-premise catering arm of the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Copper Square Kitchen was revamped as its own entity nearly eight years ago. Today it’s a full-service catering company that offers crowd-pleasing favorites and dazzling ideas in diverse venues including the Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, The Icehouse, Bentley Projects and The Croft. coppersquarekitchen.com. 

2014 WINNER

BEST INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW FIRM

>>GALLAGHER & KENNEDY

Gallagher & Kennedy’s clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals. Their intellectual property attorneys can help make strategic decisions with regard to patents, trademarks, copyrights, Internet law, trade secrets and more. Their client roster includes Arizona Diamondbacks, Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., and Arizona Cardinals. The firm also handles several other areas of law in its mission to help clients succeed. gknet.com. 

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BEST FLORIST

>>ENCHANTED FLORIST

With a large inventory of fresh roses, lilies, tropical flowers, plants, European dish gardens and more, Enchanted Florist provides contemporary and traditional flower arrangements for any occasion. You can always expect the best and brightest blooms in their bouquets, with both seasonal and year-round flowers. Owner and lead designer Lana Ground grew up on a rose farm, and her experience with flowers has allowed her to create some of the most stunning arrangements for her customers, who the pros at Enchanted Florist treat like family. They offer same-day delivery locally, but can deliver anywhere in the United States. 777flowers.com. 



 

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