“A number of our clients are members of Valley Forward. It’s a great way to interact with them in a positive way outside of our traditional environment and work together to improve the quality of life in the Valley.”
David Armstrong, Gallagher & Kennedy

“Valley Forward ties health and wellness issues to the physical environment, which is a natural link for me personally and professionally. The organization has created a vision for a regional trails system that connects Valley communities and landmark destinations in non-motorized corridors that encourage hiking, biking and jogging.”
Kathryn Baker, BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona

“Waste Management is committed to protecting human health and the environment. It is important for us to partner with organizations that help us fulfill our role as responsible stewards of the environment. Our partnership with Valley Forward began 16 years ago, during a time when it wasn’t so fashionable to be a friend of the environment. We have always been involved in the communities where we live and do business, and Valley Forward provides a venue to showcase our community relations efforts.”
Don Cassano, Waste Management

“Valley Forward is a tremendous asset for our community and shares my often-stated goal of making Phoenix the most livable city in the nation.”
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon

“As a principal of a firm that is a world leader in environmental planning and design, I look for partners that will help us develop relationships in the communities we serve. In the Phoenix area, we've aligned with Valley Forward. The association provides unique opportunities to meet with leaders in the community who are committed to sustainable development.”
Jay Hicks, EDAW

“When I look for companies to partner with, I begin by referencing my Valley Forward membership directory because I want to associate with like-minded business people. Members of Valley Forward are passionate about the communities they live and work in, and are always looking for ways to provide environmental education to students – our next generation of stewards.”
Lyn Marquis, University of Phoenix

“Valley Forward is a unique organization representing a broad cross section of local business leaders. The committees focused on environmental issues provide a great forum to benchmark with others and develop action agendas with members of the business community and public sector.”
Tim Mohin, Intel Corporation

“As an historical and integral part of central Arizona, SRP recognizes its responsibility to respond to environmental challenges. SRP is a founding member of Valley Forward and title sponsor of its Environmental Excellence Awards. Through this important partnership, we work together to advocate a balance between economic development and environmental quality.”
Lori Singleton, SRP

“Our Valley Forward membership gives my company an opportunity to give back to our community in a very meaningful way. The organization give us a chance to actively participate in the planning that will make the Valley a better place to live and do business.”
Stephen Thompson, Wells Fargo

“As a smaller architectural firm we have a limited public relations budget and must utilize it wisely to find ways to showcase our projects in a positive light. Our membership with Valley Forward allows us to support an organization whose mission we believe in while providing our firm broader exposure within the community. Winning a Crescordia in Valley Forward’s Environmental Excellence Awards helped us earn respect and recognition with a diverse audience we could not have reached otherwise.”
Philip Weddle, Weddle Gilmore Architects

“As a small developer, I tend to do a majority of my business in one area of Maricopa County. Being a member of Valley Forward gives me a broad-brush view of other projects under development in Greater Phoenix, and provides me with a better sense of the issues being tackled.” Brad Wilde, M&B Capital Partners