BUSINESSWho's Who in Arizona Business 2016: No. 1 BusinessesNo. 1 businesses: We celebrate Arizona’s best in business. Through a comprehensive, proprietary study conducted by Republic Media, we present the most outstanding companies in the state — ASU and UA among them — in industries that extend far beyond the Five C's.David Kadlubowski/The RepublicArizona CompaniesThe RepublicNo. 1 publicly held company: Avnet Inc.Photo Credit: Avnet Inc.Woman-owned business: International Cruise & Excursions, Inc.Photo Credit: International Cruise & Excursions, Inc.No. 1 foundation: ASU FoundationTom Tingle/The RepublicMinority-owned business: Hardrock Concrete Placement Co., Inc.Photo Credit: Hardrock Concrete Placement Co., Inc.Charity: Make-A-Wish AmericaPhoto Credit: Make-A-Wish AmericaNo. 1 hospital: Banner-University Medical Center PhoenixSue Doerfler/The RepublicIncubator and accelerator: GangplankWeldon B. Johnson/The Arizona RepublicdPhoto Credit: Base CommercePrivate company: P.F. Chang's China BistroDavid Kadlubowski, AZRBusiness ServicesThe RepublicEmployment Service & Executive Search Firm: TruPathPhoto Credit: TruPathNo. 1 advertising and marketing firm: LaneTerraleverSue Doerfler/The RepublicConvention/meeting space: Phoenix Convention CenterPhoto Credit: Phoenix Convention CenterInsurance Firm: The Segal GroupPhoto Credit: The Segal GroupLegal & FinanceThe RepublicStockbroker: Charles SchwabPhoto Crredit: Russ WilesDeloitteWeslie Swift/The RepublicNo. 1 mid-size accounting firm: Redw LLCSue Doerfler/The RepublicMid-size law firm: Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C.Photo Credit: Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C.Snell & Wilmer LLPWeslie Swift/The RepublicMid-size bank: AmTrust BankPhoto Credit: AmTrust BankLarge bank: JPMorgan Chase & Co.Rob Schumacher, AZRSagePoint Financial Inc.Weslie Swift/The RepublicDesert Schools Federal Credit UnionWeslie Swift/The RepublicManufacturing & TechnologyThe RepublicNo. 1 publicly held company: Avnet Inc.Photo Credit: Avnet Inc.fPhoto Credit: Raytheon Missile SystemsAlternative energy company: First Solar City, Inc.The RepublicEducationThe RepublicCharter School: Primavera Online High SchoolPhoto Credit: Primavera Online High SchoolColleges/universities: University of ArizonaKelly Presnell / Arizona Photo Credit: Daily Star, ARIZONA DAILY STARNorthwest Christian SchoolWeslie Swift/The RepublicRio Salado CollegeWeslie Swift/The RepublicHealthcareThe RepublicNo 1. dental insurer: Delta DentalThe RepublicNo. 1 health insurer: Blue Cross Blue Shield of ArizonaSue Doerfler/The RepublicNo. 1 hospital: Banner-University Medical Center PhoenixSue Doerfler/The RepublicAssisted living: Friendship Village TempePhoto Credit: Friendship Village TempeRetail & LeisureThe RepublicWalmart will open a new store in Sunnyslope.APArizona DiamondbacksTom Tingle/The RepublicNo. 1 casino, ranked by number of employees: Talking Stick Resort/Casino ArizonaCharlie Leight/The Arizona RepublicSheraton PhoenixCarlos Chavez/The RepublicFox Restaurant Concepts LLCJohn Samora/The RepublicNo. 1 Arizona-based clothing boutique: Eco-Chic Consignments Inc. (My Sister’s Closet, My Sister’s Attic, Well Suited)Jack Kurtz/The Arizona RepublicNo. 1 caterer: M Culinary ConceptsSue Doerfler/The RepublicReal EstateThe RepublicPulteGroup Inc.Weslie Swift/The RepublicCommercial construction: McCarthy Building Cos. Inc.Photo Credit: McCarthy Building Cos. Inc.No. 1 commercial developer: VestarSue Doerfler/The RepublicNo. 1 architecture firm: SmithGroup JJRSue Doerfler/The RepublicWoman agent: Deborah Beardsley, Silverleaf RealtyJake Johnson/Special For The RepublicHomeSmartWeslie Swift/The RepublicCBREWeslie Swift/The Republic