Benefit Commerce Group Recognized as Blue Zones Approved™ Worksite

Scottsdale, AZ – February 28, 2025 – Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group company, is proud to announce that the company has been officially recognized as a Blue Zones Approved™ Worksite by the Blue Zones Project Scottsdale. This prestigious designation is awarded to employers who demonstrate a commitment to promoting health, happiness, and longevity among their workforce.

In celebration of this achievement, BCG today held a Blue Zones Approved™ Worksite ribbon-cutting event on February 25, 2025.

BCG is one of only nine employers in Scottsdale to receive this recognition. The company’s wellbeing strategy fosters an environment that supports healthy habits, not only within the office but also beyond, ensuring that employees are empowered to lead healthier lives both professionally and personally.

“Our team’s health and wellbeing have always been a top priority, and we are thrilled to receive this recognition from Blue Zones Project Scottsdale,” said Scott Wood, Managing Partner and Principal of Benefit Commerce Group. “This designation is a testament to the incredible efforts of our wellbeing committee, led by our Director of Wellbeing Strategy, Jessica Somar, in creating a workplace that values and supports healthy choices. From our nutritious snack offerings to wellness challenges and a culture of connection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees can thrive and lead fulfilling lives.”

Blue Zones Project is an evidence-based initiative that works with communities, businesses, and schools to help them implement strategies to encourage healthier lifestyles. By receiving the Blue Zones Approved™ Worksite designation, BCG is not only recognized for its efforts in creating a healthier workspace but also for its ongoing commitment to employee wellbeing. The initiative encourages healthier choices, which research has shown contributes to longer and more fulfilling, productive lives.

“Blue Zones Project Scottsdale is honored to recognize Benefit Commerce Group as a Blue Zones Approved™ Worksite,” said Sarah Kearney, Executive Director of Blue Zones Project Scottsdale. “BCG’s commitment to wellbeing and their innovative approach to creating a healthy and supportive work environment aligns perfectly with our mission to help organizations foster long-term health and happiness. We commend BCG for leading the way in supporting their employees’ well-being and enhancing the quality of life for their team.”

BCG’s corporate office boasts an array of initiatives designed to encourage employee health, including healthy snack choices, a flavored water station, standing desks, virtual fitness workouts, and a peaceful Zen Den to recharge during the day. The company’s wellbeing efforts extend beyond the office environment, with education programs, holistic challenges, and opportunities for meaningful team connections.

ABOUT Benefit Commerce Group

Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group company, is a progressive and results-driven employee benefits, retirement plan services and commercial property & casualty consulting and brokerage firm. We are committed to creating strategies and solutions that make life easier and better for companies and their HR teams by providing the best cost-effective benefits value for employers, employees and families, including retirement plan services, and providing risk management and insurance services to businesses. We do this through collaboration—with our clients, our own experienced team, and with other Alera Group locations across the nation. Alera Group is the nation’s 15th largest broker, providing powerful solutions in employee benefits, property & casualty, and wealth services for clients across the country. For more information on BCG, call us at 480-515-5010, visit our website: benefitcommerce.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

ABOUT Blue Zones Project Scottsdale

Blue Zones Project is brought to Scottsdale by Blue Zones, LLC and leading organizations HonorHealth, The Cigna Group, and Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona. In collaboration with the City of Scottsdale, this innovative partnership brings together private and public organizations under a shared vision to support and build a culture of community health and well-being in Scottsdale. Over five years, local leadership and the local Blue Zones Project team will launch and implement the Blue Zones Life Radius® model to make healthy choices easier in Scottsdale through permanent and semi-permanent changes to the built environment, policies, and social networks. Visit bluezonesprojectscottsdale.com for more information.

For more information, contact:

Natalie Beck

480-536-7029

Natalie.beck@benefitcommerce.com