PHE, Inc. Named 2026 Business Of The Year By Hillsborough-Orange County NC Chamber Of Commerce

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PHE, Inc., the parent company of the nation's leading and most trusted retailer of sexual health and wellness products, adameve.com, is pleased to announce it has been named the 2026 Business of the Year by the Hillsborough-Orange County NC Chamber of Commerce.

On Saturday, September 12, PHE Inc. was recognized at the Hillsborough-Orange County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Gala, where the Chamber awarded exceptional businesses and leaders for their achievements in the business community.

"PHE, Inc. is a community-minded partner," said Scott Czechlewski, CEO of the Hillsborough-Orange County Chamber of Commerce. "PHE gives generously to local nonprofits such as Habitat for Humanity, PORCH, Duke Hospice and others. Their financial support and volunteering strengthen our community and improve quality of life for residents. By providing the funding needed to start an Entrepreneurship Center in Hillsborough, PHE is the leading force in the Chamber's efforts to support start-up businesses. Their commitment to helping nonprofits and creating opportunities for future economic growth have made PHE a standout business in our community for many years…and deserving of the 2026 Business of the Year award."

"We are honored to receive this recognition from the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce," said PHE, Inc. President and CEO Lewis Broadnax. "Having received this award in 2005 and again in 2019, it is especially meaningful to be recognized once more by the community we proudly call home. At PHE, we believe strong businesses help build strong communities, and we are proud to create meaningful careers, support local organizations, and invest our time and resources in making Orange County an even better place to live and work. This award reflects the dedication of our team and our commitment to helping Orange County remain a great place to build a business, raise a family, and create opportunity."

PHE, Inc. started as founder Phil Harvey's 1969 master's thesis while attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, allowing Adam & Eve to become the nation's first mail order contraceptive business. From there, it became a thriving adult toy catalog company before transitioning into a web-based adult retail business. Today, PHE, Inc. employs around 200 people at its headquarters in historic Hillsborough, NC. The company leads online sexual health and wellness initiatives while overseeing more than 100 Adam & Eve retail stores and its Australian subsidiary, Wild Secrets.

About PHE, Inc.

PHE, Inc. is a modern health and wellness company leading the global sexual wellness movement, setting standards, advancing education, and backing brands that help people live fuller, more connected, judgment-free lives. Through a portfolio of trusted brands, retail experiences, and digital platforms, PHE empowers millions of consumers with the products, knowledge, and confidence to explore sexual wellness as an essential part of overall well-being. Founded in Hillsborough, North Carolina, PHE has spent more than fifty years helping normalize sexual wellness through education, advocacy, and innovation. Today, the company is building a category-defining portfolio spanning pleasure, health, wellness, and education, united by a shared belief that pleasure, connection, and sexual well-being are fundamental to a healthier life. Learn more at pheinc.com.  

For more information about Adam & Eve, visit their website, https://www.adameve.com. For additional information please contact PHE, Inc Director of Public Relations Katy Zvolerin at 919.644.8100 x 3121 or [email protected].

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