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TPT Global Tech completes purchase of Trucom

Leaders at TPT Global Tech recently announced that they have finalized their acquisition of Trucom Networks, a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) based in Nevada and Arizona.

Thousands of construction workers join National Safety Week 2016

During National Safety Week 2016, which ran May 2-6, over 4,500 construction workers from Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) joined in daily activities that emphasized safety and awareness practices.

Arizona Corporation Commission slates biennial transmission assessment workshop 

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) recently scheduled an open meeting on the ninth biennial transmission assessment workshop at 9:00 a.m. June 1 in ACC Hearing Room One, 1200 W. Washington St. in Phoenix.

Arizona Corporation Commission to hold special hearing on rules for connecting distribution facilities

The Arizona Corporation Commission has scheduled an open meeting in June to discuss a rulemaking proposal for interconnecting distributed generation facilities. The public hearing will be at 10:00 a.m. June 15 in Hearing Room One, Arizona Corporation Commission, 1200 W. Washington St. in Phoenix. 

Arizona Public Service finds solar farms better than rooftop units

Leaders at Arizona Public Service (APS) recently found that grid solar-power generation is more cost-effective and beneficial than residential rooftop solar power.

Arizona Indian Gaming Association supports Proposition 123

Leaders at the Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA) recently spoke for all of its 15 Tribe members to show it support for Proposition 123, the Arizona Education Finance Amendment.

Paradise Ridge merger partner seals joint venture in Philippines

Paradise Ridge Hydrocarbons Inc. of Scottsdale, Arizona recently announced that Far East Ventures Holdings Ltd. — an investment holding company with which it is finalizing a merger — has started a joint venture with an industrial and mining group based in the Philippines.

New member joins Arizona Child and Family Advocacy Network Board of Directors

Dr. Constance St. Germain, the Executive Dean of the University of Phoenix in Arizona, recently joined the Arizona Child and Family Advocacy Network Board of Directors (ACFAN), showing the university’s dedication to public service.

Arizona Mining finalizes acquisition of Hermosa Project

Arizona Mining Inc. recently said it has acquired the remaining 20 percent of Tucson-based Arizona Minerals Inc. shares it did not own and now owns 100 percent of the Hermosa Project as well as the Taylor Deposit.

Phoenix's Veras Retail acquires JDA point of sale solutions

Veras Retail, headquartered in Phoenix, recently announced that it has acquired JDA Store Point of Sale, JDA Win/DSS Point-of-Sale and JDA CRM solutions to expand its products and services offerings.

Arizona Public Service, Aligned Data Centers discuss data center industry needs

Leaders with Arizona Public Service (APS) and Aligned Data Centers, which is part of Aligned Energy, recently met to discuss the ongoing changes and needs within the data center industry.

Tombstone Exploration examining Arizona land claims

Tombstone Exploration Corporation (TMBXF), a fully reporting company, recently said it has started to examine its 10 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lode claims on land positions located in Arizona’s Yuma County.

Voting underway for 42 seats on Salt River Project boards and councils

A total of 42 seats will be up for election Tuesday on the board and council of the Salt River Project (SRP) Agricultural Improvement and Power District and the board and council of the SRP Water Users’ Association.

Greater Phoenix chamber chooses 2016 IMPACT Awards finalists

Leaders at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce recently chose 20 local companies to be finalists for the 29th annual IMPACT Awards.

Ducey signs financial package for career, technical education

Gov. Doug Ducey recently signed a financing package agreement for technical as well as career education for residents living throughout Arizona.

Corporation Commission, Arizona 811 hold seminars for safety and damage prevention

The Corporation Commission recently partnered with Arizona 811, previously called Arizona Blue Stake, to initiate the first Metro Phoenix Region Damage Prevention & Safety Seminars of 2016.

Gust Rosenfeld announces new partner

Nicholle Harris became the newly elected partner at Gust Rosenfeld PLC as of Jan. 20, after having worked at the firm since 2012.