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Affordable housing in Tempe focuses on veterans' needs

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 19, 2017

Tempe’s Valor on Eighth community already has a growing list of potential occupants as leasing of space designed for mixed use begins in December, according to a press release.

Dragoon’s pilsner wins Arizona Pure Water Brew Challenge

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 19, 2017

The Arizona Pure Water Brew Challenge, a yearlong recycling-themed competition, ended recently at Phoenix’s 32nd annual WateReuse Symposium, where officials declared Dragoon Brewing Co.'s Clear Water Pilsner as the winning entry.

Tucson small firms honored at Copper Cactus Awards

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 15, 2017

The Tucson Metro Chamber recently hosted the 20th annual Copper Cactus Awards at Tuscon’s Casino Del Sol Resort in collaboration with Wells Fargo to honor the achievements of 16 southern Arizona’s small-business owners.

Avondale shade tree workshop to highlight permaculture

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 15, 2017

Environmental entities Salt River Project and Valley Permaculture Alliance are collaborating on a sustainability workshop on Oct. 14 at Avondale City Hall.

Benedictine University at Mesa adds two faculty members

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 14, 2017

Benedictine University recently welcomed two new faculty members to its Mesa campus, according to a press release.

Tempe restaurateur Arora receives diversity award

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 14, 2017

Tempe restaurateur Raveen Arora, who recreated the cuisine of his Indian homeland, has won the 2017 Arizona Diversity Council’s DiversityFirst Award for his civic leadership, advocacy and outreach efforts.

Elected leaders to gather for Goodyear town hall

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 13, 2017

The city of Goodyear will host a town hall event featuring Arizona state officials from 6-7 p.m. Sept. 20 at Desert Edge High School Auditorium.

Tucson rallies for cystic fibrosis awareness event

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 13, 2017

Corralling potential panaceas, the McLife Tucson apartment community will partner with Tucson RoundUp for a Cure to raise funds and public awareness of cystic fibrosis with auctions, music and entertainment.

Buckeye opens before and after school care at elementary schools

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 7, 2017

Buckeye's Before and After School Enrichment (B.A.S.E.) program is open for students in kindergarten through grade 8 to provide a safe, engaging place for kids to learn through play.

Arizona leaders rally for NAFTA alteration efforts

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 6, 2017

Because Mexico is Arizona’s top partner in international trade, almost 70 state business and political stakeholders traveled to the country recently as part of efforts to alter the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

AAR urges citizens to support flood reform act

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 6, 2017

With the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) expiring Sept. 30, the Arizona Association of Realtors (AAR) is encouraging residents to support passage of the 21st Century Flood Reform Act.

Tucson transport named to best fleet list

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 6, 2017

The city of Tucson’s Fleet Services Division has been named to The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas list, which is focused on the public sector fleet industry.

Cochise County healthy living program begins Oct. 5

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 30, 2017

Cochise County will present a Healthy Living workshop series from 9-11:30 a.m. each Thursday from Oct. 5 through Nov. 9.

AZCCI funding granted for South Tempe program

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 30, 2017

AZ Creative Communities Institute (AZCCI) recently named Tempe as one of the first funding recipients for a new initiative exploring how creativity can positively impact communities.

Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce names ATHENA Award finalists

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 29, 2017

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) recently announced 11 area women as finalists for the 30th annual ATHENA Awards.

AAED names Ignite Brand Marketing as 2017 sponsor

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 29, 2017

Ignite Brand Marketing, a woman-owned small business, is this year’s sponsoring organization for the Phoenix-based Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED).

Rio Salado College seeks online management consulting services

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 28, 2017

Maricopa County’s Rio Salado College recently issued a request for proposals to find online program management consulting services, with plans to accept submissions at its Tempe location until 3 p.m. Sept. 14.

Buckeye ranks among top places to live, raise a family

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 28, 2017

The Phoenix suburb of Buckeye recently ranked among Arizona’s top places both to live and to raise a family, balancing its recent rapid growth with overall public safety, according to a press release.

ACC rate review results in rate increase

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 25, 2017

For the first time in five years, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has finalized a review of its rates and customers could see a 4.5 percent increase in electric costs.

Maricopa receives financial reporting award

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 25, 2017

A financial industry association recently awarded the city of Maricopa a certificate for its outstanding financial reporting, according to a press release.

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