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Arizona State Parks & Trails holds open house concerning new park

The Arizona State Parks & Trails held an open house June 1 to discuss the future of Rockin' River Ranch State Park.

Arizona Realtors seeking support from real estate professionals

The Arizona Realtors are urging support from real estate professionals in light of local government restrictions on for-sale signs in yards.

Arizona Realtor speaks on the value of connections

An Arizona Realtor recently explained how networking can influence success.

Pima County Housing Center to host financial literacy workshops

In response to household debt, which in the U.S. totaled $12.58 trillion in 2016, the Pima County Housing Center will be holding a workshop series aimed at helping consumers with their financial choices.

Arizona representatives speak at political forum hosted by chamber

Arizona Reps. Krysten Sinema and Andy Biggs took part in the recent Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce's Political Insider Series.

Arizona Craft Brewers Guild teams up with Uber to serve festival attendees

Uber and the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild recently established a partnership effort to promote responsible consumption of alcohol and safe driving following drinking events.

Arizona Department of Transportation conducting travel survey

The Arizona Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Highway Administration are conducting a survey to better understand the transportation habits of select individuals as a way of better knowing how to improve roads, public transportation, bike paths and other means of transportation.

Salt River Project warns customers of scam threat

The Salt River Project (SRP) recently issued a warning about a scam that attempts to deceive customers to make money payments under threat of power disconnection.

Arizona Corporation Commission to discuss interconnection of generation facilities

The Arizona Corporation Commission will hold a special open meeting at 10 a.m. April 13 to discuss proposed rules regarding interconnection of distributed generation facilities.

Fish and Wildlife Service pledges completion of Willow Beach Fish Hatchery repairs

In a recent letter from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the department made a commitment to Sen. John McCain to complete the ongoing repairs for the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery, located in Mohave County, before the end of July 2016.

ADOT announces new ramps, temporary road closures

The Arizona Department of Transportation recently announced that two new ramps will be opening for use soon, bringing some restrictions over the weekend.

Fluidic Energy signs agreement for mini-grid electricity project to help 100 African villages

A recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding took place between Fluidic Energy and the government of the Republic of Madagascar, which will help to provide mini-grid solutions of renewable energy to 100 villages and their inhabitants.

Western Alliance Bancorporation to acquire hotel franchise loan portfolio

Western Alliance Bancorporation, headquartered in Phoenix, recently said its subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, signed an agreement to acquire GE Captial's domestic select-service hotel franchise loan portfolio including outstanding loans of $1.4 billion.

Arizona Corporation Commission to hold special meeting on summer preparedness

The Arizona Corporation Commission will be holding a special open meeting at 10 a.m. April 28 at 1200 W. Washington St. in Phoenix to discuss summer 2016 energy preparedness.

Scottsdale-based Barrett-Jackson teams with Proxibid for online car auctions

Barrett-Jackson, "The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions" with headquarters in Scottsdale, and Proxbid recently formed a partnership that will see Proxibid providing online bidding solutions for bidders from around the world for all Barrett-Jackson auctions starting with the 14th annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction from April 8-10.

Federal ozone rules, enforcement to be topic at environmental issues breakfast

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Division Deputy Director Tim Franquist will be the guest speaker at the Arizona Manufacturers Council's April Environmental Issues Breakfast on April 13 at the Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel.

APS honored for efforts to aid the arts in Arizona

Arizona Public Service APS) was honored as the state's large business of the year by the Arizona Citizens for the Arts and the Office of the Governor at last week's 2016 Governor's Art Awards ceremony in Phoenix.

Arizona's Horizon Community Bank names market president

Horizon Community Bank Senior Commercial Banking Manager Scott Dickman was recently named the Arizona bank's market president of Greater Maricopa County.

Amkor ships 700 million SiP modules

Tempe-based Amkor Technology Inc. recently announced its shipping of 700 million RF and front-end advanced system-in-package (SiP) modules that deliver high performance at low costs to mobile devices.

Road improvements scheduled for Tucson to improve drivability

Two major projects on roads in Tucson have been announced as the Department of Transportation seeks to reduce traffic and improve the drivability of the roads.