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Honeywell Aerospace and BenchMark are just a couple companies that will be among the best tech innovators and teachers in Arizona being honored at the upcoming 2017 Governor's Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) awards, BusinessWire reported.

The Surprise City Council is creating a panel to honor deceased community members who have worked hard to make the area a better place, the city reported.

Thanks to the Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT) $64 million project, four new ramps have been constructed to connect Interstate 10 and Loop 303 in the West Valley, ADOT reported.

All Avondale middle school and high school students with a passion for entrepreneurship can sign up for the city's Youth Startup Weekend.

The Bressler-Alpert Society, which funds travel for University of Arizona (UA) residents and fellows to present their findings at conferences, have presented Dr. Francisco Mora with a Travel Award, UA College of Medicine –Tucson reported.

The governor's office has named Anni Foster the new deputy general counsel and Kathryn Hackett King is leaving the office.

The Maricopa County board of supervisors has partnered with HonorHealth so patients in Maricopa County will have a convenient way to access their medical information electronically, the county reported.

Daniel Cruz, executive director and founder of social media and public relations company Biltmore Media, will be a speaker at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce's upcoming Business & Breakfast event, the chamber reported.

The State Board of Education (SBE) has approved grant funding of $1.2 million for 32 school districts and schools for homeless education services, the Arizona Department of Education reported.

The devastating flood damage in Texas has prompted the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to waive fees and expedite permits so commercial vehicles can transport urgent equipment to areas in need quickly.

Tuscon Mayor Jonathan Rothschild is implementing a new initiative that encourages community volunteers to mentor youths.

To maintain preventive measures to protect homes and businesses from expensive flooding during monsoon season, the Arizona Association of Realtors (AAR) is encouraging Realtors to help prevent the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) from lapsing.

About 150 people came together recently to contribute input regarding Cochise County's Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).

At the Professional Women's Alliance luncheon on Aug. 8, Kimberly Hall, director of donor development at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, spoke about finding your passion and how she discovered her own.

The Maricopa County board of supervisors has selected the citizens panel that will choose the candidates for the Legislative District 4 seat in the Arizona House of Representatives.

Yuma city officials urge residents to register to vote Yuma's Aug. 29 election; the registration deadline is Monday.

The Casa Grande Arts & Humanities Commission is accepting nominations for the 2016 Bravo Award.

President Donald Trump recently highlighted Arizona golf equipment company PING during a day he deemed Made in America Day to celebrate manufacturers in the United States.