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Pascua Yaqui tribe members get certified for road construction projects

The Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT) free Construction Academy has certified 27 members of the Pascua Yaqui tribe for work on tribal construction projects, according to an ADOT press release.

Arizona Department of Education's Health and Nutrition Division given $494,000 grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service has awarded a $494,000 grant to the Arizona Department of Education's (ADE) Health and Nutrition Division, according to an ADE press release.

Coronado Dairy expresses thanks to electric cooperative

Coronado Dairy recently invited the community to enjoy free burgers and ice cream while teaching guests about dairy products.

Transdev wins 5-year contract for paratransit services

Transdev has been awarded a five-year, $124.5 million contract to operate the East Valley, Northwest Valley and regional paratransit and Dial-A-Ride service programs.

Chandler Leadership Class honored for volunteer work at food bank

The Chandler Chamber Community Foundation Board of Directors' Leadership Class 32 has won the Chandler Volunteer Working Together Award for its benefits to the community.

Canadian group buys 2 Phoenix-area shopping centers

Canadian Triumph Real Estate Investment Fund has bought two shopping centers in the Phoenix area for a combined $7.01 million.

Formerly homeless teen secures scholarship to study abroad

Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez, a junior studying philosophy, politics and economics, is studying abroad thanks to the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship.

Taste of the Foothills fundraiser takes place March 23

The Foothills Caring Corps' 13th Annual Taste of the Foothills Fundraiser will be March 23 in Cave Creek.

Mesa mayor wins Small Business Advocate Award

Mesa Mayor John Giles won the 2017 Small Business Advocate Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Partner America for supporting local small businesses.

#LetsGrow event highlights Arizona's pro-business environnment

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's recent #LetsGrow event highlighted why Arizona is such a good model for other states when it comes to embracing startups and creating jobs.

Tucson's La Placita complex to be torn down in May

The colorful La Placita complex in downtown Tucson is slated for demolition in May.

Suspiros Cakes opens first stateside shop in Tucson

Suspiros Cakes, a gourmet cake and pie shop based in Mexico, recently opened in Tucson to a long line of fans eagerly awaiting the chance to purchase delicacies.

Intel to complete Chandler chip plant project, add 3,000 jobs

Intel is finally ready to complete a Chandler plant it built and left vacant.

Volkswagen ordered to trial for deceiving Arizona car buyers

Volkswagen has been ordered to stand trial in Arizona for selling diesel vehicles that produced more emissions than legally allowed.

College-manufacturing deal is 'win-win-win'

Three Arizona college entities have united to help the state's manufacturing industry by providing a uniform curriculum geared toward training a workforce ready to step in right after graduation.

Lodge on the Desert reaches settlement with creditor

The owners of Lodge on the Desert have reached a settlement agreement with a creditor to help the hotel rise out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy status.

Department of Revenue sends out corrected 1099-Gs

Arizona's Department of Revenue is sending out corrected 1099-G forms this week after mailing incorrect information to approximately 580,000 people.

Ameresco break ground on biogas conversion project in Phoenix

Renewable energy company Ameresco Inc. recently held a groundbreaking with the City of Phoenix for a new wastewater treatment biogas project at the 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant.

House panel backs crackdown on moving companies

Arizona lawmakers plan to crack down on moving companies that hold a homeowner's belongings until payment is made.

Endurance International Group expands in Tempe, plans to add 600 new jobs

Global web services company Endurance International Group will add 600 new jobs this year as it expands its Tempe location.