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Terra Verde to showcase security solutions at cybersecurity summit

Terra Verde, based in Scottsdale, will join a host of fellow security companies in rolling out their latest cybersecurity solutions at the Arizona Technology Council (ATC) Cybersecurity Summit to be held May 5 in Scottsdale.

McCain-backed water conservation measures added to appropriations bill

The U.S Senate voted Monday to include two Arizona water conservation amendments backed by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) to the Fiscal Year 2017 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill.

FirstBank posts strong first quarter results in Arizona

FirstBank Holding Company said Wednesday that the first quarter financials for its Arizona operations show strong growth, with deposits growing by 30.6 percent to $351.7 million.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona in joint venture to lower costs

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) and McKesson Business Performance Services are joining forces to form ACO Partner, a maximum services organization to provide health services.

Arizona Technology Council adds leaders from Uber, WebPT and American Express to its board

The Arizona Technology Council (ATC) said Monday it has added representatives from Uber, WebPT and American Express to its board of directors.

Salt River Project earns its 20th Tree Line USA designation

Salt River Project will receive its 20th Tree Line USA designation during an Arizona Arbor Day celebration at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Arizona State Capitol Museum.

McCain, Flake pass amendment to improve WAPA transparency

Legislation sponsored by U.S. Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) that would give Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) customers more access to information on the rates the company charges customers was approved by the Senate last week .

Phoenix to becomes nation's 16th 'Smart Gigabit Community'

Phoenix will join forces with Cox Communications, US Ignite and the National Science Foundation to ramp up the city's communication infrastructure through Smart Gigabit technology.

ABCO to launch solar parking garage project in Phoenix

ABCO Energy Inc. will install solar panels on the roofs of a new Phoenix parking garage, one of five projects of its kind expected to be completed by the end of this year. 

SingleCare joins AZ healthcare market

SingleCare, an online health care retailer, launched Wednesday in Arizona.

Phoenix-based Avella Specialty Pharmacy to distribute new leukemia drug

Phoenix-based Avella Specialty Pharmacy said Tuesday it has been selected to distribute  pharmaceutical manufacturer AbbVie's new leukemia fighting drug Venclexta.

Arizona Public Service solar program turns 5 years old

The Arizona Public Service (APS) AZ Sun Program is celebrating its fifth anniversary by marking a number of achievements in production and coverage of solar panels.

Arizona's ABCO Energy launches website for investors

ABCO Energy Inc., a provider of solar system products and services with three offices in Arizona, said Tuesday it has completed a website meant specifically to provide investor information and post regulatory requirements.

Tempe's Green Planet Group buys claim to gold mine

Tempe-based Green Planet Group Inc. (GPC) announced its acquisition of rights to 160-acre gold mining property in California.

Arizona Womens Education and Employment to use $1 million grant for re-entry program for women released from prison

Arizona Womens Education and Employment (AWEE) said Monday it has received a $1 million federal grant to develop a program to help mentor high-risk women being released from Perryville Prison.

Gosar holds listening session on Grand Canyon monument proposal

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) held a listening session April 11 in Kingman with local government officials and business leaders on a proposed 1.7-million-acre national monument in the Grand Canyon watershed.

Arizona Public Service to join board for Energy Imbalance Market

 Arizona Public Service Company (APS) will be part of a board charged with overseeing a new regional power distribution agreement beginning in October.

Scottsdale-based ATS Armor to supply 500 vests to Miami police

Scottsdale-based ATS Armor, which makes and markets hard body armor for police and military use, recently received an order to supply 500 of its Active Shooter Kits to the Miami-Dade Police Department.   .

Integrated Dermatology opening Yuma office

Integrated Dermatology Group will open a new office Yuma, lead by Ronald Harris, a professional dermatologist and dermatopathologist who will serve as managing partner of the new venture.

Trico co-op gets go-ahead to expand electric service in Pinal County

Trice Electric Cooperative recently received approval from the Arizona Corporation Commission to expand its services in Pinal County.