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MDHI receives $1.4 billion contract for armed helicopters

MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI) has been given a five-year contract worth $1.4 billion to provide 150 armed MD 530 helicopters for the U.S. and Partner Nation Army Aviation Forces.

Salt River Project offering free photovoltaic system to area nonprofits

The Salt River Project (SRP) Solar for Nonprofits is offering valley-area nonprofits a chance to receive a free photovoltaic (PV) system that will be awarded next year.

Over 250,000 bottles of water donated to Mesa’s water challenge so far

Campaigning by local leaders has yielded over 267,000 donated bottles of water since June for the Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign’s One Ton Water Challenge.

Ribbon-cutting held for Mesa Veterans Resource Center

The Mesa United Way, with the Mesa Chamber of Commerce and Mesa Community College, on Aug. 2 hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting for the Mesa Veterans Resource Center.

Berge Ford Collision Repair Center receives Assured Performance certification

Berge Ford Collision Repair Center has received certification from Assured Performance, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, for its adherence to manufacturer specifications in repairing Automaker brand vehicles and to manufacturer’s specifications.

Blood donors receive free Sunsplash Waterpark admission through Monday

Residents can make a difference for hospital patients as blood donors and receive a free pass to a local water park through Monday.

Mesa Chamber to host open house, ribbon cuttings

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce along with two United Way groups and MyNewsMesa.com recently moved their headquarters to Mesa Community College's downtown campus.

Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign aims to help with effects of summer heat

Half a million bottles of water will help to stave off extreme heat for Mesa residents this summer with the 11th annual Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign underway.

Blinds Chalet offers education program for professionals in Mesa

Mesa-based interior design company Blinds Chalet is offering an enhanced support system for interior designers, contractors and property management professionals with its free upgraded design education program.

Mesa’s House of Refuge triumphs over loss of HUD funding

Thanks to community support, the Mesa-based House of Refuge has overcome its loss of Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding to remain in service for the area’s homeless families.

Mesa narrows police chief post to four finalists

The field for filling the position of chief of police has been narrowed down to four finalists.

Ducey inks SB 1406 to curb ‘drive-by’ litigation

In an effort to abolish “drive-by” lawsuits prevalent throughout the Valley in 2016, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently signed legislation designed to hinder "unnecessary" complaints stemming from alleged parking violations.

Flancer’s Gourmet Grub raises over $30,000 for charities

Flancer’s Gourmet Grub recently raised over $30,000 to help three charities in need.

MCCD to use new educational resource program

The Maricopa Community College District (MCCD) Purchasing Department will begin utilizing the Open Educational Resources (OER) program.

Mesa Community College students awarded scholarships by Coca-Cola

Two Mesa Community College (MCC) students have been honored as team scholars.

Mesa Community College ranks fourth in Arizona for serving international students

Mesa Community College (MCC) has been given high marks in the 2016 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange.

Lohman Company ranked No. 1 accounting firm in Arizona

Lohman Company based in Mesa has been ranked the No. 1 accounting firm in the state by Ranking Arizona The Best of Arizona Business 2017, which ranks accounting firms that have six to 33 CPAs, a release on the Mesa Chamber of Commerce website said.

Harper-Marinick to serve as interim chancellor for Maricopa Community Colleges

Maria Harper-Marinick, Maricopa Community Colleges’ executive vice chancellor and provost, will serve as interim chancellor beginning next month.

Grand opening festivities planned at Superstition Springs Center's renovated play area

Imagination’s the motivation at Mesa’s newly renovated children's playground at Superstition Springs Center, which is holding an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at 6555 E. Southern Ave. in the Sears Court.

California sheriff's office turns to Mesa's MD Helicopters for new craft

To improve its overall aerial surveillance and crime-fighting operations, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office in California recently placed an order for a high-performance MD 530F helicopter from Mesa-based MD Helicopters Inc.