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Phoenix mayor co-hosts “Beyond Traffic” forum

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 24, 2015

To discuss America’s infrastructure, Transportation Deputy Secretary Victor Mendez and Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton today hosted the second of 11 nationwide regional forums on the "Beyond Traffic" framework at Phoenix’s Steele Indian School Park.

Busy monsoon season keeps APS crews busy restoring power

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 22, 2015

After hurricane-strength winds destroyed utility poles in last week’s storm, Phoenix-based Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) followed right behind, well prepared to clean up after the storm disrupted power for hundreds of thousands of area electricity customers.

CellTrust a finalist for Arizona Technology Council award

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 21, 2015

Scottsdale mobile communication provider recognized as an innovative small business.

Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Coop agrees to purchase deal for new solar plant

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 21, 2015

California's SunPower to construct 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant in Cochise County.

100,000 Opportunities Initiative brings nationwide youth hiring campaign to Phoenix

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 20, 2015

Following 100,000 Opportunities Initiative’s successful premiere Opportunity Fair & Forum last month, the group today announced its plan to repeat the event in Phoenix on Oct. 30.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit fires up for Arizona expansion

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 20, 2015

Fast-growing plans for slow-smoked barbecue will fuel Arizona’s dining choices as Dallas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit expands to the Grand Canyon State with plans for four Phoenix-area locations, the company announced Tuesday.

Arizona Manufacturers Council supports funding for career and technical education

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 19, 2015

Arizona Manufacturers Council Chairman Steve Macias praises Gov. Doug Ducey’s adept promotional and organizational skills for Arizona businesses, and asks constituents to consider the importance of support for career and technical education, stating that underfunded programs cannot provide enough skilled workers to satisfy the state’s expanding technical and manufacturing sectors.

Market demand lures Oncology Services International to Arizona

By Kim Sunderland | Sep 18, 2015

There is a specific strategy behind why Oncology Services International (OSI), an independent service provider for radiation oncology devices, recently expanded into Arizona, according to OSI President and CEO Richard Hall.

Spindle, unified commerce provider, to acquire Catalyst Business Development

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 18, 2015

Commerce solutions provider Spindle recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire specific assets of Catalyst Business Development Inc., a Scottsdale-based provider of payment gateway services, sales and software solutions.

Stephanie Dowling joins Arizona Office of Tourism

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 17, 2015

Stephanie Dowling has joined the the Arizona Office of Tourism’s executive marketing team as deputy director of the state's travel destination marketing agency, to focus on strategic advertising and PR development, AOT announced Wednesday in Phoenix.

McCain, Flake praise Senate approval of port-patrol jobs bill for vets

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 16, 2015

U.S. Sens. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and John McCain (R-AZ), along with other senators, applauded the unanimous Senate approval recently of S. 1603, the Border Jobs for Veterans Act. The bipartisan bill was designed to put veterans to work as Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at understaffed U.S. ports of entry.

Arizona Chamber slams plan for global management of Internet

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 15, 2015

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry said recently that it might be time to put the brakes permanently on a plan to surrender management of the Internet to a global collective that might not value freedom of expression and commerce.

Sempra U.S. Gas expanding Arizona solar complex

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 15, 2015

Renewable energy and natural gas provider Sempra U.S.

Arizona Commerce Authority launches Promote AZ project

By Kim Sunderland | Sep 14, 2015

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) has started work on a grassroots, statewide project, Promote AZ, to promote Arizona development and tourism, nurture civic pride and engage public participation.

CrossFit Blur opening Tempe, Arizona location next month

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 14, 2015

New location in University Plaza will offer expanded class roster.

Phoenix’s IBC partners with Wi-Fi providers, streamlining service

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 14, 2015

InnDependent Boutique Collection partners with CONCIERGO and Mobile Mini.

Tombstone appoints Lies to board of directors

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 12, 2015

Tombstone Exploration Corp. (TMBXF) has named David Lies to its board of directors, the company announced Friday in Phoenix.

Microchip Technology unveils next generation of 8-bit PIC MCUs

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 11, 2015

Microchip Technology, the Chandler, Arizona-based provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, said on Thursday that it is expanding its 8-bit PIC microcontrollers (MCUs) with the introduction of Core-Independent Peripherals (CIPs).

The Judge Group’s Brian Merin to lead new Phoenix branch

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 10, 2015

The Judge Group, a leading professional services provider based in Pennsylvania, said Tuesday it has opened a Phoenix, Arizona, office to centralize recruiting for ongoing support within West Coast markets."Phoenix represents a major market for us, and we are thrilled to now have an office there to better serve our clients in the region," The Judge Group President Brian Anderson said.

Praxair signs deal to purchase helium from Apache County gas field

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 10, 2015

Global helium producer and supplier Praxair said Tuesday it has signed a long-term contract to purchase up to 100 million standard cubic feet of helium annually from Nacogdoches Oil & Gas (NOG), operator of an Apache County helium-bearing gas field.

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