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

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 19, 2016

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

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 19, 2016

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

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 18, 2016

 Arizona Public Service Company (APS) will be part of a board charged with overseeing a new regional power distribution agreement beginning in October.
Phoenix's Melrose Pharmacy thriving with its small-town ethic

By Jeff Gantt | Apr 18, 2016

Melrose Pharmacy, a Phoenix-based independent business, said its prides itself on bringing a small-town feel to the Phoenix area by providing personalized customer service with a style right out of the 1930s.
Scottsdale-based Paradise Ridge Hydrocarbons near completion of deal to acquire Far East Ventures

By Jeff Gantt | Apr 18, 2016

Scottsdale-based Paradise Ridge Hydrocarbons recently said its attempt to purchase Far East Ventures Holdings Ltd., which is based in Hong Kong and has a portfolio of high growth investments in South East Asia, is expected to be completed by the end of April.
Phoenix Forward team visits 150 companies to propel growth

By Jeff Gantt | Apr 18, 2016

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce said recently it has been working over the last year to promote Phoenix Forward, an economic development initiative to propel Phoenix’s growth, by visiting more than 150 companies.
Arizona Association for Economic Development priorities showing early success, executive director says

By Kerry Goff | Apr 18, 2016

Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) 2016 policy priorities to expand economic development to make Arizona more competitive is well underway, AAED Executive Director Joyce Grossman recently told Arizona Business Daily.
Benedictine University at Mesa announces Mesa Partnerships Scholarship availability

By Jeff Gantt | Apr 16, 2016

The Benedictine University at Mesa has announced the Mesa Partnerships Scholarship to help with tuition costs for newly enrolled full-time traditional undergraduate students beginning in the fall of this year.
Re-Bath announces expansion into Maricopa, Arizona

By Jeff Gantt | Apr 16, 2016

Re-Bath, a worldwide leader in remodeling bathrooms, has announced that it will be expanding into Maricopa, Arizona.
Scottsdale-based ATS Armor to supply 500 vests to Miami police

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 14, 2016

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.   .
Salt River Project boards reviewing election returns to fill 42 seats

By Jeff Gantt | Apr 14, 2016

Salt River Project (SRP) recently held elections to fill 22 seats on the board of SRP Agricultural Improvement and Power District and 20 seats on the board and council of the Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association.
Integrated Dermatology opening Yuma office

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 14, 2016

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

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 14, 2016

Trice Electric Cooperative recently received approval from the Arizona Corporation Commission to expand its services in Pinal County.
Chandler-based Microchip Technology acquires Atmel

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 14, 2016

Microchip Technology, based in Chandler, recently said it has completed its acquisition of Atmel Corporation, which produces microcontrollers and touch technology for mobile and non-mobile applications.
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority to serve Arizona Windsong customers

By Jeff Gantt | Apr 13, 2016

An agreement permitting Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) to assume responsibility for customers of the Arizona Windsong Company to ensure those customers receive safer water at lower costs was recently approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Arizona Public Service unveils advanced remote controls for solar panels

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 12, 2016

Arizona Public Service (APS) said last week it is implementing an advanced inverter that will help the company remotely control and communicate with residential solar panels and improve the flow of power in Arizona.
Scottsdale-based Kona Grill inks deal for six restaurants in UAE

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 12, 2016

Sushi and grill chain Kona Grill, with corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, said Friday that it plans to open six locations throughout the United Arab Emirates by 2023.
Ace Asphalt makes list of top five heavy construction companies in Arizona

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 12, 2016

Ace Asphalt, headquartered in Phoenix, was ranked last week as one of the top five heavy construction companies in Arizona by Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Business 2016 magazine.
Midwestern University names new associate deam at Glendale campus

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 12, 2016

Yir Gloria Yueh, chairman of the biochemistry department at Midwestern University's Glendale campus, was promoted last week to associate dean of the university's basic science division.
Arizona Corporation Commission to hold second hearing in Lake Havasu City on UNS Electric rates

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 12, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) will hold a public hearing on UNS Electric rates at 6:00 p.m. Monday at the Lake Havasu City Community Center/Aquatic Center.

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