News published on Business Daily in December 2016

Spring Tree Lending expands auto-loan services business to Arizona

By Kathy Adams | Dec 22, 2016

Spring Tree Lending, which buys and services non-prime auto loans from small and mid-size auto dealers and lenders in the Southeast, said its is expanding its service to Arizona with a new Scottsdale location.

Pima County encouraging a greener holiday season

By Kathy Adams | Dec 21, 2016

The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality is offering tips to make the holiday season less wasteful and more eco-friendly.

Tempe puts 2017 water, sewer rate hikes on hold

By Kathy Adams | Dec 21, 2016

The Tempe City Council voted earlier this month to suspend planned rate increases for water and sewer bills for 2017.

Coors Light Free Rides to help Tempe ring in new year

By Kathy Adams | Dec 20, 2016

Tempe is making it easy for people to get to and from New Year's Eve festivities around Mill Avenue this year with a number of free services, thanks to Coors Light Free Rides.

Construction underway on Rillito River Path pedestrian, bicycle bridge over Camino de la Tierra

By Kathy Adams | Dec 19, 2016

Construction has begun on the Rillito River Path bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Camino de la Tierra in Tucson.

Tempe posts 2017 schedule for bulk trash, organic materials pickup

By Kathy Adams | Dec 19, 2016

Tempe has posted its 2017 bulk trash and green organics pickup schedule at www.tempe.gov/slashthetrash.

We Stand Together Network to hold nonviolence, activism training session in Tucson

By Kathy Adams | Dec 19, 2016

Betty Stauffer, executive director of Literacy Connects, recently wrote a blog post announcing the nonviolence coalition We Stand Together Network will hold a nonviolence and activism training session at 9 a.m. Jan.14 at the YWCA at, 525 N. Bonita Ave. in Tucson.

Arizona Corporation Commission weighing change in solar credit rates

By John Breslin | Dec 19, 2016

Energy regulators in Arizona are weighing whether to make rate changes for rooftop solar power customers, including whether to cut credits.

Orion Health signs new agreement with Keystone Health Information Exchange

By Kathy Adams | Dec 18, 2016

Orion Health has signed an expanded agreement with Keystone Health Information Exchange (KeyHIE) in Pennsylvania.

Infusion Express hires Amendola Communications as public relations firm

By Kathy Adams | Dec 18, 2016

Infusion Express, a patient-focused alternative to hospital infusion centers, has chosen Amendola Communications as its public relations firm.

Marana Aerospace Solutions, Ascent Aviation Services agree to merger

By Kathy Adams | Dec 18, 2016

Marana Aerospace Solutions and Ascent Aviation Services have agreed to merge to improve service offerings.

APS, Phoenix Suns award $50,000 in grants for STEM-based school projects

By Kathy Adams | Dec 18, 2016

The APS Foundation and the Phoenix Suns have awarded $50,000 worth of mini-grants to teachers from 25 Arizona classrooms to promote hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) projects.

Salt River Project celebrates five-year anniversary of Business Resource Center

By Kathy Adams | Dec 15, 2016

Salt River Project celebrated the five-year anniversary of its online Business Resource Center, www.srpbizresource.com, a free resource offering business tools, seminars and expert advice, at a luncheon last week with community partners and entrepreneurs.

Arizona Corporation Commission's enhanced filing system streamlines annual-report filing process

By Kathy Adams | Dec 15, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission said its enhanced system makes it faster for corporations to file annual reports online and without fees for expedited service.

Cybersecurity should be a key concern of small businesses, expert says

By Kathy Adams | Dec 14, 2016

Businesses, from the largest to the smallest, face a growing threat from cyberattacks, and addressing those threats should be a key issue for all companies, Mark Pribish of Phoenix-based Merchants Information Solutions (MIS) said in an article posted on the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce website.

Bob's Biker Blast raises $250,000 for Phoenix Children's Hospital

By Kathy Adams | Dec 14, 2016

More than 8,000 bikers, motorcycle enthusiasts and music lovers gathered last month at Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale for the 5th annual Bob's Biker Blast where they had fun and raised money for a good cause.

Cigna names president for health care benefits plans in Arizona

By Kathy Adams | Dec 14, 2016

Cigna recently appointed Ralph Holmes as president and general manager of commercial health care benefits plans in Arizona.

Tucson Electric Power volunteers spread holiday cheer

By Kathy Adams | Dec 13, 2016

Tucson Electric Power employee volunteers are spreading cheer during the holiday season, hanging lights on parade floats and trees, lighting candles at festive events and offering up gifts.

Ducey names two appointees to fill Supreme Court of Arizona vacancies

By Kathy Adams | Dec 13, 2016

Gov. Doug Ducey recently appointed Arizona Court of Appeals Judge Andrew Gould and Arizona Solicitor General John Lopez, IV to the Supreme Court of Arizona.

Poll: U.S. voters blame drug makers for rising cost of prescription drugs

By LocalLabs News Service | Dec 12, 2016

Like numerous members of Congress, Arizona’s senior U.S. senator, John McCain, has engaged on the issue of rising prescription drug prices.

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