News from July 2016
Sunvapor collects $2.2 million award from Department of Energy SunShot Initiative
By Kathy Adams | Jul 31, 2016
Sunvapor has received a $2.2 million cooperative award from the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative.
Arizona Dental Association reacts to new anti-discrimination rules
By Kathy Adams | Jul 31, 2016
A new rule known as Section 1557, which was put in place by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, affects health organizations that accept federal funds.
Analyst: Taxpayers getting raw deal over credits and loans to Tesla, SolarCity
By John Breslin | Jul 29, 2016
Taxpayers are getting a raw deal as both Tesla and SolarCity have swept up hundreds of millions in government loan guarantees and credits, according to a leading policy analyst.
Glendale's 'Stand Up for Veterans' jobs event slated for Sept. 24
By Kathy Adams | Jul 28, 2016
Glendale’s fourth annual “Stand Up for Veterans” event is set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 24 at Glendale Community College.
Arizona Department of Transportation hearings gather comments on possible Nogales-Wickenburg interstate
By Kathy Adams | Jul 28, 2016
Six public meetings over the proposed Interstate 11 recently attracted 540 community members who shared comments and questions, this was in addition to comments from hundreds more who offered their perspectives online.
Marketing pro talks about personal branding at Phoenix chamber luncheon
By Kathy Adams | Jul 27, 2016
During a recent Phoenix Chamber of Commerce event, Rebecca Clyde, a marketing professional who founded Ideas Collide Marketing Communications, encouraged audience members to craft their own personal branding statements.
Workshop in Phoenix to explore ways to reduce costs of peak electricity demand in Arizona
By Kathy Adams | Jul 27, 2016
Two members of the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), Commissioners Andy Tobin and Bob Stump, will participate in a workshop Aug. 4 about reducing the costs associated with electrical system peak demand.
Phoenix Sky Harbor adding retail options at Terminal 4
By Kathy Adams | Jul 26, 2016
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce said Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will be adding new retail options for visitors at Terminal 4, the airport’s busiest terminal, after the Phoenix City Council approved the first phase of new retail contracts for the terminal.
Gilbert chamber offering chanced to visit Italy or the Danube
By Kathy Adams | Jul 26, 2016
The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Collette Vacations and Chamber Discoveries to offer two trips: one along the Danube and another along the coastal Italian cities of Pompeii and Amalfi.
Salt River Project says its EZ-3 plan offers summer energy savings
By Kathy Adams | Jul 26, 2016
Salt River Project (SRP) said that under its EZ-3 Price Plan, customers can use precooling to help keep homes cool and comfortable while keeping energy bills under control in the summer.
Arizona Public Service plan offers options to manage energy demand
By Carol Ostrow | Jul 25, 2016
Smart motors and thermostats, cooling devices, built-in messaging and sustainable lighting systems were recently tagged as the main methods for Arizona Public Service consumers to control their household or office energy needs in peak season.
Phoenix Forward team posts 150 business contacts in past year
By Kathy Adams | Jul 25, 2016
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce's Phoenix Forward team has visited more than 150 companies in the past year to help promote Phoenix's growth.
Scottsdale Recovery Center acquires building for expansion
By Kathy Adams | Jul 25, 2016
With the help of SRS Real Estate Partners, Scottsdale Recovery Center (SRC) has acquired Gold Dust Corporate Center, a 32,000-square-foot facility nn North 74th Street in Scottsdale.
Two more Motor Vehicle Division kiosks added to Arizona courthouses
By Kathy Adams | Jul 23, 2016
The Arizona Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has placed ServiceArizona kiosks in two more courthouses, making it easier to conduct business without visiting an MVD office.
Fountain Hills Chamber to discuss $12 minimum wage ballot initiative
By Kathy Adams | Jul 23, 2016
Arizonans for Fair Wages and Health Families filed a $12 minimum wage initiative with the Secretary of State earlier this month.
Flake secures commitment to protect Arizona's Lake Mead water
By Kathy Adams | Jul 23, 2016
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake recently received a letter from the Department of the Interior (DOI) allowing him to protect Arizona’s water in Lake Mead and end the immediate threat of Arizona losing any of the water to another state.
Arizona Department of Water Resources crucial to flood-warning system
By Kathy Adams | Jul 23, 2016
Periodically over the next few months, Arizona will be at risk of flooding, filled with astonishing volumes of water as a result of unpredictable summer storms.
APS Foundation awards $1.2 million in grants to science, technology, engineering and math programs
By Kathy Adams | Jul 21, 2016
Fourteen nonprofit organizations in Arizona and the Four Corners area will receive more than $1.2 million in STEM-supported grants from the APS Foundation, the charitable arm of Phoenix-based Arizona Public Service (APS).
Arizona Department of Transportation warns of fake vehicle titles
By Kathy Adams | Jul 21, 2016
The Arizona Department of Transportation urges consumers to be aware of title fraud when purchasing used vehicles.
Icagen acquires Sanofi research facility near Tucson
By Kathy Adams | Jul 21, 2016
Icagen Inc. said it has completed its acquisition of Sanofi's research facility in Oro Valley, near Tucson, enabling Icagen to enhance its expertise as a specialized pharmaceutical services company.