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News from May 2016

Sens. Flake, McCain strong on energy security issues, says Arizona veteran leader

By LocalLabs News Service | May 16, 2016

The Arizona Vets4Energy chair says we can thank our military by advocating for policies that encourage more domestic energy production.
APS unveils online mapping tool for outages

By Khristopher Flack | May 15, 2016

Arizona Public Service (APS) recently announced a new online mapping tool that will help the company and its customers track and monitor power outages.
SRP employs predictive software to monitor power plants

By Khristopher Flack | May 15, 2016

Salt River Project (SRP) recently reported the success of its predictive technology to help manage and streamline its power plant operations.
New turning lane to relieve Flagstaff congestion on Historic Route 66

By Daniel Daw | May 15, 2016

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced this week that it has joined the City of Flagstaff in its plan to add turning lanes on North Humphreys Street and Historic Route 66.
Arizona Indian Gaming Association supports Proposition 123

By Amanda Rupp | May 15, 2016

Leaders at the Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA) recently spoke for all of its 15 Tribe members to show it support for Proposition 123, the Arizona Education Finance Amendment.
Paradise Ridge merger partner seals joint venture in Philippines

By Amanda Rupp | May 15, 2016

Paradise Ridge Hydrocarbons Inc. of Scottsdale, Arizona recently announced that Far East Ventures Holdings Ltd. — an investment holding company with which it is finalizing a merger — has started a joint venture with an industrial and mining group based in the Philippines.
New member joins Arizona Child and Family Advocacy Network Board of Directors

By Amanda Rupp | May 15, 2016

Dr. Constance St. Germain, the Executive Dean of the University of Phoenix in Arizona, recently joined the Arizona Child and Family Advocacy Network Board of Directors (ACFAN), showing the university’s dedication to public service.
Arizona governor signs bill curbing unclaimed property abuse

By Jacob Bielanski | May 14, 2016

A bill signed into law on Thursday will protect lost property in Arizona from being used as a revenue generator for both the state and aggressive contractors, according to proponents.
Grand Canyon University initiative ties scholarships to mentoring

By Khristopher Flack | May 12, 2016

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is offering 100 scholarships to Phoenix inner-city high school students as part of its new Students Inspiring Students program that will link financial aid to mentoring.
Phoenix chamber team wraps up 13-month fact-finding mission

By Khristopher Flack | May 12, 2016

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce's economic development team recently concluded a 13-month, 150-stop tour that gathered financial data from area businessowners as part of its Phoenix Forward initiative, which is also meant to connect businesses to resources and promote the virtues of the area's economy.
AT&T invests $350 million in Phoenix-area telecom improvements

By Khristopher Flack | May 12, 2016

AT&T siad Tuesday it has invested almost $350 million in wireless improvements in the Phoenix area over the past three years.
Arizona Polymer Flooring has a new sales representative, production manager

By Khristopher Flack | May 12, 2016

Arizona Polymer Flooring (APF), based on Glendale, said Tuesday it has hired Paul Scheidmantel as its new regional sales representative and Tim Almond as its new production manager.
Two workshops to focus on environmental stewardship

By Khristopher Flack | May 11, 2016

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Keep Arizona Beautiful and the Arizona Department of Transportation will hold free workshops May 24 and 25 to provide information to residents on ways to be better stewards of the environment.
Lobbying complaint filed against former Arizona lawmaker

By Jacob Bielanski | May 11, 2016

A complaint has been filed against a former Arizona lawmaker who now runs a solar advocacy group alleging she “illegally” spoke against a bill further regulating solar panel sales.
Conference in Phoenix to focus on business and community health

By Khristopher Flack | May 10, 2016

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the University of Phoenix College of Health Professions will hold a conference Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix on how businesses can promote community health.
Tempe chamber to consider five nominees for board seats

By Khristopher Flack | May 9, 2016

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce said last week that its nominating committee has selected five prominent members of the business community to serve as board members.
Arizone to receive $26 million in federal conservation funds

By Khristopher Flack | May 9, 2016

 Arizona will receive nearly $26 million in federal conservation funds for wildlife and habitat restoration and conversation and enhance outdoor recreation facilities.
Arizona Bank & Trust has new market leader for private client services

By LocalLabs News Service | May 9, 2016

Arizona Bank & Trust said last week that Tim Schultz has been appointed as its new private client services market leader.
Economist says solar industry may take a long time to actually be profitable

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 9, 2016

In recent years, several solar companies have filed for bankruptcy after receiving hundred of millions of dollars in loans and subsidies from the government. As the battle between Arizona electric utilities and the solar industry continues to play out, Veronique de Rugy, an economist and senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, told Arizona Business that the way the solar industry is currently operating makes it very likely that “we are going to be waiting for a
Virtua Partners to develop property in Tolleson

By Khristopher Flack | May 8, 2016

Virtua Partners will develop a 21-acre mixed-use development along I-10 in Tolleson, the company announced last week.

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