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News from November 2016

Chandler chamber encourages shoppers to share finds on Snapchat on Small Business Saturday

By Kathy Adams | Nov 21, 2016

To support Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce is encouraging shoppers to post their finds on the Chandler Chamber Shop Local Snapchat Geofilter.
Sprouts Farmers Market executive chairman to step down

By Kathy Adams | Nov 21, 2016

Doug Sanders told board of directors of Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. last week that he intends to resign as executive chairman, effective Feb. 20, so he can focus his efforts on his new appointment as CEO of a technology company.
Founding Alliance Bank of Arizona CEO to retire in March

By Kathy Adams | Nov 20, 2016

The founding CEO of Alliance Bank of Arizona, Jim Lundy, will retire on March 31.
Raytheon plans expansion, 2,000 new jobs for southern Arizona

By Kathy Adams | Nov 20, 2016

Raytheon Company plans to expand its southern Arizona operations by adding nearly 2,000 various jobs at the Missile Systems headquarters over five years.
Dr. Salim Yazji joins Calimmune Inc. as executive VP, chief medical officer

By Kathy Adams | Nov 20, 2016

Calimmune Inc., a clinical-stage gene therapy company, has appointed Dr. Salim Yazji as executive vice president and chief medical officer.
Glendale to pay $17 million to settle Cardinals dispute

By Kathy Adams | Nov 17, 2016

A lengthy battle between the city of Glendale, the Arizona Cardinals and the owners of University of Phoenix Stadium ended with the city agreeing to a $17 million payment and the construction of new lots.
Tuma-based Foothills Bank to become part of Glacier Bancorp

By Kathy Adams | Nov 17, 2016

Glacier Bancorp Inc. said this week it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TFB Bancorp Inc., the holding company for The Foothills Bank based in Yuma.
Tempe's Biosensing Instrument device wins R&D 100 Award

By Kathy Adams | Nov 17, 2016

Tempe-based biotechnology company Biosensing Instrument said its BI-4500 received the prestigious R&D 100 Award from R&D Magazine for innovative new products at the 54th annual R&D 100 Awards and Technology Conference earlier this month in Washington, D.C.
Pima County Public Library seeks library 'love letters'

By Kathy Adams | Nov 16, 2016

The Tucson Metro Chamber said the Pima County Public Library recently partnered with local blogger Rachel Miller to launch Love Letters to My Library to encourage people to share letters expressing their library love.
Chandler honers chamber, chamber's CEO

By Kathy Adams | Nov 16, 2016

The city of Chandler recently recognized the Chandler Chamber of Commerce and Chamber President and CEO Terri Kimble for the chamber's mission to advance Chandler's business community.
233 fans take Busch Good Sport pledge at Can-Am 500 race

By Kathy Adams | Nov 16, 2016

Fans at Sunday's Can-Am 500 at Phoenix Raceway were offered rewards for taking the Busch Good Sport pledge to promise not to drink alcohol at the event and to act as designated drivers.
Pendergast Elementary School District to use bond funds for school improvements

By Kathy Adams | Nov 15, 2016

Phoenix-based Pendergast Elementary School District said it will use funds from a recent bond renewal for new buses, safety upgrades at schools and several construction projects.
Tucson Electric Power to install smart thermostats in limited-income apartment complexes

By Kathy Adams | Nov 15, 2016

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is working with apartment complexes to help limited-income customers save energy and reduce monthly utility bills by installing advanced programmable thermostats.
Brightway Insurance opens Phoenix office

By Kathy Adams | Nov 15, 2016

Brightway Insurance, the seventh largest privately held personal lines independent insurance agency in the country, has opened its second location in Arizona  — Brightway, the Shauna Summ Agency in Phoenix.
Greater Phoenix Chamber CEO says Lake Mead is key to state's health

By Kathy Adams | Nov 14, 2016

Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Sanders said in a recent blog post that the health of Lake Mead impacts the area and its falling water level is a challenge to water management.
Merchants Information Solutions CEO discusses cybersecurity workforce shortage

By Kathy Adams | Nov 14, 2016

Merchants Information Solutions President and CEO Russell Johnson, a member of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce recently said in a blog on the chamber's website that there is a shortage of workers in the cybersecurity field.
Chamber leads group lunch to focus on West Chandler

By Kathy Adams | Nov 14, 2016

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce said its Thursday Morning Leads Group lunch will be held at 11:45 a.m. Dec. 1 at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 3155 W. Chandler Boulevard #9 in Chandler.
Glendale Chamber of Commerce recognized as business of the week

By JoAnna Brown | Nov 13, 2016

The Glendale Chamber of Commerce was recently recognized by Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers as the business of the week.
American Association for Physician Leadership partners with Arizona State University

By JoAnna Brown | Nov 13, 2016

The fifth partner to assist the American Association for Physician Leadership has been named.
Evolent Health partners with Banner Health Network to enhance care technology

By Kathy Adams | Nov 13, 2016

Evolent Health, a company that provides a value-based care platform to health systems and physician organizations, has entered into a long-term partnership with Banner Health Network (BHN).

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