News from September 2016
Tucson Electric Power awards $250,000 in grants for education, environment and the underprivileged
By Kathy Adams | Sep 29, 2016
Tucson Electric Power (TEP) has awarded $250,000 in Community Impact Grants to 12 local nonprofit groups to help pay for home repairs for 175 limited-income families, help develop solar energy resources, expand opportunities for underserved students.
Greater Phoenix Chamber PAC endorses Stark for City Council seat
By Kathy Adams | Sep 29, 2016
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee said it has endorsed Debra Stark in the Nov. 8 special election to fill the Phoenix City Council District 3 vacancy left by Bill Gates.
Grijalva congratulates University of Arizona on federal educational funding award for tribal communities
By Kathy Adams | Sep 28, 2016
U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) congratulated the Arizona Board of Regents and the University of Arizona for receiving funding from the U.S. Department of Education's Indian Education Professional Development Program.
Two Dunkin' Donuts locations in the works for Phoenix
By Kathy Adams | Sep 28, 2016
Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with franchise group Finely Grounded Inc. to bring two Dunkin' Donuts restaurants to Phoenix in the next several years.
Avnet Innovation Lab in Tempe seeks new technology entrepreneurs
By Kathy Adams | Sep 27, 2016
Phoenix-based technology distributor Avnet Inc. and the Arizona State University Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering have teamed up to accept applications for the next class of entrepreneurs for the Avnet Innovation Lab.
Solar power company agrees to pay $1.5 million for air quality violations at Gila Bend plant
By John Breslin | Sep 27, 2016
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) said Arizona Solar One, operators of Solano Generating Station in Gila Bend, has agreed to pay a $1.5 million fine for violations of air quality regulations that occurred between June 2014 and January 2016.
Universal Technical Institure, mikeroweWORKS Foundation offer scholarships to hard-working students
By Kathy Adams | Sep 26, 2016
Scottsdale-based Universal Technical Institute UTI) and the mikeroweWORKS Foundation are awarding scholarships to UTI students who demonstrate a strong work ethic.
Desert Dental Care wins new lighting upgrade from SRP
By Kathy Adams | Sep 25, 2016
Dr. Stacey Sanford, owner of Desert Dental Care, has won a grand prize package from SRP: LED lighting for her 1,800-square-foot building.
MC Residential Communities counted among most admired companies by business magazine
By Kathy Adams | Sep 25, 2016
MC Residential Communities has been named as one of this year's most admired companies in the state by 'AZ Business Magazine' and BestCompaniesAZ.
Greater Phoenix Chamber PAC announces endorsements for Arizona legislature
By Kathy Adams | Sep 25, 2016
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (GPCC PAC) recently issued a list of 51 candidates it has endorsed for the Arizona legislature.
ADOT crews install crash-deterrent posts along portion of westbound US 60 in Tempe
By Kathy Adams | Sep 25, 2016
To help prevent unsafe lane changes, Arizona Department of Transportation crews recently installed lane-separating posts along the westbound portion of the US 60 (Superstition Freeway) HOV lane between Kyrene Road and Interstate 10 in Tempe.
SRP to purchase energy produced by new Apple solar plant in Pinal County
By Kathy Adams | Sep 25, 2016
The Salt River Project board of directors has agreed to purchase energy produced by Apple’s new 50-megawatt photo-voltaic solar power plant in Pinal County.
Arizona Corporation Commission plans Oct. 18 meeting to hear gas companies' winter plans
By Kathy Adams | Sep 25, 2016
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) will hold a special open meeting the morning of Oct. 18 to listen to and comment on winter-preparedness plans from various gas and pipeline companies.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality awarded $1.34 million by EPA for border cleanup
By Kathy Adams | Sep 25, 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $1.34 million to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to reduce hazardous waste and support environmental cleanup projects along the Mexico border.
ADOT purchases validation program to ensure accurate roadway information
By Kathy Adams | Sep 25, 2016
The Arizona Department of Transport has purchased 1Spatial's 1Integrate, a validation program, to validate its statewide road network and integrate it with data from other contributing government entities across the state.
Logicalis US adding new IT service desk site in Tempe
By Kathy Adams | Sep 22, 2016
Logicalis US, an international IT solutions and managed-services provider, said recently it has added a new service desk location in Tempe to help grow sales and service capabilities in the western part of the United States.
White Mountain Apache Tribe teams up with state, federal agencies to remove hazardous trees along Route 260
By Kathy Adams | Sep 22, 2016
The White Mountain Apache Tribe, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs have teamed up to remove trees that are considered hazards along the state Route 260 right of way in the eastern Arizona reservation.
Surprise Regional Chamber to host Arizona Corporation Commission candidates at networking breakfast
By Kathy Adams | Sep 21, 2016
The Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce will host Arizona Corporation Commission candidates at its September Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, Sept. 27, which is open to chamber members and guests.
Arizona Department of Transportation crews saving time with new system of fillingl water tanks on trucks
By Kathy Adams | Sep 21, 2016
Small efficiency improvements across the board by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) are helping the agency provide better service to Arizonans.
Huhtamaki North America manufacturing facility coming to Goodyear
By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 21, 2016
Huhtamaki North America recently said it will open a manufacturing and distribution center in Goodyear, Arizona, to produce food service packaging and retail tableware goods like paper drink cups, food containers and pressed paperboard plates.