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Greater Phoenix Chamber names new board chairman, 17 new members

By Kathy Adams | Oct 2, 2016

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) has selected a new board chairman and added 17 new members to its board of directors.

Senate passes two McCain-sponsored measures to protect Native Americans

By Kathy Adams | Oct 2, 2016

The U.S. Senate has passed two measures sponsored by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ): one to crack down on the illegal trafficking of Native American artifacts and the other to complete construction of the Miner Flat Dam for the White Mountain Apache tribe.

APS honors six employees for community service

By Kathy Adams | Oct 2, 2016

APS recently honored six full-time employees who have demonstrated dedication to their communities through volunteer efforts.

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.

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