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Grijalva applauds $2 million grant to Portable Practical Educational Preparation to aid farm workers

By Kathy Adams | Jul 12, 2016

U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) congratulated Tucson-based Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. (PPEP) for being awarded a grant award of more than $2 million from the U.S. Labor Department’s National Farmworker Jobs Program.
Tempe Chamber of Commerce has new chairman

By Kathy Adams | Jul 11, 2016

Brian Wood, senior district manager at Waste Management, has assumed duties as chairman of the board of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce.
Work on Ina Road and I-10 gets underway

By Kathy Adams | Jul 11, 2016

The Arizona Department of Transportation said drivers on Ina Road and I-10 may experience delays beginning his week as crews improve frontage roads and prepare for major projects.
Grijalva praises changes to Distressed Asset Stabilization Program for home loans

By Kathy Adams | Jul 11, 2016

U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) recently said he commended U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro after HUD announced enhancements to the Distressed Asset Stabilization Program (DASP), which has purchased severely delinquent loans since 2012.
ABB mass layoff in Phoenix to begin next month

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jul 10, 2016

ABB, a global leader in power electronics and automation, will be ceasing its U.S.-based manufacturing operations at its Phoenix production plant, jeopardizing 89 jobs.
Five Phoenix Children's Hospital employees awarded full-tuition scholarships

By Kathy Adams | Jul 9, 2016

Phoenix Children’s Hospital is now offering full-tuition scholarships to five employees pursuing degrees through a joint effort with University of Phoenix.
McCain applauds award of $54 million for ADOT improvements to I-10

By Kathy Adams | Jul 9, 2016

U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) recently released a statement applauding the news from the U.S. Department of Transportation that Arizona will be awarded $54 million for infrastructure improvements along Interstate 10.
APS aims to offer more support for low-income customers

By Kathy Adams | Jul 9, 2016

Arizona Public Services (APS) has proposed to offer a flat monthly discount of $34 for customers with limited incomes and seeks a $12 million expansion of its current financial relief program.
Valley Young Professionals gains three board members

By Kathy Adams | Jul 7, 2016

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) welcomes three new members to its Valley Young Professionals (VYP) board of directors: Julie Sorensen, operations administrator at CIGNA; Bethany Bennick, youth and education program coordinator with Phoenix Sister Cities, City of Phoenix; and Ashley LaRae Sampson, director of community relations for the Art Institute of Phoenix.
KB Home opens Oakmore Reserve development in Tucson

By Kathy Adams | Jul 7, 2016

Homebuilder KB Home recently opened its Oakmore Reserve development in Tucson.
University of Phoenix, Arizona Diamondbacks ‘step up to the plate’ with five scholarships

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 7, 2016

Applications for the “Teaming Up For Education” scholarship program, an initiative co-sponsored by the University of Phoenix and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation since 2011, may be submitted through July 31 to the university.
Algae Biomass Organization announces agenda for Phoenix summit

By Kathy Adams | Jul 7, 2016

The Algae Biomass Organization (ABO), the trade association for the algae industry, announced a preliminary agenda for the 10th annual Algae Biomass Summit in Phoenix on Oct. 23-26.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers acquires full ownership of Tanger Outlets Westlake in Glendale

By Kathy Adams | Jul 6, 2016

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. became the sole owner of Tanger Outlets Westgate in Glendale after acquiring its partners' ownership interests last week.
Natural Grocers opening two stores in Gilbert

By Kathy Adams | Jul 6, 2016

Natural Grocers will open two new stores in Gilbert on Tuesday with grand opening celebrations at each location.
Tax firm Ryan named among top 100 Arizona employers

By Kathy Adams | Jul 5, 2016

Ryan, a global tax services firm with offices in Scottsdale, has been named to the 2016 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona.
West USA Realty to host 100 simultaneous open houses in Phoenix area

By Kathy Adams | Jul 5, 2016

West USA Realty Inc. said it will be holding more than 100 simultaneous open houses in the Phoenix metropolitan area on Sunday.
Texas Canyon rest area on I-10 reopens

By Kathy Adams | Jul 5, 2016

After six months of renovations, the Texas Canyon rest area on Interstate 10 has reopened as the Arizona Department of Transportation moves past the halfway point in a decade-long effort to improve rest areas across the state.
Arizona Department of Transportation director plans for future highway improvements

By Kathy Adams | Jul 5, 2016

John Halikowski, director of the Arizona Department of Transportation, noted the 60th anniversary of the national interstate highway system initiated by President Dwight Eisenhower and said this essential infrastructure requires sustained investment.
Wal-Mart introduces mobile pay app in its Arizona stores

By Kathy Adams | Jul 4, 2016

Wal-Mart has introduced Walmart Pay, a safe, convenient way for customers to pay with their smartphones, in its stores in Arizona.
Arizona Corporation Commission approves policies to ensure safe water to customers

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 4, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) recently approved key measures to help water companies become more sustainable and provide emergency help to ensure safe, reliable water for customers.

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