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Tempe chamber names its business woman of the year

By Kathy Adams | May 26, 2016

Denise Hart, vice president of Phoenix-based Vestar, has been named as the 2016 Business Woman of the Year by the Tempe Chamber of Commerce.
Tuscon gains nonstop air service to, from New York

By Kathy Adams | May 26, 2016

The Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Air Service Task Force has successfully negotiated adding nonstop flight service between Tucson and New York City’s JFK International Airport with American Airlines.
Traffic crossing Mexico-Arizona border is on the rise

By Kathy Adams | May 26, 2016

The Arizona Department of Transportation said nearly 8,000 more trucks, 400,000 more passenger vehicles and 900,000 more people entered the United States through Arizona in 2015 than in previous years, figures impact the state's economy and job market.
Mesa-based B2B CFO reaches sales milestone

By Kathy Adams | May 25, 2016

Mesa-based B2B CFO, the nation’s largest CFO (chief financial officer) and business transitions services firm, released a summary showcasing its expertise in exit strategy leadership and highlighting the widespread adoption of its exit strategy software.
Drought conditions in Arizona projected for 17th straight year

By Kathy Adams | May 25, 2016

Arizona-based experts on long-term weather forecasting, water-supply outlooks and forest health said last week they expect the balance of the year will be dry for a 17th year of drought conditions.
Fountain Hills chamber president seeks input on new overtime rule

By Kathy Adams | May 24, 2016

Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Scott Soldat-Valenzuela said the chamber's public policy committee will monitor a pending new overtime rule that doubles the threshold for workers that will be eligible for overtime.
Arizona Public Service encouraging customers to prepare for summer

By Kathy Adams | May 24, 2016

Arizona Public Service (APS) is is offering several tips to help customers be better prepared for summer.
Public workshop slated in Tusayan for Grand Canyon National Park Airport study

By Kathy Adams | May 24, 2016

A public information workshop about the master plan study for the Grand Canyon National Park Airport, owned and operated by the Arizona Department of Transportation, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Tusayan Town Hall, 845 Mustang Drive in Tusayan.
Lesko calls solar industry's proposed ballot measure "awful" for AZ consumers

By John Breslin | May 24, 2016

Solar panel leasing companies and Arizona lawmakers have stepped back from a probable bruising battle over competing ballot measures to change the state’s energy use laws.
Arizona Public Service helping 300 schools take solar step

By Kathy Adams | May 23, 2016

More than 300 schools in Arizona Public Service's territory will be taking part in a solar power incentive program offered by APS.
Grand Canyon Resort Corporation adds six board members

By Kathy Adams | May 23, 2016

The Grand Canyon Resort Corporation (GCRC), based in Peach Springs, has added six new members to its board of directors.
OnTrac package delivery service has new facility in Tucson facility

By Kathy Adams | May 23, 2016

Phoenix-based OnTrac, the largest regional package delivery company in the United States, has opened a new facility in Tucson, its second facility in Arizona, joining its Phoenix plant. 
Franks-backed bill would end federal settlement "slush funds"

By LocalLabs News Service | May 22, 2016

The legislation, the Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2016, passed the House Judiciary Committee on May 11 by a vote of 18-6.
Arizona DOT's Bell Road, Grand Avenue overpass project on schedule

By Khristopher Flack | May 21, 2016

The Arizona Department of Transportation's (DOT) Bell Road and Grand Avenue interchange construction project in Surprise is moving forward.
TPT Global Tech completes purchase of Trucom

By Amanda Rupp | May 21, 2016

Leaders at TPT Global Tech recently announced that they have finalized their acquisition of Trucom Networks, a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) based in Nevada and Arizona.
Thousands of construction workers join National Safety Week 2016

By Amanda Rupp | May 21, 2016

During National Safety Week 2016, which ran May 2-6, over 4,500 construction workers from Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) joined in daily activities that emphasized safety and awareness practices.
RiceBran Technologies issues $3 million registered direct offering

By Khristopher Flack | May 21, 2016

RiceBran Technologies has agreed to sell $3 million of stock to an unnamed institutional investor from the health care sector.
ACC to review resource plans from local utility providers

By Khristopher Flack | May 21, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) will meet July 19 to review resource plans from several local utility companies.
Arizona Corporation Commission slates biennial transmission assessment workshop 

By Amanda Rupp | May 19, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) recently scheduled an open meeting on the ninth biennial transmission assessment workshop at 9:00 a.m. June 1 in ACC Hearing Room One, 1200 W. Washington St. in Phoenix.
Arizona Corporation Commission to hold special hearing on rules for connecting distribution facilities

By Amanda Rupp | May 19, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission has scheduled an open meeting in June to discuss a rulemaking proposal for interconnecting distributed generation facilities. The public hearing will be at 10:00 a.m. June 15 in Hearing Room One, Arizona Corporation Commission, 1200 W. Washington St. in Phoenix. 

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