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McCain, Flake pass amendment to improve WAPA transparency

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 25, 2016

Legislation sponsored by U.S. Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) that would give Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) customers more access to information on the rates the company charges customers was approved by the Senate last week .

Republic Services safeguards sustainability from Phoenix, fetes Earth Day

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 23, 2016

With Americans discarding 4.4 pounds of trash daily and recycling only 1.5 pounds, small wonder that Phoenix-based Republic Services has a stake in providing recycling options to millions of industrial, municipal and residential customers nationwide.

Waste Management always on the lookout for green initiatives in Arizona

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 22, 2016

The grass is greener -- and cleaner -- at the TPC Scottsdale golf course thanks to Waste Management’s (WM) sponsorship of the PGA’s biggest tournament, the Waste Management Phoenix Open, held there each February, but WM staffers keep their eyes peeled year-round for ways to improve the environment.

Phoenix to becomes nation's 16th 'Smart Gigabit Community'

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 22, 2016

Phoenix will join forces with Cox Communications, US Ignite and the National Science Foundation to ramp up the city's communication infrastructure through Smart Gigabit technology.

ABCO to launch solar parking garage project in Phoenix

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 22, 2016

ABCO Energy Inc. will install solar panels on the roofs of a new Phoenix parking garage, one of five projects of its kind expected to be completed by the end of this year.

SingleCare joins AZ healthcare market

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 22, 2016

SingleCare, an online health care retailer, launched Wednesday in Arizona.

Phoenix-based Avella Specialty Pharmacy to distribute new leukemia drug

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 20, 2016

Phoenix-based Avella Specialty Pharmacy said Tuesday it has been selected to distribute pharmaceutical manufacturer AbbVie's new leukemia fighting drug Venclexta.

Arizona Public Service solar program turns 5 years old

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 20, 2016

The Arizona Public Service (APS) AZ Sun Program is celebrating its fifth anniversary by marking a number of achievements in production and coverage of solar panels.

Arizona's ABCO Energy launches website for investors

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 19, 2016

ABCO Energy Inc., a provider of solar system products and services with three offices in Arizona, said Tuesday it has completed a website meant specifically to provide investor information and post regulatory requirements.

Tempe's Green Planet Group buys claim to gold mine

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 19, 2016

Tempe-based Green Planet Group Inc. (GPC) announced its acquisition of rights to 160-acre gold mining property in California.

Arizona Womens Education and Employment to use $1 million grant for re-entry program for women released from prison

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 19, 2016

Arizona Womens Education and Employment (AWEE) said Monday it has received a $1 million federal grant to develop a program to help mentor high-risk women being released from Perryville Prison.

Gosar holds listening session on Grand Canyon monument proposal

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 19, 2016

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) held a listening session April 11 in Kingman with local government officials and business leaders on a proposed 1.7-million-acre national monument in the Grand Canyon watershed.

Arizona Public Service to join board for Energy Imbalance Market

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 18, 2016

Arizona Public Service Company (APS) will be part of a board charged with overseeing a new regional power distribution agreement beginning in October.

Phoenix's Melrose Pharmacy thriving with its small-town ethic

By Jeff Gantt | Apr 18, 2016

Melrose Pharmacy, a Phoenix-based independent business, said its prides itself on bringing a small-town feel to the Phoenix area by providing personalized customer service with a style right out of the 1930s.

Scottsdale-based Paradise Ridge Hydrocarbons near completion of deal to acquire Far East Ventures

By Jeff Gantt | Apr 18, 2016

Scottsdale-based Paradise Ridge Hydrocarbons recently said its attempt to purchase Far East Ventures Holdings Ltd., which is based in Hong Kong and has a portfolio of high growth investments in South East Asia, is expected to be completed by the end of April.

Phoenix Forward team visits 150 companies to propel growth

By Jeff Gantt | Apr 18, 2016

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce said recently it has been working over the last year to promote Phoenix Forward, an economic development initiative to propel Phoenix’s growth, by visiting more than 150 companies.

Arizona Association for Economic Development priorities showing early success, executive director says

By Kerry Goff | Apr 18, 2016

Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) 2016 policy priorities to expand economic development to make Arizona more competitive is well underway, AAED Executive Director Joyce Grossman recently told Arizona Business Daily.

Benedictine University at Mesa announces Mesa Partnerships Scholarship availability

By Jeff Gantt | Apr 16, 2016

The Benedictine University at Mesa has announced the Mesa Partnerships Scholarship to help with tuition costs for newly enrolled full-time traditional undergraduate students beginning in the fall of this year.

Re-Bath announces expansion into Maricopa, Arizona

By Jeff Gantt | Apr 16, 2016

Re-Bath, a worldwide leader in remodeling bathrooms, has announced that it will be expanding into Maricopa, Arizona.

Scottsdale-based ATS Armor to supply 500 vests to Miami police

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 14, 2016

Scottsdale-based ATS Armor, which makes and markets hard body armor for police and military use, recently received an order to supply 500 of its Active Shooter Kits to the Miami-Dade Police Department. .

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