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ASU nanotech startup places fourth in competition

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 28, 2017

Jonathan Bryan and Peter Firth, who founded an Arizona State University (ASU) tech startup in nanoparticle coatings, were recently honored at a business plan competition.
Coconino County stresses need to prolong Navajo station operation with U.S. officials

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 28, 2017

Focusing on an imminent closing of the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) on Navajo land near Page, Coconino County’s board of supervisors met recently with officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C.
Arizona Realtors seeking support from real estate professionals

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 27, 2017

The Arizona Realtors are urging support from real estate professionals in light of local government restrictions on for-sale signs in yards.
Arizona Realtor speaks on the value of connections

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 27, 2017

An Arizona Realtor recently explained how networking can influence success.
Arizona steps up to protect student privacy

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 26, 2017

In signing legislation that protects students' personal information, Gov. Doug Ducey added Arizona to a list of more than 38 other states that have passed similar privacy laws.
Southwest’s energy and economic future depends on resolution to Navajo Generating Station debate

By Chuck Schmidt, President of the Market Freedom Alliance | Apr 26, 2017

The nation’s energy outlook has evolved rapidly over the course of the last decade. The United States has emerged as one of the world’s leading producers of natural gas, leading to a glut of supply that has – for now – pressed its price downward.
Colling Media, International C​ruise & Excursions named AZIMA TIM Finalists

By Erianne Leatherman | Apr 26, 2017

Colling Media and International Cruise & Excursions Inc. (ICE) were named Arizona Interactive Marketing Association (AZIMA) Business - 2017 TIM Award Finalists at an awards ceremony at the Phoenix Art Museum.
City of Prescott to provide grants up to $5,000 to boost tourism

By Erianne Leatherman | Apr 26, 2017

Nonprofit event organizers can apply for grants through the city of Prescott Tourism Office, which is accepting applications of up to $5,000 to bo​​​​​lster events around Prescott’s tourism.
Leadership professional outlines ways to manage time wisely

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Apr 26, 2017

An Arizona professional recently provided four steps in achieving successful time-management skills at the April Professional Women’s Alliance Luncheon.
Local group advocates for school funding proposal

By Aaron Crider | Apr 25, 2017

Local leaders are advocating for Gov. Doug Ducey's proposal for results-based funding for Arizona schools ahead of final negotiations over the state budget.
Air quality watch issued for Pima County

By Aaron Crider | Apr 25, 2017

An air quality watch issued by the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality is in effect due to elevated levels of smoke and wind-blown particulates in eastern parts of the county caused by wildfires.
Justice Lopez to give speech as part of Law Day

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 25, 2017

Recognizing Cochise County’s annual Law Day, Arizona Supreme Court Justice John R. Lopez IV will give a keynote speech at Willcox High School.
Arizona's Schweikert hailed for 'firm' anti-Obamacare stance

By John Breslin | Apr 24, 2017

An Arizona congressman is being hailed in a new ad campaign as one of a dozen congressmen who opposed the Affordable Care Act.
Republicans consider adding Schweikert-backed reinsurance program to health care plan

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 24, 2017

As Congress remains in recess, some experts are weighing in on a proposed amendment to the American Health Care Act — the Republican health care replacement plan.Two members of the Freedom Caucus, including Arizona Congressman David Schweikert (R-6), want to re-establish a reinsurance — or risk sharing — program, similar to one previously in place under the Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare.
Prescott named top place to retire in the US

By Erianne Leatherman | Apr 24, 2017

The city of Prescott has been named the top place to retire in the United States by EscapeHere.com.
Pima County Housing Center to host financial literacy workshops

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 24, 2017

In response to household debt, which in the U.S. totaled $12.58 trillion in 2016, the Pima County Housing Center will be holding a workshop series aimed at helping consumers with their financial choices.
Flancer’s Gourmet Grub raises over $30,000 for charities

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Apr 24, 2017

Flancer’s Gourmet Grub recently raised over $30,000 to help three charities in need.
Arizona Fair Housing Symposium explores housing issues

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 21, 2017

Over 100 people learned about the latest updates on fair housing at the recent state-sponsored 2017 Arizona Fair Housing Symposium in Phoenix.
APS offers encouragement for women in STEM careers

By Chandra Lye | Apr 21, 2017

Female engineers are helping keep power running to millions of Arizona homes.
Arizona representatives speak at political forum hosted by chamber

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 21, 2017

Arizona Reps. Krysten Sinema and Andy Biggs took part in the recent Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce's Political Insider Series.

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