News published on Business Daily in August 2017

News from August 2017


The Salt River Project (SRP) Solar for Nonprofits is offering valley-area nonprofits a chance to receive a free photovoltaic (PV) system that will be awarded next year.

The executive director Mesa-based nonprofit House of Refuge recently thanked City Council members for their support during the organization's severe loss of funding last year.

The city of Goodyear’s Fire and Police departments will partner with the Goodyear Firefighters Local 4005 to host a 9/11 memorial ceremony marking the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an anti-hate resolution that the board said was prompted by the white supremacy rallies and intolerance displayed throughout the U.S. over recent weeks.

Cochise County will present a Healthy Living workshop series from 9-11:30 a.m. each Thursday from Oct. 5 through Nov. 9.

AZ Creative Communities Institute (AZCCI) recently named Tempe as one of the first funding recipients for a new initiative exploring how creativity can positively impact communities.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed Mahogany Cherry Kennedy as its constable for South Mountain Justice Precinct, a position that was left open after the resignation of former Constable Jimmie Munoz.

Maricopa residents looking to get more involved in local government can become part of the Maricopa Citizen Leadership Academy (MCLA).

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) recently announced 11 area women as finalists for the 30th annual ATHENA Awards.

Ignite Brand Marketing, a woman-owned small business, is this year’s sponsoring organization for the Phoenix-based Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED).

Tuscon Mayor Jonathan Rothschild is implementing a new initiative that encourages community volunteers to mentor youths.

Maricopa County’s Rio Salado College recently issued a request for proposals to find online program management consulting services, with plans to accept submissions at its Tempe location until 3 p.m. Sept. 14.

The Phoenix suburb of Buckeye recently ranked among Arizona’s top places both to live and to raise a family, balancing its recent rapid growth with overall public safety, according to a press release.

Accountability is the key to the future of education in Arizona, and charter schools are in the vanguard in adopting letter grades for measuring standards and progress, according to the organization representing the institutions.

Coconino County Assessor Armando Ruiz recently presented information to help senior homeowners learn about property tax assistance and exemptions during a recent community meeting.

The city of Mesa recently broke ground on a 150,000-square-foot speculative industrial facility in the Falcon Field District, which it hopes will draw significant aerospace and defense businesses.

The Pima County Ending Poverty Now Program will host the first in a series of workshops next month that will shed light on the challenges faced by those affected by poverty.

For the first time in five years, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has finalized a review of its rates and customers could see a 4.5 percent increase in electric costs.

A financial industry association recently awarded the city of Maricopa a certificate for its outstanding financial reporting, according to a press release.

Avondale is considering an upgrade to LED streetlights citywide, which could lead to lower utility costs, higher visibility and safer streets, the city said.