News from August 2017
By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 5, 2017
Arizona’s infrastructure received a “C” rating from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 2015. However, the state is faring better on its report card than the country overall. The group recently graded the nation’s infrastructure a D+.
By Carol Ostrow | Aug 4, 2017
Six contracts worth $1.3 million will be applied toward specific ways for Maricopa County to effectively manage area homelessness through coordinated resources like rapid rehousing and emergency shelters.
By Carol Ostrow | Aug 4, 2017
Three Tucson Bookmans locations are accepting new or gently used books for children in kindergarten through fifth grade through Aug. 31, with a special celebration on Aug. 26.
By Tendai Makaripe | Aug 4, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that disaster funds are available to businesses and residents in counties affected by recent flooding, according to a press release.
By Tendai Makaripe | Aug 3, 2017
For its work in designing an improved school-rating system, the Arizona Department of Education’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan received praise in a recently released report by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, according to a press release.
By Carol Ostrow | Aug 3, 2017
Longtime Gilbert enterprise Liberty Market recently received designation as a Water Wise Gilbert restaurant for its efforts at saving water over the past year.
By Marian Johns | Aug 2, 2017
Berge Ford Collision Repair Center has received certification from Assured Performance, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, for its adherence to manufacturer specifications in repairing Automaker brand vehicles and to manufacturer’s specifications.
By Marian Johns | Aug 2, 2017
Republic Media and azcentral.com have named Discover’s Phoenix Customer Care Center as a Top Company To Work for in Arizona based on the company’s employee input.
By Marian Johns | Aug 2, 2017
The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce will host Arizona entrepreneur Jonathan Buford in September as part of its Gilbert, Entrepreneurial, Motivational (GEM) Talks series of interactive sessions.
By Marian Johns | Aug 1, 2017
Registration will soon open for the city of Surprise's fall adult sports leagues for soccer, indoor volleyball, kickball, flag football, basketball and softball.
By Carol Ostrow | Aug 1, 2017
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) is seeking a contract graphic designer to create print and online marketing materials for a two-month period beginning in September.
By Marian Johns | Aug 1, 2017
Bidding is underway for the engineering, design and construction of a new Tucson Electric Power (TEP) natural gas generator to help the company provide electric service and expand its renewable energy efforts.