News published on Business Daily in June 2017

News from June 2017


A Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) representative recently spoke out against Arizona’s Proposition 206, a law that requires every employer in the state to compensate workers for sick time, arguing against its administrative effectiveness.

Following Gov. Doug Ducey’s signature on the fiscal 2018 budget, the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) said that state leaders have strong support for continued water resource management and growth.

The Republican representative for Phoenix's District 15 says her role as a teacher helped prepare her for politics.

Three newly appointed CEOs in the region gathered recently to compare perspectives on benefits inherent to Arizona-based business during a Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) event at downtown Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum (MIM).

Retirees in Tempe have been helping the younger generation improve their reading skills for over a decade.

West USA Realty has tapped Michael Hofstetter as its new designated broker, succeeding C. Dale Hillard.

Economic freedom is the central theme in research carried out by an Arizona center headquartered within the state university.

Monroe Capital LLC is increasing its credit facility to Priority Ambulance LLC as a means of helping the company acquire Puckett EMS.

The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (GPCF) recently initiated AZComplianceRiskTalent.com, a website designed to increase compliance and risk management awareness, helping professionals stay informed of career opportunities.

Adidas North America and Arizona State University (ASU) recently partnered to form the Adidas and Arizona State University Global Sport Alliance and boost residents’ enthusiasm for sports.

The Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) has been working to meet the needs of those individuals who are homeless.

Pima County’s board of supervisors recently authorized the jurisdiction’s fiscal 2017-18 budget, totaling over $1.26 billion, by a vote of 3-2.

Gov. Doug Ducey declared a state of emergency saying that Arizona would allocate expanded resources to battle raging wildfires amplified over the past few months by heat, wind and available fuels.

Pima County will continue its partnership with Banner-University Medical Center South through June 2019, renewing its contract for $15 million annually and funding University of Arizona College of Medicine’s Graduate Medical Education Program.

The Lake Havasu City Chamber of Commerce annual awards will be presented to a number of individuals and organizations for their outstanding actions.

Relating success stories from satisfied area business stakeholders, Jennifer Mellor, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) vice president of economic development, recently recapitulated the growth of the chamber’s two-year-old “Phoenix Forward” development program.

Arizona-based Rogers Corp. will host an investor day on Aug.17 at the New York Stock Exchange.

Thirty-one schools in six Arizona counties recently won funding for drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs from Gov. Doug Ducey’s office through the High School Health and Wellness Program.

Kellie Johnson has been appointed to the Pima County Superior Court by Gov. Doug Ducey

GlobalTranz Enterprises Inc. recently acquired Worthington Logistics Solutions.