News published on Business Daily in March 2017

Marriott OKs plan for hotel in Tolleson mixed-use project

By Nicole Balli | Mar 30, 2017

Marriott International has approved plans for the development of a Fairfield Inn and Suites as an anchor to a mixed-use project by Virtua Partners in Tolleson, a recent release said.

Pima County Swim Team still accepting registrations

By Nicole Balli | Mar 30, 2017

The Pima County Swim Team program is still accepting registrations for the 2017 summer season for teams at six area pools, a release on the Pima County website said.

Tucson Metro Chamber president retiring

By Nicole Balli | Mar 28, 2017

Calling it the “most difficult decision ever,” Tuscon Metro Chamber President and CEO, Michael V. Varney announced his retirement via a resignation letter dated March 23.

Maricopa County posts nation’s highest population growth

By Robert Hadley | Mar 28, 2017

Good news for Phoenix-area businesses: U.S. Census Data released March 23 shows Maricopa County had the largest year-over-year population increase in the nation.

McGee outlines Senate goals at Phoenix chamber panel meeting

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Mar 28, 2017

State Sen. Kate Brophy McGee (R-Phoenix) said she has been diligently working in the legislature to advance education in the state and to be a leader for her District 28 residents at a recent Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Committee meeting.

Arizona Realtor Party has new director

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Mar 27, 2017

Charles Siler was recently named Arizona Realtor Party director, the Arizona Association of Realtors said on its website.

Ceremony to dedicate memorial to young shooting victim

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Mar 27, 2017

Pima County officials will hold a ceremony at 1 p.m. April 2 to dedicate a memorial at the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial River Park, along the Canada del Oro section of The Loop between Thornydale and Magee roads.

Tucson Metro Chamber to recognize exceptional small businesses

By Nicole Balli | Mar 27, 2017

The Tucson Metro Chamber said it is accepting nominations for its Copper Cactus Awards that recognize Southern Arizona’s exceptional small businesses.

Pima Animal Care Center holding pet sale to celebrate construction of new facility

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Mar 27, 2017

Pima Animal Care Center is holding a weeklong Construction Sale through March 31.

Avnet named one of the world's most ethical companies

By Nicole Balli | Mar 24, 2017

Avnet was recently named one of the world's most ethical company for the fourth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute.

Friends of the Glendale Public Library to host tour and art walk

By Nicole Balli | Mar 24, 2017

The Friends of the Glendale Public Library recently announced it will host a public social and recruiting event at the Foothills Library on April 10.

Honeywell hosts student cabinet meeting to advance math and science education in Arizona

By Nicole Balli | Mar 24, 2017

Honeywell International recently held a technology day and statewide cabinet meeting for the Arizona Chief Science Officer Program (CSO) at the company’s Deer Valley, Ariz. facility.

Connect2Compete connects 260,000 low-income people to internet

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Mar 24, 2017

The Tucson Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Cox Communications's Connect2Compete initiative has now provided internet connections and access to other digital technologies to 260,000 low-income people.

Youth On Their Own presents nutrition workshops

By Nicole Balli | Mar 23, 2017

Tucson-based Youth On Their Own (YOTO), a dropout prevention program, recently hosted a series of nutrition workshop at five area high schools as part of an educational program that focuses on life skills.

Arizona State Parks holding family campout weekends

By Nicole Balli | Mar 23, 2017

Arizona State Parks recently announced dates for its Spring 2017 Family Campout Program, which is designed to provide basic camping instruction while promoting enthusiasm for nature and outdoor activities.

Realtors need to be aware of standard of care, lawyer says

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Mar 23, 2017

Nikki Salgat, associate counsel to the Arizona Association of Realtors, recently posted a blog discussing the standard of care regarding real estate professionals.

Arizona chamber, Tucson Hispanic chamber back Ducey's education budget plan

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Mar 21, 2017

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce said in a recent letter posted on the Arizona Chamber of Commerce website that they support Gov. Doug Ducey’s proposed K-12 education budget.

Zoned Properties to use funds from land sale to improve Medical Marijuana Business Park in Tempe

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Mar 21, 2017

Zoned Properties Inc., a Scottsdale-based real estate development firm, said in a release that it has sold property it owns in Tempe for $2.125 million and plans to use profits to go toward expanding its Medical Marijuana Business Park in Tempe.

PetSmart grant to aid Pima Animal Care Center adoption efforts

By Nicole Balli | Mar 21, 2017

In the 18 months since establishing an offsite adoption program at local PetSmart stores, Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) said it has placed more than 2,300 homeless dogs and cats in forever homes, and thanks to a grant exceeding $85,000 from PetSmart Charities, the organization will be able to continue its offsite adoption program for another year.

Glendale chamber's new chair outlines her vision for 2017

By Nicole Balli | Mar 20, 2017

Jean Higginbotham, who officially took over as 2017 chairman of the board of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, talked about her eagerness and vision for continued economic growth for the city at the 66th annual State of the City address and dinner March 2 at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa.

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