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News from May 2017

Arizona Helping Hands receives grant to strengthen leadership

By Chandra Lye | May 31, 2017

An Arizona charity that focuses on helping children in foster care has been given a financial boost.

BBB recognizes Arizona businesses for marketplace ethics

By Chandra Lye | May 31, 2017

Five Arizona companies were recently awarded for their work at ensuring a fair and ethical business place in the state.

Arizona Police leaders discuss importance of community involvement in law enforcement

By Chandra Lye | May 31, 2017

The leaders of Arizona’s largest policing agencies recently discussed what it takes for law enforcement to be effective during a Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Premier Leadership Series event.

Arizona legislation makes house sharing easier

By LocalLabs News Service | May 31, 2017

Legislation in Arizona will make it easier to rent a home on a short-term basis and give drivers more power in photo radar situations.

HAWK traffic signal lands at busy El Mirage corners

By Carol Ostrow | May 30, 2017

A new traffic light system is now in use in El Mirage, which activated its first HAWK crossing signal earlier this year and plans future installations at busy intersections.

Goodyear cadets, Boy Scouts create Foothills Community Park playground

By Carol Ostrow | May 30, 2017

Civic staffers and Boy Scouts recently joined forces with local volunteers to build a new playground for the city of Goodyear at Foothills Community Park.

Fruguglietti accepts management post with Scottsdale’s West USA Realty

By Carol Ostrow | May 30, 2017

Debbie Sue Fruguglietti was recently named West USA Realty's newest manager.

Solutions for a Healthier World Foundation names three new leaders

By Carol Ostrow | May 26, 2017

Three executives have joined Solutions for a Healthier World Foundation Inc., augmenting the nonprofit’s leadership in bringing stem cell therapy and autoimmune disease treatment to those in need.

Coconino County, Page Chamber co-host economic summit

By Carol Ostrow | May 26, 2017

Over 100 northern Arizonans gathered recently to hear civic and academic leaders brainstorm business solutions at a Coconino County conference co-hosted by District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler and the Page Chamber of Commerce.

Two Avnet supply chain executives make Pros to Know list

By Chandra Lye | May 26, 2017

Gerrit de Haas, Avnet’s vice president of Logistics for EMEA, and Yael Shloush, the company’s supply chain solutions architect, have made the 2017 Pros to Know list.

Arizona Realtors receive honors, meet with lawmakers

By Carol Ostrow | May 26, 2017

A trio of Arizona real estate professionals received honors at the recent 2017 Realtor Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, where Realtors met with government officials about public policy’s effect on residential and commercial consumers.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to receive boost with Constant Aviation

By Carol Ostrow | May 25, 2017

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa will soon house a full-service maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) base with the addition of Constant Aviation, representing an economic enhancement for Arizona with a $12.5 million investment creating 200 jobs.

Global travel ramps up at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport

By Carol Ostrow | May 25, 2017

With British Airways and Air Canada upping the number of travel options at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, area residents and international visitors have a wider array of choices in arrivals and departures.

Blinds Chalet offers education program for professionals in Mesa

By Carol Ostrow | May 25, 2017

Mesa-based interior design company Blinds Chalet is offering an enhanced support system for interior designers, contractors and property management professionals with its free upgraded design education program.

APS envisions bright future for Palo Verde generating station

By Carol Ostrow | May 25, 2017

Arizona Public Service (APS) recently hosted the Nuclear Energy Institute's 64th Annual Nuclear Energy Assembly at Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale.

Maryland company buys student complex near Arizona State

By LocalLabs News Service | May 24, 2017

Maryland’s Preferred Apartment Communities (PAC) has recently acquired an apartment complex near Arizona State University.

VERTESS offers tips for health care entities

By Carol Ostrow | May 24, 2017

Tucson’s merger and acquisition advisory firm VERTESS recently offered tips for success designed to help companies sort out their priorities.

Pima County acts to preserve Ironwood Forest National Monument

By Carol Ostrow | May 24, 2017

Pima County’s board of supervisors recently elected to uphold the 1906 Antiquities Act in response to a review ordered by the President Donald Trump's administration, preserving the region’s Ironwood Forest National Monument.

Arizona universities sign on with new software service to enhance workflow

By Chandra Lye | May 23, 2017

Arizona Universities Library Consortium has decided to use the Ex Libris Alma library management service.

Cyclovia Tucson celebrates seventh year in car-free streets

By Chandra Lye | May 23, 2017

Tens of thousands of people were estimated to have taken part in the recent Cyclovia Tucson.

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