News published on Business Daily in November 2017

News from November 2017


The Tucson City Domestic Violence Court was recently named as a Domestic Violence Mentor Court by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women, receiving a two-year grant to fund mentoring activities and programs.

U.S. Rep. Martha McSally (R-Tucson) recently embarked on a National Anthem tour where she has already sung in front of over 2,000 people as part of her call for unity and patriotism in the country.

ON Semiconductor has been recognized by a leading manufacturing and supply chain, and has received a top award for its energy efficiency and innovations.

The Pima County Board of Supervisors has approved two zoning code amendments that will affect land use in residential zones as well as water conservation throughout the county.

The Arizona Fall League is offering special promotions this season where baseball fans have the chance to win giveaways and receive special ticket pricing on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with the Surprise Saguaros at Surprise Stadium.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is offering a free health education program to fourth- and fifth-grade students in the state in an effort to promote the importance of good nutrition and movement to young people.

The city of Goodyear will kick off the holiday season this month with its display of over 1.5 million synchronized lights in a drive-through light show.

Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital now offers a new treatment for those with drug-resistant epilepsy, making it the first hospital in the state to make the treatment available to patients.

The Pima County Health Department will take part in the 2017 Great American Smoke Out (GASO) with its own Blackout Tobacco campaign.

The city of Mesa is warning its water customers in certain areas of the city that they could see some cloudiness in their water supply through January but that the water supply remains safe.

The city of Surprise has added an early childhood room to its resource center to help parents who come to the center to search for jobs and use community resources.

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce has launched its annual Holiday Bonus Card program, along with its Tuesday Tastings and other special promotions.

The city of Avondale recently extended its public transportation operation with the addition of a new ZOOM bus route for the north section of the city.

The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board is seeking to fill a spot on its board after the retirement of one of its board members.

The city of Mesa has opened registration for its winter recreation programs for youth and adult sports teams.

As funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) hangs in the balance, Gov. Doug Ducey has called on Arizona’s congressional leaders to reauthorize the program that provides coverage for over 23,000 of the state’s children.

Tempe-based Salt River Project (SRP) was recently recognized for its employee adoption benefits by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

Three floats from the recent Avondale Billy Moore Days Parade came away as winners, beating out over 56 parade entries in the year’s event.

Central Arizona College will help mark National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week with an informational campaign at each of its campuses.

The First Marines Division will mark the ninth year of its annual Veterans Day parade in Bullhead City this month and has nominated 90-year-old World War II Veteran Lindy Arthur Closset to serve as the grand marshal.