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Tucson residents could begin to see a half-cent sales tax increase from the passage of Proposition 101, which recently received support from the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Canadian Triumph Real Estate Investment Fund has bought two shopping centers in the Phoenix area for a combined $7.01 million.

Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez, a junior studying philosophy, politics and economics, is studying abroad thanks to the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship.

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce in Arizona urges all to show your support for SB 1198 that deals with ADA.

The Foothills Caring Corps' 13th Annual Taste of the Foothills Fundraiser will be March 23 in Cave Creek.

Arizona Public Integrity Alliance President Tyler Montague recalls exactly why he and others were moved to set up their advocacy organization.

Rawhide Western Town and Event Center located on the Gila River Indian Community in Chandler is proud to present an Easter Egg-Stravaganza for children 12 and under on Sunday, April 16 in celebration of Easter.

The Better Business Bureau serving Central, Northern and Western Arizona recently added four new members to its board of directors

Leon Clark, an active member in the Tuscon community, was recently named permanent vice president and general manager at KGUN 9 On Your Side, an E.W. Scripps Co. station.

David Martin, president of the Arizona Chapter of Associated of General Contractors of America, recently sent a letter the Arizona legislature and Gov. Doug Ducey regarding the 2018 highway funds budget.

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce recently reported about the Arizona state budget, and its unintended consequences for District 12 and its compliances.

Business leaders in Arizona are throwing their support behind Gov. Doug Ducey’s ambitious $3.5 billion plan to improve education in low income areas of the state.

The Arizona Department of Transportation (DOT) urges Phoenix travelers to plan for delays on Interstate 10 in the West Valley this weekend, as the eastbound lanes will be closed for the construction of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway interchange.

Mesa Mayor John Giles won the 2017 Small Business Advocate Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Partner America for supporting local small businesses.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's recent #LetsGrow event highlighted why Arizona is such a good model for other states when it comes to embracing startups and creating jobs.

The Better Business Bureau of Arizona is accepting nominations for the high school Ethic Athlete Scholarship, which recognizes those who show prosperous minds and quality morals.

The colorful La Placita complex in downtown Tucson is slated for demolition in May.

Rawhide Steakhouse at 5700 W. North Loop Road in Chandler, will host a special Easter buffet with a variety of dishes in addition to an Easter Egg Hunt. 

Suspiros Cakes, a gourmet cake and pie shop based in Mexico, recently opened in Tucson to a long line of fans eagerly awaiting the chance to purchase delicacies.

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers will host the 66th Annual State of the City Address and Dinner next month at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa to recognize the city’s growth and advancement and to thank those for their hard work and support.