The Arizona Corporation Commission will hold a special open meeting at 10 a.m. April 13 to discuss proposed rules regarding interconnection of distributed generation facilities.

Tombstone Exploration Corporation (TMBXF), a fully reporting company, recently said it has started to examine its 10 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lode claims on land positions located in Arizona’s Yuma County.

A total of 42 seats will be up for election Tuesday on the board and council of the Salt River Project (SRP) Agricultural Improvement and Power District and the board and council of the SRP Water Users’ Association.

In a recent letter from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the department made a commitment to Sen. John McCain to complete the ongoing repairs for the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery, located in Mohave County, before the end of July 2016.

The Arizona Department of Transportation recently announced that two new ramps will be opening for use soon, bringing some restrictions over the weekend.

A recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding took place between Fluidic Energy and the government of the Republic of Madagascar, which will help to provide mini-grid solutions of renewable energy to 100 villages and their inhabitants.

A multibillion-dollar California solar thermal plant is the latest example of a solar project taxpayers are paying for that doesn’t work, according to an expert; and concerns raised about the solar project tie into a larger conversation surrounding net metering policies that affect energy consumers in Arizona.

Western Alliance Bancorporation, headquartered in Phoenix, recently said its subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, signed an agreement to acquire GE Captial's domestic select-service hotel franchise loan portfolio including outstanding loans of $1.4 billion.

The Arizona Corporation Commission will be holding a special open meeting at 10 a.m. April 28 at 1200 W. Washington St. in Phoenix to discuss summer 2016 energy preparedness.

Barrett-Jackson, "The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions" with headquarters in Scottsdale, and Proxbid recently formed a partnership that will see Proxibid providing online bidding solutions for bidders from around the world for all Barrett-Jackson auctions starting with the 14th annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction from April 8-10.

Over the years, the University of Phoenix (UOPX) has faced harsh criticism from many who oppose for-profit higher education, but one local graduate staunchly defends the institution. Diane Senffner, CEO and president of Mesa, Arizona-based Cine Learning Productions and a UOPX alumna, fiercely defended her alma mater in an LinkedIn article

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Division Deputy Director Tim Franquist will be the guest speaker at the Arizona Manufacturers Council's April Environmental Issues Breakfast on April 13 at the Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel.

Arizona Public Service APS) was honored as the state's large business of the year by the Arizona Citizens for the Arts and the Office of the Governor at last week's 2016 Governor's Art Awards ceremony in Phoenix.

Horizon Community Bank Senior Commercial Banking Manager Scott Dickman was recently named the Arizona bank's market president of Greater Maricopa County.

Tempe-based Amkor Technology Inc. recently announced its shipping of 700 million RF and front-end advanced system-in-package (SiP) modules that deliver high performance at low costs to mobile devices.

Two major projects on roads in Tucson have been announced as the Department of Transportation seeks to reduce traffic and improve the drivability of the roads.

CareNational Healthcare Services has promoted four staff members to positions of management, which the company hopes will aid in the phases of its five-year strategic growth plan.

Marc Fleischman has been named the new CEO of BeachFleischman PC, one of the biggest CPA firms in Arizona and one of the 200 largest firms in the country.

Six finalists have been announced for Business Excellence Awards, which recognize responsible leadership in business as well as passion, employ development and customer service, and will be awarded on June 16 at the Tempe Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently signed a bill that adds extra safety measures to the Arizona Corporation Commission’s (ACC) current regulations regarding damage to underground utility lines.