News from April 2017


Tech summit highlights importance of research facilities in Arizona

Together with the governor’s office and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Arizona Commerce Authority hosted the Arizona Tech Innovation Summit last month to discuss the state with leading professionals and investors.

Ma'am Exams to host grand opening for Gilbert location

Ma’am Exams, specializing in women’s care and concerns, will host a grand opening at its new Gilbert location.

MCCD to use new educational resource program

The Maricopa Community College District (MCCD) Purchasing Department will begin utilizing the Open Educational Resources (OER) program.

Leadership West seeks award nominees

To identify and honor West Valley area residents who have a positive effect on the community, educational training firm Leadership West Inc. will accept nominations in four different civic leadership categories until 5 p.m. today.

Retro co-working space for Arizona entrepreneurs opens

Arizona State University (ASU) Scottsdale Innovation Center has created a retro co-working space dubbed SkySong.

Cenpatico, Health Net name leadership staff

Cenpatico Integrated Care (Cenpatico IC) and Health Net of Arizona Inc. recently revealed the three newest members of its executive leadership team from the two firms’ respective headquarters in Tempe and Tucson.

Lithium Exploration to develop energy technology

Lithium Exploration Group has taken a step to better energy usage in a memorandum of understanding with Solaris Power Cells Inc.

Avondale co-hosts job fair May 11

Over 20 firms from a range of industries will take part in the city of Avondale's job fair May 11.

PHX offers prepaid parking, web tool to find spaces

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) recently introduced enhanced parking system features designed to make finding a parking spot easier at the airport's busy grounds.

Arizona's Perfect Water Technologies taps new product line

Perfect Water Technologies' upgraded Home Master brand HydroPerfection undersink reverse osmosis (RO) system can help homeowners get a cleaner water supply, according a release from Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce.

Arizona hosts first summit highlighting technology innovation in the state

The first Technology Innovation Summit was recently held to highlight innovation in Arizona.

Arizona-based RightSure makes 12th acquisition

Arizona-based RightSure Insurance has bought Chaparral Insurance Agency, a Prescott-Valley based business.

Bill that would name Arizona businesses that take tax credit unnecessary, chamber says

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce has expressed concern about the impact House Bill 2422 will have on the local economy.

Pima County DOT to make bus stops ADA compliant

Pima County Department of Transportation (DOT) is planning 33 new shelters and boarding zones improvements at its bus stops, ensuring full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) over the next two months.

Arizona DOH provides grant to help house homeless in Pima County

Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) has awarded a one-year grant that will be allocated for three regional housing agencies working in partnership.

Section of The Loop to close April 18-19 for construction

Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists are advised of a temporary two-day closure of Camino de la Tierra at the Rillito River area of The Loop.

Avondale offers May building permit, safety class

City staffers with expertise in building safety, inspections and permits will present a class for Avondale residents on May 16.

Safely dispose of unwanted papers at shred event

Area residents can shred unwanted documents at an Avondale-sponsored free identity theft prevention event April 28.

PVHS to hold two-day orientation for spring session

Pima Vocational High School (PVHS) has scheduled orientation for 1:30-4:30 p.m. April 20-21.

Arizona Hispanic Chamber annual gala set for May

The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will honor the 2017 Woman of the Year during the 59th Annual Black & White Ball and Business Awards.