News from October 2017


Little Red School House Historical Museum seeks donations for flood damage repair

Donations are being collected to help repair flood damage to Scottsdale's Little Red School House Historical Museum.

Coconino County Career Center to launch new job training initiative

The Coconino County Career Center on Oct. 19 will launch a new job training program designed to link nonstudents and unemployed young people with community businesses and career opportunities and job training.

Mesa Community College student awarded $1,500 scholarship

A Mesa Community College student is the recipient of a $1,500 Robert Greenberg Scholarship awarded by the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) to pursue an education in broadcast engineering and technology.

Pima County enrolling students for GED program

The Pima County Las Artes Arts & Education Center is enrolling students for its upcoming GED program.

Tucson Electric to donate $125,000 to local charities through online contest

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) has kicked off an online contest that will give local nonprofits a chance to win $125,000.

ATSU back-to-school event provides health screenings, uniforms to local students

A.T. Still University (ATSU) recently provided nearly 200 Phoenix-area students with free health screenings, school uniforms and food during a back-to-school health fair held in Mesa.

ADOT’s blue logo signs help fund highway improvements

Statewide entrepreneurs and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) have hit on a winning combination, helping businesses promote themselves through visible placement on highway signs.

Ducey makes two appointments to Court of Appeals, Division One

Gov. Doug Ducey recently made two appointments to the state’s Court of Appeals Division One, which fills the seats left vacant by two retiring judges.

Surprise's Community & Recreation Department gains national accreditation

The National Recreation and Park Association accredited the city of Surprise’s Community & Recreation Services Department for its work in providing high-quality parks and recreation services.

Barrett Financial offering hard money loans in metro Phoenix

Barrett Financial Group is offering a variety of new hard money loan programs in the metro Phoenix area, a move driven by continued improvement in the real estate industry and an increased demand for financing, the company says.

Pima County Sheriff's lieutenant receives meritorious service award

Pima County Sheriff’s Lt. Douglas Hanna has received a meritorious service award from the Yavapai County board of supervisors for his response efforts to the Goodwin Fire in the Prescott area.

Apparel and leather products industry Q3 net sales did not change much

The apparel and leather products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 was unchanged over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry Q3 net sales up 2.1%

The basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 2.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Paper industry Q3 net sales up 4.7%

The paper industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 4.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Durable manufacturing industry Q3 net sales up 2.4%

The durable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 2.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Printing and related support activities industry Q3 net sales down 6.1%

The printing and related support activities industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were down 6.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Broadcasting, except internet industry Q3 net sales up 0.7%

The broadcasting, except internet industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 0.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer systems design and related services industry Q3 net sales up 9.4%

The computer systems design and related services industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 9.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Electrical equipment, appliances and components industry Q3 net sales up 4.9%

The electrical equipment, appliances and components industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 4.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Textile mills and textile product mills industry Q3 net sales up 13.8%

The textile mills and textile product mills industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 13.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.