News from 2017


Realtor convention raises $74,000 for Realtor's of Arizona Political Action Committee

Over 500 member realtors from across Arizona recently donated $74,000 to the Realtor's of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC) during the 2017 Arizona Realtor Convention in Prescott, breaking previous donation records.

The Pima County Office of Emergency Management announces new public alert system

The Pima County Office of Emergency Management recently teamed up with Everbridge to introduce a new emergency alert system.

Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce CEO says collaboration is recipe for success

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce recently discussed collaboration and success during a team meeting at its office.

Computer and peripheral equipment industry Q1 net sales up 10.1%

The computer and peripheral equipment industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 10.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wood products industry Q1 net sales up 8.4%

The wood products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 8.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mining industry Q1 net sales up 33.1%

The mining industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 33.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Communications equipment industry Q1 net sales down 1.9%

The communications equipment industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were down 1.9 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beverage and tobacco products industry Q1 net sales up 0.4%

The beverage and tobacco products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 0.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Miscellaneous manufacturing industry Q1 net sales up 3%

The miscellaneous manufacturing industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry Q1 net sales up 7.5%

The basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 7.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Telecommunications industry Q1 net sales up 0.1%

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 0.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Management and technical consulting services industry Q1 net sales down 1.4%

The management and technical consulting services industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were down 1.4 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Broadcasting, except internet industry Q1 net sales up 2.9%

The broadcasting, except internet industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 2.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry Q1 net sales up 7.5%

The basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 7.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food industry Q1 net sales up 3.5%

The food industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 3.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Apparel and leather products industry Q1 net sales down 5.5%

The apparel and leather products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were down 5.5 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonferrous metals industry Q1 net sales down 20.1%

The nonferrous metals industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were down 20.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Miscellaneous manufacturing industry Q1 net sales up 3%

The miscellaneous manufacturing industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Paper industry Q1 net sales down 0.1%

The paper industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were down 0.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Clothing and general merchandise stores industry Q1 net sales up 1.5%

The clothing and general merchandise stores industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 1.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.