News from 2017


Honeywell hosts student cabinet meeting to advance math and science education in Arizona

Honeywell International recently held a technology day and statewide cabinet meeting for the Arizona Chief Science Officer Program (CSO) at the company’s Deer Valley, Ariz. facility. 

Connect2Compete connects 260,000 low-income people to internet

The Tucson Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Cox Communications's Connect2Compete initiative has now provided internet connections and access to other digital technologies to 260,000 low-income people. 

Youth On Their Own presents nutrition workshops

Tucson-based Youth On Their Own (YOTO), a dropout prevention program, recently hosted a series of nutrition workshop at five area high schools as part of an educational program that focuses on life skills.

Arizona State Parks holding family campout weekends

Arizona State Parks recently announced dates for its Spring 2017 Family Campout Program, which is designed to provide basic camping instruction while promoting enthusiasm for nature and outdoor activities.

Realtors need to be aware of standard of care, lawyer says

Nikki Salgat, associate counsel to the Arizona Association of Realtors, recently posted a blog discussing the standard of care regarding real estate professionals.

Arizona chamber, Tucson Hispanic chamber back Ducey's education budget plan

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce said in a recent letter posted on the Arizona Chamber of Commerce website that they support Gov. Doug Ducey’s proposed K-12 education budget.

Zoned Properties to use funds from land sale to improve Medical Marijuana Business Park in Tempe

Zoned Properties Inc., a Scottsdale-based real estate development firm, said in a release that it has sold property it owns in Tempe for $2.125 million and plans to use profits to go toward expanding its Medical Marijuana Business Park in Tempe.

PetSmart grant to aid Pima Animal Care Center adoption efforts

In the 18 months since establishing an offsite adoption program at local PetSmart stores, Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) said it has placed more than 2,300 homeless dogs and cats in forever homes, and thanks to a grant exceeding $85,000 from PetSmart Charities, the organization will be able to continue its offsite adoption program for another year.

Glendale chamber's new chair outlines her vision for 2017

Jean Higginbotham, who officially took over as 2017 chairman of the board of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, talked about her eagerness and vision for continued economic growth for the city at the 66th annual State of the City address and dinner March 2 at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa.

Arizona chamber CEO urges making NAFTA better

Glenn Hamer, CEO and president of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently said it is time to see the 23-year-old NAFTA agreement “modernized and made better.”

ASU's law school named among top 25 in nation

Arizona State University’s law school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, was recently ranked among the top law schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

SenesTech named one of Arizona's 100 best companies

SenesTech, a pest control technology firm, was recently named one of the 100 best companies in Arizona by BestCompaniesAZ.

Pima County project uncovers tons of waste in Pantano Wash

As Pima County’s efforts to clear sediment along the Pantano Wash continue, the city’s contractor recently found massive amounts of waste in the riverbed, including old car bodies, tires, rejected grave markers and household trash.

Arizona Chamber of Commerce president supports unifying state and city tax codes on jet fuel

Glenn Hamer, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently penned a blog post supporting and amendment to HB 2064 that aims to make Arizona’s airports more competitive through tax code changes.

Pima medical examiner's office gains national praise

The National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) recently awarded full accreditation to the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner. Pima County was among only 75 jurisdictions to be given full accreditation and the only office in Arizona to receive the top rating, the county said in a release.

McCain launches legislation to preserve Veterans Choice Program

U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said he testified March 7 at a House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on behalf of legislation to better veterans benefits.

Former state senator calls for ballot initiative reform

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce recently posted an op-ed article penned by former Republican state Senate President Steve Pierce for the Arizona Daily Sun in which he argues for reforms regarding citizen ballot initiatives.

Lake Havasu Chamber of Commerce holding monthly Business Solutions luncheons

he Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce recently highlighted its monthly Business Solution luncheons, which take place on the third Tuesday of every month and allow member business representatives to collaborate on tricky business problems they’ve encountered.

Chamber CEO critical of Tucson school board in superintendent's resignation

Tucson Metro Chamber President and CEO Michael Varney recently released a letter in which he called the decision by the Tucson Unified School District Board to accept the resignation of Superintendent H.T. Sanchez  regrettable.

Glendale Chamber of Commerce chairman ends his term at Glendale's State of the City gathering

Ending his term as chairman of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, Jeff Blake recapped chamber activities to chamber members as well as local officials, representatives and lawmakers gathered for the 66th annual State of the City Address on March 2 at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa.