News from December 2016


Maricopa County judge appointed to Arizona Court of Appeals seat

Gov. Doug Ducey named Maricopa County Superior Court Judge James Beene to fill the a vacancy on the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, created by the retirement of Judge Maurice Portley.

Tucson-based Grannus moving ahead withn ammonia plant project

Tucson-based Grannus LLC said it has chosen Plant Process Equipment (PPE) to be its management company for engineering, procurement and construction on an ammonia-plant project in Kern County, California.

Salt River Project offers tips to save energy during the holiday season

Salt River Project is offering tips to lower energy bill during the holiday season, when ovens, stoves and holiday lights can all mean increases in energy bills.

Greenway Middle School students to be honored for completing financial education program

The MassMutual Foundation and Paradise Valley Unified School District are teaming up for a celebration to honor Greenway Middle School students who have completed the MassMutual Foundation's FutureSmart financial education program designed for middle schoolers.

RE/MAX Omni Consultants to host fundraising event to benefit pediatric brain condition research

The RE/MAX Omni Consultants group is hosting the black-tie-optional Winter Gift of Giving Gala Dec. 17 to benefit pediatric hydrocephalus research at the Phoenix Children's Hospital.

SRP offers safety tips for holiday decorating with lights, other electric decor

SRP, the Valley’s largest provider of electricity, urges customers to stay safe this holiday season when working with decorative lights, surge protectors and extension cords.

Crews relocate utilities for Interstate 10/Loop 202 interchange project

Signs of progress are underway on the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway project as crews relocate utilities so construction can begin.

Fitzgerald wins Cardinals' Walter Payton Man of the Year award

Team president Michael Bidwill recently presented Larry Fitzgerald with the Cardinals’ Walter Payton Man of the Year award for his selfless acts of kindness.

Home baking: an issue that unites right and left

Loosening restrictions on home baking and other domestic food making is an issue that unites both sides of the political spectrum, according to an advocacy group that pushes for fewer restrictions.

Arizona approves National Healthcareer Association pharmacy technician certification exam

National Healthcareer Association's (NHA) Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) has been recognized by Arizona as an approved certification, meeting the licensure requirements for the field.

Republic Services makes top 100 list on Corporate Equality Index

Republic Services Inc. based in Phoenix has earned a high ranking of 85 out of 100 on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index.

Valley Young Professionals network at Mentor Breakfast in Phoenix

Valley Young Professionals (VYP) were paired with local business leaders for discussions about workplace success and career advancement at the recent 5th annual VYP Mentor Breakfast in Phoenix.

Salt River Project lowering electric prices of 10 months

The Salt River Project's board of directors this week approved a 10-month temporary price decrease in electric prices for its more than 1 million customers.

Greater Phoenix chamber promoting member businesses for National Lager Day

Dec. 10 is National Lager Day and several Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce members are getting in on the celebration by offering local craft beers Saturday and throughout the year.

Phoenix-area Domino's seeking 300 new team members

Domino's locations in the greater Phoenix area, all 59 of them, are seeking 300 new team members. The job openings at the pizza restaurant chain are for delivery drivers, customer service representatives and assistant managers.

Realtor.com predicts Phoenix-area to be top housing market in 2017

The top housing market in the country in 2017 will be the Phoenix area, according to a recent forecast by realtor.com.

Phoenix-based Translational Genomics Research Institute teams up with City of Hope to improve cancer treatments

City of Hope, an independent research and cancer and diabetes treatment center, recently formed an alliance with biomedical research institute Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), based in Phoenix,  to enhance precision medicine efforts for patients.

Auto glass company fined, prohibited from telemarketing for six years

Arizona-based Larmore Auto Glass LLC has been banned from making telemarketing calls for six years as part of a settlement in an Arizona-based consumer fraud lawsuit.

Glendale area officials discuss Arizona Coyotes move

The Arizona Coyotes ice hockey team is planning to leave Glendale in a move that local officials feel could impact the region.

RepublicBankAz names Stangler vice president, SBA banking officer

Larry Stangler has been named vice president as well as SBA banking officer at RepublicBankAz.