News from October 2016
Salt River Project hosts unveiling celebration for The Grand at Papago Park Center
By Kathy Adams | Oct 4, 2016
The Grand at Papago Park Center, the last parcel awaiting development in one of Arizona's largest business parks, was unveiled this week at an opening celebration hosted by Salt River Project.
Salt River Project, EVgo provide five new electric vehicle charging stations
By Kathy Adams | Oct 2, 2016
Salt River Project (SRP) has teamed up with EVgo to place five fast-charging EVgo Stations for electric vehicles in SRP’s service territory.
Austin Electric trains, hires refugees through special program
By Kathy Adams | Oct 2, 2016
Austin Electric Services has hired and trained 150 refugees from Cuba, Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
ADEQ accepting grant applications for water-quality improvement
By Kathy Adams | Oct 2, 2016
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is accepting applications for $900,000 in competitive grants to fund projects that help improve water quality and reduce some forms of pollution.
Greater Phoenix Chamber names new board chairman, 17 new members
By Kathy Adams | Oct 2, 2016
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) has selected a new board chairman and added 17 new members to its board of directors.
Senate passes two McCain-sponsored measures to protect Native Americans
By Kathy Adams | Oct 2, 2016
The U.S. Senate has passed two measures sponsored by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ): one to crack down on the illegal trafficking of Native American artifacts and the other to complete construction of the Miner Flat Dam for the White Mountain Apache tribe.
APS honors six employees for community service
By Kathy Adams | Oct 2, 2016
APS recently honored six full-time employees who have demonstrated dedication to their communities through volunteer efforts.