News from October 2016


Arizona Technology Council partners with Sandler Training by Mercury Professional Development on training program

The Arizona Technology Council has teamed up with Sandler Training by Mercury Professional Development to offer professional sales and management training via the council’s Business Essentials Program.

CyrusOne buys 29 acres to expand its data center campus in Chandler

CyrusOne has purchased 29 acres in the Continuum Business Park in Chandler to expand the company's data center campus to more than 85 acres, making it one of the largest data-center campuses in the United States.

Arizona Public Service passes 1 gigawatt solar capacity mark

Arizona Public Service (APS) said recently it has become the first utility outside of California to surpass 1 gigawatt of solar energy capacity.

Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry names external affairs vice president

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry said Monday it has hired Brandy Wells as vice president of external affairs and business development.

Henkel's Scottsdale team teaches students about recycling, sustainability

Employees of Henkel’s Scottsdale facility recently paid a one-day visit to Frank Elementary School where they taught more than 500 students about sustainability.

Stage set for Economic Outlook 2017 in Phoenix

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and Cox Communications are hosting Economic Outlook 2017 from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.

ADOT works with interns on variety of projects

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) employs close to 40 interns to work on everything from urban planning to engineering and construction management projects.

State Route 189 Nogales improvements to begin two years early

A project to improve State Route 189 will begin in 2019, two years ahead of schedule.

Arizona Tech Council president honored for public policy leadership

Arizona Technology Council President and CEO Steven Zylstra has been named the Leader of the Year in Public Policy for technology by the 'Arizona Capitol Times.'

Revamped process means faster reimbursements for fire departments

Gov. Doug Ducey has stated that a recent revamping of the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management’s (ADFFM) billing process enabled faster reimbursements for local fire departments.

ADOT tests 'zipper merge' in Buckeye construction zone

An Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) project in the West Valley has been using a 'zipper merge' to reduce delays when narrowing traffic to one lane.

Arizona Corporation Commission marks first year of online LLC filing option

The Arizona Corporation Commission is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its e-filing service for new businesses that want to form as limited liability companies LLCs.

To reduce parking hassles at Sky Harbor Airport, follow these tips

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce says choosing the perfect parking area at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport can be easy if you remember a few tips.

Arizona Corporation Commission orders action plan for water company after outage

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has ordered a strict action plan for Brooke Water Company LLC after a water outage last month that prompted an investigation of the company.

Sovereign Health partners with Argosy University - Phoenix for clinical training

Sovereign Health, a national provider of behavioral health treatment services, has teamed up with Argosy University to provide students in doctoral programs at Argosy' Phoenix campus with the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience to complete the clinical training needed to graduate and to become practitioners.

Arizona Corporation Commission issues caution about investment schemes

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is using the first week of October, Senior Safety Week, to remind residents to be on the lookout for fraudulent investment schemes.

WellCare Health Plans to acquire Care1st Arizona

WellCare Health Plans Inc. has entered into an agreement with Care1st Health Plan to acquire its subsidiaries Care1st Health Plan Arizona Inc. and ONECare by Care1st Health Plan of Arizona Inc., known collectively as Care1st Arizona.

Greater Phoenix Chamber, Cox Communications hosting Economic Outlook 2017

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and Cox Communications are presenting Economic Outlook 2017 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Oct. 11 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.

Arizona Technology Council has a new chief operations officer

The Arizona Technology Council (ATC) said Monday that Vice President of Operations and Events Leigh Goldstein is being promoted to chief operations officer and vice president of programs and events.

Arizona Public Service joins Energy Imbalance Market to save customers money

Arizona Public Service (APS) said it is taking part in the western regional Energy Imbalance Market (EIM), which will save its customers money.