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News from February 2017

Pima County supervisors vote to appeal World View ruling

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 11, 2017

During a court hearing this month, the Arizona Pima County Board of Supervisors voted to appeal a prior ruling against the county in a lawsuit filed by the company World View.

U & Improved: Become the champion your life deserves

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 11, 2017

Jodi Low, U & Improved founder and CEO, teaches others that to live a life of happiness, success and fulfillment, one's head and heart have to be in alignment.

College-manufacturing deal is 'win-win-win'

By Kathy Adams | Feb 11, 2017

Three Arizona college entities have united to help the state's manufacturing industry by providing a uniform curriculum geared toward training a workforce ready to step in right after graduation.

Trump comes between Arizona, Mexico business bond

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 11, 2017

As Arizona is trying to increase its trade relations with Mexico, President Donald Trump appears ready to put up at least a metaphorical wall, several Arizona business people and others said recently.

Food distributor makes Phoenix an offer it doesn't refuse

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 11, 2017

A national food distributor specializing in pastas, Italian meats and olive oil recently paid $22.4 million to become part of the Phoenix landscape.

Judge bursts balloon company's lease deal

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 11, 2017

Pima County’s $15 million lease deal with the space balloon company World View was recently ruled invalid by Pima County Superior Court Judge Catherine Woods.

Arizona needs 'education revolution,' ASU president says

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 11, 2017

The Arizona business community is vital to creating the "education revolution" the state needs to prepare students for careers in the fast-paced world of tomorrow, the president of Arizona State University said recently.

Franks pleased with House passage of end to settlement slush funds

By Karen Kidd | Feb 10, 2017

This week's House passage of a bill to stop an Obama-era "slush fund" policy takes settlement payments away from third parties and gives it back to victims, an Arizona congressman who co-sponsored the legislation said during a recent interview.

Chamber president clarifies remarks on education

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 9, 2017

This month, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer offered comments on the recent Arizona Education Association claims made against him.

Lodge on the Desert reaches settlement with creditor

By Kathy Adams | Feb 9, 2017

The owners of Lodge on the Desert have reached a settlement agreement with a creditor to help the hotel rise out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy status.

Arizona ranks 10th among states for inbound migration

By John Breslin | Feb 9, 2017

Arizona has inched into the top 10 states with more people arriving than leaving, according to the 40th annual survey carried out by one of the country’s largest moving firms.

Department of Revenue sends out corrected 1099-Gs

By Kathy Adams | Feb 9, 2017

Arizona's Department of Revenue is sending out corrected 1099-G forms this week after mailing incorrect information to approximately 580,000 people.

Business groups back Ducey's education budget

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 9, 2017

Gov. Doug Ducey recently proposed a 2017-18 education budget that many business groups, including the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, are supporting.

Lawmakers eye eliminating some state income tax exemptions

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 7, 2017

Arizona state leaders have crafted SB 1144 to increase state revenue through reduced tax exemptions. 

Ameresco break ground on biogas conversion project in Phoenix

By Kathy Adams | Feb 7, 2017

Renewable energy company Ameresco Inc. recently held a groundbreaking with the City of Phoenix for a new wastewater treatment biogas project at the 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Meetings and events: Tax assistance, book sale and crafts class

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 7, 2017

Anthony Smith, a Pinal County supervisor, promoted the county's upcoming special book sale, junk and jewels class, and AARP Tax-Aide during Monday's meeting of the Grande Valley Republican Women.

Arizona State kicks off 3-year fundraising campaign

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 7, 2017

Arizona State University kicked off 2017 with a new student campaign focused to raise $1.5 billion in hopes to provide a better future, economy and health sphere for its students.

Senate committee approves bump in minimum liability coverage

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 7, 2017

The Arizona state Senate's Committee on Transportation recently approved SB 111 to increase motorists’ minimum liability coverage in a 6-1 vote.

Private airline crash victims identified

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 3, 2017

The two men who died in a Jan. 23 private airplane crash at Tucson International Airport have been identified as 56-year-old Jeffrey Green and 38-year-old Daniel Rodriguez.

Mesa celebrates 'Madness' competitors

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 3, 2017

Two participants in Launchpoint, Mesa’s technology accelerator, recently earned the chance to battle 62 other companies for up to $300,000 in the Arizona Venture Madness competition.  

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