News from 2016
Beacon Biomedical has a new chief science officer
By Kathy Adams | Aug 2, 2016
Beacon Biomedical Inc., a privately held medical diagnostic company based in Phoenix, recently named Dr. Daniel Holterman as chief science officer and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) lab director.
State Farm to add 1,000 employees at Tempe office
By Jeff Gantt | Aug 1, 2016
State Farm Insurance recently said its Marina Heights location will hire more than 1,000 full- and part-time associates this year to fill positions in claims, sales and customer service at the Tempe customer contact center.
Arizona Corporation Commission software developer to compete in Rio Olympics
By Kathy Adams | Aug 1, 2016
Arizona Corporation Commission software developer Jay Shi is on his way to Rio de Janeiro to compete in men’s pistol shooting in the 2016 Olympics.
Fountain Hills chamber hears from minimum wage proponent
By Kathy Adams | Aug 1, 2016
Bill Scheel, the leader of the minimum wage debate in Arizona, was the featured speaker at last week's Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce public policy meeting.
Sunvapor collects $2.2 million award from Department of Energy SunShot Initiative
By Kathy Adams | Jul 31, 2016
Sunvapor has received a $2.2 million cooperative award from the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative.
Arizona Dental Association reacts to new anti-discrimination rules
By Kathy Adams | Jul 31, 2016
A new rule known as Section 1557, which was put in place by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, affects health organizations that accept federal funds.
Analyst: Taxpayers getting raw deal over credits and loans to Tesla, SolarCity
By John Breslin | Jul 29, 2016
Taxpayers are getting a raw deal as both Tesla and SolarCity have swept up hundreds of millions in government loan guarantees and credits, according to a leading policy analyst.
Glendale's 'Stand Up for Veterans' jobs event slated for Sept. 24
By Kathy Adams | Jul 28, 2016
Glendale’s fourth annual “Stand Up for Veterans” event is set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 24 at Glendale Community College.
Arizona Department of Transportation hearings gather comments on possible Nogales-Wickenburg interstate
By Kathy Adams | Jul 28, 2016
Six public meetings over the proposed Interstate 11 recently attracted 540 community members who shared comments and questions, this was in addition to comments from hundreds more who offered their perspectives online.
Marketing pro talks about personal branding at Phoenix chamber luncheon
By Kathy Adams | Jul 27, 2016
During a recent Phoenix Chamber of Commerce event, Rebecca Clyde, a marketing professional who founded Ideas Collide Marketing Communications, encouraged audience members to craft their own personal branding statements.
Workshop in Phoenix to explore ways to reduce costs of peak electricity demand in Arizona
By Kathy Adams | Jul 27, 2016
Two members of the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), Commissioners Andy Tobin and Bob Stump, will participate in a workshop Aug. 4 about reducing the costs associated with electrical system peak demand.
Phoenix Sky Harbor adding retail options at Terminal 4
By Kathy Adams | Jul 26, 2016
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce said Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will be adding new retail options for visitors at Terminal 4, the airport’s busiest terminal, after the Phoenix City Council approved the first phase of new retail contracts for the terminal.
Gilbert chamber offering chanced to visit Italy or the Danube
By Kathy Adams | Jul 26, 2016
The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Collette Vacations and Chamber Discoveries to offer two trips: one along the Danube and another along the coastal Italian cities of Pompeii and Amalfi.
Salt River Project says its EZ-3 plan offers summer energy savings
By Kathy Adams | Jul 26, 2016
Salt River Project (SRP) said that under its EZ-3 Price Plan, customers can use precooling to help keep homes cool and comfortable while keeping energy bills under control in the summer.
Arizona Public Service plan offers options to manage energy demand
By Carol Ostrow | Jul 25, 2016
Smart motors and thermostats, cooling devices, built-in messaging and sustainable lighting systems were recently tagged as the main methods for Arizona Public Service consumers to control their household or office energy needs in peak season.
Phoenix Forward team posts 150 business contacts in past year
By Kathy Adams | Jul 25, 2016
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce's Phoenix Forward team has visited more than 150 companies in the past year to help promote Phoenix's growth.
Scottsdale Recovery Center acquires building for expansion
By Kathy Adams | Jul 25, 2016
With the help of SRS Real Estate Partners, Scottsdale Recovery Center (SRC) has acquired Gold Dust Corporate Center, a 32,000-square-foot facility nn North 74th Street in Scottsdale.
Two more Motor Vehicle Division kiosks added to Arizona courthouses
By Kathy Adams | Jul 23, 2016
The Arizona Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has placed ServiceArizona kiosks in two more courthouses, making it easier to conduct business without visiting an MVD office.
Fountain Hills Chamber to discuss $12 minimum wage ballot initiative
By Kathy Adams | Jul 23, 2016
Arizonans for Fair Wages and Health Families filed a $12 minimum wage initiative with the Secretary of State earlier this month.
Flake secures commitment to protect Arizona's Lake Mead water
By Kathy Adams | Jul 23, 2016
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake recently received a letter from the Department of the Interior (DOI) allowing him to protect Arizona’s water in Lake Mead and end the immediate threat of Arizona losing any of the water to another state.