News from July 2017


Arizona Education Department enhanced website accessibility

Arizona Department of Education (ADE) recently introduced its new website in conjunction with plans from Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas in its effort to simplify connections among the department, individual schools, educators and the public.

Scheetz joins Avondale as chief information officer

Jeff Scheetz was recently hired by the city of Avondale’s government as chief information officer (CIO) who will oversee the information technology department’s enterprise system strategy.

Tucson Metro Chamber names new board leaders

Tucson Metro Chamber recently named a new chairman and four directors to its board.

U & Improved CEO reframes ‘having it all’ at chamber's Professional Women’s Alliance meeting

Jodi Low of U & Improved told her audience that having it all is possible with the right skills and tools at the recent Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) Professional Women’s Alliance meeting.

Tempe seeks technical code advisory members

Electricians and mechanical contractors are invited to apply for membership on the city of Tempe’s technical code advisory board of appeals, which has two vacancies for positions involving reviewing local building codes.

Red Mountain Group rejuvenates Mesa retail hub

Retail redevelopment specialist Red Mountain Group (RMG) recently completed a $5 million renovation of Mesa’s 130,000-square-foot shopping center at the junction of Main Street and Lindsay Road.

Movement Mortgage contributes to Phoenix Rescue Mission’s heat-relief effort

Movement Mortgage and Movement Foundation have donated hundreds of thousands of bottles of water, as well as a grant, to support Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Code:Red heat-relief program.

Scottsdale offers sandbags to residents during monsoon season

The city of Scottsdale has free sandbags available for residents facing possible flooding from summer monsoon storms.

Florence considering property tax increase

The town of Florence is considering increasing property taxes 1.43 percent, which would bring in over $14,000 for the town coffers.

Cochise County hosts young African leaders

Twenty-five young African leaders were welcomed by the Cochise County in June as part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.

'Most Likely to Succeed' screening slated in Gilbert

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the award-winning documentary "Most Likely to Succeed" on Aug. 10, with the local showing followed by group discussion.

Housing market in Phoenix ranked hottest in the country

Phoenix has been ranked the hottest housing market, and it will not be cooling down over the summer, according to an industry forecast.

$221.4 million Buckeye budget approved

The Buckeye City Council has approved the fiscal 2017-18 budget, which includes a 14 percent increase over past year.

ADRE-licensed Arizona agents will be able to sell mobile, manufactured homes

Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) licensees can sell mobile and manufactured homes not “legally affixed” to their surrounding community’s land once Arizona House Bill 2072 becomes effective Aug. 9.

Cochise County seeks on-call justice of the peace

The Superior Court of Cochise County recently established a committee and issued a call for applications for the role of an on-call justice of the peace pro tempore.

Coconino County expands birth certificate services

The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) has expanded birth certificate services at its Northern Region Office in Page.

Late Arizona coach honored with holiday

Gov. Doug Ducey has declared July 5 Frank Kush Day in honor of the Arizona State University coach who died June 22.

Scottsdale Police Department invests in new motorcycles

The Scottsdale Police Department has acquired two motorcycles for officers to use on duty.

MC Companies listed among Arizona's best workplaces

Real estate investment and property management firm MC Companies of Scottsdale has ranked on the 2017 azcentral.com Top Companies to Work for in Arizona list.

Youth STEM programs in Temple awarded grants

The city of Temple has received two STEM grants that will promote learning in out-of-school programs.