News from October 2016


Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issues air quality permits

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, the state agency charged with protecting and bettering public health and the environment across the state, recently issued three new air quality permits.

ADOT, ADEQ and Keep Arizona Beautiful team up for Environmental Resources Roadshow

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and Keep Arizona Beautiful (KAZB) employees will hold the 'Environmental Resources Roadshow' to help show others how to improve their local environments.

Solar energy advocates still spending on commission race

Solar energy advocates are financially backing certain candidates for seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Arizona Public Service says peak electricity demand times trending later in day due to solar panels

Arizona Public Service (APS) recently said its customers are reaching peak summer energy usage 45 minutes later on average than they did in 2012.

Vector Space Systems brings manufacturing facility to Pima County

Vector Space Systems, a micro-satellite space launch company based in Tucson, is locating its manufacturing facility in the Pima County Aerospace, Defense and Technology Business & Research Park.

Guest Commentary: 4 Ways Pharmacy Benefit Managers Make Life Easier for Patients

"In this era of high drug prices and expensive specialty medicines, the role of pharmacy benefit managers has never been more important," writes Mark Merritt, president and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association.

Choice Hotels helping spruce up Scottsdale Boys & Girls Clubs' Piper facility

Choice Hotels International Inc. a global hotel company, has teamed up with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to help renovate the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale's Virginia G. Piper branch this week.

Fountain Hills chamber comes out against minimum wage hike proposal

The Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce board of directors has decided to oppose Proposition 206, which aims to raise the statewide minimum wage to $12 per hour.

Tours of Phoenix businesses to focus on circular economy

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the U.S. Chamber Foundation, Arizona State University, the city of Phoenix and Republic Services to host tours of several Phoenix businesses on Thursday and Friday to explore and discuss the circular economy.

800 attend meetings on South Mountain Freeway project

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) said nearly 800 people attended three public meetings about preliminary design plans for the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway project, asking questions and offering input to guide the final design decisions.

Bell Road overpass in Surprise on track to open in late November

The Arizona Department of Transportation said the Bell Road overpass at Grand Avenue (U.S. 60) in Surprise is on track to open to traffic Nov. 22.

ServiceArizona.com registers a record number of voters on Oct. 10

More than 45,000 Arizonans registered to vote Oct. 10 through the Arizona Department of Transportation's ServiceArizona.com, setting a single-day registration record.

John Hancock Investments opens Tempe office

John Hancock Investments officially launched its new office in Tempe with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday.

Utility Trailer Sales of Arizona opens new Tolleson facility

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., which makes refrigerated trailers and dry freight vans, flatbeds and curtain-sided trailers, recently opened a new full-service dealer location in Tolleson.

ADOT plans innovative dust-storm alert system for Interstate 10

On a stretch of Interstate 10 between Tucson and Phoenix, the Arizona Department of Transportation is working on a system to alert drivers of dust storms that create dangerous driving conditions.

JLL Income Property Trust acquires Kierland Village Center in Scottsdale

JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed real estate investment trust (REIT), recently acquired Kierland Village Center, a 118,000 square-foot retail center in Scottsdale.

Vector Space Systems to move manufacturing facility to Tucson

Vector Space Systems, a micro satellite space launch company, recently announced it will move its manufacturing facility to the Pima County Aerospace, Defense and Technology Business & Research Park in Tucson.

Glendale Manufacturing opens new operations plant

Glendale Manufacturing Co., the manufacturing arm of U-Haul International, opened its new 114,000-square-foot operations plant this week at 6112 N. 56th Ave. in Glendale. The plant will manufacture truck and trailer components as well as utility and appliance dollies, awnings, tools, and U-Haul signs.

Scottsdale-based Kona Grill upgrades its credit line

Scottsdale-based Kona Grill Inc. has entered into a five-year amended credit agreement with KeyBank National Association and Zions First National Bank for revolving and term credit facilities totaling $60 million.

'The Mark of Kings' novel series celebrates launch in Tempe

Independent production company Entity Eye Entertainment hosted a launch event for its new graphic novel series, “The Mark of Kings,” on Thursday at Silver Star Comics in Tempe.