News from 2016


AT&T invests $350 million in Phoenix-area telecom improvements

AT&T siad Tuesday it has invested almost $350 million in wireless improvements in the Phoenix area over the past three years.

Arizona Polymer Flooring has a new sales representative, production manager

Arizona Polymer Flooring (APF), based on Glendale, said Tuesday it has hired Paul Scheidmantel as its new regional sales representative and Tim Almond as its new production manager.

Two workshops to focus on environmental stewardship

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Keep Arizona Beautiful and the Arizona Department of Transportation will hold free workshops May 24 and 25 to provide information to residents on ways to be better stewards of the environment.

Lobbying complaint filed against former Arizona lawmaker

A complaint has been filed against a former Arizona lawmaker who now runs a solar advocacy group alleging she “illegally” spoke against a bill further regulating solar panel sales.

Conference in Phoenix to focus on business and community health

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the University of Phoenix College of Health Professions will hold a conference Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix on how businesses can promote community health.

Tempe chamber to consider five nominees for board seats

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce said last week that its nominating committee has selected five prominent members of the business community to serve as board members.

Arizone to receive $26 million in federal conservation funds

 Arizona will receive nearly $26 million in federal conservation funds for wildlife and habitat restoration and conversation and enhance outdoor recreation facilities.

Arizona Bank & Trust has new market leader for private client services

Arizona Bank & Trust said last week that Tim Schultz has been appointed as its new private client services market leader.

Economist says solar industry may take a long time to actually be profitable

In recent years, several solar companies have filed for bankruptcy after receiving hundred of millions of dollars in loans and subsidies from the government. As the battle between Arizona electric utilities and the solar industry continues to play out, Veronique de Rugy, an economist and senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, told Arizona Business that the way the solar industry is currently operating makes it very likely that “we are going to be waiting for a

Virtua Partners to develop property in Tolleson

Virtua Partners will develop a 21-acre mixed-use development along I-10 in Tolleson, the company announced last week.

Logicalis to assist government IT workers with cloud-based tech

Logicalis U.S. plans to begin optimizing the way users interact with public information available through various levels of government.

Gosar introduces bill to resolve BNSF Railway title insurance hurdle

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) is pushing a bill that would resolve a technical roadblock that officials say has stifled economic development in Flagstaff.

SRP to offer outage preparedness workshop series for businesses

The Salt River Project (SRP) is helping businesses prepare for the summer power outage season by hosting a series of free, two-hour preparedness workshops this month.

True Life Companies announces Symmetry luxury home subsidiary

True Life Companies has launched a new luxury home subsidiary called Symmetry that is expected to bring luxury lifestyle housing communities to locations throughout Arizona.

Hardison joins HTG Molecular Diagnostics board

Former president and CEO of Good Start Genetics, Donnie Hardison, is joining the board of directors at HTG Molecular Diagnostics.

Arsenic treatment plant on the way for Truxton Canyon Water customers

The Arizone Corporation Commission (ACC) has approved a debt agreement with Truxton Canyon Water Company to help clean arsenic out of water supplies in Valle Vista.

Arizona Mining finalizes acquisition of Hermosa Project

Arizona Mining Inc. recently said it has acquired the remaining 20 percent of Tucson-based Arizona Minerals Inc. shares it did not own and now owns 100 percent of the Hermosa Project as well as the Taylor Deposit.

Phoenix's Veras Retail acquires JDA point of sale solutions

Veras Retail, headquartered in Phoenix, recently announced that it has acquired JDA Store Point of Sale, JDA Win/DSS Point-of-Sale and JDA CRM solutions to expand its products and services offerings.

Tea of a Kind boosts Arizona distribution through deal with Phoenix-based Hensley Beverage

The nitrogen-infused tea drink Tea of a Kind (TOAK) will soon be more widely available throughout Arizona following a new distribution deal between TOAK producer Gizmo Beverages Inc. and Phoenix-based Hensley Beverage Company.

Arizona Bioindustry Association plans week of life sciences events to attract investors

The Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) said Monday it plans to host a series of events aimed at linking investors and other funding sources with scientists working in the life sciences during Arizona Bioscience Week, Sept. 18-23.