News from April 2017


Avondale library to host reception for student art contest

Area art enthusiasts can support student artists at the city of Avondale’s upcoming reception highlighting annual students’ work at the Avondale Civic Center Library.

Arizona Chamber shares budget task force recommendations with Legislature

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry has shared its Fiscal Policy Task Force budget with members of the Legislature.

Mesa Community College students awarded scholarships by Coca-Cola

Two Mesa Community College (MCC) students have been honored as team scholars.

Ruby's Rainbow holds campaign to raise money for those with Down Syndrome

A charity that helps those with Down Syndrome has been seeking donations in honor of World Down Syndrome Day, which was held in March.

Mesa Community College ranks fourth in Arizona for serving international students

Mesa Community College (MCC) has been given high marks in the 2016 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange.

Tempe restaurateur receives National Restaurant Association award

Lauded by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF) as a mentor and philanthropist, Tempe restaurateur Raveen Arora is the recipient of the foundation's Face of Diversity-American Dream Award.

Gilbert chamber to honor K-9 teams on Earth Day

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is honoring K-9 police and fire teams by spending Earth Day cleaning and shining the town’s Crossroads Dog Park.

Carondelet Health Network to hold job fair for recent nursing grads

Carondelet Health Network is hosting a job fair Wednesday for nursing graduates.

Arizona Free Enterprise Club sticks to its founding principles

Founded 12 years ago to seal a perceived gap in the state's political landscape, the Arizona Free Enterprise Club continues to advocate for free market principles among lawmakers, according to its executive director.

Chamber acquires new investor services and affinity director

Industry professional Manfredi joined the Tucson Metro Chamber last month.

Realtor convention raises $74,000 for Realtor's of Arizona Political Action Committee

Over 500 member realtors from across Arizona recently donated $74,000 to the Realtor's of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC) during the 2017 Arizona Realtor Convention in Prescott, breaking previous donation records.

The Pima County Office of Emergency Management announces new public alert system

The Pima County Office of Emergency Management recently teamed up with Everbridge to introduce a new emergency alert system.

Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce CEO says collaboration is recipe for success

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce recently discussed collaboration and success during a team meeting at its office.

Computer and peripheral equipment industry Q1 net sales up 10.1%

The computer and peripheral equipment industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 10.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wood products industry Q1 net sales up 8.4%

The wood products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 8.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mining industry Q1 net sales up 33.1%

The mining industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 33.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Communications equipment industry Q1 net sales down 1.9%

The communications equipment industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were down 1.9 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beverage and tobacco products industry Q1 net sales up 0.4%

The beverage and tobacco products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 0.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Miscellaneous manufacturing industry Q1 net sales up 3%

The miscellaneous manufacturing industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry Q1 net sales up 7.5%

The basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 7.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.