Month: November 2020

Sun Tran Adds 15 New Lower-Emission Buses into Service

Sun Tran introduced 15 new buses into its fixed-route service in November. The buses utilize Compressed Natural Gas to improve…

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National Science Foundation Grant to Help UArizona Grad Students Solve World Problems

A $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation will support University of Arizona graduate students looking to work across…

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Tower 16 Capital Partners Acquires Sierra Vista Apartments in Tucson

San Diego-based Tower 16 Capital Partners, in partnership with Drake Real Estate Partners, has acquired Sierra Vista Apartments, a 258-unit…

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KB Home Opens New Entrada Del Rio in Rancho Sahuarita

KB Home has announced the grand opening of Entrada Del Rio, a new enclave of ranch-style homes in the highly…

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Tucson Electric Power Helps Light Up Tucson Botanical Gardens

TEP is adding twinkle to a new area of the Tucson Botanical Gardens for nighttime holiday events to open up…

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Bank of America Gives Pima Community College $1 Million for Jobs Initiative

Pima Community College and Bank of America announced a partnership to help students of color successfully complete the education and…

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Northwest Healthcare to Open New Eastside Hospital

Construction workers placed the last structural beam on top of the framework that will be Northwest Medical Center Houghton, a…

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GermFree Offers Science-Based Disinfection Program for Businesses

GermFree, a Tucson-based health services company, introduces a science-based disinfection program featuring electrostatic spray technology designed to stop the spread…

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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Launches Popular New Avian Adventures

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum launched a brand new guest experience: Avian Adventures. The unique bird program has already raised more…

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Contigo Owners Launch New Locale Concept in Midtown

A year ago, when Deb Tenino and Nick Kreutz, owners of the popular Contigo Latin Kitchen at La Paloma, were…

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Mayor Regina Romero to Deliver State of the City Address

The City of Tucson, Tucson Metro Chamber and Visit Tucson present Regina Romero’s virtual State of the City address on…

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Tucson ER & Hospital Receives Prestigious Accreditation

Tucson ER & Hospital has met all the criteria for Laboratory Accreditation by COLA Inc., a leading national laboratory accreditor, whose program and…

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TuSimple to Collaborate with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company on Freight Needs

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) announced today a strategic relationship with TuSimple, a global autonomous trucking technology company, to…

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UArizona to Offer Online Courses to Military in Pilot Program

The University of Arizona is one of only three universities selected to be part of a pilot program in partnership…

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Downtown Tucson Set Aglow for Holidays

Desert Nights Downtown Lights, powered by Pima County, sets the holidays aglow with five weeks of festivities in Downtown Tucson. With about…

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Startup Tucson Officially Launches Program, Perks to Lure Remote Workers

This week, Startup Tucson and a number of local sponsors, supporters and partners announced the launch of Remote Tucson, a program…

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Raytheon Missile Interceptor Passes Historic Test, Offers Powerful New Defense

As part of a historic Missile Defense Agency demonstration and for the first time ever, an intercontinental ballistic missile target…

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UArizona’s College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture Offers New Minor in Real Estate Development

The high demand for real estate knowledge and expertise by undergraduate students at the University of Arizona can now be…

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Youth On Their Own is 2020 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion

Youth On Their Own has been named as the 2020 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion for Tucson.  The Neighborhood Champions…

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Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade Expands to Tucson

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade, known for its fresh, healthful menu items and focus on sustainability, has signed a multi-unit franchise…

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2020 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards Honor Fletcher McCusker, Other Tucson Visionaries

The Arizona Technology Council, in conjunction with the Arizona Commerce Authority, have announced the winners of the 2020 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards. …

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UArizona’s Global Campus Approved by Accreditor

The University of Arizona today announced approval by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) of Ashford University’s application…

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Banner Medicare Plan Launches New Contract with Northwest Healthcare

Banner Medicare Advantage, the only non-profit and locally based Medicare plan in Arizona, announces a new contract with Northwest Healthcare…

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Arizona STEM Adventure to Go Virtual, Increasing Participation

Every November, 1,000 fourth through eighth-grade students participate in Arizona STEM Adventure at the Pima Community College Campus. This year,…

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Vector Launch, Inc. to Restart and Remain in Tucson

Vector Launch Inc., a micro-satellite launch company founded in Tucson in 2016, announced that it will restart operations and remain…

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Rocking K Community Eyes Early 2021 Grand Opening

The master-planned community of Rocking K, in the Vail School District, is continuing toward its early 2021 Grand Opening and…

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MC Companies Plans Luxury Apartments on Marana Land Parcel

The development team of MC Companies is excited about this new opportunity to build luxury apartments and grow their existing…

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Reid Park Zoo Details Plans for Expansion

Big changes are underway in Reid Park. This beloved oasis in the heart of Tucson will be the subject of…

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Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Shares Iconic Prickly Pear Margarita Recipe

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is sharing its iconic cocktail, Prickly Pear Margarita to give a little taste of the southwest…

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TMC Announces Plans for New Hospital in Southeast Tucson

Rincon Neighborhood Hospital, a subsidiary of TMC HealthCare, will open on Tucson’s southeast side in 2023, announced Judy Rich, president…

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Pharmather Inc. Licenses UArizona Parkinson’s Disease Treatment

Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson have developed a method of using ketamine in the treatment of…

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Greater Tucson Leadership Announces 2020 Honorees

Greater Tucson Leadership is proud to announce the honorees for the 2020 Man and Woman of the Year, Founders Award, and GTL…

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Simply Bits Expands Internet Services to Douglas

Simply Bits, LLC announced their deployment of Internet services in Douglas, Arizona. “There is a great need for highspeed broadband…

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Sundt Foundation Awards Over $25,000 to Nine Tucson Charities

The Sundt Foundation awarded grants to nine Southern Arizona nonprofits during its fourth quarter giving round.  The Foundation awards grants…

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Long Realty Cares Foundation’s Virtual Gala Exceeds Fundraising Goal

Rising to the challenge of difficult times, Long Realty Cares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Long Companies hosted its first-ever…

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Critical Path Institute Gets FDA Grant to Improve Drug Therapies for Newborns

Arizona-based Critical Path Institute (C-Path) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a multi-year grant by the U.S. Food…

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Pima Community College Part of Effort to Train 5,000 in Cloud Computing Education

Pima Community College is part of a statewide consortium that will work to increase access to cloud computing education to…

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CHASSE Building Team Builds, Installs New Handwashing Stations at Schools

Throughout October, CHASSE Building Team – a three-time Greater Tucson Metro Chamber Copper Cactus honoree – built and installed custom…

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Greater Tucson Leadership Celebrates 40 Years

By Romi Carrell Wittman  Turning 40 is a momentous, though not always eagerly anticipated milestone. At Greater Tucson Leadership, it’s…

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City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives Gets Award for Innovative Website

The City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives received an Award of Merit for its website, ConnectTucson.com, as part of the…

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Arizona Bowl Plans New Year’s Eve Game

The Arizona Bowl announced that it will play its 6th game on December 31, 2020 at 2:00 pm local time,…

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Tucson Medical Center Expands Rincon Campus

TMC HealthCare (TMC) is expanding its Rincon campus, providing additional medical and surgical services at the 10350 Drexel Road location…

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Downtown Tucson Partnership Launches New, Mobile-Friendly Website

Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP) announces the launch of Downtown Tucson’s new mobile-friendly website, downtowntucson.org which features improved functionality, a modern design and…

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Ready For You

Pima County’s Path to Public Reassurance By Tara Kirkpatrick In the mess that was March, Gov. Doug Ducey had just…

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Sun Tran to Begin On Demand, Door-to-Door Transport

The new door-to-door service, Sun On Demand, will provide rides for individuals traveling within two designated service zones. Sun On Demand…

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Carondelet Marana Hospital Earns Top Scores in Patient Satisfaction

After caring for patients through the height of the pandemic and being open for less than a year, Carondelet Marana…

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Arizona Land and Water Trust Protects Tombstone Ranch

Arizona Land and Water Trust recently protected the 2,190-acre Tombstone Ranch in Cochise County. The project permanently conserves native grasslands, …

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Children’s Museum Tucson Reopens to Visitors

The Children’s Museum Tucson, 200. S. 6th Ave., is ready to welcome visitors back to the Museum. Limited admission for…

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