Year: 2025
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Suresh Garimella Inducted as University of Arizona’s New President
By Kyle Mittan, University Communications Much like the iconic saguaro cactus is a “keystone species” in the Sonoran Desert, the…
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Mattamy Homes Acquires 30 Lots for Oasis at Rocking K
Mattamy Homes, the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, has announced the acquisition of 4.1 acres of real estate in…
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Pima County Seeks Public Input on Climate Plan
Pima County and its coalition partners are seeking input from the community as they work to strengthen a comprehensive plan…
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Southern Arizona’s True Ranch Collection Dude Ranches Named Among Best in Country
True Ranch Collection is proud to announce that three of its historic dude ranches have been voted among the best…
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University of Arizona Center for Innovation Startup Clients Generate $664.8M in Economic Output
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation had an economic output of $664.8 million between 2021 and 2023, according to…
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Barrio Brewing Co. Partners with Presidio Museum to Mark Tucson’s 250th+ Anniversary with Commemorative Beer
Presidio Pale Ale will ‘honor Tucson’s history, culture, and traditions’ Barrio Brewing Company, Arizona’s oldest brewery, announced a historic collaboration…
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Digitize Your Old Home Movies, Photos and more, at the Wildcats Memory Lab at UA Library
If you’ve got old wedding videos or boxes of family photos collecting dust in your closet, the Wildcats Memory Lab…
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Greater Tucson Leadership’s 72nd Annual Community Impact Awards is on Friday, April 11th, at Casino Del Sol Resort!
Celebrate Tucson’s top leaders at our signature event honoring individuals who inspire and shape our community. This year’s awards include the…
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Pima Federal Credit Union Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire Republic Bank of Arizona
Pima Federal Credit Union (“Pima Federal”) is pleased to announce that it has received regulatory approval to acquire Republic Bank…
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Banner – University Medicine, El Tour de Tucson Present Checks to Beneficiaries for 2024 Ride
El Tour de Tucson and Banner – University Medicine presented checks to Pima JTED and Banner’s Diamond Children’s Medical Center,…
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Tucson Botanical Gardens Comes in at #4 in USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
Tucson Botanical Gardens (TBG) has been placed #4 in the nation for Best Botanical Garden in the USA Today 10Best…
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College of Science 2025 Lecture Series on Thursday, Mar. 20th: Exploring the Science of Communication
Next Lecture: Thursday, March 20, 2025 -Dr. Ellen Riloff RSVP Today! Following Your Heart: Recognizing Emotions in Human-Computer CommunicationDiscover the…
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Shannon Murphy
CBRE announced that Shannon Murphy has returned to its Tucson office as a First Vice President. She specializes in leasing…
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University of Arizona Climbs to No. 31 Worldwide in Patent Rankings
By Paul Tumarkin, Tech Launch Arizona The University of Arizona is ranked No. 31 in the world on the National Academy of…
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Pima Industrial Development Authority Extends Help for First-Time Homebuyers
The Pima County Industrial Development Authority has launched another offering of the highly successful PimaTucson LIGHTHOUSE program, an initiative designed to…
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Macula Vision Systems Gets $100,000 from Flinn Foundation Entrepreneurship Program
Arizona bioscience companies Macula Vision Systems and Anuncia Medical have been selected from a competitive field of startups to receive…
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Kadi Tierney
Kadi Tierney has been named public affairs manager for Cox Communications in Southern Arizona. Tierney will oversee Cox’s corporate and…
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56th Annual Fourth Avenue Street Fair, Mar. 21-22
The weather’s warming up, and that can only mean one thing, it’s almost time for the beloved Fourth Avenue Street Fair in…
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Copenhagen Partners with Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona for Spring Fundraising Drive
Copenhagen Imports has partnered with community food banks across Arizona and Texas in a company-wide fundraising initiative, the 5&5 Charity…
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Pima County Touts Assets, Competitiveness at SelectUSA Mexico
Pima County Economic Development Director Heath Vescovi-Chiordi and District 2 Supervisor Dr. Matt Heinz and staff attended SelectUSA Mexico last month to…
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Raytheon’s $2 Million Gift Commitment to UA Fuels Student Engineering Leadership
Raytheon, an RTX business, is expanding its University of Arizona support with a $2 million gift commitment for the College of…
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Pyx Health Co-Founders Cindy and Anne Jordan Named to Inc. Female Founders 500 List
Inc., a leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, announced its eighth annual Female…
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Casa de los Niños Expands Programming to Support More Tucson Mothers
Casa de los Niños has announced the expansion of its Nurse-Family Partnership® program to offer comprehensive care to even more…
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TENWEST Returns to Tucson Mar. 25-30
TENWEST, by Startup Tucson, is back! This six-day festival and three-day conference will once again transform Downtown Tucson into a…
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Arizona Public Media Hits Milestone in New Building Construction
Exciting progress is underway at UA Tech Park at The Bridges, where construction of the Arizona Public Media’s new state-of-the-art…
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Jim Click Launches 16th Millions for Tucson Raffle
Automotive dealer Jim Click, Jr. has announced the launch of the latest “Millions for Tucson Raffle” giving local charities another…
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UA College of Science 2025 Lecture Series to Explore Science of Communication
By Logan Burtch-Buus, University Communications Imagine if your dog could answer you. What if computers understood your emotions? And if…
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Jennifer Harris
The Carmelite Board of Members has announced the appointment of Jennifer Harris as Salpointe Catholic High School’s next president, effective Jul.…
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2 Night Concert Series on March 7th & 8th at Rillito Park Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences
The Tucson Conquistadores and the Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences will host a two-night Concert Series Presented by Kaiser Garage…
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Lundgren Consumer Science Lab launches at UA Terry J. Lundgren Center
From market trend data to 3D photography, the Lundgren Consumer Science Lab is designed to provide students with hands-on experience…
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Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher, Honored as a University of Arizona Alumni of The Year
On Feb. 27, the University of Arizona honored 17 outstanding graduates with Alumni of the Year awards. Among them was…
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North Fourth Avenue Work Initiative Transforms Lives, Strengthens Community, and Fuels Local Economy
North Fourth Avenue Work Initiative Transforms Lives, Strengthens Community, and Fuels Local Economy. The North Fourth Avenue Merchants Association (FAMA) is making…
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Angel Charity to Grant $1.75 Million to Tucson Nonprofits
For more than four decades, Angel Charity has been recognized as the “Halo for Hire” in Pima County. Its generous…
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Tucson Unveils First Electric Garbage Truck
The City of Tucson introduced its first electric garbage truck on Feb. 26, as part of its commitment to make…
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CBRE Opens New Office on River Road
CBRE announced the opening of its new office at 2502 East River Road in Tucson. The company recently moved into…
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GUEST COLUMN: Connectivity in Southern Arizona is Good for Business
By Stephanie Healy – Southern Arizona Market VP, Cox In today’s digital-first world, connectivity is no longer a luxury—it is a…
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Pima County Partners with ex2 Technology to Deliver Fiber Optic Network
Pima County’s Office of Digital Inclusion and eX² Technology, a Vivacity company, announced an agreement to build an approximately $43.2 million fiber optic middle mile network for the county. The open-access fiber optic network…
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Regional Economic Development Leaders Host Japanese Business Delegation
The Arizona Commerce Authority, Pima County, Sun Corridor Inc. and the City of Tucson hosted a lunch reception on Feb.…
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UA Health Sciences Names Dr. Dan Theodorescu New Cancer Center Director
The University of Arizona Health Sciences has appointed Dr. Dan Theodorescu as the director of the UA Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive…
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KB Home Announces New Mirador Community
KB Home, one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., will be opening a new community, Mirador…
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Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium Gets New Scoreboard, Improved Field
A state-of-the-art scoreboard and upgraded field are just a couple of the major improvements fans will find on their next…
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Veteran Pilot and Nurse Launch Compassionate Senior Care Service in Tucson
Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services, a franchisor with over 180 franchise partners and more than 350 territories nationwide, has…
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Frontier Airlines Launches New Nonstop Service from Tucson to Las Vegas
The Tucson International Airport has announced Frontier Airlines’ second nonstop destination–Las Vegas. The service is scheduled to begin on May…
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Pima County Honors Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Director with Proclamation
Craig Ivanyi, the recently retired executive director of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, was recognized by Pima County with a proclamation…
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Hexagon Mining Leader Dave Goddard Nominated for Prestigious Board
Hexagon, a global leader in precision technologies, is excited to announce that Dave Goddard has been nominated to serve on…
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2025 Tucson Bicycle Classic, Feb. 21-23
The 2025 Tucson Bicycle Classic is set to take place Feb. 21-23, featuring three days of exciting racing throughout Marana,…
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Tucson Electric Power Gives $1.6 Million, Volunteers 13,146 Hours in 2024
Tucson Electric Power contributed more than $1.6 million and thousands of volunteer hours in 2024 to help 167 nonprofit groups support community vitality,…
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Raytheon Completes 10 Subsystem Demonstrations for U.S. Army
Raytheon, an RTX business, announced a series of 10 successful subsystem demonstrations for the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor, which will…
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Delta Development Team Expands Footprint with Tricon Refrigerated Containers
Delta Development Team, Inc., a Tucson-based leader in medical refrigeration technology, is pushing the boundaries of innovative storage and transport…
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UA President Suresh Garimella Elected to National Academy of Engineering
University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional…
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Tucson Wildlife Center’s Online Silent Auction Opens
Tucson Wildlife Center will hold its 13th annual fundraising benefit, “Born to Be Wild.” at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort on…
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Tucson’s GDP Growth Second Highest Among Western Peers
The Tucson Metropolitan Statistical Area posted an increase in inflation-adjusted GDP of 4.6% in 2023. That placed Tucson second when…
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Sprouts Expands with First-Ever Sierra Vista Store
Sprouts Farmers Market has been signed by JLL as the signature anchor tenant for Tribute Plaza, a new neighborhood shopping center…
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Tucson Restaurants Spotlight Yellowtail for 2025 Taste of Japan
To popularize Japanese ingredients and promote unique umami flavors throughout Arizona, the Japan External Trade Organization is partnering with Tucson…
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Jill Brooks
The Mahoney Group, Arizona’s largest independent insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokerage, welcomes Jill Brooks as its new commercial…
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Why I Love TUS – Q&A with Susan Gray
“Given the industry I represent, I have an appreciation for the solar projects that shade the parking spaces and help…
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Crest Insurance Expands to Houston
Crest Insurance Group has announced the acquisition of Horizon Insurance Services, a full-service insurance agency based in Houston. This strategic…
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University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management Announces One-Year MBA Program
The Eller College of Management in the University of Arizona has a new One-Year MBA program. The accelerated format delivers…
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Daniele Chilton Named New CEO of Desert Diamond Casino
The Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise has selected Daniele Chilton to serve as the new CEO, overseeing all five Desert Diamond…
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Tucson Botanical Gardens Nominated for USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards
Tucson Botanical Gardens has earned a nomination for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest for Best Botanical Garden. Individuals…
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Tucson Federal Credit Union Unveils Remodeled Midtown Branch
Tucson Federal Credit Union has announced the completion of its newly remodeled Midtown Branch, located at 3801 E. Speedway Blvd.…
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ICCU Expands to Arizona in Merger with Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union
ICCU, the 18th largest credit union in the nation, officially welcomed Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union employees and members on…
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University of Arizona Seed Fund for Startups Enters Investment Phase
By Paul Tumarkin, Tech Launch Arizona A University of Arizona seed fund designed to help launch startups from the innovations…
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Tucson Museum of Art Presents American West from Expanded Lens, Feb. 22-Jun. 22
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block presents Divergence of Legacy: Art of the American West in the 21st Century,…
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Jim Kurtzman
Tofel Dent Construction has announced the appointment of Jim Kurtzman as VP. Kurtzman will oversee growth of our current markets,…
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Arizona Wildcats Announce 2025 Football Schedule
Arizona Football has announced its schedule for the 2025 regular season, celebrating its second year in the conference and the…
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OneAZ Launches New Partnership to Elevate Credit Unions’ Role Empowering Consumers
OneAZ Credit Union is thrilled to join eleven credit unions in launching Backbone, a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening and…
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Tucson’s Agave Heritage Festival Returns April 10-13
For the past 17 years one of the most meaningful rites of spring has been the Agave Heritage Festival (AHF)…
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Tucson Values Teachers Honors 2 Educators with Teacher Excellence Award
Tucson Values Teachers (TVT) presented two Teacher Excellence Awards in the month of January. The Teacher Excellence Award honors outstanding…
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United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Opens Feb. 8
Over $18 million refunded to Arizona taxpayers last year through free service In its annual commitment to provide free tax…
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Tucson Medical Center Mega Raffle Celebrates 13 Years
The annual TMC Mega Raffle enters its 13th year unveiling its largest prize package to date. The combination of cars, vacation…
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Asteroid Bennu Sample Reveals Mix of Life’s Ingredients
Studies of rock and dust from asteroid Bennu delivered to Earth by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification and…
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Cultural Heritage Strategy Approved for Tucson
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and the City Council have approved the SOMOS UNO! cultural heritage strategy for Tucson. The plan identifies…
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Danielle Moser Acquires Facial Artistry & Aesthetics
Danielle Moser, PA-C, a 23-year veteran of aesthetic medicine, is the new owner of Facial Artistry & Aesthetics at 1745…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Shares MLK Day Service by Volunteers
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona engaged volunteers and community partners in events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King during…
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Canadian Companies Learn About Expansion Opportunities in Pima County
Pima County Economic Development staff met with a delegation composed of 12 Canadian companies that are actively looking to expand…
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Tucson Convention Center’s Kate Breck Calhoun Receives Prestigious Service Award
The Tucson Convention Center announced that Kate Breck Calhoun, director of sales and marketing, has been named a recipient of…
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Southern Arizona’s Mescal Movie Set Offers Tours
The iconic Mescal Movie Set in Benson, Ariz. has announced its spring Historical Film Tour schedule. Step back in time…
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Ballet Tucson Announces World Premiere of Barrio Viejo, Feb. 14-16
Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada creates another exciting world premiere, Barrio Viejo, as part of Ballet Tucson’s…
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Office Building Sold in Downtown Tucson
Schmiggins Real Estate has purchased a 1,750 square-foot office building situated on a 8,715 square-foot parcel located at 239 N.…
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Pima County Recognized as a National Digital Inclusion Trailblazer
Pima County’s Office of Digital Inclusion has been honored as a Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance. Established in August…
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Raytheon Gets $333 Million Contract for Multi-Use Missile
Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $333 million contract from the U.S. Navy to produce Standard Missile-6 Block IA missiles. “SM-6…
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Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences Offers Free Admission in Second Round with Donations
Golf fans who make a minimum $5 donation to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona between Jan. 15 and Mar.…
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Arby’s Southern Arizona Slated for $1 Million in Giving in 2025
Arby’s restaurants across Southern Arizona are on track to reach a remarkable milestone in 2025: $1 million in total charitable…
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Roche Gets FDA Clearance For New Diagnostic Test For B-Cell Lymphoma
Roche announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for its highly sensitive in-situ hybridization…
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The Ritz Carlton-Dove Mountain Taps Brian McHugh as General Manager
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain has announced the appointment of Brian McHugh as general manager. McHugh brings over two decades of leadership…
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Keys Inc. Celebrates Soft Launch of Safety Platform
Keys Inc., a leader in innovative technology solutions for the locksmith industry, has announced the successful soft launch of the…
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La Suprema Works & Events Announces New Ownership
La Suprema Works & Events is now entering a new chapter as Jacinta Esquer has become the new owner-operator of the…
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UA Professor, SynCardia Systems Co-Founder Marvin Slepian Advises U.S. Government on AI Strategy
On its 25th anniversary, the committee has called this year a “year of action” for establishing the USPTO as the…
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Schnitzer Properties Breaks Ground on $73 Million in New Industrial Developments
Schnitzer Properties has broken ground on two new industrial developments in Tucson. The $73 million total investment in two, unique…
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Tucson Recognized in BBC’s “Best Places to Travel in 2025”
Tucson was notably included in BBC’s list of “The Best Places to Travel in 2025” for its vibrant culture, rich…
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Pima Community College Enrollment Up for 8th Straight Semester
Pima Community College continued to grow as the first day of classes began for the Spring semester. Enrollment grew by…
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Pima County Wants Public Input for Future Development
Pima County’s Development Services Department is preparing to publish the 2025 update to the county’s comprehensive plan, Pima Prospers. The plan is the…
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2025 HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival Returns Jan. 17-25
After almost a year of organizing, planning and hard work, the 2025 HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival hits the ground running on…
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Casino Del Sol-Grant Road Breaks Ground
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Casino Del Sol-Grant Road on Jan. 13, marking the beginning…
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Pima Community College Cuts Ribbon on New Tech, Entrepreneur Center
Pima Community College celebrated its new Southern Arizona Technology & Entrepreneurship Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 17. SATEC…
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Salpointe Catholic High School Opens New Stevens Wellness Center
Salpointe Catholic High School marked a historic milestone on Jan. 12 with the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Stevens…
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Flores Family, Shamrock Foods Send Tamales to Help Fire-Stricken Los Angeles
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Flores family of Si Charro! Restaurants and Flores Concepts launched a food…
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TMC Health has named Deborah Dale, CFRE, as VP and Chief Development Officer
TMC Health has named Deborah Dale, CFRE, as VP and Chief Development Officer for TMC Health. “With more than 25…
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Arizona Photonics Days Brings Global Innovators to Tucson, Jan. 22-24
The Arizona Photonics Days 2025 conference will be held from Jan. 22-24, 2025, in Tucson, gathering top innovators, researchers and…
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