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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tucson Desert Song Festival: World’s Greatest Voices Dazzle the Region
The 13th annual Tucson Desert Song Festival, a treasured annual gathering of great voices, great music and beautiful weather in…
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Mister Car Wash Announces Transfer of Stock Listing to Nasdaq
Mister Car Wash, Inc., the nation’s largest car wash brand, announced that it will voluntarily transfer the listing of its…
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Mattamy Homes to Build 73 Homes in Tucson’s Blackhawk Community
Mattamy Homes, the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, has purchased 73 finished lots within the community of Blackhawk (southwest…
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Sarver Heart Center Receives $2 Million in Gifts Toward Cardiovascular Research Institute
University of Arizona Foundation Philanthropist and businesswoman Ginny L. Clements and her husband, manufacturing executive Tom Rogers, have each committed…
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Raytheon, Ursa Major Conduct Successful Flight Test
Raytheon, an RTX business, and Ursa Major announced its advanced long-range solid rocket motor completed a successful missile flight test for…
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Southwest Gas Honored by Beacon Group
Southwest Gas recently received the Beacon Group’s Visionary Award during its annual holiday luncheon. The award honors businesses or organizations that demonstrate…
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Pima County Launches New Site for Job Seekers
Pima County has launched a new, more user-friendly career website. The site, dubbed Workday, is part of a major new…
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Cushman & Wakefield| PICOR Announces Beneficiaries of 30th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
As the season of giving comes to a close, the PICOR Charitable Foundation has announced the beneficiaries of its 30th annual…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Appoints Jill German to New Leadership Post
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona announced the appointment of Jill German to the position of business co-chair for…
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University of Arizona Projects Research Activity to Surpass $1 Billion in FY 2024
Retrieving the largest asteroid sample ever brought to Earth, advancing a vaccine for Valley fever to human clinical trial – the…
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Regional Economic Development Partners Visits Belden’s New Fiber Tech Center
Pima County Economic Development, Sun Corridor Inc., and City of Tucson Economic Initiatives visited and toured Belden’s new 300,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Fiber Technology Center…
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Bank of America Names Literacy Connects its 2024 Neighborhood Champion
Commemorating its fifth year in Tucson, Bank of America’s Neighborhood Champions® program provides multi-year flexible grant funding annually to high-impact…
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Angel Charity for Children Completes Historic $1 Million Grant
Angel Charity for Children concluded one of its most successful fundraising campaigns at the 42nd Angel Ball, A Starry Night:…
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Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle Raises Record $1,883,925 for Local Charities
Automotive dealer Jim Click, Jr. announced that the 2024 edition of his annual Millions for Tucson Raffle raised a record…
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TUS Prepares for Holiday Travel
The holiday season takes off with 259,000 passengers utilizing Tucson International Airport. TUS expects to see its busiest day on…
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Cox Taps Stephanie Healy for Market VP as Lisa Lovallo Retires
Cox Communications has tapped public affairs director Stephanie Healy to serve as Southern Arizona Market VP. Her promotion comes as…
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Solana Spanish Villas are Tucson’s New Mini-Resort Rentals
The Tanque Verde Valley is now home to Tucson’s newest destination for group getaways: Solana Spanish Villas. Situated on a sprawling 5.7-acre private estate in East Tucson, this historic…
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University of Arizona to Lead $12 Million Study on Underground Carbon Storage
By Niranjana Rajalakshmi, University Communications The Arizona Geological Survey at the University of Arizona is leading a $12 million feasibility…
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Sun Corridor Inc., Tucson Metro Chamber to Merge
Sun Corridor Inc. and the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce boards of directors have announced that they agreed to merge…
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IdeaFunding Returns to TENWEST, Applications Live for Pitch Competition
Applications for the 2025 IdeaFunding pitch competition are now live. Entrepreneurs will need to submit applications before Jan. 15, 2025. IdeaFunding is…
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University of Arizona Eller College of Management Launches One-Year MBA Program
The Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona has announced its new One-Year MBA program. The accelerated format…
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New Signs Denote Tucson as Home to ‘America’s Best Mexican Food’
The city of Tucson has completed the installation of new signs denoting Tucson as home to America’s Best Mexican Food.…
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Larsen Baker Leases Airport Hangar to Tucson Jet Center
Larsen Baker has announced that Tucson Jet Center has leased the 10,000-square-foot airplane hangar at 1840 E Valencia Rd, at…
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Greater Tucson Leadership Announces 2024 Honorees
Greater Tucson Leadership has announced the honorees for the 72nd Annual Community Impact Awards. The Community Impact Awards have been a cornerstone of Tucson’s…
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Tucson Hosts World Baseball Classic Qualifier
The excitement is building as Tucson prepares to host the World Baseball Classic Qualifier from Mar. 2-6, 2025. This prestigious…
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Rio Nuevo Launches Grant Fund Program
Rio Nuevo has teamed up with Groundswell Capital, a nonprofit lender, to deliver grants for businesses located in the Rio…
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Pima County Hospitality Agreement Aids Pro Soccer Tournaments, Tourism Economy
The Pima County Board of Supervisors, at its Dec. 3 meeting, approved a hospitality and promotional agreement that will help…
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UA Engineers Tackle Energy Usage in Semiconductor Technology
The National Science Foundation – as part of its Future of Semiconductors, or FuSe2, program – recently awarded $3.8 million…
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Frommer’s Lists Tucson Among Best Places to Go in 2025
Continuing the legacy of founder Arthur Frommer (1929–2024), Frommer’s has renewed its commitment to transformative journeys that unite people across borders…
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Pima County, Economic Partners Hosts French Delegation in Inaugural Visit
Pima County Economic Development, in partnership with colleagues at the Arizona Commerce Authority, City of Tucson Economic Initiatives, Visit Tucson, University of Arizona Center…
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Former Raytheon President Wesley D. Kremer Dies
Wesley D. Kremer, former president of Raytheon and a steadfast leader within Sun Corridor Inc., has died. Kremer served 11…
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Regional President Cathleen Walker to Retire from PNC Bank, Kyle Steinbuch Named Successor
PNC Bank has announced that banking and industry veteran Cathleen Walker will retire from PNC as regional president and head…
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YogaSix Debuts First Tucson Location
YogaSix, a modern fitness boutique offering a fresh perspective on one of the world’s oldest practices, will open its newest…
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Roche Gets Key FDA Approval for Companion Diagnostic in Biliary Tract Cancer
Roche has announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a label expansion into biliary tract cancer for the PATHWAY® anti-HER2/neu…
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Tucson Electric Power, Other Arizona Utilities Plan to Join Markets+ for Grid Resilience
Tucson Electric Power and UniSource Energy Services, Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project have announced plans to join Southwest…
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Corona Commerce Center Breaks Ground Near TUS
Corona Conference Center, a 146,963-square-foot industrial building adjacent to Tucson International Airport and located within the largest and most active sub-market…
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Larsen Baker Brings Pima County Recorder to Valencia Tech Park
Larsen Baker has announced that the Pima County Recorder’s Office has leased the 14,902-square-foot suite at Valencia Tech Park, 3000…
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Arizona Department of Transportation Launches Tri-University Arizona Transportation Institute
By Katy Smith, College of Engineering In a first for Arizona, the Arizona Department of Transportation is investing $6.5 million…
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TUS Named No. 1 in Seat Capacity Growth
Tucson International Airport, or TUS, ranks as the No. 1 airport for seat capacity growth among the top 30 airports…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson’s Denise Watters Named CEO of Year for Arizona
Denise Watters, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson has been awarded the prestigious Boys & Girls Club CEO…
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Six Tucson Credit Unions Team Up to Help First-Time Homebuyers
Six local credit unions are teaming up with GoWest Foundation to support the Tucson Welcome Home program. The program will…
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TMM Family Services Gets Major Renovation from Arizona Builders Alliance
TMM Family Services announced the completion of work at its residential campus in Tucson. The entire project was funded through…
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Why I Love TUS – Q&A with Carol Stewart
“I like to arrive early, even for the 6 am flights, with time to spare to stroll the amazing art…
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TUS Welcomes Back Frontier Airlines
Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines is returning to Tucson International Airport, or TUS, next year with the launch of nonstop…
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2024 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Honors Legislators, Tucson Tech Leaders
The 2024 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards celebrated the brilliant minds across Arizona and the state’s best contributions to technology.…
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UA Gets $2.5 Million Grant from Freeport McMoRan Foundation for Mining Education
By Jason Gelt, School of Mining and Mineral Resources A $2.5 million grant from the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation will support the…
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Banner Health Names Alison Flynn Gaffney New CEO of Tucson Hospitals
Banner Health has named Alison Flynn Gaffney as CEO of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner – University…
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Downtown Tucson Utility Boxes Wrapped with Art
That’s a Wrap is a grant-funded public art project featuring artists’ designs on vinyl wraps for 10 utility boxes located…
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UA Ranked Among Top Five Universities for Service Members
The University of Arizona is one of the nation’s best universities for service members, according to Military Times. The U…
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Cristie Street Joins SALC Leadership Team
Southern Arizona Leadership Council has announced a new member of its executive team. Cristie Street will join SALC in the…
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2024 Impact Awards: Tops in Public Relations Honored for Excellence
The Southern Arizona chapter of the Public Relations Society of America announced the winners for the IMPACT Awards for Excellence…
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D1 Training Opens First Tucson Location
D1 Training, a leading fitness concept utilizing the five core tenets of athletic-based training, has opened a new location in…
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Historic ASARCO Headquarters Reborn as Seventh Avenue Lofts
Once a bustling office headquarters, the historic ASARCO building near Downtown Tucson is being thoughtfully transformed into the Seventh Avenue…
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El Tour de Tucson Helps Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson Raise $300,000
Holiday season just got better for Tucson Boys & Girls Clubhouses by using El Tour de Tucson to reach new…
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Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air Expands to Tucson
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, a plumbing company serving residential and commercial locations in California and Arizona, announced it has expanded its Phoenix service area…
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Granite Announces Phase 1 of $425 Million Mosaic Quarter Development
Granite has been awarded the civil scope of work for Phase 1 of the Mosaic Quarter project, an approximately $27…
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City of Tucson Gets 2024 Golden Prospector Award for Academy of International Trade
The Arizona Association for Economic Development honored the City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives with the prestigious Golden Prospector…
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9th Annual Casino Del Sol Golf Tournament Raises More Than $110,000 for Charities
Casino Del Sol has announced it raised over $110K at its 9th annual Charity Golf Tournament for this year’s beneficiaries…
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UA School of Theatre, Film & Television Ranked No. 2 Public Film School in U.S.
By Kerryn Negus, School of Theatre, Film & Television The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television climbed 15 places…
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Formula 1 Drivers Visit Arizona Proving Grounds
In a thrilling departure from the high-speed world of Formula 1, Williams Racing drivers Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto, along…
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Long Realty Cares Foundation Raises Over $51,000 at 17th Annual Ticket to Care Raffle
The Long Realty Cares Foundation announced the tremendous success of the 17th annual Ticket to Care Raffle, raising $51,445 and…
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Over the Edge Rapelling Fundraiser for Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona Takes Place Nov. 9
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona has announced the Over the Edge urban rappelling event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9,…
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Accomplished Scientist Tomás Díaz de la Rubia Tapped to Head UA Research Enterprise
University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella announced Tomás Díaz de la Rubia as the next senior vice president for research and innovation. He is…
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Vantage West, FHLBank San Francisco Donate $100,000 Grants to Arizona Organizations
Vantage West Credit Union, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco will deliver $100,000 AHEAD Program…
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Diamond Wealth Management Opens Office at UA Tech Park
Tech Parks Arizona has announced the newest University of Arizona Tech Park tenant, Sure Financial DBA Diamond Wealth Management, is…
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Liga Arco Mexicana Del Pacifico’s International Series Presented by the Mexican Baseball Fiesta Brings Great Baseball Talent to Tucson, Nov. 1-3
The International Series, presented by the Vamos A Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta, is coming to Tucson this weekend with MLB…
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Fourth Annual, Free Rockin’ 4 Heroes Concert on Nov. 10
A rare public appearance by Lexington Lab Band, considered one of the country’s best classic rock cover bands with millions…
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U.S. Army Awards Raytheon $676 Million for TOW Contracts
Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded $676 million to continue manufacturing the tube-launched, optically tracked, wireless-guided TOW® weapon system for the U.S.…
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Southern Arizona Construction Career Days, Nov. 15th and 16th
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Tucson Auto Museum Reopens to the Public
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Pima Community College Gets $3 Million to Help Hispanic Students Pursue Online Degrees
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Travel Spending in Pima County Reaches All-Time High
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Startup Spotlight: SorbiForce
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UArizona Gets $30 Million From National Science Foundation for New Sound Center
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Raytheon, U.S. Air Force Complete First Flight Test of New Missile Variant
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Applied Energetics Gets $1.99 Million, Multi-Year Contract with Office of Naval Research
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Children’s Museum Tucson Gets $242,000 Grant to Improve Accessibility
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Tech Parks Arizona Names Five New Members to Board of Directors
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Princeton Review Names UArizona a “Best College”
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U.S. News & World Report Names Banner-University Medical Center Among Best Hospitals
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Pima Community College Receives $1.7 Million in State Funding for STEM Programs
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UArizona’s Dr. Esther Sternberg Pens Book on Workplace Wellness
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Extends Alliance with Tucson Young Professionals
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Canyon Ranch Gets $150 Million Investment in Growth Partnership with VICI
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Banner-University Medical Center South Earns Lown National Honor Roll Status
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CBRE: Tucson a Top City for Tech Talent Growth
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Emagine Solutions Technology Wins $1 Million from U.S. National Science Foundation
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IdeaFunding Pitch Competition Applications Now Open
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Announces New Board, Officers
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Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Welcomes Eight New Trustees
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Arizona business leaders and major aerospace and defense firms with a significant presence in the state, including leading job creators…
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Tucson Electric Power CEO Susan Gray to be New Chair of Sun Corridor Inc.
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OSIRIS-REx Team Practices Recovery of Earth-Bound Asteroid Sample
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Cole Technologies Launches NextGen to Help Boost IT Security for Businesses
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OneAZ Awards $60,000 in Grants to Tucson Nonprofits
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Concord General Contracting, Teen Challenge of Arizona Break Ground and Transform Lives
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Sundt Foundation Distributes Over $37,000 in Grants to Tucson Nonprofits
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Bicycle Ranch Tucson Gets Prestigious Award for Ninth Consecutive Year
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Cox Gives Free Internet Speed Boost to Most Southern Arizona Customers
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Tucson Electric Power System Investments to Improve Summer Reliability
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Pima County Gets $20 Million Federal Grant to Improve Valencia Road
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Tucson, Pima Industrial Development Authorities Drive $3 Million Investment in Affordable Homeownership
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Pima County Approves Two Affordable Housing Projects
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RTX Gets $1.15 Billion AMRAAM Missile Contract – Largest to Date
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Community Groups Partner to Support Airmen at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
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UArizona to Pilot New Department of Defense Training Program
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Southwest Airlines to Start Seasonal Nonstop Service from Tucson to Dallas
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Pima County Approves New Contract with Longtime Economic Partner Sun Corridor Inc.
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Desert Angels Ranked No. 1 in Southwest, No. 4 in U.S.
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Benjamin Supply Acquired by Central Arizona Supply
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11 Reasons: How Southern Arizona is Making Moves in the Tech World – KVOA News 4 Tucson
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Tucson Metro Chamber Announces 2022 Copper Cactus Awards Finalists
The Tucson Metro Chamber’s 25th annual Copper Cactus Awards, presented by Wells Fargo, will celebrate Southern Arizona’s outstanding small businesses…
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El Rio Health Names Dr. Clinton Kuntz as New CEO
Dr. Clinton Kuntz has joined El Rio Health as the next CEO upon the retirement of Nancy Johnson, who served…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Reports Robust Year-End Performance
Hughes Federal Credit Union has announced another year of strong growth in multiple key financial categories including assets, capital, deposits,…
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11 Reasons: Tucson Has Quickly Become a Bioscience Mecca – KVOA News 4 Tucson
Reported by Destiny Quinn BizTucson Magazine is partnering with KVOA News 4 Tucson, with our Summer 2022 edition cover theme…11 Reasons…
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UArizona Reports Record Number of World-Improving Inventions
For the first time, University of Arizona innovators have reported more than 300 world-improving inventions in a single year. By…
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2022 TENWEST Accepting IdeaFunding Pitch Applications
Applications are now live for the 2022 IdeaFunding competition hosted by Startup Tucson. IdeaFunding, Southern Arizona’s largest and longest entrepreneurial…
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Vamos a Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta Returns for 11th Year
The 11th annual Vamos a Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta presented by Vantage West, Casino Del Sol and Visit Tucson will return to Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium, Oct. 6 – 9. …
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11 Reasons: Southern Arizona has become known as a health haven, and Tucson as the City of Wellness – KVOA News 4 Tucson
Reported by Rebecca Taylor BizTucson Magazine is partnering with KVOA News 4 Tucson, with our Summer 2022 edition cover theme…11 Reasons…
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Rio Nuevo Announces Progress on Small, Medium and Large Projects
At the most recent Rio Nuevo board meeting, Chairman Fletcher McCusker began by expressing a positive post-pandemic condition and thanking the private…
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GUEST COLUMN: Resorts Should be Mindful of Risks in Capitalizing on Resurging Wellness Travel Trend – By Jack Clements
Wellness travel is back with a vengeance, and Arizona continues to be ideally positioned to capitalize on the resurgence. But…
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OneAZ Credit Union Reveals Winner of Perfect Match Bronco Giveaway
OneAZ Credit Union has announced the winner of the Perfect Match Bronco Giveaway, which ran from Apr. 1through May 31.…
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11 Reasons: Aerospace, Defense Takes Tucson to New Heights – KVOA News 4 Tucson
Reported by Lupita Murillo BizTucson Magazine is partnering with KVOA News 4 Tucson, with our Summer 2022 edition cover theme…11 Reasons…
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Carol Stewart Promoted to VP at the University of Arizona
Tech Parks Arizona leader Carol Stewart has been promoted to VP at the University of Arizona. She advances UArizona under…
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Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Earns Comprehensive Stroke Certification
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson has again earned The Joint Commission’s advanced comprehensive stroke certification, recognized nationwide as the gold standard in…
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Tucson Values Teachers Annual Supply Drive Underway
Tucson Supplies Teachers, an annual supply drive run by Tucson Values Teachers, is currently open to PreK-12 teachers in Southern…
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Arizona Technology Council Accepting Nominations for Governor’s Awards
The Arizona Technology Council is collecting award nominations to recognize statewide technology innovators at the 2022 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation…
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Tucson Ranks No. 13 Among Top 25 Places to Buy a Vacation Home
North America’s leading vacation rental management platform, released its fifth annual Top 25 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home report, and…
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Tucson Medical Center Named Best Hospital in Metro Area for Second Consecutive Year by U.S. News & World Report
Tucson Medical Center has been recognized as a 2022-23 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking first in…
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Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Complete Second Hypersonic Weapon Flight Test
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, successfully completed its second flight test of…
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UArizona Ranked Among World’s Best for Water Resources
The University of Arizona has once again been ranked as having one of the world’s top academic research programs for water…
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Pima County Historic Courthouse Wins Governor’s Tourism Award
The Pima County Historic Courthouse has been awarded the Governor’s Tourism Award for Best Arizona Cultural and Historic Preservation. The…
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UArizona Center for Innovation Wins Soft Landings Designee of Year
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation has announced its win as the Soft Landings Designee of the Year which…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Elects New Officers, Board Members
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona recently concluded its annual meeting with the election of new officers and board…
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Film Fest Tucson Announces 2022 Lineup, Events
The 2022 edition of Film Fest Tucson will be held Oct. 13-15 and will feature programming on six different screens…
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Arizona Ahead of National Tourism Recovery Pace in 2021
Arizona’s status as a top-choice travel destination was reaffirmed again last year, as the state’s recovery of both visitor spending…
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Spectacular Webb Telescope Images Thanks to UArizona Instruments, Expertise
The highly anticipated observations mark just the beginning of many years of new science and discovery, and University of Arizona…
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World View Hires Experts from NASA, Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin for Safety Program
World View, the leading stratospheric exploration and space tourism company, hired three new industry experts to establish and lead a…
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GUEST COLUMN: Inspiring Health Through a Different Lens
By Dr. Cara Christ In public health, we work to make the healthy choice an easy choice and help people…
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Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announces Return of Noche de Exitos Gala
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of its Noche de Exitos & Bi-National Awards Gala after…
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New Mojo Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar to Open on Revitalized Block of Grant Road
Pledging to bring “the culture, rhythm, attitude and romance of Espiritu Cubano to Tucson,” local restaurateurs Nick and Alison Schaffer…
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Pima Federal Credit Union Raises $60,000 for Community from 2022 Golf Classic
Pima Federal Credit Union has announced that its 9th annual Pima Federal Golf Classic raised $60,000. The May 5 event,…
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Arizona Football: Rise With Us
Fall is right around the corner and Arizona Football is back in action at home in just 71 short days! Join…
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Pima County Board of Supervisors Approves $1.93 Billion Budget for FY 2023
The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved the combined county budget for fiscal year 2023, which started July 1. The…
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Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is among the 17 recipients who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President…
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Raytheon Gets $867 Million Contract for SM-3 Block IIA Interceptor
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, has been awarded an $867 million Missile Defense Agency contract to deliver…
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Tucson City of Gastronomy Names New Certified Restaurants, Artisans, Retailers
The non-profit Tucson City of Gastronomy, which manages the UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation for metro Tucson and its Southern Arizona…
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Raytheon Offers Up to $50,000 Signing Bonus for High-Demand Roles in Tucson
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, is offering sign-on bonuses up to $50,000 for engineering and some finance…
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Rio Nuevo Aims to Acquire, Preserve Sosa-Carrillo House
The Rio Nuevo Board has unanimously moved to acquire the Sosa-Carrillo House located on the Tucson Convention Center campus with…
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UArizona Engineers Design Motorless Sailplane to Explore Mars
Eight active spacecraft, including three operated by NASA, orbit Mars, gathering imagery of the planet’s surface at a resolution of…
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Tucson Electric Power Selects Solar FlexRack for Community Project
Solar FlexRack™ announced it has provided dependable, cost-effective solutions and engineering expertise to Tucson Electric Power for an innovative community solar…
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Steward Observatory Expands Research, Testing and Operations at UA Tech Park
Tech Parks Arizona has announced that the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory is expanding the Engineering and Technical Services research,…
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Walton Global Sells 92 Acres of Land in Eloy
Walton Global, a real estate investment and land asset management company with $3.6 billion under management, has sold 92 acres…
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Tucson Airport Authority Joins National Industry Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Tucson Airport Authority has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Airports Council International – North America, an industry association dedicated…
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Mister Car Wash Nationally Certified as Great Place to Work in 2022
Mister is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the first time this year. The prestigious award…
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Gantry Secures Funding to Develop 29 Luxury Townhome Residences in Tucson
Gantry, the largest independent commercial mortgage banking firm in the U.S., has secured $7.7 million of construction financing for the…
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UA Center for Innovation Hosts Two New Canadian Startups in Soft Landings Program
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation has welcomed two Canadian startups to Southern Arizona through its Global Advantage Soft…
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National Nonprofit Petco Love Gives $90,000 Grant to Pima Animal Care Center
Pima County Animal Care Center will receive a $90,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love, which helps support the lifesaving work…
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CREW Tucson Names Nonprofits Receiving Funds from Spring Golf Tourney
CREW Tucson, a leading organization dedicated to advancing women in the commercial real estate industry, announced the local nonprofit organizations…
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Pima County Courthouse Renovation Honored as Public Works Project of Year
The Arizona chapter of the American Public Works Association has named the Pima County Historic Courthouse renovation as its 2022…
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2022 Cologuard Classic Raises More Than $700,000 for Southern Arizona Charities
The Tucson Conquistadores announced that $723,672.50 was raised for Southern Arizona charities from the 2022 Cologuard Classic golf tournament and…
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Alliance Bank of Arizona to Move Branch to Historic Murphy Trust Building
To provide a more convenient location for customers, the Alliance Bank of Arizona’s Swan Branch, located at 4703 E. Camp…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Launches 23rd Annual Days of Caring
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona is now inviting local non-profits, schools, child-care centers, long-term care facilities, community gardens,…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Announces Scholarship Recipients
Hughes Federal Credit Union has announced the names of seven high school seniors who will receive a $2,000 scholarship in…
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Arizona Heroes Memorial: Oro Valley Project to Honor Military, 1st Responders, Healthcare
Oro Valley Project to Honor Military, First Responders and Healthcare Workers By April Bourie We all know and appreciate someone who…
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The Business of Space Exploration
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Paragon Space Development Announced as Northrop Grumman Gateway HALO Partner
Paragon Space Development Corporation (Paragon) announced on May, 20, 2022 it is part of the Northrop Grumman team for the…
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New Northwest Medical Center Houghton, Opens in Vail
Northwest Medical Center Houghton, located at 2200 S. Houghton Road, opened June 3rd, providing residents of East Tucson convenient access…
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$4.8 Million Gift to Arizona Athletics to Strengthen Student-Athlete Experience
Arizona Football letter winner and longtime University of Arizona supporter Douglas Allred has given gifts totaling $4.8 million to Arizona…
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Women’s Foundation Partners with local YWCA to Amplify Impact, Opportunity for Single Moms
The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona has announced a partnership with YWCA Southern Arizona to support the pathway to…
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Visit Tucson Annual Meeting on June 29th: Welcoming Canadian Travelers
Reconnect with Tucson and Southern Arizona’s travel and tourism businesses and community leaders at Visit Tucson’s 2022 Annual Meeting. Wednesday,…
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The Rio Nuevo Board Approves a $15 million Budget for 2023
The Rio Nuevo Board unanimously approved the 2023 budget for their fiscal year July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. The Board…
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Arizona Athletics to Build William M. “Bill” Clements Golf Center at Tucson Country Club
The University of Arizona, Arizona Athletics and Tucson Country Club have reached an agreement to construct a new facility to…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Named Earn to Learn’s 2022 Financial Partner of the Year
Earn to Learn, the nation’s largest and most successful matched-savings scholarship program, presented Hughes Federal Credit Union the Financial Partner…
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Cox awards $35,000 in Diversity Scholarships to Arizona High School Grads
Ten diverse students graduating from Arizona high schools in Southern Arizona and the Phoenix area have each been awarded $3,500…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Grows Centennial Endowment Fund by $2.4 Million, Goal is $25 Million
As part of this year’s series of events to commemorate its 100th Anniversary, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona today…
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Paragon Space Development’s Humidity Control Technology Flies on Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner
Paragon Space Development Corporation (Paragon) announced that its Humidity Control Subassembly (HCS) has been successfully tested and operated on the…
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NASA Planetary Defense Exercise Uses Apophis as Hazardous Asteroid Stand-in (Global Team includes UArizona Scientists)
Watching the skies for large asteroids that could pose a hazard to the Earth is a global endeavor. So, to…
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San Miguel High School Students’ Success: 100% College Acceptance, Nearly $1 Million in Scholarships
San Miguel High School (SMHS) announced that all Graduates of the Class of 2022 have been accepted into college, marking…
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Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Announces Scholarships Totaling $515,913 for 2022-2023
The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona is proud to announce scholarships totaling $515,913.21 were awarded to 116 recipients in the 2022-2023 Scholarship Round to help Southern…
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U.S. Army Veteran Gets Mortgage-Free Home
By Elena Acoba U.S. Army veteran Sean Shields and his wife, Bree, recently received the keys to their mortgage-free home,…
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Graeme Hughes
Visit Tucson has announced that Graeme Hughes, current senior VP of sales at Visit Tucson, has been selected as the…
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El Charro Café Featured on Top Chef
Carlotta Flores, executive chef and owner of the Si Charro! restaurant group is having a banner year. With the year-long…
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New High Bay Facility Under Construction at UA Tech Park at the Bridges
At the University of Arizona, the edge of space is closer than it may seem. Just a few minutes south…
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National Homebuilder Century Complete Enters Tucson Market
Century Communities, Inc., a top 10 national homebuilder and industry leader in online home sales, announced its Century Complete brand has…
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Cox Charities Aims to Give Grants Up to $10,000
A year ago, Arizona’s nonprofits reported devastating losses and more recently, studies show a long-term decline in giving to nonprofits – across…
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Robin Sue Kaiserman
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has welcomed Robin Sue Kaiserman, an exceptional sales associate and real estate legend, as the new…
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UArizona Innovation Produced $1.6 Billion Economic Output in Five Years
A new report indicates that startups and business generated through Tech Launch Arizona at the University of Arizona supported over…
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Mister Car Wash Teams with Global Nonprofit to Improve Water Conservation
Mister Car Wash, Inc. has announced a partnership with the Project WET Foundation, a global nonprofit water education organization. Together, the pair…
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The Monica to Host 2nd Tuesdays to Showcase Local Businesses
Since opening in April, the Si Charro! concept, The Monica, has filled a much-needed niche in Downtown Tucson becoming a…
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New Teen Room Opens at Diamond Children’s Medical Center
Sometimes a little space is just what you need, especially as a teenager. Thanks to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood…
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Peter DeLuca
Long Realty Company’s Peter DeLuca has been honored by the Tucson Association of REALTORS® for upholding a bedrock principle: giving…
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Banner – University Medicine and El Rio Health Announce Community Health Partnership
Banner – University Medicine Tucson and El Rio Health are partnering to deliver integrated, comprehensive healthcare by creating an additional…
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Startup Tucson’s Food Accelerator Announces 12 New Food Businesses
As part of a $300,000 USDA grant secured in 2020, Startup Tucson has just completed the second round of its…
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World View Partners with Space Environment Technologies to Study Stratosphere
World View, the leading stratospheric ballooning and space tourism company, has announced a partnership with Space Environment Technologies to include…
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Northwest Medical Center, Oro Valley Hospital Earn Top Leapfrog Safety Grades
Northwest Medical Center and Oro Valley Hospital both received A grades in the spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade rankings.…
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Säzän Group Opens New Office in Tucson
Säzän Group has announced that the firm is opening a new office in Tucson to further support the firm’s clients…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Announces 2022 Circle of Excellence Awards
As part of this year’s series of events to commemorate its 100th Anniversary, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona selected…
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UArizona Astronomers Lead Efforts to Show First Images of Black Hole
Astronomers have unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our own Milky Way galaxy.…
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Pima Community College Gets National Award from Global Tech Company
Pima Community College has received a national award from the global learning technology company D2L in recognition of the innovative…
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Cox Communications Partners with White House to Increase Digital Equity
Cox leadership joined President Biden this week at the White House to announce a partnership called the Affordable Connectivity Program,…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union: Creating a Stronger, Financially Literate Community
By Christy Krueger Members of Hughes Federal Credit Union can be proud of how their financial institution prioritizes helping its…
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Making Connections: New College of Science Career Center Touches Students, Alumni, Employers
By Loni Nannini The new Career Center at the University of Arizona College of Science is on the job with…
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RBC Wealth Management’s Vance Falbaum Named to Forbes/SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
RBC Wealth Management’s Tucson office has announced that Vance Falbaum was named to the Forbes/SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. “Vance is…
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NASA: UArizona a “Crown Jewel” for U.S.
During a visit to campus, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy discussed some of the space agency’s most ambitious and impactful…
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Phantom Space Corporation Orders 200-Plus Ursa Major Rocket Engines
Phantom Space Corporation, a space applications company, has announced an agreement to purchase more than 200 rocket engines from Ursa Major,…
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Desert Angels: A Changing Dynamic
By Jay Gonzales The concept of angel investing has always had a touch and feel to it for the investors…
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World View Hits 1,000 Reservations for Edge of Space Flights
World View, the leading stratospheric ballooning and space tourism company, has accomplished a new milestone: reaching 1,000 reservations for its…
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Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort Earns Four Stars from Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, has announced its 2022 Star Awards.…
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UArizona to Confer About 8,000 Degrees
University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins will confer about 8,000 bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees at the university’s 158th Commencement May 13.…
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Pima County, TMC HealthCare to Offer 800 Free Swim Lessons for Kids
Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation and the TMC Vest It UP! program have come together to offer 800…
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El Rio Health’s New Grant Health Center Opens
El Rio Health will help meet identified health needs for thousands of people with integrated health services offered at our…
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The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain Earns Double Five-Stars for Third Consecutive Year
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain has been recognized with a double Five-Star designation by Forbes Travel Guide for the third consecutive…
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OSIRIS-REx to Visit Another Asteroid
The extended mission, dubbed OSIRIS-APEX, will study the near-Earth asteroid Apophis, which will have a close encounter with Earth in…
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Arizona’s Bioscience Sector is Flying High in Jobs, Wages and Venture Capital
Arizona’s bioscience sector is performing at historically high levels two decades after the creation of Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap placed the…
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Tucson Federal Credit Union Celebrates 85 Years
This month marks Tucson Federal Credit Union’s 85th birthday. For 85 years, TFCU has existed as a local, member-owned organization and…
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The Chuck Huckelberry Loop Wins USA Today’s Best Recreational Trail for 2nd Year
The Chuck Huckelberry Loop has earned the top spot in USA Today’s 2022 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best…
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GUEST COLUMN: A Brief Excursion on Yield Curve Inversions
By Amanda Agati, EVP and Chief Investment Officer, PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. There’s been a lot of attention on…
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Motorcycle Training Concepts Chooses UA Tech Park for its Headquarters
Tech Parks Arizona has announced that Motorcycle Training Concepts chose the UA Tech Park for its headquarters to better connect with…
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Tucson’s Barker Contracting Opens North Carolina Satellite Office
Barker Contracting, Inc., an ENR Southwest Top Contractor, has announced the opening of a satellite location in the metropolitan area…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Earns Diamond Awards for Marketing Excellence
Hughes Federal Credit Union has announced it has received two Diamond Awards from the Credit Union National Association Marketing &…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters to Sell Downtown Offices, Eyes New Location
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona has announced plans to sell its downtown office building, with an eye toward…
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Raytheon celebrates 70 years in Tucson
By Dan Marries Raytheon Missiles and Defense is marking its 70th year in southern Arizona. In partnership with BizTucson magazine, KOLD News…
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New Era for Tucson International Airport
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Tucson Named to Food & Wine’s List of America’s Up and Coming Food Cities
Tucson has been included in Food & Wine’s list of Top 7 Up and Coming Food Cities in America. …
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State Audit Reaffirms Success of Regional Transportation Authority
For the second time, the Regional Transportation Authority of Pima County performed well in a legislatively mandated performance audit of…
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UArizona Launches Incubator Outpost at Biosphere 2
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation held a grand opening to celebrate its new startup incubator at Biosphere 2,…
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Stone Canyon Community Foundation Announces $250,000 in Youth Funding
Stone Canyon Community Foundation, a donor-advised fund held at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, has announced that a total of $250,000 was granted…
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UArizona Hosts The Future of The Workforce April 21
Everywhere you look there are Help Wanted signs. Filling today’s jobs is a hot topic and tomorrow’s workforce is uncertain,…
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United Way of Tucson & Southern Arizona Accepts Cryptocurrency for Donations
Against the backdrop of the annual Arizona Gives Day, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona announced that it has…
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Holualoa Companies Sells Sonoran Reserve Community in Tucson
Holualoa Companies has sold the recently redeveloped and repositioned 272-unit Sonoran Reserve multifamily community in Tucson for $61.6 million. The…
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Tucson Jewish Community Center Merges with Arts for All
The Tucson Jewish Community Center has announced that as of Apr. 1, Arts for All, Inc. has joined the organization…
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Education Forward Arizona, Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Support 200 Native American Students
The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation has announced an investment of $6 million to increase access to higher education for Native American students…
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Pima County Board of Supervisors Taps Jan Lesher to be New County Administrator
The Board of Supervisors Tuesday appointed Jan Lesher as County Administrator. She takes over from Chuck Huckelberry who had been…
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Raytheon Missiles & Defense Wins $651 Million SPY-6 Radar Contract
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New Operator of Old Tucson Studios Approved
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve an agreement with American Heritage Railways as the new operator of Old…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Partners with Tucson Young Professionals
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Tucson Young Professionals…
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Mac Ban Law Offices Give $50,000 to UArizona Law for Refurbished Student Courtrooms
The Tucson-based Mac Ban Law Offices has made a $50,000 donation to the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of…
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Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital Gets Advanced Certification for Primary Plus Stroke Center
Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital has earned national recognition for meeting the guidelines for treatment of serious stroke events. The Primary…
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Rio Nuevo Advances Downtown Projects, Expands Sunshine Mile
The Rio Nuevo Board shared some important developments from its most recent meeting, starting with a positive update from Chairman…
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Arizona Oncology Introduces New Team of Colorectal Surgical Specialists
Arizona Oncology, a premier provider of cancer services throughout Arizona, has added a team of Colorectal Surgical Specialists, enhancing the…
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Pepper Viner Homes Opens New Gated Community in Vail
Pepper Viner Homes is open for sales at Pinnacle at del Lago. The new home community is located west of…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Raises More Than $15,000 for Tucson Wildlife Center
Hughes Federal Credit Union recently donated a check for $8,590 to the Tucson Wildlife Center through $5 donations for each…
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Tucson’s Agave Heritage Festival Returns This Month
The 2022 Agave Heritage Festival is a four-day action packed adventure into the world of the agave. Featuring over 20…
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New Nonstop Flights Announced from Canada to Tucson
More Canadians will be able to enjoy the warmth and beauty of Tucson – and Arizonans can shred the slopes…
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Roche to Collaborate with Bristol Myers Squibb in Digital Pathology Solutions
Roche has announced that it has entered into a collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb to support the advancement of two…
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UArizona MIS, Geology Graduate Programs Earn Top Marks by U.S. News & World Report
By Nick Prevenas, University Communications Several University of Arizona graduate programs have been recognized among the best in the nation…
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New Seven-Story Storage Facility Planned for Grant and Interstate-10
An experienced self-storage developer is planning a state-of-the-art storage facility on Grant Road and Interstate-10 in Tucson. This will be…
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Fox Theatre Tucson, Downtown Tucson Partnership Hail Return of Troubadour Thursdays
The Fox Tucson Theatre and the Downtown Tucson Partnership have announced that Troubadour Thursdays will return to downtown Tucson in…
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The Chuck Huckelberry Loop Nominated Again for Nation’s Best Recreational Trail
The Chuck Huckelberry Loop is once again nominated for Best Recreational Trail in the nation. The nomination comes from a panel…
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Critical Path Institute Announces Opening of EU Headquarters in Amsterdam
In support of Critical Path Institute’s mission to catalyze innovation that accelerates the path to a healthier world, C-Path has announced…
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Tucson Medical Center Invests in Robot to Catch Lung Cancer Earlier
When it comes to lung cancer, early diagnosis and treatment are key to curing and surviving the disease. Knowing this,…
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New International Festival, Pueblos Del Maíz, to Honor Tucson’s Food Heritage
The nonprofit Tucson City of Gastronomy will kick off a month-long, bilingual festival to celebrate the gastronomies, histories, and food…
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Fourth Avenue Street Fair Returns April 1
The Fourth Avenue Merchants Association has announced the 2022 Spring Street Fair is back next weekend! The 52nd Annual Spring…
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MacKenzie Scott Gifts Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson as Part of $281 Million Donation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson announced a substantial gift from MacKenzie Scott. This support is part of a larger…
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Local Organizations Net Grants from Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation raised $2.5 million in support of the local community at the 15th annual Evening On The…
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UArizona Sensor Lab Expands Healthcare Research Through Digital Tech
Every second of every day, someone age 65 or older suffers a fall, and 1 in 5 of those causes…
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United Way’s Volunteer Tax Assistance Program Available until April 18
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Dr. Theresa Cullen Honored as UArizona College of Medicine – Alumni of the Year
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Pima Music Performs Two Weeks of Concerts, Dec. 1 – Dec. 13
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The Race Returns! 38th Annual Banner/UMC El Tour De Tucson on Nov. 20th
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WFSA Invests $325K in Arizona Nonprofits through First Statewide Fund
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Celebrate the Pima County Historic Courthouse reopening Nov. 15 – 19
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Arizona Land and Water Trust Protects Additional 1,860 Acres of Rain Valley Ranch in Sonoita
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UArizona Alumnus R. Ken Coit Commits $50M to Advance College of Pharmacy
Entrepreneur and University of Arizona College of Pharmacy alumnus R. Ken Coit has committed $50 million through his family foundation to solidify…
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FC Tucson, Kino North Stadium Make History in Hosting First Playoff
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Campbell Landing
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UArizona Ranks No. 1 for Doctorate Degrees Awarded to Native Americans
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Kino Sports Complex Hosts Intercollegiate Lacrosse Tournament for First Time
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Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona Opens Nominations for Awards
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Reid Park Zoo New Flamingo Habitat
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FreeFall 5G Inc., a UAVenture Capital-backed company, has announced its innovative FreeStar5G mmWave Advanced Antenna System is being unveiled at…
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Raytheon Rolls Out New GhostEye MR Radar
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has introduced GhostEye™ MR, a new medium-range radar for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, or NASAMS.…
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Larsen Baker Sells Chuze Fitness as Single Tenant Net Lease Investment
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Tucson Medical Center Receives Major Grant to Fund Child Passenger Safety Efforts
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True Concord Voices & Orchestra Names New Managing Director
True Concord Voices & Orchestra is pleased to announce the appointment of Welz Kauffman as its Managing Director effective immediately.…
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Greenlight Communities Brings ‘Cabana’ Multifamily Brand to Tucson
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UArizona Chemistry Building Undergoes $42 Million Renovation
Work is underway on a $42 million renovation to the University of Arizona’s historic Chemistry Building and construction of a…
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AGM Container Controls’ CEO Howard Stewart Receives Transformational Leadership Award
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Susan Stansberry to Retire from Tucson Federal Credit Union
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UArizona Names W.A. Franke Honors College in Recognition of $25M Gift
The University of Arizona Honors College became the W.A. Franke Honors College in recognition of a $25 million gift commitment made by…
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Sundt Construction Completes First Building at Benedictine Monastery
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UArizona College of Nursing Gets Top Marks in Inaugural U.S. News & World Report Ranking
As part of its 2022 Best Colleges list, U.S. News & World Report for the first time ranked undergraduate nursing bachelor’s degrees…
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Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona Changes Name, Expands Reach
The Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona has announced that it has changed its name to the Women’s Foundation for the…
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Cox Employees Donate $80,000 to 21 Southern Arizona Nonprofits
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Long Realty Cares Foundation Funds Patio for Tucson Medical Center Staff
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World View to Take Passengers to Edge of Space
World View, the leading stratospheric ballooning company, has announced an expansion of services that includes the global launch of the…
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Avelo Airlines Launches Nonstop Service from Tucson to Los Angeles
Avelo Airlines has announced that it is continuing to expand the airline’s West Coast network with new nonstop seasonal service…
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Retired Professor Gifts $1 Million to Steele Children’s Research Center
Against the backdrop of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the University of Arizona Steele Children’s Research Center has announced that Professor Emeritus Rabi…
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The Region’s Biotech Engine: UArizona Fuels Innovative Research, Startups
By Rodney Campbell The University of Arizona is a hub of biosciences activity in the region, not just in learning,…
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Construction Begins on $99 Million Grand Challenges Research Building
Construction is underway on the University of Arizona’s new $99 million, seven-story Grand Challenges Research Building, which will house laboratories…
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Lovitt & Touché Expands Tucson Office
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Casino Del Sol Wins Magazine’s Most Gaming Awards in Southwest
Casino Del Sol claimed 14 awards this year in Casino Player Magazine’s 2021 Best of Gaming Awards, the publication’s annual reader…
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St. Luke’s Home Announces First Silver Chef Culinary Competition
St. Luke’s Home has announced its first-ever Silver Chef Culinary Competition, which will showcase six talented senior living chefs vying…
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Cox is spotlighting SAZ community leaders in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cox is spotlighting inspirational leaders in Phoenix and Tucson who have made cultural, educational…
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Tucson Water Wins National Award
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Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Successfully Test Fire Hypersonic Weapon
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, successfully completed the first flight test of…
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BeachFleischman Named One of U.S. Top 200 Largest Public Accounting Firms
BeachFleischman has been named to Inside Public Accounting’s list of the “Top 200” largest public accounting firms in the U.S. …
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Sun Tran Adds Five New Electric Buses with Tucson Electric Power Support
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Renowned UArizona Scientist Named 2021 Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year
Dr. Janko Nikolich-Žugich has been honored as the 2021 Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year by the Arizona Bioindustry Association.…
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Startup Tucson, UArizona Center for Innovation Get $50,000 Each from SBA
As further evidence that Tucson’s innovation ecosystem is a rising star at the national level, both Startup Tucson and The University…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Announces Leadership Change
The Tucson Metro Chamber board of directors has announced that President and CEO Amber Smith has resigned from her position…
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Historic Year of Generosity Pushes UArizona Endowment Over $1 Billion
University of Arizona causes inspired record-breaking support during the 2020-21 academic year, setting new benchmarks for overall giving and taking…
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Carondelet St. Joseph’s Marks First Year as Level 1 Trauma Center
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Mexican Baseball Fiesta Returns to Kino Sports Complex
Mexican Baseball Fiesta will commence its 10th year on Sept. 30 – Oct. 3 at Kino Sports Complex. The Fiesta…
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Town West Realty, HSL Properties, Iridius Capital Buy La Encantada
Local investors Town West Realty, HSL Properties and Iridius Capital have announced they joined forces to purchase La Encantada, Southern…
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Raytheon Upgrades U.S. Space Force Early Warning Radars
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Meritage Homes Announces New Phase in Saguaros Viejos Community
Meritage Homes, the U.S. sixth-largest public homebuilder, has announced the release of a new phase at its popular community, Saguaros Viejos. This…
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Arizona’s 520 Region to Require 10-Digit Dialing in October
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Pima Community College Gets $100,000 for New Metallica Scholars Program
Pima Community College has been selected from a competitive field of community colleges across the country to receive $100,000 to…
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Tucson Electric Power Announces 2021 Go Green Award Winners
What do recycled pillows, workforce training and a reimagined landfill have in common? They’re all among the sustainable efforts of…
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UArizona School of Mining and Mineral Resources Gets $4 Million from State Legislature
The Arizona State Legislature has approved $4 million in ongoing yearly funding for University of Arizona’s School of Mining and…
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Annual Interstellar Symposium in Tucson to Welcome Harvard, NASA Speakers
The Interstellar Research Group has announced the keynote speakers at its 7th annual Interstellar Symposium, taking place Sept. 25-27, with…
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Fourth Avenue Merchants Ask for Financial Help for Street Fair
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Warby Parker to Open at La Encantada
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UArizona Gets Strong Marks in U.S. News & World Report Ranking
The University of Arizona received several high scores in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranking. UArizona…
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Holualoa Companies Converts Student Housing to Market Rate Apartments
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Tomlinson Financial Group, Therapy Tree Join 5151 E. Broadway Tower
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Madaras Gallery to Mark National Day of the Cowboy
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Imperial Brown to Open Manufacturing Plant in Tucson
Imperial Brown, a leading manufacturer of custom walk-in coolers and freezers, will open a manufacturing plant in Tucson in 2023.…
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Sun Corridor Inc. Annual Meeting Casts Optimistic Eye Toward Future
By Tara Kirkpatrick The Great Reset. It’s a book that world-leading urbanist Richard Florida wrote about the nation’s path forward…
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Meritage Homes Launches Valencia Crossing in Tucson
Meritage Homes, the U.S. sixth-largest public homebuilder, has closed on the purchase of 161 lots within the City of Tucson. Development of the community, named Valencia…
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Julián Castro to Headline Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Event
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced that former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and former presidential candidate…
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Prestamos Receives $45 Million Tax Credit Award from U.S. Treasury
Prestamos CDFI, a division of Chicanos Por La Causa, has announced it has been awarded $45 million in New Markets…
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UArizona Team Wins Prize for Robotic Exterior Insulation System
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American Heart Association Announces 2021 Go Red for Women Event, Leadership Team
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Pima County to Provide $1 Million to Emerge Center Against Domestic Violence
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to contribute $1 million to the Emerge Center Against Domestic Violence for the planned…
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UArizona’s Roberta Brinton Gets $15.1 Million NIH Grant
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Sundt Construction Finishes Gallery on Fifth Luxury Housing
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Raytheon Completes First Flight Test of Air-Launched Effects Drone
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has successfully conducted its first flight test of an air-launched effects drone based on the company’s Coyote® uncrewed…
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Meritage Homes Announces New Retreats at Twin Peaks in Marana
Meritage Homes, the U.S. sixth-largest public homebuilder, has announced a new community coming in November to Marana. Retreats at Twin Peaks is…
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Wells Fargo Incubator Network Selects University of Arizona Center for Innovation
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation has been selected to participate in the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) Channel…
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Tucson Symphony Orchestra to Perform at Mexican Independence Day Concert
This year Mexicans celebrate the Bicentennial of the end of the Mexican War of Independence in 1821. The War started…
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January 8th Memorial: The Embrace Wins Prize
Tucson’s January 8th memorial: The Embrace has just won the CODAawards “Public Spaces” prize. CODAawards: Collaboration of Design + Art recognizes outstanding projects that integrate…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Seeks Volunteers for Days of Caring
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona is now inviting individuals throughout the community to register as volunteers for this…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Announces Copper Cactus Award Finalists
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Tucson Water Well-Prepared for Future Shortages
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Arizona Pest Control to Sponsor High School Football Programs
Arizona Pest Control, serving Tucson and Southern Arizona since 1947, has just committed to sponsoring high school football programs throughout Tucson including Sabino High School, Ironwood Ridge…
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Pima County Tops 1 Million People in 2020 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau just released a state-by-state look at the demographic changes revealed in the 2020 Census. Among the…
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Diverse & Agile: DSW Commercial Real Estate Keeps Options Open for Future
When COVID-19 shook the commercial real estate world, firms had to rethink their business models. The world changed quickly as…
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Cole and Jeannie Davis, Foundation Gift $1 Million to San Miguel High School
Tucsonans Cole and Jeannie Davis have committed a $1 million gift from the J & C Davis Family Foundation, Inc.…
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Pima Community College to Forgive $2.7 Million in Student Debt
Pima Community College will forgive outstanding balances incurred during the pandemic for over 4,500 PCC students. Under a plan approved unanimously by…
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Martina McBride Coming to Tucson Music Hall
Martina McBride is coming to Tucson Music Hall on Friday, Nov. 5. Tickets start at $39, plus applicable fees and…
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Hampton Inn by Hilton, Home2Suites by Hilton Open Downtown
Hilton has announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton, and Home 2 Suites by Hilton…
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Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital Celebrates 100th TAVR Procedure
Physicians and team members at Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital recently marked completion of 100 Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement procedures, a…
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Arizona Athletics Names Aramark as New Concessions Operator
Arizona Athletics has announced a new multi-year partnership with Aramark as its concessions operator beginning with the 2021-22 academic year. The new concessions…
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Caterpillar Inc. Offers Unique Driving Experience
Caterpillar, Inc. the global mining and construction equipment company which opened a new commercial operations facility in Tucson in 2019,…
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Five Tucson Companies Make Inc. 5000 List for 2021
Tucson is home to five companies named on this year’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.…
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Crest Insurance CEO, Wife Give $1 Million to Aid UArizona Student-Athletes
Cody and Patsy Ritchie, dedicated University of Arizona supporters, have made a gift commitment of $1 million to Arizona Athletics…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Reports Record-Breaking Year
Despite the economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hughes Federal Credit Union announced a record-breaking year of strong growth…
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Bicycle Ranch Tucson Receives Award of Excellence
Bicycle Ranch Tucson has been granted the 2021 Bicycle Retailer Excellence Award by the National Bicycle Dealers Association, a non-profit…
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Meritage Homes to Develop New Houghton Reserve
Meritage Homes, the sixth-largest public homebuilder in the United States, has closed on the first purchase of 146 lots within the City of Tucson. Development of…
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Pima Council on Aging Honored for Nationally Acclaimed Program
Pima Council on Aging’s Advancing Advocacy program recently received a 2021 Aging Achievement Award from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging,…
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UArizona Develops New Regenerative Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease
University of Arizona researchers have developed a new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease designed to restore cognitive function in early-stage patients.…
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Phantom Space Corporation Acquires Micro Aerospace Solutions
Phantom Space Corporation, a space transportation technology development and manufacturing company, has announced the successful acquisition of Micro Aerospace Solutions,…
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Forbes Features Carlotta Flores in its 50 Over 50 List
Carlotta Flores, owner and matriarch of El Charro Café and a James Beard Award nominee, has been named to Forbes…
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Berwick Insurance Group Partners With Integrity Marketing Group
Integrity Marketing Group, the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, has announced it has acquired Tucson’s Berwick…
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Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR Offer Robust Retail Market Report
Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR reported an active Tucson retail market at midyear: Economy In Q2 2021, the Tucson market…
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Fox Tucson Theatre Opens Matching Grant Fundraising to Public
The Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation received a $200,000 matching grant from the Connie Hillman Family Foundation late last year. At…
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Snooze Breakfast Eatery Expands to Oro Valley
Larsen Baker and Volk Company have announced that Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is opening their second Tucson location at Two…
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Casino Del Sol Adds Vegas-Style Table Games
Live roulette, craps and mini baccarat table games are now available at Casino Del Sol. Pascua Yaqui Tribe Chairman Peter Yucupicio…
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City of Tucson Makes E-Scooter Program Permanent
The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility selected Spin and Razor to participate in a 12-month e-scooter program with enhanced safety and…
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UACI Client Sylvan Source Wins at World’s Largest Startup Pitch Contest
Sylvan Source, a University of Arizona Center for Innovation client, has been announced as a winner for the world’s largest…
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Pima Community College Recognized for Financial Stewardship
Pima Community College has been recognized by two organizations for financial stewardship. For the 29th consecutive year, the Certificate of…
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Community Investment Corporation Offers New BIPOC Entrepreneurial Loans
A new community-managed loan fund that supports BIPOC-identifying entrepreneurs and small business owners and reimagines how loan decisions are made is accepting…
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PackDash Relocates Corporate Headquarters from Chicago to Tucson
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Tucson International Airport Honored for TUS Cares Initiative
The Tucson Airport Authority continues to prove its commitment to safety, security and customer service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent…
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The Steven M. Gootter Foundation Gives AEDs to Tucson, Oro Valley Police
Tucson Police Department Chief Chris Magnus held a press conference this summer to announce a new donation of 25 automated…
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Economic Developments: The Region’s New and Expanding Companies
Each issue in BizTucson will highlight new companies and companies expanding their operations in the Tucson region. Information is provided…
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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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Tech Parks Arizona’s 25th Year Special Report in BizTucson Magazine Wins Silver Award
Tech Parks Arizona won three awards from The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) which recognized the world’s best economic development…
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UArizona Researcher Focuses on COVID-19 Rinse and Gargle Test
At the University of Arizona, two types of tests are typically offered to students and employees to detect the presence…
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Tech Parks Arizona Wins Three International Economic Development Awards
Tech Parks Arizona won three awards from The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) which recognized the world’s best economic development…
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El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort, Unveils Stunning New SpaWell
El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort in Oro Valley is pleased to unveil the completion of the resort’s multi-million-dollar spa…
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Sonora Quest Launches Testing Solutions for Arizona Employers Amid Pandemic
As COVID-19 presents employers with unique challenges, Sonora Quest Laboratories, the market share leader in diagnostic laboratory testing in Arizona, responds…
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Tucson Modernism Week is Virtual, Free in November
The 9th Annual Tucson Modernism Week presented by the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation will be presented November 6th, 7th and…
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Tucson Tamale Launches Retail Marketplace in Restaurants
In an historic expansion that showcases a new lineup of house-made dishes by veteran Tucson chef David Valencia, Tucson Tamale…
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Pima Community College to Train 600 Southern Arizonans with New Fund
Pima Community College (PCC) is one of only six community colleges in the nation to be selected for the inaugural…
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PathogenDX, Inc. Enters New Partnership to Fight Foodborne Illness
PathogenDx, Inc., an Arizona technology company with labs in Tucson, that has developed a multiplexed microarray DNA-based pathogen testing platform, announced…
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Raytheon Systems at Heart of Successful Warship Test
The U.S. Navy completed the USS Zumwalt’s (DDG 1000) first live-fire test using a Raytheon Missiles & Defense Standard Missile-2…
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Tucson Police Chief Receives National Leadership Award
The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) has announced that it will present its 2020 Leadership Award to Tucson, AZ Chief…
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Patio Pools & Spas Brings Poolwerx to Oro Valley
Patio Pools & Spas, Southern Arizona’s full-service pool service and spa company is bringing Poolwerx to Oro Valley. The new…
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REACH Program Improves Access to The Loop
Paved, vehicle-free paths wind along rivers, past desert vegetation, with majestic mountains looming in the distance. The Chuck Huckelberry Loop provides…
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OSIRIS-REx Mission Makes History with First-Ever Touchdown on Asteroid Bennu (Includes Onboard Camera Dramatic Footage)
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft unfurled its robotic arm today, and in a first for the agency, briefly touched an asteroid in…
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UArizona Cancer Center Receives $8.5 Million Gift to Establish Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute
A breast cancer survivor and longtime supporter of the University of Arizona has given $8.5 million to the UArizona Cancer Center to…
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Luxury Tech Sportswear Company Chooses Tucson for New Headquarters
WOW Studios, a Seattle-based luxury technical sportswear companywhose award-winning team focuses on blending “old school” design philosophies with modern innovation,…
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Ascent Aviation Services Selected to Convert Airplane Prototype
Sine Draco Aviation Development Ltd. (“Sine Draco”) announced the selection of Ascent Aviation Services in Tucson, Arizona, for modification and completion…
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GUEST EDITORIAL – Tucson Metro Chamber: “No on Proposition 208”
Arizona’s education system is falling behind other states and it is hard to argue otherwise. For years, we have been…
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Tucson Mayor, Council Designate Ball-Paylore House as Historic Landmark
The City of Tucson Mayor and Council at their October 20th meeting voted unanimously to designate the modernist Ball-Paylore House,…
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Tucson Airport Authority Launches Largest Project in Airport’s History
Joined by elected leaders and government representatives from across Southern Arizona, the Tucson Airport Authority broke ground on the largest…
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UArizona-Led Mission Attempts First-Ever Asteroid Sample Today
The University of Arizona-led OSIRIS-REx mission will make NASA’s first attempt at collecting a sample from an asteroid on Oct. 20. The…
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Stone Canyon Golf Club to Host Celebrity Televised Event
Turner Sports will present Capital One’s The Match: Champions for Change, a premier golf event with the World Golf Hall of…
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CorporateCARE Solutions Inc. Offers Family Care Help
CorporateCARE Solutions, a leading provider of high quality Backup Child and Adult Care, has announced a new program to accommodate…
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Critical Path Institute: Paving the Way for Global Drug Innovation
By Mary Minor Davis The Critical Path Institute, a groundbreaking nonprofit organization that helps expedite medical product development and regulatory…
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The Caliber Group Recognized for Industry Excellence
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Southern Arizona Chapter awarded eight Impact Awards to the Caliber Group in recognition…
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Real Estate Rebound
Sales of Existing Homes Sputter, Then Surge By Jay Gonzales It’s not just new houses here that are in demand.…
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Raytheon’s Smart Weapon Approved for Use on F-15 Eagle
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business (NYSE: RTX), announced the StormBreaker® smart weapon has been approved for use on…
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Startup Tucson Aims to Recruit Remote Workers to Tucson
By Tara Kirkpatrick You’re already working a high-paying job remotely. Why not do it in Tucson? If the beautiful blue…
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Sunland Asphalt Paves Advanced New Track at Inde Motorsports Ranch
Sunland Asphalt & Construction is proud to partner with Inde Motorsports Ranch, to provide a complete track resurfacing for the private, members-only…
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Road Revamp: New Regional Plan to Address Next 20 Years
By David Pittman Increased safety, reduced congestion, and prettier, more scenic roads. These are just some of the benefits Southern…
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The VFW: Historic Building Awaits Modern Future
By Christy Krueger Ross Rulney was one of Tucson’s first contemporary mixed-use developers, buying his first property in 1999, years…
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Sun Corridor Inc. Plans for Post-Pandemic Tucson
By Jay Gonzales The region’s top business leaders are ready to capitalize on Tucson’s growing reputation of post-pandemic resilience with…
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Rio Nuevo Projects, Others Expand Downtown Skyline
By Christy Krueger Despite the pandemic, downtown construction is robust and optimism abounds for its future. New buildings are popping…
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YWCA of Southern Arizona Acquires Pima County Teen Court
YWCA of Southern Arizona has acquired the Pima County Teen Court from COPE Community Services. Established in 1995 by the…
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Arizona Theatre Company Announces Live Return in January
Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) will bring live theatre back to the Temple of Music & Art in Tucson in January…
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Children’s Clinics Marks 30 Years
Coordinated Care Model Adeptly Serves Southern Arizona Youth By Monica Surfaro Spigelman Children with complex medical needs and their families…
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Region Focused on Recovery:
10 Reasons for Optimism By Jay Gonzales It would be incredibly difficult to find anyone who would say the COVID-19…
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Poised for Recovery
Forbes Ranks Tucson in Top 10 Best Positioned U.S. Cities By Jay Gonzales While communities everywhere are far from free…
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Companies Choose Tucson
Region Offers Established Employers Room to Grow By Jay Gonzales For the last several years, the Tucson region has been…
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Lute Olson
A Legend in Basketball and Life By Steve Rivera At a recent function, Lute Olson’s players were given two minutes…
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New Home Builders Embrace Surge in Sales
Homebuyers Flood Tucson Market By Jay Gonzales Sales and construction of new homes and master-planned communities across Southern Arizona barely…
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Pima Community College’s New Advanced Manufacturing Building
Planned Centerpiece for Regional Skilled Workforce, Economic Development By Rodney Campbell It’s common knowledge for Pima Community College students who…
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Condé Nast Traveler Names Tucson in Top 10 Best U.S. Cities
The readers of Condé Nast Traveler weighed in on the best cities in the nation and Tucson made the 2020…
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Governor: Arizona Leads West in Income Growth
Arizona’s median household income rose by 15.2% over the latest three-year recording period, according to new data from the U.S.…
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Tucson Airport Authority Announces Toe Tap Buttons for Touchless Access
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) continues to make your next trip through the Tucson International Airport (TUS) a “touchless journey”.…
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Meritage Homes Opens Saguaros Viejos in Oro Valley
Meritage Homes, the seventh-largest public homebuilder in the U.S., today announced the grand opening of its new community, Saguaros Viejos.…
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Tucson Engineering Firm Alta Southwest Sees Strong Growth Amid Pandemic
With more than 100 years of construction and project support experience, locally owned engineering consulting firm, Alta Southwest, has seen…
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Imperfect Foods to Begin Weekly Grocery Delivery Across Tucson
Imperfect Foods, an online grocer committed to eliminating food waste and building a better food system for everyone, has announced…
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TUS Becomes Fifth Airport in World Accredited for Cleanliness, Safety
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is proud to announce its latest accomplishment to highlight the organization’s commitment to a clean,…
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GUEST COLUMN: Prop 481 a Win for Pima Community College
By Ted Maxwell, President & CEO, Southern Arizona Leadership Council The Southern Arizona Leadership Council (SALC), the area’s foremost CEO,…
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New Nonstop Flights to Begin from Tucson to Houston, Portland & Seattle
Tucson’s newest nonstop airline destination will be Houston William P. Hobby Airport when Southwest Airlines inaugurates regular service starting November…
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UArizona Program Recognized for Service to Latino Students in STEM
Excelencia in Education, a national organization focused on accelerating Latino student success in higher education, today announced four evidence-based programs…
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Cox Charities Names 20 Southern Arizona Charities to Receive $100,000 in Grant Funding
Cox Charities announced today its selection of 20 Southern Arizona nonprofit organizations to receive more than $100K in grant funding. …
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Chapman Automotive Group Joins the 38th El Tour de Tucson
Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, Inc, announced today their partnership with the Chapman Automotive Group. Chapman Automotive Group, a family…
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True Concord Voices & Orchestra Launches New Season Celebrating Women
Grammy® nominated True Concord Voices & Orchestra announces the 2020-21 season entitled HER. In this 17th Season, Southern Arizona’s only…
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Buffalo Furniture Annex Opens at Cat Mountain Station
Tucsonans looking to refresh their home decor have a new shopping destination. Buffalo Trading Post, well-known for its Southwest and…
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Comcast Announces High-Speed Internet Service for Southern Arizona
Comcast Business announced they now offer high-speed internet service in Southern Arizona. The new service can deliver up to 100-gigabit-per-second…
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Aqualung Therapeutics Gets NIH Award to Develop New Therapy for Intrauterine Infections
Aqualung Therapeutics, an early-stage biotech company developing an immune-focused, anti-inflammatory therapeutic platform for unchecked inflammation in patients with serious acute…
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Tucson Values Teachers Buys Medical Supplies for Local Teachers
Tucson Values Teachers, as part of the Tucson Supplies Teacher campaign, has purchased medical supplies to help ensure the health…
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Pima County, Community Investment Corporation to Dole Out $3.6 Million to Aid Landlords
CIC is currently administering $3.625 million in CARES Act funding from Pima County to residential landlords and property owners on…
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DoorDash Announces New DashMart On-Demand Delivery
DoorDash, the nation’s leading last-mile logistics platform, announces it will establish DashMart service in Tucson, Arizona. DashMart is a new…
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Ascent Aviation Expands into New Mexico
The Arizona-based Ascent Aviation Services is planning to expand tothe Roswell Air Center and hire 360 employees in New Mexico…
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Tucson Fire Department Receives Federal Grants to Bolster Operations, Service
Tucson Fire has been awarded two major federal grants to help support its operations and improve service delivery to the…
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Raytheon Inks $500 Million Deal for Electronic Warfare Systems, Aerospace Support
Raytheon Technologies has reached a $500 million, multi-year agreement for electronic systems from Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, Inc., a U.S.-based aerospace…
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UArizona Unveils New Cultural Logos to Celebrate Diversity
The University of Arizona has released a Hispanic Heritage cultural logo and will be releasing additional branded cultural logos throughout…
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TuSimple Announces European Partnership to Develop Autonomous Trucks
The TRATON GROUP and TuSimple, a San Diego based self-driving technology company focused on heavy-duty trucks, announced the companies are entering into…
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TEP Begins Demolition of Old Coal Operations to Focus on Sustainable Energy Future
Tucson Electric Power (TEP) has begun tearing down the last remnants of coal operations at its largest local power plant.…
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RendezVous Urban Flats Now Available Downtown
Luxury living is now open and thriving in the heart of downtown Tucson. RendezVous Urban Flats, beautifully designed by Richard…
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Roche Gets FDA Approval for Expanded Use of Test to Help Prevent Cervical Cancer
Roche announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the expanded use of CINtec® PLUS Cytology, the first triage test based…
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Sandra Sagehorn-Elliott Named President & CEO of Vantage West Credit Union
Vantage West Credit Union of Arizona has announced the selection of their new President and Chief Executive Officer. Following a…
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MAP: COVID-19 Hits Tucson Tourism, Rebound Hopeful
The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted industries and occupations unequally. Since the beginning of the pandemic, it…
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Rio Nuevo Pushes Forward on Downtown Highrise Projects
The Rio Nuevo Board voted unanimously to continue moving to finalize the agreements for the $100 million, 20-story tower known…
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Tucson Mayor, City Council Designate Kirby Lockard House as Historic Landmark
The City of Tucson Mayor and Council today voted to designate the Kirby Lockard House, located in the Richland Heights…
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Sundt Construction Earns Awards for Two Tucson Projects
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Southwest selected the Banner – University Medical Center tower and the Interstate 10 (I-10) interchange at Ina…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Reports Strong Growth
Hughes Federal Credit Union announced another year of strong growth and success at Hughes’ Annual Meeting held on September 16,…
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PCC Adult Education Initiative Honored as One of Four Best in U.S.
Pima Community College Adult Basic Education for College & Career’s (ABECC) IBEST initiative is one of only four programs in…
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UArizona Researchers Near Trials of First Drug for Vascular Dementia
University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers are moving closer to conducting clinical trials on what would be the first therapeutic…
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Susan M. Gray Named CEO of UNS Energy and Tucson Electric Power
UNS Energy’s Board of Directors has named Susan M. Gray as Chief Executive Officer of UNS Energy and its subsidiaries,…
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Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital Earns Level 1 Trauma Center Status
Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital has received Level I Trauma Center designation, signifying the hospital offers care for complex, critical life-threatening…
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City of Tucson Offers Free IT Training for High-Growth Careers
Underserved adults in the Tucson area have the opportunity to train for high-growth information technology careers thanks to an Economic & Workforce…
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Sandvik Materials Technology Expands to Tucson
Sandvik Materials Technology, a world-leading developer and manufacturer of advanced stainless steels and special alloys, announces today plans to expand…
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Bulgaria Selects Raytheon’s AMRAAM Missile to Bolster Country’s Defense
Bulgaria became the world’s 40th AMRAAM® user when the European nation recently signed an agreement to purchase the missile from…
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GUEST COLUMN: Tucson Convention Center Launches VenueShield Program to Aid Reopening
By Kate Calhoun – The Tucson Convention Center (TCC) management staff and ASM Global’s worldwide resources, have created an industry…
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Top Medical Journal Publishes Cancer Prevention Pharmaceuticals’ Trial Results
Cancer Prevention Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPP), a private biotech company developing novel therapeutics to prevent cancer and other diseases, announced The New…
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Text to 911 Launches Across Pima County
Communications centers across Pima County have now integrated texting into its 9-1-1 answering system, allowing residents in need of emergency…
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TEP Announces 2020 Go Green Award Winners
Tucson Electric Power is recognizing nine local businesses and organizations with Go Green Awards for their partnership in promoting greater…
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Raytheon Works to Build a Future Missile Defense System
No time to rest on laurels. The U.S. and its allies must keep an eye to the future, as rogue…
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Lucid Unveils New Luxury Electric Car to be Manufactured in Casa Grande
Production details for the highly anticipated Lucid Air were unveiled at Dream Ahead, a global web broadcast from our Silicon Valley…
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Tempronics Launches New Microclimate Technology for Delivery Trucks
Throughout the global pandemic, the critical role last-mile delivery workers play has never been more evident. As delivery companies continue to find…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union’s New Debit Cards to Aid Banner, Vail Foundations
Hughes Federal Credit Union announces the release of exclusive co-branded Visa® debit cards with Banner Health Foundation and Vail School District…
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Carondelet Hospitals Honored for Stroke Care
Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital have received quality awards for stroke care from the American Heart Association/American…
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Vail’s Mountain View Ranch Sees Surge in Sales
Mountain View Ranch development in Vail — a joint venture between Holualoa Companies, New Mountain View, LLC, A.W. Marrs, Inc.…
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$2.5 Million Gift to Support PCC’s Center of Excellence in Applied Technology
The Thomas R. Brown Family Foundation is giving $2.5 million to Pima Community College Foundation to advance the College’s growing…
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Nanomoneo Opens Biotech Operation in Tucson
After a competitive, multi-state process, Nanomoneo, a biotechnology instrument company, announced that it has selected the University of Arizona Center…
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Arizona Land and Water Trust Helps Protect Acreage in Hayhook Ranch
Arizona Land and Water Trust (Trust) recently partnered with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to permanently protect 477 acres…
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UArizona Partners with WeWork to Expand Global Microcampus Network
The University of Arizona and WeWork today announced an innovative partnership to expand the University of Arizona’s Global Microcampus Network to include…
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Children’s Museum Tucson | Oro Valley Receives $170,000 Grant to Boost Outreach
Children’s Museum Tucson|Oro Valley received a $170,000 Museums for America grant that will be used to increase accessibility and outreach…
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Port of Tucson Given Union Pacific Pinnacle Award
Union Pacific honored 69 companies with its Pinnacle Award for their dedication to safely transporting chemicals by rail. The annual award…
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The Arizona Sands Club Set to Open October 1 at Arizona Stadium
ClubCorp, the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide, in partnership with Arizona Athletics, is excited to announce the…
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Tucson Airport Authority Unveils Strategic Plan Toward Recovery
What happens when an organization is in the midst of developing a long-range strategic plan and suddenly COVID-19 enters the…
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Tucson Medical Center Welcomes Back Visitors to Hospital
Tucson Medical Center is happy to announce it has modified its visitor policy to allow loved ones to visit patients…
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Pima Animal Care Center Donates Pet Food to Needy Families
Pima Animal Care Center has handed out 153,657 meals for dogs and cats with owners who are struggling financially since the program…
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Latina Giving Circle Moves Fund to Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona
The Latina Giving Circle, a women’s philanthropic giving circle in Arizona, announced it has moved its fund to the Women’s…
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New Funding to Propel Pyx Health to Expanded National Growth
Pyx Health, a health care IT company targeting the surging loneliness and social isolation epidemic, announced today that it has…
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Fox Sports, iHeart Radio Pick Up Tucson’s Eye on the Ball Talk Show
Eye on the Ball sports talk radio show has a new home and a new time at Fox Sports 1450…
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Pima Community College Receives High Honor for Annual Financial Report
For the 28th consecutive year, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Pima Community…
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UArizona Announces $5 Million Endowment to Honor Dr. Fayez Ghishan
In honor of Dr. Fayez K. Ghishan‘s 25th anniversary as director of the Steele Children’s Research Center at the University…
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Pima County Celebrates 19th Amendment Centennial in Lights
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women in the United States the right to vote, Pima…
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TEP Wind Turbine Project to Provide Clean Energy by November
Crews installed the final blade on wind turbines at a major project in New Mexico that will begin providing clean…
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Tucson Jazz Festival to Move Forward with 2021 Event
Jazz In January, the non-profit entity and organizer of the HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival (TJF) announces plans to move…
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UArizona Teams With Harvard, MIT and Yale to Develop Quantum Networks – The Internet of Future
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey today joined University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins and leading scientists from the new University…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Announces Copper Cactus Award Finalists
The Tucson Metro Chamber’s annual Copper Cactus Awards, presented by Wells Fargo, will celebrate Southern Arizona’s outstanding small businesses in…
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Pima County Partnership Helps Create Downtown Outdoor Cafes
A plethora of restaurants will soon be offering alfresco dining thanks to a new grant program made possible through a…
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GUEST COLUMN: New COVID-19 Measures at Tucson International Airport – Danette Bewley President and CEO, Tucson Airport Authority
Dear Traveler, I hope this newsletter finds you and your family in good health. Danette Bewley, A.A.E.President/CEOTucson Airport Authority The team…
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Construction Begins on Phase 3 of Downtown Links Project
On Monday, August 24, 2020, Downtown Links Constructors (DLC), under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and…
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St. Elizabeth’s Health Center Merges with El Rio Health
For the past nearly six years, El Rio Health and St. Elizabeth’s Health Center have shared a partnership to assure…
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El Rio Health Plans New Integrated Health Center
One of the annual processes at El Rio Health is the completion of a community assessment—identifying where people need improved…
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Arizona Theatre Company Names Winner of National Latinx Playwriting Award
Eliana Pipes, a playwright, actor and filmmaker, has won Arizona Theatre Company’s 2020 National Latinx Playwriting Award for Dream Hou$e, which…
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UArizona Welcomes Most Diverse Class in its History, Most Flinn Scholars
The University of Arizona’s newest class of Wildcats, which begins classes today, will be its most diverse class ever. Nearly…
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Tucson Association of Realtors Donates $25,000 to Community Food Bank
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® through their 5013C Foundation, the Tucson REALTORS® Charitable Foundation have donated a second time since…
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Banner-University Medical Center Receives National Stroke Care Award
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$2.1 million to nonprofit organizations
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Spring Issue 2020
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Dr. Andrew Weil
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Holualoa Companies Names New CEO
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Gerald Swanson
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TROT Offers Valuable Equine Therapy
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Wheel of Wellness
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Winter Issue 2020
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Fall Issue 2019
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Avery Therapeutics wins $60,000 in Cash
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$3M Pledge for UA Athletics Academic Center
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$5,000 Social Impact Prize to GraphLock
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$10 million in Aerospace Parkway improvements
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R&A CPAs Expand Service
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Tucson Fashion Week
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SALC Welcomes Five New Members
The Southern Arizona Leadership Council (SALC) announced the addition of five new members in the first quarter of 2016. SALC…
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Instrumental Music Center recognized as the Best in Customer Service in the USA.
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Nonprofits Benefit From Cox Charities
30 Local Nonprofits Benefit From Cox Charities Cox Charities is distributing a total of $110,000 in grants for Southern Arizona…
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Uptime Magazine recognizes CAP’s Maintenance Program
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PAG announces recipient of annual Swanson Regional Leadership Award
Pima Association of Governments announced today that Hurvie Davis is the recipient of the 2015 Thomas L. Swanson Regional Leadership…
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Simon, a global leader in retail real estate, is pleased to announce that U.S. Polo Assn. will open at Tucson Premium…
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Get Started Tucson pitch competition
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3 Daily LAX Nonstops
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GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY FREEZES TUITION FOR SEVENTH STRAIGHT YEAR
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Wells Fargo No. 1 SBA lender for Arizona small businesses
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PANDA Children’s Neurological Center Opens at UA Medical Center Children’s Multispecialty Clinic on Wilmot
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Tucson Care Card Savings Plus Charity Donation
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Deadline extended in Pima County anti-graffiti poster contest
Young artists have one more month to create and submit art to help Pima County fight graffiti. Graffiti is a…
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SUNDT FOUNDATION SURPASSES $6 MILLION IN GRANT AWARDS SINCE ITS INCEPTION
Eleven Tucson organizations among recipients of recent financial support Sundt Construction, Inc. and its employees recently reached a milestone in…
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Arizona’s Renowned Treatment Facility, Sierra Tucson, Recognized as a “Center of Excellence” Resource in ValueOptions® Signature Network
Sierra Tucson, an international leader in the treatment of complex, co-occurring disorders, has been chosen as a Center of Excellence…
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One-Stop partners with manufacturers, PCC and high schools to meet employers’ need for machinists
Eighteen high school graduates will work full time this summer with machinists at 10 local manufacturing companies in paid internships…
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Ventana launches new software platform for enhanced pathology education
Ventana expands its portfolio of digital pathology solutions with the release of VENTANA Vector software for education and collaboration Ventana…
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BBB Warns Southern Arizonans of Robocalls Promising “Energy Savings”
Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Arizona is alerting consumers to illegal automated phone solicitations- or “robocalls”- from an unknown company…
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Salpointe Catholic High School Graduates 263 Students for Class of 2014
An Astounding $18,638,661 Earned in Merit Scholarships Salpointe Catholic High School is proud to announce that the 263 members of…
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Goettl Air Conditioning Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Goettl Air Conditioning, a leading heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) company in Arizona, is celebrating a number of monumental…
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Scraps on Scraps Wins Cox Business’ “Get Started Tucson” Pitch Competition
Local Company Awarded $5,000 cash plus business services in “Shark Tank-like” Competition during Small Business Week Scraps on Scraps, a…
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New 3D Mammography at Northwest Women’s Imaging Offers Chance to Diagnose Breast Cancer Earlier
Northwest Women’s Imaging (NWI) announces another first for Tucson in the evaluation and detection of breast cancer. NWI is the…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Copper Cactus Awards Now Accepting Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the Tucson Metro Chamber Copper Cactus Awards presented by Wells Fargo. Nomination deadline is…
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STUDENTS GO ON THE FLIGHT OF THEIR LIVES
Universal Avionics takes Amphi Middle School winning teams on Cessna flight Nine students from Amphi Middle School won an amazing…
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Winners of Southern Arizona’s 2014 Champions for Children Awards Announced
Child and Family Resources has announced the winners of its 5th Annual Champions for Children awards, presented at an awards…
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Pima County wins three Public Works Project of the Year awards
Pima County has won three 2014 Project of the Year awards from the Southern Arizona Branch of the American Public…
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Pima County looks to expand employer opportunities for internships this summer
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UA Sarver Heart Center Expert Offers Insights into New Uses of a Surgical Adhesive in New England Journal of Medicine Review
Rapid advances in minimally invasive and catheter cardiovascular technologies have created a growing need for the development of effective adhesives…
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New public affairs TV program Metro Week premieres June 6 on PBS 6
Joins Arizona Week for a complete block of regional, state and national public affairs programs on Friday nights and Sunday…
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H&R Block comes to Cochise Plaza in Sierra Vista
Andy Seleznov, CCIM, Director of Leasing at Larsen Baker, is pleased to announce that H&R Block has leased a 3,760…
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Cox Business and Inc. Magazine Offer Start-Ups Chance to Win $5,000 Cash and Free Cox Business Tech Package at “Get Started Tucson” Live Pitch Event
Digital marketing, venture capital, business growth experts on hand to provide guidance and tips to Southern Arizona entrepreneurs in fast…
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2014 – 2015 Tucson Metro Chamber Board of Directors Named
The Tucson Metro Chamber board of directors elected Tony Penn, President & CEO of United Way of Tucson and Southern…
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Colliers International Completes $18.95 Million Sale of 143,650 SF Office in Tucson
Largest Office Investment Sale in Tucson by SF in 6 Years Colliers International in Greater Phoenix recently completed the sale…
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OSCHMANN EMPLOYEE SCREENING SERVICES NAMED SOUTHERN ARIZONA’S EXCLUSIVE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA) UNIVERSAL ENROLLMENT CENTER.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has named Oschmann Employee Screening Services, Tucson, as the exclusive Universal Enrollment Center in Southern…
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SUNDT HOSTS ANNUAL MIKE GAINES CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT IN TUCSON
Sundt Foundation event raises $18,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Association The Sundt Foundation, a charitable organization funded by Sundt Construction, Inc.…
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ORO VALLEY HOSPITAL RECEIVES PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY CERTIFICATION
Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) has become a Pediatric Prepared Emergency Care (PPEC) certified hospital by the Arizona Chapter of the…
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Title Security and First American Title Will Merge Companies in Tucson, Green Valley
Title Security Agency of Arizona announced today the signing of a joint venture agreement to form a new company with…
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American Airlines to add 4th daily flight to LAX in June
Starting June 11, American Airlines is adding a fourth daily round-trip between Tucson and Los Angeles International Airport. The new…
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UAMC Among ‘100 Great Hospitals in America’
University of Arizona Medical Center –University Campus was named today to the 2014 list of “100 Great Hospitals in America”…
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University of Arizona and Miraval Resort & Spa Launch Wellness and Sustainability Institute
The University of Arizona and Miraval Resort & Spa announce the launch of the University of Arizona/Miraval Institute, a think…
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Local FASTSIGNS® Named One of the Top Centers in the Country
Local signs and graphics provider FASTSIGNS® of Tucson – Oracle was named one of the top centers out of more…
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PlayAbility Toys Play Day: Bringing the Tucson Community Together
Playability Toys, a local Tucson toy company, is hosting an Olympic themed Play Day as a way to introduce the…
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Ventana supports World Health Organization’s global classification of haematopoietic and lymphoid cancers
Tucson, Ariz., March 27, 2014 – Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group has made an…
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Coach Sean Miller Commercials Win National Awards
Hughes Federal Credit Union, received five Diamond Awards from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing & Business Development Council,…
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CAP Supports Colorado River Delta Pulse Flow Program
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BEN’S BELLS TO OPEN A NEW STORE LOCATION – Shop KIND: Goods for Kindness!
Continuing in our mission of spreading intentional kindness in the Tucson community and beyond, Ben’s Bells is opening its first…
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Simpleview Announces Acquisition of Software Management
Simpleview announced today the acquisition of Pittsburgh-based Software Management, Inc. (SMI), the industry’s second largest provider of sales, marketing and…
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Wells Fargo Private Bank survey finds only 13% of investors adjusting retirement goals for greater growth as life expectancy increases…
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Calling All Screenwriters: Mex/US Treatment Competition
The Latin American Training Center-LATC, with support from Film Tucson, National Association of Latino Independent Producer-NALIP, UA Department of Spanish…
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‘Mission Strong’ Effort Kicked Off To Voice Support for Area’s Military
A survey of Southern Arizonans released today as part of a new regional effort clearly shows strong support for the…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Corrects Figure Reported in Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) Task Force Survey
In the Tucson Metro Chamber’s original release of the Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) Survey Summary, the amount of Highway…
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AT&T INVESTS NEARLY $90 MILLION OVER FOUR-YEAR PERIOD TO ENHANCE LOCAL NETWORKS IN TUCSON AREA
Investment Expands Access to Nation’s Most Reliable 4G LTE Network, Benefits of Mobile Broadband AT&T* has invested nearly $90 million…
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Angel Charity Announces Three Local Nonprofits Selected to Receive $850,000 from 2014 Fundraising Campaign
Angel Charity for Children, Inc. announced it has selected Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, Aviva Children’s Services and El Grupo…
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THE GOOTTER FOUNDATION TO GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE TO TUCSON
In an unprecedented move, the Steven M. Gootter Foundation will present the Tucson Police Department with 50 AEDs (automated external…
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Pima County part of UA Science Geotourism Initiative launching new website
Pima County is part of a new effort inviting the public to share their photos of Southern Arizona’s natural beauty to…
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Nonprofit Loan Fund Makes First Loans to Three Local Organizations
The Nonprofit Loan Fund of Tucson and Southern Arizona (NPLF) is pleased to announce its first loans to three local nonprofit organizations: YWCA…
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UHS of Tucson, LLC acquires Palo Verde Mental Health from Tucson Medical Center
UHS of Tucson, LLC (UHS) has acquired Palo Verde Mental Health from Tucson Medical Center. Moving forward the operation will…
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Study Buddy Boosts Students’ Cognitive Function – Naturally
Brainiac Supplements, LLC, announces the launch of Study Buddy, a doctor-recommended, herbal-based study aid specifically designed to help college and…
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