News from January 2019



COCONINO COUNTY: 2019 Coconino County Spelling BEE

Coconino County students will vie for top spelling honors during the 2019 Coconino County Spelling BEE.

MESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Ahmed’s Step-Up as Honorary Spokespersons for House of Refuge Annual Gala

In light of the St. Louis Cardinals recent acquisition of All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, many are left wishing his family a heartfelt farewell, all the while settling into the new.

SOUTHWEST VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Making a Difference One Charity Storage Auction at a Time

Palm Gate has signed on with Charity Storage to receive charitable donations. Auction proceeds benefit 3 non profit organizations.

TUCSON METRO CHAMBER: Tucson Federal Credit Union's Commitment to Community

When employees of Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) are out in the community, they are often asked, “What makes a credit union different than a bank?” For TFCU, one answer is their passion to “pay it forward.”


CONAGRA BRANDS,INC.: John Bailey & Christopher Marks, Faculty Recital: Old Favorites to be held Jan.31.

John Bailey & Christopher Marks, Faculty Recital: Old Favorites to be held Jan.31.

State institution: These 2-year U.S. schools attract the fewest in-state students

College of Court Reporting Inc, Don Roberts School of Hair Design and Denmark College enrolled the fewest in-state students of all two-year schools in the U.S., according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of fall 2017 data.



TOWN OF MARANA: Seeking Letters of Interest for radio partnership

The Town of Marana is requesting Letters of Interest from radio broadcasting companies seeking to be the exclusive radio media partner for the Town’s Star Spangled Spectacular event.

Analysis: Arizona posts 19th highest drop in food stamps participants

Arizona ranked No. 19 among 49 states and U.S. territories that saw reductions in food stamps participation, according to the latest numbers compiled by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Analysis: Indiana posts 17th highest drop in food stamps participants

Indiana ranked No. 17 among 49 states and U.S. territories that saw reductions in food stamps participation, according to the latest numbers compiled by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Analysis: Indiana on track to tax online sales

Indiana is compliant with a U.S. Supreme Court decision outlining how states can go about requiring online retailers to collect sales taxes on products sold within their borders, according to an analysis by the Washington-based Tax Foundation.

Analysis: Arizona not on track to tax online sales

Arizona is not compliant with a U.S. Supreme Court decision outlining how states can go about requiring online retailers to collect sales taxes on products sold within their borders, according to an analysis by the Washington-based Tax Foundation.




PIMA COUNTY: Launches new online film permit application

Pima County Attractions and Tourism, in partnership with Film Tucson, launched a new online permitting system that allows filmmakers, location scouts and photographers who have interest in filming on County property to submit their applications.

MESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: MCC Dental Hygiene students offer free dental services

Mesa Community College Dental Hygiene students seek individuals for complimentary oral health screenings from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, 5855 E. Still Circle in Mesa