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Yuma mayor proclaims local emergency as migrant release continues

Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls on Tuesday declared a local emergency due to the overwhelming release of migrants into the community. Nicholls issued the emergency following the United States Border Patrol’s...

Emily Richardson

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AZ Leadership: Cheryl Lombard

Every leader has his or her own approach to management, and Cheryl Lombard has found her own style. “It’s not honestly something I aspired to, but it’s something that I felt natural in,” said Lombard...

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Education & Workforce Government & Politics

Several important education bills are gaining traction in the Arizona Legislature

Arizona legislators cover a lot of education-related issues for the state, and sometimes it’s difficult to keep track. Chamber Business News took a closer look at some of the bills currently making their way through the...

Economic Development

Arizona ranked third in economic momentum

Business

WeWork set to open another coworking space in Phoenix

Last year, Upwork put out a study focused on the rising gig economy, stating that nearly half of all Generation Z college grads are opting to freelance and light out on their own. From creative jobs like writing and...

Nick Esquer

Education & Workforce

Sun Devils in the U.K.

April 16, 2019

Technology Video

Intel Capital announces $117 million of new investments in 14 ‘disruptive’ tech startups

Intel Capital, Intel Corporation’s global investment organization, announced $117 million of investments at the 2019 Intel Capital Global Summit in Phoenix, adding 14 “disruptive” tech startups to its ever-growing...

Trade

Trade stable as Mexico’s new president take the reins

Businesses in Mexico are still actively pursuing trade and economic development with Arizona and North America despite occasionally harsh political rhetoric from presidents across both borders, a Phoenix trade...

Victoria Harker

Economic Development Education & Workforce

Maricopa Community Colleges creates significant economic impact

Emily Richardson

Education & Workforce

Encouraging healthy habits and positive youth development

In partnership with the University of Arizona, the National 4-H Council released a report focusing on the 4-H Healthy Habits program. The program is funded through grants from the Walmart Foundation and engages youth in...

Government & Politics

Arizona leaders recognized for business policy support

April 15, 2019

Education & Workforce Technology

Commerce authority, community colleges, tech leaders create advanced manufacturing certification

The Arizona Advanced Technology Network, a partnership between community colleges from three counties and several major technology, automation, aerospace and defense industry leaders, announced a new certification...