Prescott Chief of Police Debora Black has been honored by the Arizona Capital Times (ACT) as the Arizona Public Safety Leader of the Year. The award was presented in a virtual ceremony because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Black was praised for her “long legacy of dedicated and innovative service within the public safety industry.” Black soon will complete 40 years in her law enforcement career. For the past seven, she has led the Prescott Police Force. She is the first woman to have served in … [Read more...] about Police Chief Honored
YRMC Expansion Continues
The recently-announced affiliation of Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) with Dignity Health Arizona Division (DHAD) is yet another example of the ever-continuing renovation and expansion of the region’s largest medical facility. Eighteen projects are underway across the YRMC system, including the construction of a 100,000-square-foot health and wellness center. “When finished in late 2021, the new center will be home to ambulatory medical practices and other essential outpatient … [Read more...] about YRMC Expansion Continues
Arizona Awarded $1.5 Million To Expand Adoption Efforts
Governor Doug Ducey today announced Arizona received a $1.49 million Adoption and Legal Guardianship Incentive Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help more Arizona kids find safe, loving homes. Funding through the Adoption and Legal Guardianship Incentive Payments program is awarded based on the number of children and youth in foster care that are connected to permanent homes through adoption and legal guardianship, with states receiving more funding as more children … [Read more...] about Arizona Awarded $1.5 Million To Expand Adoption Efforts
SenesTech to Present at the October 2020 Lytham Partners Virtual Investor Growth Conference
SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES), a developer of proprietary technologies for managing animal pest populations through fertility control, is scheduled to participate in a virtual presentation and fireside chat at the October 2020 Lytham Partners Virtual Investor Growth Conference on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 12:00pm ET (9:00am PT). A webcast of the presentation will be posted under the investor relations section of SenesTech's website at senestech.investorroom.com, can be accessed … [Read more...] about SenesTech to Present at the October 2020 Lytham Partners Virtual Investor Growth Conference
Arizona Adds Nearly 80,000 Jobs In August, Unemployment Drops To 5.9%
Arizona’s economy posted strong gains in August, adding nearly 80,000 jobs over the month. The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.9%, down from 10.7% in July and lower than the U.S. overall rate of 8.4%. During August, the private sector in Arizona recorded a gain of 30,400 jobs, which is 12,200 more jobs than the ten year average for the month. Gains were posted across ten private sectors, with ‘education and health services’ and ‘trade, transportation and utilities’ at the top. “This … [Read more...] about Arizona Adds Nearly 80,000 Jobs In August, Unemployment Drops To 5.9%
Governor Ducey Urges Arizonans To Complete 2020 Census
With counting slated to end on September 30, Governor Doug Ducey, joined by members of the U.S. Census Bureau and local leaders, today urged all Arizonas who have not completed their census to do so immediately. Governor Ducey launched the AZ Census 2020 campaign in January with a focus on reaching traditionally undercounted communities through community-based initiatives, a paid media effort and educational outreach. Counting began in March. Today, Governor Ducey and members of the Arizona … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Urges Arizonans To Complete 2020 Census
Chamber Business News: CARES Act And Arizona Come Together For Schools In Pandemic
Federal lifelines from the federal CARES Act are not only aiding small businesses and individuals in Arizona to survive the pandemic, they are helping schools navigate new challenges, as well. In total, Arizona will collect $1.8 billion from the CARES Act. Of that, education is receiving an estimated $626 million. That relief has been “critical” for keeping students educated and safe as schools statewide cope with the financial realities of COVID-19, said Arizona Superintendent of Public … [Read more...] about Chamber Business News: CARES Act And Arizona Come Together For Schools In Pandemic
McSally, O’Halleran Introduce Bill to Improve Sunset Crater Volcano Monument
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Congressman Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ-01) on Monday introduced bipartisan legislation to modify the boundary of the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument near Flagstaff to improve management of its buildings. “Sunset Crater is a geo attracts more than 200,000 tourists, hikers, and researchers to Northern Arizona each year,” McSally said. “My bill will improve the visitor experience by streamlining management of Monument facilities and reducing bureaucratic … [Read more...] about McSally, O’Halleran Introduce Bill to Improve Sunset Crater Volcano Monument
Northern Arizona Healthcare Brings Dedicated Children’s Health Center to Flagstaff
The recently completed 21,982 SF Children's Health Center will enable Northern Arizona Healthcare to better serve children from across our region.Opening October 5th, 2020, this innovative design, completed in partnership with Corgan, transformed an existing Flagstaff, AZ commercial space into a state-of-the-art pediatric healthcare facility that includes general care exam rooms, behavioral health observation suite, audiology suite, physical therapy gyms, X-ray and radiology rooms, orthopedic … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Brings Dedicated Children’s Health Center to Flagstaff
Air Bridge Program Delivers Thousands of Pounds of Relief from COVID-19 to Navajo and Hopi Communities
The Navajo and Hopi Air Bridge Program successfully concluded its 7-week program in late August with delivery of 48,193 pounds of direct relief via 24 flights to remote Navajo and Hopi communities. The Air Bridge Program was an unprecedented humanitarian partnership between Air Serv International, ISTAT Foundation, Westwind Air Services, and the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund. The Navajo and Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund is an initiative of Yee Ha’oolníidoo (translates … [Read more...] about Air Bridge Program Delivers Thousands of Pounds of Relief from COVID-19 to Navajo and Hopi Communities