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City of Maricopa Win Golden Prospector Award Recognizing Excellence in Economic Development
(PHOENIX, Sept. 20, 2016) The city of Maricopa has won a Golden Prospector Award from the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) for its “Business Beat” video series. “Business Beat” is the year-round component of Maricopa’s Shop Local Program, designed to encourage residents to spend their dollars locally by raising awareness of Maricopa businesses. The […]
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Arizona Association for Economic Development Presents 2016 Golden Prospector Awards
(PHOENIX, Sept. 16, 2016) The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has presented 11 Golden Prospector Awards and seven Golden Prospector Awards of Merit recognizing excellence, innovation and creativity in economic development. The Town of Gilbert won four Golden Prospector Awards for its “Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report,” special events “Business Walk” and “Red Carpet […]
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Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Announces the Promotion of Sharon Crane to Casino Host and Total Rewards Manager
(MARICOPA, Ariz. – Sept. 14, 2016) – Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino has announced that Sharon Crane has been promoted to Casino Host and Total Rewards Manager. In her new position, Crane will oversee the overall operations and staff for Total Rewards and the cashier cage. Crane has been with Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino for more than nine years […]
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AAED’s Northern Economic Development Regional Symposium to Address ‘Designing Downtowns for Economic Success’
(PHOENIX – Sept. 12, 2016) The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED)’s Northern Economic Development Regional Symposium will address “Designing Downtowns for Economic Success.” The symposium will be held Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Cottonwood Public Safety, 199 S. Sixth Street in Cottonwood. Kimber Lanning, founder and executive director of Local […]
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Washington Federal Bank in Tucson Donates $2,000 to Youth on Their Own
Washington Federal, a full-service national banking institution with eight branches in Pima County and 30 statewide, was proud to donate $2,000 to Youth on Their Own, a Southern Arizona non-profit organization focused on dropout prevention, this past August as part of its Washington Federal Foundation corporate giving program. In 2015 alone, Youth on Their Own […]
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National Association for the Deaf Honors Sherri Collins with the Michael Berger Excellence in Board Service Award
(Phoenix, August 30, 2016) – The National Association for the Deaf (NAD) has awarded Sherri Collins, executive director for the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH), the Michael Berger Excellence in Board Service Award at the 53rd Biennial National Association for the Deaf Conference held in Phoenix. NAD Board […]
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Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Announces the Promotion of Barbara Achten to Cage Manager
(Maricopa, Ariz. – August 16, 2016) – Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino has announced that Barbara Achten has been promoted to cage manager. In her new position, Achten will oversee all personnel and safety measures in the casino cage. Achten, previously the cashier supervisor, has been with Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino for 22 years. She was recognized as […]
READ MOREW.J. Maloney Plumbing Bolsters Capabilities; Joins Forces with Hayes Mechanical
(PHOENIX – Aug. 15, 2016) W.J. Maloney Plumbing has merged with Hayes Mechanical to strengthen its capabilities. Now operating as a division of Hayes Mechanical, W.J. Maloney Plumbing has been a trusted name in the Valley for more than 50 years, providing new commercial plumbing construction, working with the best general contractors in the area. […]
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Urban Adaptive Reuse to be Topic At Arizona Association for Economic Development’s September Luncheon
(PHOENIX, Aug. 15, 2016) The Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) September luncheon will feature a panel discussion on Urban Adaptive Reuse. It will be held on Sept. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix. The panel, which will be moderated by Amanda Elliott, economic development administrator for […]
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Pv Jantz Appointed as a Commissioner for the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing
(Phoenix, August 9, 2016) – Governor Doug Ducey has recently appointed Pv Jantz as a Commissioner to the board of the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH). As a Commissioner and the Commission’s Deaf Representative, Jantz’s responsibilities include providing resources and expertise to ensure the interests of deaf and hard […]
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Fletcher McCusker of Rio Nuevo Will be Keynote Speaker At Arizona Association for Economic Development’s September Luncheon
(TUCSON – August 1, 2016) Fletcher McCusker, chairman of Rio Nuevo, will be the keynote speaker at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) September Southern Arizona luncheon. It will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Arizona Inn, located at 2200 E. Elm St., in Tucson. Rio […]
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Arizona Association for Economic Development’s August Luncheon Topic: 2017 Real Estate Outlook
The 2017 Real Estate Outlook will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) August luncheon. It will be held on Aug. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix.
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