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Stephanie A. Walsh, MBA, Named Director of Major & Planned Gifts for Sojourner Center
(PHOENIX – Feb. 7, 2018) – Stephanie A. Walsh, MBA, has been named director of major & planned gifts for Sojourner Center. Walsh, a fundraising professional with 20 years’ experience, joins Sojourner Center from the Banner Health Foundation where she served as the development manager for the past five years. Sojourner Center is a domestic […]
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Subway Kids & Sports Rides Into Larkspur Elementary School To Surprise Two Lucky Students
(PHOENIX – Feb. 7, 2018) – Subway Kids & Sports of Arizona, in partnership with Subway Restaurants of Arizona, Dasani Water, Shamrock Farms and The Be Kind People Project, rode into Larkspur Elementary in Phoenix this February to recognize two special students as part of its Cycle for Success program. Through a teacher-led nomination process, […]
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SUBWAY® Restaurants of Arizona Signs on as Title Sponsor of Arizona Quizbowl; New Half-Hour Program to Shine a Light on Best, Brightest Teens in State
(PHOENIX – Feb. 7, 2018) – SUBWAY® Restaurants of Arizona is proud to serve as the title sponsor for the first-ever Quizbowl Arizona, a tournament-style educational contest in partnership with KASW-TV Your Phoenix CW featuring teams made up of students from local high schools. The single elimination tournament – set up much like the NCAA […]
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USTA Southwest Section Honors Kelly Ferris as Local League Coordinator of the Year
(PHOENIX – Feb. 6, 2018) – The United States Tennis Association (USTA) Southwest Section has honored Kelly Ferris, from USTA Central Arizona, as the Local League Coordinator of the Year at its awards and hall of fame ceremony held earlier this month in Scottsdale, Ariz. The mission of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Southwest Section […]
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Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Announces Linda Hughes McCarthy as Hotel Operations Manager
(MARICOPA, Ariz. – Feb. 5, 2018) – Linda Hughes McCarthy has joined Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino as hotel operations manager. She will direct the day-to-day operations of the hotel including the front office, front desk, valet services, reservations and PBX (phone system). She began her casino career in the early 80s at Caesars Atlantic City as […]
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Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Announces Daniel Piña as Executive Housekeeper
(MARICOPA, Ariz. – Feb. 5, 2018) – Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino has announced that Daniel Piña has joined the team as executive housekeeper. In his role, Piña will be responsible for managing costs and hiring and training staff to upholding the highest level of service within the Harrah’s culture. Prior to his position at Harrah’s Ak-Chin […]
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Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge is BACK this February for Year Five at Restaurants Across the Valley and Flagstaff
(PHOENIX – January 24, 2018) – Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is pleased to announce the return of its award-winning Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge. For the fifth year in a row, chefs from some of the state’s most popular restaurants will use their culinary prowess to re-imagine one of the beloved flavors of Girl Scout Cookies […]
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‘The Intel Story: Over $20 Billion Invested In Arizona – What’s Next?’ Will Be Discussed At AAED’s February Luncheon
(PHOENIX – Jan. 24, 2018) – “The Intel Story: Over $20 Billion of Investment in Arizona – What’s Next?” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) February luncheon. It will be held on Feb. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix. As part […]
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Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Promotes Tara Lurz to Vice President, Mohave County
(FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Jan 18, 2018) – Tara Lurz has been promoted to vice president, Mohave County with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H). In her new role, Lurz will be responsible for overseeing programs for all SB&H facilities in Mohave County, training and hiring new staff and oversite of client treatment and compliance. Office […]
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Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Promotes Dominic Miller to Vice President Outpatient Services
(PHOENIX – Jan 17, 2018) – Dominic Miller has been promoted to vice president outpatient services for Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H). In his new role, Miller will be responsible for providing administrative and clinical oversight to outpatient clinics in Maricopa and Gila counties, partnering with stakeholders and community partners and developing and implementing […]
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National Indian Gaming Commission Approves Seven-Year Management Agreement Between the Ak-Chin Indian Community and Caesars Entertainment
(Maricopa, Ariz. – January 17, 2018) – The National Indian Gaming Commission has approved a seven-year management agreement between the Ak-Chin Indian Community and Caesars Entertainment Corporation. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, a part of Caesars Entertainment (Nasdaq: CZR), has been the management company for the casino since it opened in 1994. “Caesars Entertainment and Harrah’s have […]
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AAED’s Northern Economic Development Regional Symposium to Address ‘Economic Development Road Maps’
(WICKENBURG, Ariz. – Jan. 11, 2018) The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) will hold a Northern Economic Development Regional Symposium to discuss “Driving Our Future: Developing Your Economic Development Road Map.” The symposium will be held Feb. 28 from 9:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Town of Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine […]
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