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News from July 2017

Casa Grande blood donors can win a Volkswagen vehicle

By Chandra Lye | Jul 13, 2017

Blood donors can save a life and win a car during the city of Casa Grande's blood drives this summer.

Impromptu flag raising creates Scottsdale legacy

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 13, 2017

When a pair of young men inadvertently created controversy by planting a flag on a mountaintop — sparking debate and fueling media attention — their action generated a memorial in a Scottsdale desert preserve.

Tucson Metro Chamber names finalists for Copper Cactus Awards

By Chandra Lye | Jul 12, 2017

The Tucson Metro Chamber has named the finalists for its Copper Cactus Awards.

Roderique named Buckeye's economic development director

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 12, 2017

David Roderique has joined Buckeye, Phoenix’s westernmost suburb, as its new economic development director, bringing a background in strategic planning, analysis, marketing and implementation to his position.

Maricopa’s Bueras received advanced certification status

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 12, 2017

Maricopa Clerk Vanessa Bueras recently received the Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) Inc.

Mesa’s Eastmark ranked No. 1 in Arizona master-planned community sales

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 11, 2017

The Eastmark community in Mesa, which averages 82 home sales monthly, has been named among the nation’s top 20 best-selling master-planned areas.

El Capitan reveals precious metals sales contract, slates Scottsdale meeting

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 11, 2017

El Capitan Precious Metals Inc., a mining company based in Scottsdale, will sell precious metals to a refinery in an agreement with PFL Bullion Consultants, a Canadian metals broker.

GPCC to manage Arizona Chamber Executives

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 10, 2017

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) embarked on an agreement with the Arizona Chamber Executives (ACE) to help the 60-member association meet its business goals.

Marcus & Millichap closes five properties yielding over $217 million

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 7, 2017

Two Marcus & Millichap senior managing directors of the Institutional Properties Advisors division closed five property transactions totaling $217 million and 1,699 units.

Arizona Realtors head north for higher learning

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 7, 2017

A recent five-day trip took three Arizona Realtors beyond U.S. borders as they attended an industry event in Winnipeg, Manitoba, learning about global transaction matters and networking with neighbors to the north.

LED signage saves money for ADOT

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 7, 2017

The overhead signs along Arizona highways each save the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) approximately $1,000 annually since employees came up with replacing halogen with LED lighting.

Telecommunications industry Q2 net sales down 0.2%

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were down 0.2 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and electronic products industry Q2 net sales up 2%

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The computer and electronic products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wood products industry Q2 net sales up 10%

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The wood products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 10 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and peripheral equipment industry Q2 net sales up 1.5%

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The computer and peripheral equipment industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 1.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Miscellaneous manufacturing industry Q2 net sales up 3%

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The miscellaneous manufacturing industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Furniture and related products industry Q2 net sales up 4%

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The furniture and related products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Primary metals industry Q2 net sales did not change much

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The primary metals industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 was unchanged over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Pharmaceuticals and medicines industry Q2 net sales up 3.6%

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The pharmaceuticals and medicines industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 3.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Electrical equipment, appliances and components industry Q2 net sales down 0.6%

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The electrical equipment, appliances and components industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were down 0.6 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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