News from October 2016


Salt River Project hosts unveiling celebration for The Grand at Papago Park Center

The Grand at Papago Park Center, the last parcel awaiting development in one of Arizona's largest business parks, was unveiled this week at an opening celebration hosted by Salt River Project.

Salt River Project, EVgo provide five new electric vehicle charging stations

Salt River Project (SRP) has teamed up with EVgo to place five fast-charging EVgo Stations for electric vehicles in SRP’s service territory.

Austin Electric trains, hires refugees through special program

Austin Electric Services has hired and trained 150 refugees from Cuba, Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

ADEQ accepting grant applications for water-quality improvement

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is accepting applications for $900,000 in competitive grants to fund projects that help improve water quality and reduce some forms of pollution.

Greater Phoenix Chamber names new board chairman, 17 new members

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) has selected a new board chairman and added 17 new members to its board of directors.

Senate passes two McCain-sponsored measures to protect Native Americans

The U.S. Senate has passed two measures sponsored by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ): one to crack down on the illegal trafficking of Native American artifacts and the other to complete construction of the Miner Flat Dam for the White Mountain Apache tribe.

APS honors six employees for community service

APS recently honored six full-time employees who have demonstrated dedication to their communities through volunteer efforts.