News from January 2018


Professional and technical services, except legal services industry Q4 net sales up 4.4%

The professional and technical services, except legal services industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 4.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Aerospace products and parts industry Q4 net sales up 6.9%

The aerospace products and parts industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 6.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mesa asks residents to recycle Christmas trees

As the holidays wind down, the City of Mesa is sponsoring a "Treecycle" program and offering residents several 24-hour sites throughout the city where they can drop-off their Christmas trees to be recycled.

Rehabilitated dam to protect thousands of West Valley residents

A newly rehabilitated 1.6-mile long, compacted-earth embankment dam for West Valley that is expected to protect thousands of residents from flooding has been officially dedicated.

Coconino County's Wyant named president-elect of court clerks' association

Coconino County Clerk of the Superior Court Valerie Wyant was recently named president-elect for the Arizona Association of Superior Court Clerks.

Cochise County court seeks Spanish interpreters

The Cochise County Superior Court is seeking two interpreters to help Spanish-speaking clients and to provide translations for court records.

Tucson City Council approves new retail development

The Tucson Metro Chamber is applauding the recent vote by the Tucson City Council to approve a rezoning request that will pave the way for a new retail development on Tucson’s east side, a move the Chamber says will lead to job creation for the city.

Pima County considers half-cent sales tax for road repairs

Pima County, which is the only county in Arizona without a sales tax, is exploring the idea of a half-cent sales tax and has scheduled a series public meetings to get input on the issue from residents.

City employees help over 50 Goodyear families and children this holiday

City of Goodyear employees and volunteers collected, sorted and wrapped over 1,000 Christmas gifts to give to more than 50 Goodyear families in need, including 150 families with children.

Ducey appoints Burton to State Board of Education

Gov. Doug Ducey recently appointed the co-founder of the Burton Family Foundation and long-time education advocate Christine Burton to the Arizona State Board of Education.


2 Sacks Tierney attorneys recognized as 2018 Az Business Leaders

Two members of the Sacks Tierney law firm have been chosen from among 5,000 nominees to be recognized as influential leaders in their industries for the Az Business Leaders’ 2018 edition.