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3 Million Math Problem Challenge Mr. Collins Paramotor into the field of Imagine Prep

Membership Luncheon May 2026

Membership Luncheon May 2026

Acktion Drug & DNA Services First Aid/CPR/AED Classes Coming

First aid/CPR/AED classes June 2nd and June 16th @ 4:00 pm at 345 W Central Ave STE 4 Coolidge Az Please call (520) 843-0054 for sign up and pricing

Swim Lessons Registration Begins May 1st, 2026, Coolidge Aquatic Center

Chamber Chatter May 2026

Chamber Chatter May 2026

University of Arizona Diabetes Prevention Program

State of the City Luncheon Presentation

State of the City 2026 Luncheon Presentation

Arizona Border Alliance: The Coolidge Healthy Choices Program

CAC Breaks Ground on Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Signal Peak Campus

 NEWS RELEASE     CONTACT:    Alison Bailin 602.318.3775abailin@hmapr.comTODAY’S DATE: April 2, 2026      Central Arizona College Breaks Ground on Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Signal Peak Campus$102 million project to restore cultural cornerstone, expand academic programs and elevate arts access across Pinal County   (COOLIDGE, Ariz.) – Central Arizona College marked a major milestone on March 31, breaking ground on a 91,000-square-foot Cultural and Performing Arts Center at its

CAC Celebrates Community College Month

Central Arizona College Celebrates Community College Month by Showcasing Workforce Pathways, Transfer Success and High‑Value Education  By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and MarketingPinal County, AZ – Katie Hobbs, Governor of Arizona, recently proclaimed April 2026 as Arizona Community College Month, recognizing the state’s ten community college districts and their vital role in education and workforce development. This proclamation aligns with National Community College Month

Chamber Chatter April 2026

Chamber Chatter April 2026

March 2026 Membership Luncheon Presentation

March 2026 Membership Luncheon Presentation

Chamber Chatter March 2026

Chamber Chatter March 2026

Superstition Radio Control Helicopter Association Offers Scholarships for CAC Students

February 18, 2026  Superstition Radio Control Helicopter Association Offers Scholarships for CAC Students  By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and MarketingPinal County, AZ – The Central Arizona College Foundation recently received a donation of $2500 from the Superstition Radio Control Helicopter Association (SRCHA), providing ongoing scholarship funding for students in CAC’s drone program. Each year SRCHA conducts a raffle to raise scholarship funds during the Southwest Heli Rodeo at

February 2026 Membership Luncheon Presentation

February 2026 Membership Luncheon Presentation  by Richard Rosales withAPS 2025 APS Economic Development ResourcesSizeUp Arizona Marketing  

Dr. Jackie Elliot of Central Arizona College Receives Phi Theta Kappa's Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction

PHI THETA KAPPAPHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY1625 Eastover Drive, Jackson, MS 39211  Contact: Makayla Steedepress@ptk.orgwww.ptk.org  Dr. Jackie Elliott of Central Arizona College Receives Phi Theta Kappa’s Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Dr. Jackie Elliott, President of Central Arizona College, as a recipient of the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, the Society’s highest honor for community

Chamber Chatter February 2026

Chamber Chatter February 2026

Breakfast with the Mayor January 2026

Breakfast with the Mayor Presentation

Chamber Chatter January 2026

Chamber Chatter January 2026

CAC Students Receive Joyce Amburgey Memorial Scholarship

Central Arizona College Students Receive Joyce Amburgey Memorial Scholarship  By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Earlier this year, the Central Arizona College Foundation received a sizeable donation to establish the Joyce Amburgey Memorial Scholarship.   This fall, four CAC students were selected as the first recipients of this scholarship. Brooke Packard, Addison Quenga, Arpita Sandhu and Makenna Vaughn were each awarded $2,000, helping to make

CAC Announces Partnership with Pinnacle Southwest Compliance LLC

December 3, 2025New alliance aims to equip Pinal County workforce with essential safety credentials and compliance know-how with new partnership with Pinnacle Southwest CompliancePinal County, AZ— Central Arizona College is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Pinnacle Southwest Compliance, LLC., designed to expand and enhance workplace safety and compliance training offerings for individuals and employers throughout Pinal County and beyond. Under the agreement, CAC’s Community & Continuing

CAC Workplace Safety & Compliance Training

Chamber Chatter December 2025

Chamber Chatter December 2025

CAC Partnering with BetterMynd to Offer Students Free Teletherapy Sessions

By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College has partnered with BetterMynd, an online therapy platform, to offer students access to free teletherapy sessions from a diverse network of licensed mental health counselors. Statistics show that one out of three college students seek therapy from a professional for their mental or emotional well-being. The common issues a student may discuss with a counselor include anxiety and how to cope,

Classes for Music at Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal M.I. Coolidge

Chamber Chatter November 2025

Chamber Chatter November 2025

Breakfast With The Mayor October 2025

October 2025 Breakfast With The Mayor Presentation

October 2025 Membership Luncheon Presentation

October 2025 Membership Luncheon PresentationBy Craig McFarland withPinal Partnership

Central Arizona College Implements New Scholarship Management System

   October 6, 2025          Central Arizona College Implements New Scholarship Management System  By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College recently implemented a new scholarship management system to streamline the scholarship application process. In partnership with AwardSpring, CAC students can be matched with multiple scholarships through one application.   Jose Dagnino, Director of Financial Aid explained, “The number of

Central Arizona College Receives Approval to Offer Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

     October 8, 2025          Central Arizona College Receives Approval to Offer Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education  By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College (CAC) recently received full approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), its regional accreditor, to offer a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEE) degree. This 120-credit hour degree is slated to begin in Fall 2026.   Patrick Moyer, Academic

Chamber Chatter October 2025

Chamber Chatter October 2025

Central Arizona-Latest Economic Impact Study Shows Central Arizona College Provides Economic Impact of $195.1 Million

September 29, 2025  Latest Economic Impact Study Shows Central Arizona College Provides Economic Impact of $195.1 Million  By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College (CAC) plays a significant role in Pinal County’s economy, according to a study conducted by Lightcast, a leading provider of economic impact studies and labor market data.   Overall, Lightcast’s findings state that CAC “creates a positive net impact on the county

CAC Community Events Announces 2025-26 Season

September 8, 2025    CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE COMMUNITY EVENTS ANNOUNCES 2025-26 SEASON  By Stacey Seaman, Pence Director  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College (CAC) Community Events proudly announces its 2025-2026 season.   The 2025-26 Season will once again highlight smaller local events that will be distributed between four of CAC’s campuses: Signal Peak (SPC) in Coolidge, Maricopa (MAR), San Tan (STC) and Superstition Mountain (SMC) in Apache Junction. Additionally, some events will be

Chamber Chatter August 2025

Chamber Chatter August 2025

ASU students support families caring for a person with dementia at home or in a facility

Breakfast with the Mayor Presentation July 24, 2025

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Chamber Chatter July 2025

Chamber Chatter July 2025

June 2025 Membership Luncheon Presentation

June 2025 Membership Luncheon PresentationByKevin Connors with CAC SBDC and Robert Theobald with Arizona Commerce Authority

CAC Small Business Development Center Launches ''The Entrepreneur Experience''

June 11, 2025  The Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center Launches ‘The Entrepreneur Experience’ to Help Entrepreneurs Start Right and Succeed  By Kevin M. Connors, Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center Director  Pinal County, Az. – The CAC Small Business Development Center (CAC SBDC) has launched a groundbreaking new program, "The Entrepreneur Experience” (TEE), designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs start their businesses right and greatly improve their chances

Chamber Chatter June 2025

 Chamber Chatter June 2025