Drivers traveling on State Route 347 should plan for lane restrictions July 23-31
Drivers traveling on State Route 347 should plan for lane restrictions July 23-31 Drivers should plan for extra travel time through the project corridor during overnight and weekend lane restrictions The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane restrictions throughout the State Route 347 Improvement Project corridor July 23-31 as paving work progresses. ADOT advises drivers to use caution and be prepared to slow down, follow the posted speed limit and merge safely when
ADOT - Drivers traveling on I-10 through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor should plan for overnight lane restrictions the week of (July 29-Aug.1
Drivers traveling on I-10 through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor should plan for overnight lane restrictions the week of (July 29-Aug.1)The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists traveling on Interstate 10 through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor to plan for the following overnight lane restrictions during the week of July 26 - August 1.Westbound I-10 will be restricted to one lane from SR 387/Pinal Ave./SR 187 to Dirk Lay Road (Mileposts 183-181) nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Sunday,
Breakfast With The Mayor Presentation July 23, 2026
Breakfast With The Mayor Presentation
Green Thumb Earthscape at the Agave Garden All Inventory Sale 50% Off August 6-8, 2026
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Arizona Dept of Revenue TPT July 2026 Newsletter
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TPT JULY 2026 NEWSLETTER Options for Businesses to Achieve ComplianceYou have options to come into compliance with the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) if you have undisclosed tax obligations. Review both options to see which path fits your situation and eligibility. Managed Audit Best for: Currently registered businesses that want to check their own records and fix errors. Benefits:Qualifying businesses may be eligible for penalty and
Arizona Dept. of Revenue - TPT Filer: Please Submit Your Return
TPT Filer: Please Submit Your Return Taxpayers can file now and schedule payments until the deadline. The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds transaction privilege tax (TPT) filers that monthly and quarterly returns are due. Filing before the deadline is highly encouraged in the event assistance is required. Avoid the worry and hassle of mailing your return by using AZTaxes.gov, which is available nights and weekends to register, file, and pay online. Our online filing and paying
AZ Teachers Can Receive Up to $400 in Grants-Registration open July 15th!
Arizona Teachers Can Receive Up to $400 in Grants After Attending a Free SRP Professional Development Workshop Editor's Note: To interview a teacher who has participated in an SRP workshop, contact Marisol Peláez at Marisol.pelaez@srpnet.com or 602.471.9676 WHAT: Registration opens July 15 for a series of free professional development STEM workshops for K–12 educators. Educators who complete at least one workshop will be eligible to receive a $400 classroom grant to help implement the
ADOT - SR 347 Improvement Project construction now underway
SR 347 Improvement Project construction now underwayAs Phase 1 paving begins, drivers should plan for lane restrictionsPHOENIX – The pavement rehabilitation portion of the State Route 347 Improvement Project ramps up this week after the long holiday weekend, as the Arizona Department of Transportation begins work on 14 miles of roadway improvements along this busy commuter corridor. Some initial paving work began on June 29 before the holiday travel began. Paving work resumes the night of July 8. The first
CAC Support Staff Establish 500 for 500 Book Scholarship to Support Students
Central Arizona College Support Staff Establish 500 for 500 Book Scholarship to Support Students By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – The Central Arizona College Foundation recently received a donation from Central Arizona College’s Support Staff Association to establish the 500 for 500 Book Scholarship. CAC’s Support Staff are dedicated to ensuring students receive financial support for purchasing books needed for college courses. A $500
Chamber Chatter July 2026
Chamber Chatter July 2026
ADOT to construct passing lanes on SR 79 north of Florence Traffic restrictions to begin July 6
ADOT to construct passing lanes on SR 79 north of FlorenceTraffic restrictions to begin July 6FLORENCE – The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin a project in early July to construct passing lanes along an 8-mile segment of State Route 79 north of Florence. The $6.3 million project will take place from about 3 miles north of the Gila River in Florence at milepost 140, extending north to milepost 148 about 2 miles south of the SR 79 interchange with US 60.The project includes:Passing lanes along
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SRP Offers Discount to Enjoy Flashlight Nights at Desert Botanical Garden
SRP Offers Discount to Enjoy Flashlight Nights at Desert Botanical Garden WHAT: Salt River Project (SRP) is offering customers a $2 discount to experience Flashlight Nights at Desert Botanical Garden, a popular nighttime event that invites guests to explore the desert after dark. Flashlight Nights offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the outdoors as temperatures cool down and a different side of the desert comes to life. The event is ideal for family outings, date nights or a relaxed evening
CAC Foundation to Host Annual Golf Tournament Benefiting George Young Memorial Scholarship
Central Arizona College Foundation to Host Annual Golf Tournament Benefiting George Young Memorial Scholarship By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – The Central Arizona College Foundation will host its annual golf tournament on Thurs., November 5, 2026, with all proceeds supporting the George Young Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship honors the legacy of George Young, who joined Central Arizona College in 1971 as an instructor and Cross
Transportation Board OKs update to five-year construction program
UPDATED: Transportation Board OKs update to five-year construction programThis replaces an earlier version.PHOENIX – The State Transportation Board has approved the 2027-2031 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, which emphasizes pavement and bridge improvements and expanding several key highways.Approved at the board’s meeting Friday, June 19, in Nogales, the $11.3 billion 2027-2031 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Program is available for review at azdot.gov/FiveYearProgram.For
Registration Begins for SRP's Free Virtual Shade Tree Workshops
Registration Begins for SRP’s Free Virtual Shade Tree Workshops Editor’s Note: To interview a customer who has planted a shade tree or to set up a live shot with a shade tree planting demonstration, contact Marisol Peláez at 602.480.0502 or marisol.pelaez@srpnet.com WHAT: Registration for three SRP Free Shade Tree Program virtual workshops is now open. The program, which is offered in partnership with Trees Matter, gives SRP customers two free shade trees after they complete a free online
SRP and Aypa Power Bring New Battery Storage System Online to Strengthen Grid Reliability
SRP and Aypa Power Bring New Battery Storage System Online to Strengthen Grid Reliability Salt River Project (SRP) and Aypa Power today announced that Pediment Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a 250-megawatt (MW)/ 1,000-megawatt-hour (MWh) project, located in the Elliot Road Technology Corridor in Mesa, Arizona, is now online and serving customers. With enough capacity to power up to 56,250 Valley homes for four hours, Pediment comes online as the Phoenix metropolitan area continues to rank among the
Energy Dome and SRP to Add Long-Duration Energy Storage Project to the Grid
Energy Dome and SRP to Add Long-Duration Energy Storage Project to the Grid, Expand Google Collaboration The pilot will be part of Google and SRP’s effort to advance new non-lithium-ion long duration energy storage technologies Energy Dome, a leading provider of innovative capacity solutions for utilities and AI infrastructure, and Salt River Project (SRP), a not-for-profit public power utility serving the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, today announced an agreement to add a 19 megawatt (MW),
June 2026 Membership Luncheon
June 2026 Membership Luncheon Presentation
Arizona Dept. of Revenue, June 2026 TPT Newsletter
TPT NewsletterWhat’s New | Reporting Guide | Rates | Quick ReferenceJune 2026Transaction Privilege Tax Changes and News ACH Debit Payment Banking TransitionADOR has transitioned ACH Debit payment banking services to JP Morgan Chase. If you are a JP Morgan Chase customer, you’ll need to contact your bank to provide the new Company ID: 9031897000 to ensure that all ACH debit transactions process as expected. TPT 2026 Electronic Annual Estimated Tax PaymentYou are required to make an annual
EDP Renewables and SRP Celebrate Completion of 800 MWh Flatland Energy Storage in Arizona
EDP Renewables and SRP Celebrate Completion of 800 MWh Flatland Energy Storage in Arizona 200 MW / 800 MWh battery energy storage project powers the equivalent of approximately 44,500 Arizona homes, strengthens grid reliability and delivers long-term economic benefits EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA) and Salt River Project (SRP), a not for-profit public power utility serving more than 2 million people in central Arizona, today celebrated the completion of Flatland Energy Storage, a 200
Central Arizona College Foundation Seeking Scholarship Applicants
June 11, 2026 Central Arizona College Foundation Seeking Scholarship Applicants By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College Foundation scholarships assist students enrolled at Central Arizona College achieve their educational goals. The Foundation is currently seeking applicants for several scholarships, including the James Whitson McQueen IT Scholarship, James Whitson McQueen Nursing Scholarship and The Joyce Amburgey Memorial
Contacting ADOT Fraud Hotline helps title fraud victim
Contacting ADOT Fraud Hotline helps title fraud victimADOT Detectives trained to investigate vehicle and driver license fraud Contacting the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) helped an elderly widow get her vehicle title cleared and criminal charges brought against a man accused of fraud and theft while acting as an auto broker. After the woman contacted the ADOT Fraud Hotline, detectives with ADOT’s Office of Inspector General looked into the complaint and discovered the suspect took
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Chamber Chatter June 2026
Chamber Chatter June 2026
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Membership Luncheon May 2026
Membership Luncheon May 2026
ADOT - Arizona Wallet can now hold vehicle documents
Arizona Wallet can now hold vehicle documentsAllowing registration renewal easily in the walletThe Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is adding features and functions to the most recent digital wallet option for Arizona residents. You can now add your vehicle registration and title directly to your Arizona Wallet. This new feature allows you to view these documents anytime, get notified before the registration expires and link directly to AZMVDNow.gov to renew the registration. The
Chamber Chatter May 2026
Chamber Chatter May 2026
Wild Horse Pass Corridor New Lane Configuration on April 22, 2026
*******Update: This work has been postponed to begin on Sunday, April 26.********Work on a new lane configuration on I-10 north of Casa Grande to begin on Wednesday, April 22The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists traveling on Interstate 10 through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project to plan for a new traffic configuration with work beginning on Wednesday night, April 22.Crews will be shifting the existing two lanes of traffic to the outside lanes on eastbound I‑10 between Dirk Lay
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
Chamber Chatter April 2026
Chamber Chatter April 2026
Before You Partner Up in Phoenix: The Questions Most Small Business Owners Skip
Around 70% of business partnerships fail within the first five years — not because of bad luck or market timing, but because the foundational work never got done. For small business owners in the Phoenix metro area, the same discipline you'd apply to vetting a major vendor or signing a commercial lease applies here: research thoroughly, document everything, and build the accountability structure before you need it. The partnerships that last are the ones that were designed to last.Start With the Business,
Before They Call You: What Coolidge Customers Do First in 2026
In 2026, local customers check an average of six review platforms before choosing a business, use AI tools to find recommendations at nearly the same rate as social media, and expect replies to their reviews within 24 hours. These expectations have tightened sharply in the past year. With Phoenix MSA personal income growth forecast at 5.7% in 2026 and job growth accelerating across the metro, more consumers are actively spending locally. Whether they choose you depends on what they find before they pick
March 2026 Membership Luncheon Presentation
March 2026 Membership Luncheon Presentation
Arizona Wallet newest choice for digital documents
Arizona Wallet newest choice for digital documentsADOT MVD once again at the forefront of digital ID options ADOT MVD is providing a new digital wallet option for Arizona residents. Arizona is one of the first states to offer a digital wallet that will be able to not only hold more documents than just an ID or driver license, but also alert the owner of certain due dates and other reminders. In addition to holding a digital version of a driver license or state ID, the Arizona Wallet will soon have the
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
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February 2026 Membership Luncheon Presentation
February 2026 Membership Luncheon Presentation by Richard Rosales withAPS 2025 APS Economic Development ResourcesSizeUp Arizona Marketing
Central Arizona College to Install Solar Shade Structures Over Parking Lots
February 10, 2026 Central Arizona College to Install Solar Shade Structures Over Parking Lots By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College, in partnership with Veregy, will begin installing solar shade structures at the Signal Peak Campus in early March 2026 as part of an effort to increase energy efficiency and reduce long-term costs. The solar shade structures will be installed at the maintenance facility, main parking lot,
Chamber Chatter February 2026
Chamber Chatter February 2026
Breakfast with the Mayor January 2026
Breakfast with the Mayor Presentation
ADOT - Native American designation now available for State IDs Via MVD
Enrolled members of federally recognized tribal nations in Arizona can now receive driver licenses, instruction permits and ID cards bearing a Native American designation. The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has added this option under a state law taking effect Jan. 1. The legislation, House Bill 2852, was sponsored by Rep. Myron Tsosie of Chinle. Those who choose this option will have the words “Native American” printed on the front of their credential below the photo and
ADOT is NOT after you for unpaid Tolls
Here we go again: ADOT is NOT after you for unpaid tollsVisit azdot.gov/scams to learn how to spot the red flagsPHOENIX – There is absolutely no chance that you owe unpaid tolls to the Arizona Department of Transportation or that ADOT would send a threatening text ordering you to pay up.Scammers are at it again, claiming unpaid tolls by residents of a state THAT HAS NO TOLL ROADS.Some Arizonans are understandably concerned about a text message claiming to be “a final notice regarding an unpaid toll
Chamber Chatter January 2026
Chamber Chatter January 2026
ADOT The Year Ahead in Phoenix-area Freeway Projects
ADOT: The year ahead in Phoenix-area freeway projectsStart of Loop 303 widening project near I-17 leads the 2026 list Several large Arizona Department of Transportation projects are set to get underway along Phoenix-area freeways in 2026, including the first projects funded under Proposition 479 approved by Maricopa County voters in 2024.Substantial progress also will be made during the new year on two Proposition 400-funded widening projects along Loop 101 and Loop 202. Voters approved Proposition 400 in
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
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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,
Chamber Chatter November 2025
Chamber Chatter November 2025
Breakfast With The Mayor October 2025
October 2025 Breakfast With The Mayor Presentation
Crafting a Practical Project Plan for Integrating Content Personalization
In an age where marketing teams are under pressure to deliver relevance at scale, content personalization tools have become not just helpful—but essential. The right integration can turn a generic campaign into a resonant experience, nudging engagement metrics in the right direction without sacrificing efficiency. Yet the road to implementation is littered with false starts, siloed data, and overwhelmed teams. Building a thoughtful project plan from the start can mean the difference between another
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
ADOT program supports community airports across Arizona
PHOENIX – New helicopter landing zones at Superior Municipal Airport mean medevac flights can respond to emergencies without using a high school parking lot. A taxiway added to Mesa’s Falcon Field Airport minimizes delays and reduces fuel consumption. Pilots using Show Low Regional Airport benefit from upgrades to a precision approach indicator and runway end identifier lights.These are just some of the recent improvements to Arizona airports made possible substantially or entirely through funding
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
SRP Installs 650-Pound Flume in Watershed to Measure Water Coming into the Valley
SRP Installs 650-Pound Flume in Watershed to Measure Water Coming into the ValleySeptember24,2025 SRP hydrologists, pilots, and welders came together to build and install a hydrologic flume that will provide more accurate measurements of the water in the Verde River watershed that eventually ends up being delivered to Valley homes and businesses. SRP made modifications to a purchased 650-pound aluminum flume which will provide a measurement of how much water is flowing at that point in time in that area.
AZ Dept of Transportation - Launches Web Resource Helping You See Through Scam Texts
PHOENIX – Have you received text messages suggesting that the Arizona Department of Transportation (or something close to that) is after you for unpaid tickets or tolls? ADOT has created a web resource in English and Spanish to help you identify these for the scams they are. Visit azdot.gov/scams for help spotting red flags (poor grammar and spelling, for example) and advice on what to do (hint: delete). Key tips:ADOT doesn't collect for unpaid traffic tickets, parking tickets or tolls.Arizona doesn't have
ADOT - Completing a sold notice protects when selling a vehicle
Most people know to sign the title when selling, trading or donating a vehicle, but many people skip or miss a very important additional step to complete that transaction: filling out a sold notice to inform the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division that you are no longer the owner.If the vehicle is involved in a collision or abandoned on the side of the road, the current owner may receive the citations or fines. By completing a sold notice, you remove your name as the owner of record
Chamber Chatter September 2025
Chamber Chatter September 2025
Arizona Utilities Work to Lock In Critical Natural Gas Delivery to Power Growth
Arizona Utilities Work to Lock In Critical Natural Gas Delivery to Power GrowthEnergy providers leverage new desert southwest pipeline project to support reliability and clean energy effortsAugust06,2025 PHOENIX and TUCSON – Today, Arizona Public Service (APS), City of Mesa, Salt River Project (SRP), Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and UniSource Energy Services announced commitment plans for Transwestern Pipeline’s Desert Southwest expansion project. This new natural gas pipeline will help maintain year-round
Chamber Chatter August 2025
Chamber Chatter August 2025
