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Nominate a small business for a Copper Cactus Award

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, 12:53pm

Nominate a small business for a Copper Cactus Award

The Tucson Metro Chamber is accepting nominations for the Copper Cactus Awards, sponsored by Wells Fargo.

The Copper Cactus Awards celebrate the ‘accomplishments and innovation’ of small businesses throughout

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Military Installation Fund reactivated, now accepting applications

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, June 4th, 2013, 11:46am

Military Installation Fund reactivated, now accepting applications

The following is a news release from the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs

The Department of Emergency and Military Affairs has announced the re-activation of the Military Installation Fund beginning June 3. Applications will be accepted from June 3 until August 1.

The Military Installation Fund was

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BBB announces 2013 Torch Awards Winners

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 11:29am

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona recognized ten local companies at the 2013 Torch Awards Luncheon at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson.

Winners were honored in three categories: the Ethics Award, the Good Neighbor Award, and the Customer Excellence Award:

The Ethics Award: Honors a

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AZ Hops and Vines celebrating second Bacchanal festival this weekend

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 11:21am

AZ Hops and Vines celebrating second Bacchanal festival this weekend

The Arizona Hops and Vines second Annual Bacchanal Festival May 11 isn’t just another celebration of wine and debauchery. Ok, it is a celebration of wine and debauchery, stated ‘tongue in cheek’ by the winery.

According to a news release from Arizona Hops and Vines, they succeeded in changing a

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Casa de San Pedro named an environmentally friendly hotel

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 1:29pm

Casa de San Pedro named an environmentally friendly hotel

As Earth Day took place last week, TripAdvisor announced the most environmentally-friendly hotels in the Tucson area.

Partnering with the

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Sierra Vista pawn shop owner charged with 42 violations

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 12:13pm

Sierra Vista pawn shop owner charged with 42 violations

In March, the Sierra Vista Police Department received information that alluded to illegal pawn shop practices at SCR Pawnshop Cash Advance, 149 W. Fry Blvd. Detectives from the Sierra Vista Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit investigated the

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U.S. Rep. Ron Barber tours AGM Container Controls, sees jobs and business in district firsthand

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 12:50pm

U.S. Rep. Ron Barber tours AGM Container Controls, sees jobs and business in district firsthand

Congressman Ron Barber recently toured AGM Container Controls, to see firsthand the jobs and business, the production of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers brings to Arizona’s Second district.

AGM Container Controls has provided parts for

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