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Florence’s pandemic grant program is helping local attractions

by Melissa | Apr 16, 2021 | Economy, Florence

Florence’s pandemic grant program is helping local attractions For-profit and nonprofits benefiting from ‘Returning Stronger’ by Janet Perez | Florence Independent The Town of Florence has given out nearly $319,000 to small businesses affected by the coronavirus...

GRIC to get fourth casino under new tribal pact with state

by Melissa | Apr 16, 2021 | Development, Economy, GRIC

GRIC to get fourth casino under new tribal pact with state by Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services Arizona tribes are going to get at least four new casinos — and possibly more — along with more slot machines, more games of chance and the right to take wagers on a...

Queen Creek offers big break for food truck owners

by Melissa | Apr 13, 2021 | Development, Economy, Government, Queen Creek

Queen Creek offers big break for food truck owners Town drastically cuts costs for mobile food vendors to do business by Janet Perez | Daily Independent Queen Creek Feastival It’s now easier and less expensive for a food truck owner to operate in Queen Creek. At its...

Sheraton Wild Horse Pass completes Phase 1 of $70M renovation

by Melissa | Apr 8, 2021 | Development, Economy

Sheraton Wild Horse Pass completes Phase 1 of $70M renovation AZRE Above: Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass. Located in the Sonoran Desert on an expanse of rugged Arizona landscape, Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass (5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Phoenix, AZ)...

Colorado River shortage declaration would mean less water for Pinal farmers

by Melissa | Apr 3, 2021 | Economy, Environment

Colorado River shortage declaration would mean less water for Pinal farmers by Aaron Dorman | Casa Grande Dispatch The Colorado River, just south of the Hoover Dam/Pinal Partnership A long-feared Colorado River water reduction for Pinal County farmers is close to...

Pinal Reentry Project aims to help released inmates be successful

by Melissa | Apr 1, 2021 | Economy, Organizations

Pinal Reentry Project aims to help released inmates be successful by Melissa St. Aude | Casa Grande Dispatch Mike Walker, a coach and mentor with the Pinal County Prison Reentry Project, and Alfredo Gonzalez of the Casa Grande Alliance help people reenter...