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County seeks applications for development of affordable housing projects

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, June 6th, 2013, 10:25am

County seeks applications for development of affordable housing projects

Pima County is actively seeking applications from qualified for-profit and nonprofit developers, contractors, builders, governmental agencies, or partnerships for the development of affordable housing projects.

Funds will be available through the Pima County General Obligation Affordable Housing Bond Program and are for

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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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One Stop Career Center receives funds for summer program

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 12:00pm

One Stop Career Center receives funds for summer program

Last week the Pima County Board of Supervisors approved funds to help train, employ and educate county youth this summer, these funds are furnished via federal, state and county funds set aside to help employ and educate the area’s youth.

There are no new applicants being accepted at this time, though the program is interested in speaking with companies that have an interest in hiring or

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Apple Annie's breathing new life into old cider mill location

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 10:46am

Apple Annie's breathing new life into old cider mill location

Attention Apple Annie’s Orchard fans, they are opening their newest location this weekend.

For those familiar with the Willcox area, the old Stouts Cider Mill store will be the newest location to sell Apple Annie’s products, like fudge, apple bread, jarred goods and especially the produce. This new store will be open year round.

The old cider mill store was closed two years ago because of economic hardship, but is now getting a new life when it will begin selling Apple Annie’s produce and baked goods, beginning Saturday May 18.

Stop on by if you are in the area, or maybe make a special weekend trip to see what’s available.

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SunGO Smart Card fare system to launch in June

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 12:17pm

SunGO Smart Card fare system to launch in June

Sun Tran is announcing the launch of its SunGO, a new smart card fare payment system coming to transit vehicles beginning June 30.

The SunGO fare payment system will utilize smart card technology in order to make fare payments and transfers throughout the

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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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