Southern Arizona

Support for Arizona Copper Mining and Hudbay's Copper World Project Increase

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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The copper mining industry garnered support from more than 70% of Southern Arizona voters.

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  • The copper mining industry garnered support from more than 70% of Southern Arizona voters.
  • The poll, conducted in late October, indicated that support for Hudbay's Copper World project has also increased.
  • When given a description of the project and its location, more than half of voters support (53.6% support, 36.9% oppose) Hudbay Minerals' new proposed Copper World Project , located 28 miles south of Tucson.
  • "Southern Arizona voters are clearly in support of copper mining, recognizing its pivotal role in driving economic prosperity and technological advancement," said Michael Guymon, President & CEO, Tucson Metro Chamber.

AMERICAN BATTERY FACTORY SELECTS TUCSON, ARIZONA AS SITE FOR ITS FIRST BATTERY CELL GIGAFACTORY IN UNITED STATES

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Paul Charles, President and CEO of American Battery Factory (ABF), today announced that Tucson, Ariz. has been selected as the site for the first in a planned series of battery cell gigafactories based in the United States. The site will serve as ABF's official headquarters and will be the country's largest gigafactory for the production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells at approximately 2 million square feet, providing an estimated $1.2 billion in capital investment, $3.1 billion in economic impact to the state and accelerating the growth of the clean energy economy across the country. Approximately 300 high-paying jobs will be provided in the first phase of the factory's opening, scaling up to 1,000 cumulative jobs.  Positions include operations, production, scientific and technology jobs including research and development, automation and robotics, executive and other headquarter positions.

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  • American Battery Factory announced today it's building USA's largest gigafactory for LFP battery cells in Tucson, Ariz.
    "Arizona is proud to be home to American Battery Factory's first U.S. facility and headquarters," said Governor Ducey.
  • My thanks to Paul Charles and the entire team at American Battery Factory for choosing our state for its innovative facility."
  • "With this announcement, American Battery Factory has elevated Arizona's reputation as a national epicenter for battery manufacturing," said Sandra Watson, president & CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority.
  • For photo renderings of the gigafactory, please click on this link: https://ca7.app.box.com/s/fs07339xf9y47fd5mgf4bnxjfkhfx5ys
    American Battery Factory Inc., a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery cell manufacturer, is developing the first-ever network of safe LFP cell giga-factories inthe United States.

Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Acquires Southern Arizona Plumbing

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (Rite Way), a people-focused heating, air-conditioning, plumbing and electrical company serving the Tucson market, today announced it has acquired Southern Arizona Plumbing (Southern Arizona).

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (Rite Way), a people-focused heating, air-conditioning, plumbing and electrical company serving the Tucson market, today announced it has acquired Southern Arizona Plumbing (Southern Arizona).
  • As part of the transaction, Nagal, Rice and the Southern Arizona team will join the Rite Way family and operate under the Rite Way name and brand.
  • Im looking forward to working with Rick, Chris Sundin, and the entire Rite Way team, said Mike Nagal, co-founder of Southern Arizona.
  • Founded in 1959, Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing is a people-focused heating, air-conditioning and plumbing company.

Health Current Launches AzHDR.org, the New Arizona Healthcare Directives Registry Website

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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Health Current became the new home for the AzHDR after 2019 legislation granted the transition of the registry from the Secretary of States office to the Arizona HIE to improve healthcare provider access to advance directives.

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  • Health Current became the new home for the AzHDR after 2019 legislation granted the transition of the registry from the Secretary of States office to the Arizona HIE to improve healthcare provider access to advance directives.
  • The new Arizona Healthcare Directives Registry, along with its associated website, AzHDR.org , will have a positive impact on millions of lives across Arizona.
  • To develop the new registry and website, Health Current collaborated with multiple end-of-life (EOL) industry leaders from across the state.
  • As the umbrella organization of CORHIO, a health information exchange in Colorado, and Health Current, the Arizona health information exchange, Contexture is the largest health information organization in the Western region.

MacKenzie Scott Donates $10 Million to United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona announced today that it has received a $10 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, American novelist, billionaire, and venture philanthropist.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona announced today that it has received a $10 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, American novelist, billionaire, and venture philanthropist.
  • Scott tweeted the announcement about her support of United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona earlier today as part of her public commitment to give away most of her wealth in her lifetime, with United Way of Tucson included on a list of 384 non-profit organizations that will benefit from her philanthropy in this latest round of contributions.
  • Edmund Marquez, board chair of United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, added, "The need is great, and this gift could not have come at a better time," he said.
  • United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona is building a thriving community by uniting people, ideas and resources.

Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys Partners with Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to Hand Out 250 Frozen Turkeys in Ajo

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Saturday, November 14, 2020
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We are extremely grateful to new and old community partners such as the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona and the Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture that provide guidance in reaching out to families experiencing high financial need," said attorney Kevin Rowe .

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  • We are extremely grateful to new and old community partners such as the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona and the Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture that provide guidance in reaching out to families experiencing high financial need," said attorney Kevin Rowe .
  • Anyone interested in learning more about Lerner and Rowe's Ajo turkey giveaway in partnership with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona and the Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture should, please contact Aurora Robles at the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona by calling (480) 859-4641.
  • Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys is a powerhouse law firm in representing personal injury clients.
  • Kevin Rowe, ESQ., Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys, 6029771900, [email protected]