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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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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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Ten Southern AZ businesses finalists for the Torch Awards

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 10:35am

Ten Southern AZ businesses finalists for the Torch Awards

Torch Awards are given to Southern Arizona businesses that excel in the following: ethical business practices, giving back to the community, and customer service.

Judges representing both for-profit and non-profit organizations have

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Fitch Ratings: Pima County’s outlook is stable

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 11:54am

Fitch Ratings: Pima County’s outlook is stable

The following is a news release from Pima County:

Fitch Ratings on April 18, affirmed Pima County’s general obligation bond program, with a ratings outlook that is stable.

Fitch Ratings cited a number of positive drivers that

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Tucson Visitors Bureau teams with MMGY Global to re-brand region

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 11:35am

At the end of 2012, the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau issued a request for proposals to re-brand Tucson and southern Arizona as a prime visitor destination and enhance the region’s presence within the global tourism market.

A committee comprised of local

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Closing the technology gap in Tucson

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 12:44pm

The following is from a news release from AT&T:

The OASIS Institute received a $500,000 contribution from AT&T that will help narrow the technology skills gap for adults over 50 in 23 locations, including Tucson.

Older Americans are going online more than ever, but

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