Shade Connection, LLC, a subsidiary of CAST & Associates, and partner company to Flame Connection, proudly announces the acquisition of Continental Shade Designs, a long-standing provider of premium outdoor shade structure solutions based in Tucson, Arizona. This strategic move marks the beginning of an exciting journey between Flame Connection and Continental towards a synergy to enhance the outdoor living experiences of Southern Arizonans. Continental Shade Designs, now to be doing business as Continental Shade Connection, has been serving the local community with distinction since 1972 ..read more

Tech Launch Arizona StartupHub facilitates connections for venture-ready inventors seeking qualified co-founders. University of Arizona (UArizona) has launched a new web-based resource to connect high-tech entrepreneurs with promising inventions and startups. StartupHub matches the most promising inventions coming out of the university’s offices and laboratories with entrepreneurs outside the university who have the passion, talent, and experience to form startups to lead them forward.  StartupHub launches with its first curated opportunities, ranging from a trail-ready sna ..read more

5151 E. Broadway, Tucson’s largest commercial office building, announces Tower 5151 Executive Suites, from one office of 150 sq ft to multiple offices to a full floor. 10,500+ square feet of workspace options offering unrivaled city views. Additionally, the state-of-the-art fitness center opened in mid-April to much excitement. Mark Isenberger, property manager, said, “Today’s office environment requires modern amenities, access to conveniences, flexibility, and shared workspace. We are committed to fulfilling those needs.”  Tower 5151 Executive Suites  The ..read more

Competition to secure observing time for the world’s most powerful space telescope is stiff – so stiff that for every nine applications submitted for the latest observation cycle for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, only one was accepted.  The Space Telescope Science Institute, which made the final selections for JWST Cycle 3, approved two types of programs: those requiring primary observation time, dictating which part of the sky the telescope views, and those that rely on parallel observation time, which can occur simultaneously while one or more instruments on JWST are occupied ..read more

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona (RMHC®-SA) announces the appointment of Scott Matlick as the new President and CEO of the nonprofit organization. Matlick, who has served the organization for over a decade, brings with him a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the mission of RMHC-SA. He succeeds former President and CEO Kate Maguire Jensen.  Matlick’s tenure at RMHC-SA has been marked by his dedication to supporting families in need. Since joining the organization in 2013, Matlick has played a pivotal role in expanding the nonprofit’s reach and impact. Serving ..read more

Devon Sanner and Mat Cable announce the third anniversary of their Italian-Sonoran fusion restaurant, Zio Peppe. June 1st marks three years since the opening of the dining room in what has quickly become a much beloved fixture in the Tucson culinary scene. Zio Peppe will be celebrating the occasion with food and drink specials that harken back to the opening menu and preview new additions to its award-winning repertoire. Zio Peppe opened its doors at 6502 E. Tanque Verde Road three years ago, just as COVID restrictions were lifting and the dining public was eager to get back to eating out. San ..read more

Third U.S. location to manufacture fabricated metal parts for OEMs and OEM suppliers Ajax Metal Forming Solutions, an award-winning metal forming company that specializes in producing tight-tolerance metal parts for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and OEM suppliers, announces plans to expand its operations and provide sheet metal fabrication in Tucson. Ajax ownership has purchased 30,162 square feet of space at 4646 S. Overland Drive. The full expansion over five years will add 20 jobs, primarily in operations and manufacturing, with an economic impact of $22 million. The sol ..read more

Pima County plans to spend $24.1 million beginning July 1 for road repair and preservation, County Administrator Jan Lesher announced in a May 22 memo to the Board of Supervisors. Over the course of the fiscal year, which runs July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, more than 165 miles of road will receive either mill and pave repairs or preservation treatments. “Since the beginning of this program more than 1,100 miles of Pima County roads have been treated or repaired,” said Lesher. “As a result of this work, nearly 70% of county-maintained roads are in very good condition.” Using criteria approved ..read more

College releases budget information in advance of Public Hearing and Special Meeting June 12 Pima County Community College District has released its Truth in Taxation information for the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, in compliance with Arizona Revised Statute 15-1461.01.   The College’s proposed budget includes an already approved increase of $3.00 per credit hour for in-state resident tuition and a proposed increase to the property tax rate to provide needed resources for the next fiscal year.  According to the Truth in Taxation information, the College is proposing an increase in t ..read more

NEXTGEN TV Delivers Enhanced Broadcast Video and Audio Features, Interactive Applications, and Upgradeable Technology  Audiences in Tucson can now experience the future of broadcast television as six stations launch NEXTGEN TV. A revolutionary, free digital broadcast technology, NEXTGEN TV utilizes the internet and digital applications powered by the ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard to present viewers with more news and entertainment choices, while providing broadcasters with a more compelling and interactive way to deliver their content.    Tucson viewers can now acce ..read more