News from February 2019


GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Job opportunity: GPC seeks Development & Communications Coordinator

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Development & Communications Coordinator to join our team of professionals.


Analysis: Which college softball program grossed the most in the U.S.

Arizona State University-Tempe tops the list of highest grossing college softball programs nationwide in 2016

Analysis: Which college softball program grossed the most in the U.S.

Ball State University, Valparaiso University and Butler University top the list of highest grossing college softball programs nationwide in 2016

State institution: These 2-year U.S. schools attract the most in-state students

Fortis College-Indianapolis and International Business College-Indianapolis enrolled the most in-state students of all two-year schools in the U.S., according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of fall 2017 data.

Analysis: Indiana House members rank 22nd most frugal on spending votes

Compared to other states, the U.S. House delegation from Indiana ranked 22nd lowest in spending based on how they voted on key fiscal measures, according to a new analysis by the Coalition to Reduce Spending.

Analysis: Arizona House members rank 15th most frugal on spending votes

Compared to other states, the U.S. House delegation from Arizona ranked 15th lowest in spending based on how they voted on key fiscal measures, according to a new analysis by the Coalition to Reduce Spending.



ANDERSON UNIVERSITY: A Gift from John Sanders

Gratitude plays an important role in the life of Anderson University, especially when university friends, donors, and alumni give generously to our community.



BALL STATE UNIVERSITY: A passion for truth leads “Living Legend” in school leadership to Teachers College

Teachers College has landed a “Living Legend” to chair the Department of Educational Leadership.

Proposed cigarette tax ignites controversy

Plans to implement a controversial cigarette tax in Indiana have critics arguing that the negatives outweigh any positive outcomes the tax may create.

Analysis: Indiana ranks 11th best on unemployment insurances taxes

Indiana finished 11th in a new study by the Tax Foundation ranking which states have the most business-friendly unemployment insurance tax structures.

Analysis: Arizona ranks 13th best on unemployment insurances taxes

Arizona finished 13th in a new study by the Tax Foundation ranking which states have the most business-friendly unemployment insurance tax structures.

CITY OF AVONDALE: Arts Grant opportunities available

Non-profit agencies and educational organizations are invited to apply for the City of Avondale's Art Sponsorship Program.

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Arizona To Add More Than 165,000 New Jobs By 2020

The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity today released a report projecting Arizona will add 165,691 jobs over a two-year period.

GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: State of Maricopa County: Economic growth, new projects

On February 20, the Greater Phoenix Chamber hosted its inaugural State of Maricopa County event as a part of the Economic Development Insider Series.

NIPSCO switch away from coal could come at a cost to consumers

Utility Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) has initiated an aggressive strategy to be coal free within the next 10 years. While the utility will integrate solar and wind power throughout the state to provide for power for its customers, Indianans may feel the pinch of up to a 12 percent price increase.