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Special to the Herald/Review
Chamber membership can open a new world of opportunities in marketing, advertising and Ad
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Herald/Review
The registration deadline is April 6 for the 15th annual Sierra Vista Economic Outlook Luncheon,
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Colonel sees master plan as his legacy at the Intelligence Center
By Bill Hess
Herald/Review WHAT
Operation Facelift has nothing to do with plastic surgery. The operation is the 2020 Master Plan to
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Sierra Vista gets stimulus funds for airport. City officials hopeful they can get more money BUSINESS
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At least $6 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds are headed to Sierra leaders with
Vista, and city officials are eyeing possible funding for water....For more, click here future direct
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Local leaders push for attention to rural housing obstacles as economic
By Derek Jordan trends impac
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A state think tank sought the input of local leaders on their ideas regarding Arizona’s housing
issues on Thursday. Members of the Arizona Town Hall....For more, click here By bringing
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Canadians flocking to Sierra Vista for spring break the county, g
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It’s “high season” for local tourism, and there’s a noticeable increase of visits from our neighbors to and industry
the north. “We’re having many more Canadians,” said....For more, click here help us gain
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Turquoise Hills to be sold by April; Turquoise Valley sale may follow future econo
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County forced to cover Indigent Defense Office budget deficit the BLCI, cl
By Shar Porier
Herald/Review
The Indigent Defense Office of the county has run over budget by $572,000 so far in the fiscal
2008-09 year. The county Board of Supervisors had....For more, click here
County hiring freeze ‘working’. But more financial issues lie ahead for supervisors
By Shar Porier
Herald/Review
“The policies that have been enacted are working.” County Administrator Mike Ortega told the
county supervisors in the bimonthly budget session that....For more, click here Did You Kn
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For nearly a quarter of a century AAI has been involved in unmanned aircraft systems with Pioneer BECOME A
and Shadow pilotless planes in the local area. Steve Reid, vice....For more, click here
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San Pedro Valley News-Sun
With the city's response to the $4.7 million lawsuit filed against the City of Benson by the owner of The CER off
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The slowing economy in Benson has caused many senior citizens to say that without help they will CER sponso
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Benson voters decided last week that they would keep the seven City Council members currently
seated for the next two years. Mayor Mark Fenn….For more, click here
ADOT to spend $16.5 million of stimulus in county
By Laura Ory
Herald/Review
Four Cochise County highway projects were chosen by the State Transportation Board for federal
stimulus funding Friday. Three pavement preservation projects....For more, click here
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Bisbeeites proud of recycling program
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Herald/Review
In a freshly painted van, city recycle coordinator Andy Haratyk and his prison work detail have been ADD YOUR
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No horse races this year due to lack of funds ECONOMIC
By Bruce Whetten
Douglas Dispatch The CER is
For only the second time in 50 plus years of horse racing there will be no racing this year in sponsors to
Douglas. Karen Strongin, manager at the Cochise County Fairgrounds….For more, click here producing an
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City looks at jump starting construction
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Would reducing or waiving development impact fees act as an impetus for new development or 1,200 busine
simply put more financial strain on existing residents?....For more, click here leaders and
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Retails sales down; other sectors see gains Arizona. The
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In December, Cochise County’s retail sales fell 6.1 percent compared to December a year prior,
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The Arizona District Office of the Small Business Administration is hosting a workshop in Sierra to the spons
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Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Installation Reception and Awards Ceremony County Econ
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A bright spot in the economy, automotive repair shops doing well single issue
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It’s no secret many people are trying to make their money go farther these days, and some help us in ed
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Bisbee group offers funds for school, cultural projects
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Money is available for scholarships and community grants to support the arts in this city. The Cochise Cou
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Saving with the sun. For Dave Grieshop, a solar-power system at his Sierra Vista home sponsor, con
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For more than 300 days a year, the sun brightly shines on Arizona. And Dave Grieshop sees the
sun’s energy streaming down to us just going to waste....For more, click here
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Rotary gets briefing on SV park projects www.cochis
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Rotary Club Reporter (520) 515-54
John Startt, director of the Sierra Vista Parks and Leisure Services told the Sierra Vista Rotary Club
on Monday about the Strategic Plan for the Sierra Vista....For more, click here
Court: Tax diversion law constitutional Learn m
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Herald/Review
A 3-year-old law allowing corporations to divert some of their state income taxes to help students
attend private and parochial schools is constitutional, the Arizona....For more, click here
HC council weighs how to spend grant funds
By Derek Jordan
Herald/Review
The Town Council on Thursday organized top suggestions from the public on how the town shall
spend $325,000 in government grants. The money comes from....For more, click here
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Tombstone district freezes pay hikes Registered
By Dana Cole
Herald/Review Acco
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Teachers, administrators and all of Tombstone Unified School District’s support staff will not be
seeing a pay increase for the 2009-2010 school year....For more, click here
SV council OKs permit for charter school's new facility
By Laura Ory
Herald/Review Bran
The City Council on Thursday approved Berean Academy’s request conditional-use permit for a 4341
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Fort celebrates new homes. Project creates civilian-like family housing
By Bill Hess Cell
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The first group of homes fitting a new concept for family housing on post was dedicated Thursday
morning. “I’ve got a lot of people who can’t wait to move in,”....For more, click here
Palominas school district discusses how to deal with tight funding
By Ted Morris
Herald/Review
Tight funds were a key topic of Wednesday’s meeting of Palominas Public School District’s Click h
governing board. Much of the discussion focused on....For more, click here
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Cochise College scholarships available to local students
Douglas Dispatch be a sp
Nearly $200,000 in scholarships to attend Cochise College in the fall is up for grabs, and almost
$20,000 is available only to Douglas High School….For more, click here
Stimulus to fund 32 projects on fort
By Bill Hess
Herald/Review
Once the equivalent of an electronic transfer of $18,458,358 is made to the post’s account, action
will start on awarding 32 contracts that are funded by the....For more, click here
Solar projects being sought in county. Economic development officials discuss ideas
By Jonathon Shacat, Wick Communications
Arizona Range News
Efforts are under way to develop solar power projects in Cochise County, according to discussions
that took place at a regional economic….For more, click here
Transportation funds distributed to hospital, CCS and schools
By Carol Broeder
Arizona Range News
The Willcox City Council unanimously approved distributing LTAF II grant monies to the Northern
Cochise Health Systems Nursing Home, Willcox Unified….For more, click here
City financial audit "contains a very good statement," McCourt says
By Carol Broeder
Arizona Range News
Overall, the City of Willcox is in better financial condition than many cities in Arizona, according to a
recent financial audit. The city has a financial audit….For more, click here
Cochise man proposes large dairy in Sunizona. Despite good intentions, vocal crowd at
meeting fights plan
By Ainslee S. Wittig
Arizona Range News
Ratliff Ag Enterprises, L.L.C., of Cochise, is in the process of submitting a request to the Cochise
County Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone….For more, click here
Groups make case for city's grant funding
By Laura Ory
Herald/Review
An expanded homeless shelter, affordable housing and a mobile home replacement for a family in
need were among the projects local groups are hoping....For more, click here
Cochise College ups tuition by $3 per credit hour
By Ted Morris
Herald/Review
Cochise College has increased its in-state tuition from $49 to $52 per credit hour. The college’s
governing board voted 4-0 on Tuesday to accept the changes....For more, click here
Bisbee preparing for charter school programs
By Shar Porier
Herald/Review
Bisbee Unified School District is awaiting word from the state to engage a charter school. During
the governing board meeting last Thursday, members voted....For more, click here
Bisbee school district explains savings from shorter school week
By Shar Porier
Herald/Review
Bisbee Unified School District could save around $500,000 by going to a four-day school week,
according to district officials. Ken Garland, the district’s....For more, click here
Business news in brief
Herald/Review
The Small Business Development Center at Cochise College is hosting the following events:
“Developing a Business Plan” — A six-week course, beginning....For more, click here
Even in a recession, some companies are hiring
By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press
Herald/Review
Help wanted: pharmacists, engineers and nurses. Believe it or not, even some banks are hiring, at
least for their technology teams. While the recession has....For more, click here
Workers sought for upcoming Census
By Thelma Grimes
San Pedro Valley News-Sun
The information in the U.S. Census is used for research, predictions of trends and planning, but the
data must be gathered every 10 years. The last….For more, click here
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