Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Job Opening
Park Guide (Seasonal)This position is located in Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, in the Division of Interpretation. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is April through September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 21.www.usajobs.govPlease click here to apply.
News Release: AZ Dept. of Revenue, Top 10 Oversights
Top 10 Oversights During Individual Tax SeasonPhoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) encourages taxpayers to learn from these top ten errors when filing an individual income return to avoid rejection or the requirement of additional review, leading to delays in processing.As a starting point, filing your return by mail opens up the possibility of many issues which can be avoided by e-filing a return. Filing electronically is easier, faster, more accurate, and more secure than filing by
News Release: AZ Dept. of Revenue, One Month to Go
One Month to Go to File Your 2023 TaxesThe Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds taxpayers that one month away on Monday, April 15, 2024 returns are due. ADOR recommends filing electronically and using direct deposit to avoid errors and processing delays. Choosing e-file is more secure and efficient, and taxpayers can receive their refund up to seven times faster than paper returns.E-File - Visit the Department’s E-File Services page to view the approved list of software providers to submit
News Release: ADOT Weekend Trave Advisory 03/15-18, 2024
ADOT's Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (Phoenix Area) March 15-18, 2024Hello from ADOT. Click the Weekend Travel Advisory Map for more information about these scheduled restrictions for improvement projects along Phoenix-area freeways (March 15-18):Westbound US 60 (Superstition Freeway) closed between Crismon Road and Loop 202 (SuperRedTan Interchange) in east Mesa from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (March 18).Northbound SR 143 (Hohokam Expressway) near Sky Harbor Airport closed between Broadway
News Release: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Visits
325.5 visits to national parks in 2023, 111,392 visits at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Coolidge—Today, the National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over 2022. At Casa Grande Ruins, visitation numbers increased from 78,557 visitors in 2022 to 111,392 visitors in 2023. The park believes that this is a result of dropping fees in 2019 and due to reopening and recovery of visitation in the past 2-3
News Release: AZ Dept of Revenue, IRS & State Direct File
IRS and State Direct File to Launch March 12Platform offers eligible taxpayers a new optionto file electronically for free The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is announcing that the much-anticipated Direct File tool — and Arizona’s integrated state filing tool, FileYourStateTaxes — will be officially available for all eligible taxpayers to file their tax returns electronically for free starting March 12, 2024. This historic new program will allow eligible taxpayers to file their federal and state
News Release: ADOT's Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (Phoenix area) 03/08-11/2024
ADOT's Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (Phoenix Area) March 8-11, 2024Drivers should be aware of the following restrictions: Eastbound US 60 closed between Loop 202 (SuperRedTan Interchange) and Crismon road from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (March 11)Westbound I-10 narrowed to three lanes between Broadway Road and 40th Street from 10 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday (March 11Northbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) clsoed between Raintree Drive and Princess Drive/Pima Road from 10 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m.
News Release: AZ Dept of Revenue, Tips for Filing
Tips for FilingMarch 2024Tax Filing Assistance | Income Tax Information | FAQs | E-File for FreeE-File Your ReturnE-file is a cooperative tax filing program with the IRS that makes it possible for taxpayers to file both federal and state income tax returns electronically. Taxpayers receive an acknowledgement of receipt from both the IRS and ADOR by email from the software company, so they will know their returns have been received and accepted. Online filing is secure. The information is encrypted and
News Release: ADOT and NHTSA Remind Drivers to Check for Vehicle Recalls
ADOT and NHTSA remind drivers to check for vehicle recallsAgencies promoting simple, free tools during Vehicle Safety Recalls Week Simple and free tools can help you make sure your vehicle is as safe as possible by learning of any outstanding recalls for your ride. The Arizona Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are sharing the lifesaving message “Safe Cars Save Lives” during Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, March
March 2024 Chamber Chatter
March 2024 Chamber Chatter
News Release: ADOT, Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (Phoenix Area) March 1-4-, 2024
ADOT's Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (Phoenix Area) March 1-4, 2024Hello from ADOT. Let's leap into the Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory for March 1-4. Click the Weekend Travel Advisory Map for more information about these and other scheduled restrictions for freeway improvement projects in the Phoenix area:Westbound I-10 narrowed to two lanes between Broadway Road and 40th Street (near Sky Harbor Airport) from 10 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday (March 4) for work on the I-10 Broadway Curve
News Release: PCHM, Black History Month, Town of Randolph
Black History Month: The Town of Randolph If you drive south of the town of Coolidge on 287, you will come to a small community with street names like Malcolm X, King, and Kennedy. For Black History Month, we will highlight the town of Randolph, Arizona. In the 1920s, African Americans began migrating west from the South to work as pickers on cotton farms around Coolidge, Arizona. They started leaving the southeast after the Civil War, migrating to states like Texas and Oklahoma, and
News Release: AZ Dept of Revenue, Hire the Right Tax Preparer
Hire the Right Tax PreparerAs individuals gather the documents, statements, and receipts in preparation of filing a tax return, many are looking to obtain taxpayer filing assistance and preparation.The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) recommends that taxpayers practice due diligence when selecting a tax preparer this tax season. Tax preparers have diverse levels of skills, education, and expertise. Choosing a tax return preparer wisely is important because taxpayers are ultimately responsible for all
News Release: ADOT Easiest Way to Visit MVD
Easiest way to visit an MVD office? Schedule an appointmentVisit AZMVDNOW.gov or Live Chat to arrange a day and timeIf a visit to an ADOT Motor Vehicle Division office is in your future, there’s good news: You can schedule an appointment using one of two online options.Appointments to visit an MVD office can be scheduled through the MVD customer portal at AZMVDNOW.gov or by contacting an MVD employee on the ADOT website through Live Chat. “MVD is constantly looking for ways to make things easier and provide
News Release: AZ Dept of Revenue, TPT Submit Return
Taxpayers can file now and schedule payments until the deadlineThe Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds transaction privilege tax filer that monthly returns are due. Filing before the deadline is highly encouraged in the event assistance is required. Avoid the worry and hassle of mailing your return by using AZTaxes.gov, which is available nights and weekends to register, file, and pay online. Our online filing and paying service is free, fast, and easy — allowing payments to be scheduled in
News Release: AZ Dept of Revenue, Unclaimed Property Auction
Arizona Department of Revenue’s Unclaimed Property Auction Set for February 28-March 3The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) will hold its annual public auction of unclaimed property items from abandoned safe deposit boxes. The public auction will beginning Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Items for sale include jewelry, coins, currency, and a variety of collectible items that have not been claimed by their owners after many years. Unclaimed Property AuctionOnline only at
February 2024 Luncheon Presentation
Click here to view the presentation from the February 2024 Membership Luncheon
Coolidge High School FBLA is looking for companies to sign up for the job fair
If you are interested in participating this year, please let me know that you would like to have a space reserved for you. Each company will be provided with a 6-foot table and 2 chairs. We are hoping to receive participation notification by the end of February so we can successfully advertise the event for maximum exposure. We understand that some venues charge for participation in events like this. This event will not be charging the participants, however, if you would like to make a donation to
February 2024 Chamber Chatter
February 2024 Chamber Chatter
January 2024 Luncheon Presentation
Click here to view the presentation by Saint Holdings
Seeking Growth: Essential Tips for Business Expansion
Setting out to expand your business is an exciting yet intricate endeavor requiring a meticulously-crafted plan. The goal isn't merely to scale but to enhance every facet of your enterprise, from operations and customer relations to marketing and team management. In this article, we explore the key actions essential for successfully navigating through the complexities of business growth.Network to Boost Business Growth One of the most effective ways to drive business growth is by making valuable
January 2024 Chamber Chatter
January 2024 Chamber Chatter
News Release: ADOT, 2024 Phoenix-area Freeway Projects
2024 will be a busy year for Phoenix-area freeway projectsTwo Loop 101 widening projects to start; I-10, I-17 work will advance The Arizona Department of Transportation will start as well as continue making progress on several Phoenix-area freeway construction or maintenance projects during 2024.The new year will see the launch of two Loop 101 widening projects as well as advancements on improvement projects that are underway along Interstate 10 near the Broadway Curve and along Interstate 17 north of
December 2023 Luncheon Presentation
Please click here to view the luncheon presentation by Sandra Martinez, Senior Crime Analyst with the Coolidge Police Department.
Meta Teams up with SRP and Orsted to Support Data Center with Clean Energy
Meta Teams up with SRP and Ørsted to Support Data Center with Clean Energy from New Solar and Battery ProjectMeta and SRP customers will benefit from the solar and stored energy from Eleven Mile Solar Center in Pinal County December 11, 2023 Today, Meta announced its Mesa data center will soon be supported by new solar energy from Salt River Project (SRP) through a contract with a leading U.S. clean energy provider, Ørsted. Under the contract, Meta will receive the majority portion of the solar energy
Coming Soon to Coolidge-Desert Senita Community Health Center!
December 2023 Chamber Chatter
December 2023 Chamber Chatter
Coolidge Made the List as One of the Best Small Towns in the U.S. for Retirees!
Travel + LeisureBy Patricia Doherty There's something about small towns that inspires nostalgia and the feeling that past traditions are still thriving. Many retirees look for that atmosphere, whether it recalls their own history or a long-imagined ideal place to settle down. There are also practical reasons to move to a small town upon retirement, including affordability, safety, wellness, culture, and comfort. Although not every town offers the ideal combination of these factors, there are many that
From Hobbyist to Entrepreneur: The Journey of Turning Your Passions into a Business
Are you passionate about something and considering taking the plunge to turn it into a business? There is no greater satisfaction than turning something you love into a real career. Before you take the next step, however, there are some things to consider so your business will be successful. Here are some tips on what it takes to turn your hobby into a full-fledged business.Turning Your Hobby into a Career The first thing you need to do is make sure your hobby is something you really want to pursue as
November 2023 Chamber Chatter
November 2023 Chamber Chatter
TOP CDE Thanksgiving Food Drive
Social Media Workshop Presentation
Please click here to view the Social Media Workshop Presentation.
October 2023 Luncheon Presentations
We had 2 great speakers at our October luncheon. Please click on each name to view their presentations.Kevin Connors with CAC Small Business Development CenterandRobert Theobald with Arizona Commerce Authority
Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
October 2023 Chamber Chatter
October 2023 Chamber Chatter
September 2023 Luncheon Presentation
Please click here to view the presentation by Andrew Clegg, Executive Director, Career and Workforce Training at CAC
September 2023 Chamber Chatter
September 2023 Chamber Chatter
August 2023 Membership Luncheon Presentation
August 2023 Membership Luncheon Presentationby Andrew Ridley, Workforce Program Manager Please click here to view the presentation
August 2023 Chamber Chatter
August 2023 Chamber Chatter
Revitalize Your Entrepreneurial Spirit: The Ultimate Self-Care Guide
As an entrepreneur, your days are often filled with endless tasks, meetings, and the constant pressure to grow your business. Amidst this chaos, it's easy to neglect self-care, which is essential for maintaining mental and physical health. In this article, we'll discuss various strategies that entrepreneurs can implement to make time for self-care.Schedule Your Own Self-Care Appointments Just as you schedule meetings and deadlines, set aside time for self-care activities in your calendar. Treat these
July 2023 Chamber Chatter
July 2023 Chamber Chatter
Arizona Dept. of Revenue TPT Filers: Please submit your returns
TPT Filers: Please Submit Your ReturnTaxpayers can file now and schedule payments up until the deadline The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds transaction privilege tax filers that monthly returns are due. Filing before the deadline is highly encouraged in the event assistance is required.Avoid the worry and hassle of mailing your return by using AZTaxes.gov, which is available nights and weekends to register, file, and pay online. Our online filing and paying service is free, fast, and easy —
Casa Grande Ruins Closed Independence Day
SRP Coolidge Expansion Project Approved by the ACC
Yesterday, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) approved an amended Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) for the Coolidge Expansion Project, a flexible, fast-ramping natural gas plant that will help SRP cost-effectively and reliably meet the region’s growing energy needs as the utility works to add more solar, wind and storage resources. Please click on link for full press release.SRP Coolidge Expansion Project Approved by the ACC (srpnet.com)
Education Forward Arizona Presentation
Donna Davis, with Education Forward Arizona, gave a very informative presentation at our luncheon. Please click here to view the Power Point.
CAC New ''Women in Engineering Scholarship'' Available
New “Women in Engineering Scholarship” Available for Female Students at CAC By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – A new scholarship has been created at Central Arizona College to provide financial support for female students interested in engineering. The "Women in Engineering Scholarship" was established by Dr. Armineh Noravian, Professor of Engineering, adjunct Professor of Anthropology and Applied Researcher at CAC and her husband John Kerns to
June 2023 Chamber Chatter
June 2023 Chamber Chatter
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
Arizona Farm Service Agency USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP)The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces assistance for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). ODMAP is established to help mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that have created unique hardships in the
May 2023 Membership Luncheon Presentation
Click here to view the presentation by Eric Craft of The Procter and Gamble Company
AZ Department of Revenue May TPT Newsletter
What's New | Reporting Guide | Rates | Quick Reference May 2023Transaction Privilege Tax Changes and NewsTPT 2022 ELECTRONIC ANNUAL ESTIMATED TAX PAYMENTAnnual estimated tax payment of transaction privilege, telecommunications services excise, and county excise taxes are required if:Combined tax liability for transaction privilege, telecommunications services excise, and county excise taxes in the preceding calendar year was $4,100,000 or more, orIf you reasonably anticipate a liability for such taxes of
CAC Local Casa Grande Student Graduates from CAC and High School This Month
Local Casa Grande Student Graduates from CAC and High School This Month By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – At the age of 17, Ruth Mountz, a homeschooled student from Casa Grande, AZ will receive her Associate of Arts in Administration of Justice from Central Arizona College on May 12, just prior to receiving her high school diploma. Mountz gives credit to her mom, who is an instructor at CAC, for introducing her to the college and opportunities
CAC Student, Robert Serrano Awarded a National Community College Transfer Scholarship
Central Arizona College Student, Robert Serrano Awarded a National Community College Transfer Scholarship By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College student, Robert Serrano, has been named one of 60 community college students selected to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Student applications were evaluated based on academic ability and achievement, persistence, leadership and financial need.
CAC Receives $2.8 Million Title V Grant
Central Arizona College Receives $2.8 Million Title V Grant By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College (CAC) recently received a new five-year, $2,894,780 Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions (Title V) grant from the Office of Postsecondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Ninety-seven percent of the project is funded by this federal grant and the remaining 3% ($100,210) is supported by Central Arizona College
Arizona Department of Administration Half-Staff Notification 05/08/2023
Half-Staff NotificationPHOENIX —In coordination with the Presidential proclamation, Governor Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately through sunset May 11, 2023 in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Allen, Texas. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute. Regards, Arizona Department of Administration
Arizona Dept of Revenue Time to Renew 2023 TPT License
Time to Renew 2023 TPT License to Avoid Penalties Phoenix, AZ—The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) urges businesses to pay their past 2023 Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License renewal fees or additional penalties will apply. This week, ADOR will be sending renewal billing letters to businesses with overdue renewal fees. Renewals were due on January 1, 2023.Taxpayers no longer have the ability to renew on AZTaxes.gov, but can still pay the liability. Prompt compliance online can save both time and
Dementia Care and Education Campus Adult Day Club
George Young Memorial Scholarship Established by CAC Foundation
George Young Memorial Scholarship Established by Central Arizona College Foundation By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – George Young was a four-time Olympian, competing in the 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics. He won the bronze medal in the 3000-meter steeplechase during the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Young was hired by Central Arizona College in 1971 as an instructor and the Cross Country/Track & Field coach. Two years later he
CAC to Offer New Student Orientation Sessions This Summer
CAC to Offer New Student Orientation Sessions This Summer By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College will offer in person and remote New Student Orientation Sessions beginning this month and throughout the summer to prepare students for summer and fall 2023 classes. New Student Orientations are open to prospective students, current students, parents and guests. They are designed to help students navigate their college experience
YATA Camp Returns to CAC Signal Peak Campus
YATA Camp Returns to CAC Signal Peak Campus By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Applications are now being accepted for the Young Advanced Technology Academy (YATA) to be held in June at the Central Arizona College Signal Peak Campus (8470 N Overfield Rd., Coolidge, AZ 85128.) The YATA camp is open to Pinal County students who will be entering 7th-10th grades in the Fall of 2023. The theme for this year is career exploration. Students will
May 2023 Chamber Chatter
May 2023 Chamber Chatter
State of the City 2023 Presentation
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CAC Proud Service Veteran CDL Training at Signal Peak Campus
Proud Service Veteran (PSV) CDL Training at Central Arizona College Signal Peak Campus By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Proud Service Veteran (PSV) CDL Training, LLC will offer Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) training and testing at Central Arizona College’s Signal Peak Campus. The next session will begin on May 1, 2023. This four-to-six-week course is designed to prepare students to take the Arizona Department of Transportation Class A CDL
CAC Inducts New Members to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
CAC Inducts New Members to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Forty Central Arizona College students were recently inducted into Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the largest international honor society of two-year colleges. Students being inducted to PTK have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher. The spring 2023 PTK inductees are: Brianna Adams Lillyana Blauvelt Quintine Brown Juan Buelna Juliana Butler Ashley Cors Michelle
CAP Know Your Water News
Joint ADWR/CAP statement in response to Bureau of Reclamation’s draft SEIS The Bureau of Reclamation issued its draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Tuesday, April 11. Read more>> Reminder: Deadline is June 1 for CAP Award for Water Research submissions CAP wants to reward student researchers who are tackling tough water
International Dark Sky Week and National Park Week
Spring is the busiest time of year in our beautiful state, and this year has been no exception. This week we get to focus our attention on promoting outdoor recreation through the lens of International Dark Sky Week and National Park Week, which run consecutively this month starting Monday, April 15.We have several great tools and assets which are free to you to help promote dark sky and park-related experiences.First, Dark Sky Week runs April 15-22 and focuses on boosting awareness on how to maintain and
APS Energy Analyzer
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AZ Department of Revenue Filing Taxes for a Loved One Who Has Passed
Filing Taxes for a Loved One Who Has Passed Phoenix, AZ—Facing a loved one's passing is complex, and the Arizona Department of Revenue wants to make it easier to file on behalf of a deceased taxpayer. The person in charge of the deceased estate is responsible for filing the tax return. A surviving spouse may file a joint individual income tax return if the deceased spouse passed away during the tax year and the surviving spouse did not remarry during the tax year.If a taxpayer died before filing a return
CAC Recognizes Community College Month
Central Arizona College Recognizes Community College Month (#CCMonth) By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – During the month of April, Community Colleges around the country are celebrating Community College Month (#CCMonth.) The goal of this monthlong campaign coordinated by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) is to improve awareness of the economic, academic and equity advantages of attending community colleges, and to bust longtime
April 2023 Chamber Chatter
April 2023 Chamber Chatter
April 2023 Pinal County Network Newsletter
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CAC Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Earns Multiple Awards
Central Arizona College Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Earns Multiple Awards By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing Pinal County, Az. – During the recent Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Regional Convention held in Tempe, AZ Central Arizona College’s Alpha Theta Delta chapter of PTK received 11 awards. CAC’s Chapter received the Distinguished Chapter Award. To be considered for this award, a chapter must submit entries for both the Honors in Action Project and College Project Award.
CAC Earns 2023-2024 Military Friendly School Designation
Central Arizona College Earns 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School Designation Pinal County, Az. – Central Arizona College has earned the 2023-2024 Silver Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2023-2024 survey with 665 earning special awards for going above the standard. The 2023-2024 Military Friendly®
Aircraft Inspection & Management Presentation
Click here for the link to the Investment and Employment Projections presentation by AIM
Central Arizona College Poetry Contest Winners
Central Arizona College Poetry Contest Winners By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and MarketingPinal County, AZ – The Central Arizona College Learning Support Department recently held their annual poetry contest to celebrate the contributions of African Americans. This year the theme for the Black History Poetry Contest was “The Legacy We Leave Behind.” The winners of this year’s poetry contest are: Kiana Earley-Palafox, Maricopa Campus – 1st Fernando Ramirez, Maricopa Campus –
CAC Register Today for Summer Bridge 2023
Register Today for Summer Bridge 2023 at CAC By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Registration is now open for Central Arizona College’s 2023 Summer Bridge program. Recent high school graduates (classes of ‘21, ‘22, or ’23) and GED recipients are invited to experience life as a college student this summer. Summer Bridge is a free five-day residential orientation to college program, taking place Aug. 6-10 at the CAC Signal Peak Campus (8470 N.
March 2023 Chamber Chatter
March 2023 Chamber Chatter