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BBB announces 2013 Torch Awards Winners

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 11:29am

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona recognized ten local companies at the 2013 Torch Awards Luncheon at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson.

Winners were honored in three categories: the Ethics Award, the Good Neighbor Award, and the Customer Excellence Award:

The Ethics Award: Honors a

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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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First annual Bonanza Days sidewalk sale in Tubac

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 7:27am

First annual Bonanza Days sidewalk sale in Tubac

The Tubac Chamber of Commerce presents: “Bonanza Days”, a sidewalk sale.

WHEN:

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Grijalva highlights availability of Federal Transportation Infrastructure grants

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 12:36pm

Grijalva highlights availability of Federal Transportation Infrastructure grants

Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva highlighted the Department of Transportation announcement of newly available funds for the next round of the TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Discretionary Grant program.

The notice of availability is at

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Tyson Foods recalls breaded chicken products due to mistake on label

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 12:14pm

Tyson Foods recalls breaded chicken products due to mistake on label

The Russellville, Arkansas company, is voluntarily recalling approximately 127,000 lbs. of uncooked breaded chicken tenderloins and uncooked chicken tenderloin fritter products, due to an undeclared allergen and misbranding. The product contains soy, a known allergen, but it is not declared on the label.

The following products are subject to recall:

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Agreement reached by FPAA and tomato growers

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, March 8th, 2013, 1:20pm

Agreement reached by FPAA and tomato growers

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is congratulating the negotiating team that represented Mexican tomato growers for their hard work on behalf of the industry in reaching a final agreement. Because it provides continuity, the finalized agreement is

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