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WESTMARC Headlines
January 7, 2016
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WESTMARC brings you top-trending news stories each week. Selected from a variety of sources, WESTMARC Headlines highlight news and events featuring our business, education, and West Valley community members. If you have news to share, please
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Peoria Trine University campus announces new leader
Source: yourwestvalley.com
Trine University has announced that Heather Kim has been named as the new assistant vice president for the university's campus in Peoria, Arizona
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Source: GreaterPhoenix.SCORE.org
Are you starting a new business or thinking about it? This session is an essential step in developing a business plan that will increase your chances of being successful. Experienced business professionals will address each of these and help you get started on the best path for your business.
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Northwest Valley Connect volunteer serves seniors with transportation needs
Source: northwestvalleyconnect.org
Northwest Valley Connect (NVC) volunteer Dick Langford has a philosophy when it comes to volunteering: "The want to volunteer should be all you need to get started. No one can convince you except for yourself." Despite the increase of volunteers, NVC still struggles to meet a growing need in the West Valley-transportation for seniors who are unable to drive.
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23rd Annual West Valley Arts Council Diamond Ball - The Roaring 20's
Source: westvalleyarts.org
The Diamond Ball began in 1994 and is still the largest fund raising event in the West Valley, attended by corporate, community, and philanthropic leaders committed to enhancing cultural life in the region. The gala not only helps support the West Valley Arts Council's many programs and initiatives, but a portion of the funds raised is awarded to local arts groups, arts projects, schools, and non profits in the West Valley.
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Redflex North American Headquarters relocates to Glendale
Source: glendaleaz.com
Redflex Traffic Systems has relocated their North American headquarters to Glendale in the Talavi Business Park. The company has also leased additional space in the adjacent 51 Bells Business Park.
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Support West Valley Schools with Tax Credit through April 15, 2016
You don't have to have a child in school to contribute to education in Arizona through the School Tax Credit. Tax credit monies are not used to fund regular school activities. The donations you make can only be used for extracurricular activities, like sports programs, field trips, after-school tutoring programs, after school arts programs, etc. or designated "character education programs." You are allowed to specify which programs you'd like your donation to support.
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