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AZ Tech Council 6/17 10:39A Leslie Marquez

protosEQ Most organizations say people are their greatest asset. Then they hire, promote, develop, and retain those people using gut instinct, résumé polish, interview charm, and the occasional “they...

WATCH: Gilbert Realtor writes book to help kids navigate moving

Uplifting Arizona 6/16 11:02A Cameron Polom

For most families, moving means packing boxes, changing addresses, and adjusting to a new routine. But one Gilbert Realtor noticed there's often another side to the story that gets overlooked: what the move feels like for the kids. After spending...

ASU-Rooted Startup Pushes Further into Space Solar Market

AZ Tech Council 6/12 7:38A Intern

Image: inBusuiness PHX InBusinessPHX The  Partnership for Economic Innovation  is investing $250,000 in  Swift Coat , its newest member of its Applied Research Centers. The Phoenix-based...

‘Girls Mentorship’ helps young girls build confidence and leadership skills

Uplifting Arizona 6/12 2:44A Fay Fredricks

A summer program in north Scottsdale is helping teenage girls develop leadership skills, coping strategies, and confidence and the founders say the need has never been greater. Girls Mentorship serves young women ages 10 to 18, with programming...

Mesa man with limb loss aims to return to PBA tour at 61

Uplifting Arizona 6/10 1:42A Jordan Bontke

Mike Bolland has never called himself unable. The 61-year-old Mesa man made history as the first person with limb loss to bowl on the PBA tour, and after more than 30 years away from professional competition, he is training to do it again....

French woman walks America to honor the flag discovered in her father's pocket

Uplifting Arizona 6/9 1:27A Jordan Bontke

A French woman has made it her mission to walk and run across the United States American flag in hand as an act of gratitude toward a country of which she is not a citizen. Starting Memorial Day weekend, Ingrid Moncuit completed a four-day journey...

Anonymous donation helps ALS patients in Arizona access wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Uplifting Arizona 6/8 1:19A Jordan Bontke

An anonymous grant to ALS Arizona is giving people living with ALS easier access to wheelchair-accessible vehicle rentals, but the funding may only last through this summer. John Brumbaugh is in his third year since his ALS diagnosis. The...

How Mesa Adaptive Theater Group is making sure everyone can perform to their full potential

Uplifting Arizona 6/3 1:57A Nick Ciletti

There is an East Valley group that's making sure everyone can perform to their full potential - and that's Uplifting Arizona! Recently, Matt Erickson, a theater teacher at Red Mountain High School in Mesa, and the founder of a special adaptive...

Arizona to lead Southwest regional hub for chip industry workforce consortium

AZ Tech Council 5/27 8:16A Leslie Marquez

Lawrence Semiconductor process specialist Aaron Rooks at their Tempe company’s facility. Jim Poulin | Phoenix Business Journal Phoenix Business Journal The Arizona Commerce Authority will lead a new...

UA partners with defense group to tackle rising security threats

AZ Tech Council 5/27 8:12A Leslie Marquez

Arizona Republic The University of Arizona is partnering with a missile defense advocacy organization to help address some of the United States’ most pressing national security needs. As technology and threats against the U.S. continue to advance...

Rodeo City Wreckettes prove that moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Uplifting Arizona 5/26 3:02A Associated Press

Carol Ross cant stop smiling at dance practice as she shouts out the steps of a routine to members of her tap and jazz troupe for women aged 50 and older. Ive been dancing my whole life, its the best, said Ross, who founded the Rodeo City...

Hope inside every bag: Veggies for Veterans lets those who have served know that someone cares

Uplifting Arizona 5/25 1:39A Nick Ciletti

Peppers, potatoes, bananas - You name it, and it was probably inside the bags of free produce 600 veterans got at the Phoenix VA recently. It's all part of the "Veggies for Veterans" initiative, currently hosted at the Phoenix VA five times per...

ABC15 follows up with Buckeye teacher providing life lessons for students through math

Uplifting Arizona 5/19 1:35A Nick Ciletti

With school ending this week for many Valley districts, ABC15 wanted to follow up with several teachers we spoke to in August to see how the year went! Thursday marks the final day for students in the Agua Fria High School District, including...

Community steps in to make mini wrestling ring for scammed Mesa grandmother

Uplifting Arizona 5/18 1:31A Jordan Bontke

Lisa Boshears wanted to be the best grandma ever. "I'm going to make a ring for them. I'll be the best grandma ever!" Boshears said. Her grandkids 4-year-old Christan and 2-year-old Austin love wrestling. They jump from high places and call out...

Teacher Appreciation Week becomes a year-long show of support for a beloved Gilbert Public Schools...

Uplifting Arizona 5/6 2:03A Nick Ciletti

All week long, ABC15 is highlighting amazing educators in our community in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week! On Tuesday morning, ABC15s Nick Ciletti headed to Harris Elementary, part of Gilbert Public Schools, as the schools PTO and...