Business In Yuma

- South county businesses, organizations honored as best in reader poll
- BY JOHN VAUGHN - BAJO EL SOL EDITOR
- It used to be that people living in south Yuma County drove Yuma to do their shopping and dining out.But as San Luis, Ariz., and Somerton grew in recent decades, more businesses have opened in those cities to serve residents' needs.Now they can drive... Full story
- Robotics in YPG future
- BY CHUCK WULLENJOHN
- Mankind has been involved in armed conflict since well before the dawn of civilization, a situation that promises to continue long into the future. There have been thousands of technological improvements in warfare over the centuries, but mankind is ... Full story

- Smart phone apps for kids educational, fun
- BY JENNIFER VANSTON - DIGITAL CANDY
- While new technology is being presented daily, it is important to remember how useful and valuable the technology we already have can be even for little ones.As the mother of two, I am astonished at the wonderful educational applications available fo... Full story
- Occupancy certificate issued for surgical center
- BY JOYCE LOBECK - SUN STAFF WRITER
- A certificate of occupancy has been issued for Tuscany Surgical Center, located at Tuscany Plaza, Suite 28. The surgical facility is privately owned by Dr. Ahmed Kemmou, a general surgeon in Yuma, who will use the state-of-the-art facility for outpat... Full story

- Quality of content key in social media
- BY JENNIFER VANSTON - DIGITAL CANDY
- Gone are the days of successfully promoting a business by sending out a random message here and there though your social media channels. Simply posting on Facebook and Twitter is not enough anymore.2012 will be the year that business owners will need... Full story
- Numbers show tourism works for Yuma
- BY LINDA JORDAN - DOOR TO OPPORTUNITY
- Whether you believe the U.S. economy is recovering and at what rate probably depends on which experts and media reports you choose to follow.It may also depend on what industry you are involved in. Some industries are still experiencing the results o... Full story
- New line to offer more power, reliability for Yuma
- BY ANDREA BEREZNAK - POWERING YUMA
- Recently, the Arizona Corporation Commission approved the final routes for a transmission project that will help ensure future electric reliability and increased service for the Yuma community. At APS, we couldn't be more pleased. The ACC's decision ... Full story
- Dogs train at YPG to become explosive detection experts
- BY CHUCK WULLENJOHN - YUMA PROVING GROUND
- Every dog owner knows his or her pet is capable of producing an annoying racket. Multiply that by a factor of 40, and that's the cacophonous barking hubbub a Yuma Proving Ground kennel housing dozens of military working dogs produces each morning.YPG... Full story

- Super Bowl no longer a single-screen event
- BY JENNIFER VANSTON - DIGITAL CANDY
- Super Bowl 2012 is starting in a few hours and the excitement in the air is electric … literally.
Larger than ever before, the behavior of the nation has changed from the traditional Super Bowl party sitting around a large-screen TV to... Full story
- What business do you wish Santa would bring to Yuma?
- Have a favorite store or restaurant you would like to see come to Yuma? Once again Comings and Goings is compiling a “Wish List” of businesses Yumans are hoping Santa will bring to town.Send your suggestions by Dec. 19 to jlobeck@yumasun.... Full story
- Important YPG visitor expected for Christmas
- BY CHUCK WULLENJOHN - YUMA PROVING GROUND
- Things tend to slow down as the Christmas season approaches, but I'm waiting for that to occur, for Yuma Proving Ground's test ranges remain as busy as ever. Recently, while rummaging through a storage cabinet in my office, I came across the followin... Full story
- ‘Dear Santa’ websites should be used with caution
- BY MYRIAM CRUZ - BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
- More than 60 domain names have been registered under the name of Santa Claus, offering children a wide range of opportunity to email St. Nick their Christmas list.Unfortunately, some of these websites may not be trustworthy and can potentially be a d... Full story
- The 12 days of a Yuma Christmas
- BY SUSAN STERNITZKE - YUMA VISITORS BUREAU
- Ah, the holidays. For some, it's difficult to feel inspired to deck the halls when it's 75 degrees and sunny. For others, they celebrate the warmth of the sunniest city in the world. For those that want to celebrate, here are 12 festive ideas to keep... Full story
- YPIC, other workforce agencies to convert to new programs
- BY LINDA JORDAN - DOOR TO OPPORTUNITY
- If you've ever been part of a systems conversion you know how challenging and exciting it can be. That is exactly what Yuma Private Industry Council and other statewide workforce agencies will be experiencing over the next few months.In January 2011,... Full story
- War declared on the solar panel industry?
- BY JULIE ENGEL - GYEDC
- As First Solar mounts their one-millionth panel at Agua Caliente in east Yuma County, a skirmish is building in the panel market. By the time First Solar completes Agua Caliente, there will be five million solar panels generating 290 megawatts of pow... Full story
- Electricity Transmission Project will increase reliability, service
- BY ANDREA BEREZNAK - POWERING YUMA
- Over the past two years, Arizona Public Service has worked closely with the Yuma community to develop line route options for the North Gila to TS-8 to Yucca 230kV Transmission Project. As a result of this extensive dialogue and feedback from stakehol... Full story
- Quirky sites a plus for Yuma, state tourism
- BY SUSAN STERNITZKE - YUMA VISITORS BUREAU
- Shannan Louser, Yuma Visitors Bureau Group sales manager, was traveling on a WestJet flight from Montreal to Winnipeg. While browsing through the in-flight magazine, she came across a story titled “Weird Arizona.”Michele Sponagle, the aut... Full story
- TRAX one of many vital testing contractors at YPG
- BY CHUCK WULLENJOHN - YUMA PROVING GROUND
- Most people think of contractors as workers temporarily hired to perform specialized tasks that, when accomplished, result in their moving on to other jobs. The Yuma Proving Ground work force, however, includes hundreds of contractors who work 12 mon... Full story
- APS offers Yuma-area businesses ways to save money
- BY ANDREA BEREZNAK - POWERING YUMA
- With the summer heat still rearing its head, individuals and businesses alike are trying to find ways to save money on their energy bills. APS would like to help by offering rates, tools and incentives that can help save money on our customer's elect... Full story
- Choosing a pest control company
- BY MYRIAM CRUZ - BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
- As Arizona residents have sought refuge indoors from the recent rain, hail and windstorms, so do critters and insects. Unwelcome pests can appear inside the home, garages and patios, prompting consumers to look for a pest control company.Better Busin... Full story