Arizona

Location

Tiffany & Bosco P.A.
2525 E. Camelback Rd. Ste 300 (3rd Floor)
Phoenix, AZ 85016

The CHANGE AGENT Program was designed to give you—our present and future business leaders—the tools you need to spread the word about UNITY Pledge.  The time commitment is minimal.  Our four-week program involves three after-work meetings, which all double as an opportunity for you to meet like-minded individuals and share your business, i.e., network!  The three meetings for our next CHANGE AGENT Program will be held on the following dates:

Introductions (Tiffany & Bosco, P.A.—Biltmore Area)

June 3, 2013, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

“Field Assignments” (Tiffany & Bosco, P.A.—Biltmore Area)

June 17, 2013, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Read more »

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22 for You launches at District American Kitchen & Wine Bar

22 for You launches at District American Kitchen & Wine Bar

A new $22 dinner menu showcasing creative new American-inspired entrées launches May 22 at District American Kitchen and Wine Bar. The new dinner menu features innovative culinary creations, locally sourced ingredients and dishes infused with flavor. District American Kitchen and Wine Bar consistently incorporates artisan products, herbs from the restaurant’s rooftop garden, and sustainably farmed items from local growers into each and every menu item.
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Arizona House OKs religious-protection measure

Arizona House OKs religious-protection measure

Supporters of a bill that would change the state’s religious-protection law say it would strengthen Arizonans’ ability to defend their “practice or observance of religion.”

But critics of the legislation, particularly in the gay and transgender community, say it’s so broadly worded that it could have dangerous implications, particularly in providing a legal defense for those who ignore state law or city ordinances meant to protect groups such as same-sex couples and transgender individuals from discrimination. Read more »

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Location

Tanner Community Development Corporation (TCDC)
700 East Jefferson Street 2nd floor Training Room
Phoenix, AZ 85034

Beginning on August 1, 2012, about 47 million women in the US, 13 million estimated to be women 
of color, gained access to additional prevention services like breast exams, pap smears, and 
screenings for diabetes; without paying more at the doctor’s office. Join us at this FREE health 
professional training to learn more about the impact that this increased access to early 
preventative health services can have on women’s health outcomes in Arizona!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

10:00 am to Noon

To register or for more information contact:
602.258.3300 or hharris@worthyinstitute.com Read more »

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The Affordable Care Act: What it means for women’s preventative health care

Beginning on August 1, 2012, about 47 million women in the US, 13 million estimated to be women 
of color, gained access to additional prevention services like breast exams, pap smears, and 
screenings for diabetes; without paying more at the doctor’s office. Join us at this FREE health 
professional training to learn more about the impact that this increased access to early 
preventative health services can have on women’s health outcomes in Arizona!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

10:00 am to Noon

To register or for more information contact:
602.258.3300 or hharris@worthyinstitute.com Read more »

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City of Phoenix Brown Bag Lunch: Featuring Kimber Lanning/Local First Arizona APRIL 26, 2013

On Friday, April 26th, and in celebration of Earth Day, we will be featuring Kimber Lanning and Local First Arizona. This past year, Kimber launched Fuerza Local for businesses that cater to Spanish speakers. Kimber is a fantastic speaker and presents great arguments for buying local in explaining the economic impact to Arizona by supporting Arizona businesses.
 
Our Brown Bag lunch is a free and No RSVP event hosted by the City of Phoenix.

Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2013

Phoenix City Council Chambers

200 W. Jefferson St.

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It's time to ensure equality for all Arizona employees, residents and consumers

It's time to ensure equality for all Arizona employees, residents and consumers

Arizona is one of 29 states in the nation where it is legal to fire someone simply because they are gay or transgendered.  Tucson, Phoenix and Flagstaff have incorporated LGBT inclusive non-discrimination policies and now it is time for Arizona to be inclusive and equally protect ALL of our diverse citizenry.   Please join over 200 businesses and hundreds of individuals and take the UNITY Pledge today.   The UNITY Pledge is a concerted effort by Arizona businesses and individuals to advance workplace equality and equal treatment in housing and hospitality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and their allies.
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Location

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
340 N. 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: (602) 279-1800

Please join us on Saturday, April 27, 2013 for the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 55th Annual Black & White Ball and Business Awards. The formal gala is the longest running event of its kind and this year we are expecting another “sold out” crowd which will be hosted by our celebrity emcee, Marco Antonio Regil. The Gala features an elegant dinner, entertainment, and the presentation of the prestigious Business Awards and Legacy Award. Our 2013 Award winners are: Read more »

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55th Annual Black and White Ball and Business Awards

55th Annual Black and White Ball and Business Awards

Please join us on Saturday, April 27, 2013 for the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 55th Annual Black & White Ball and Business Awards. The formal gala is the longest running event of its kind and this year we are expecting another “sold out” crowd which will be hosted by our celebrity emcee, Marco Antonio Regil. The Gala features an elegant dinner, entertainment, and the presentation of the prestigious Business Awards and Legacy Award. Our 2013 Award winners are: Read more »

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Arizona Production of Dustin Lance Black’s Play on Marriage Equality Adds Five Valley Residents to Cast

“8” now includes former TV anchor; former state lawmaker; local performers

PHOENIX – The Arizona production of “8” today announced the addition five leading Valley residents to the cast.  Local actor Damon Bolling, producer/singer David Burrola, former TV news anchor Marlene Galan, former State Representative Steve May and Phoenix attorney and arts advocate Bill Sheppard will join the previously announced cast members for the May 7 presentation of “8” at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix. Read more »

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