Arizona Mixed Martial Arts on the Rise

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Arizona is becoming a hotbed for MMA fighters and a premier destination for training camps throughout the MMA community.

In 1993, a mixed martial arts competition was introduced to the United States labeled as the first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Since then, the sport of mixed martial arts has become a worldwide phenomenon.

This unique full combat competition is like no other, as it incorporates both standing and on the ground fighting. It incorporates a variety of fighting styles, from boxing, wrestling, grappling, muay thai and Brazilian jujitsu to name of few.

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Arizona Small Businesses Work Hard to Stay Ahead

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The sluggish economy has made creating and maintaining small businesses particularly challenging, but many businesses are discovering strategies that are allowing them to flourish while others fail. Check out the stories below to see what how some small businesses in Arizona are thriving. Part 1: Arizona small businesses working hard to remain profitable Part 2:…

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Travel Through Arizona Counties

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Travel Through the Counties

By: Traci Huttsell/Arizona Sonora News Service

 

Not only does Arizona house the Grand Canyon, Tombstone and the London Bridge, but it also serves as the home to many hidden gems as well.

Throughout the 15 counties of Arizona, each one has its own distinct personality.  Here are only some of the unique attractions this state has to offer.

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Cooking up small business success in Arizona

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Here are two small businesses in Arizona that utilized their local small business development programs. Both are doing well.

COCONINO COUNTY:

Business OwnerOne of the businesses that Scott Neuman, the program coordinator for the Coconino County Community Services Department (CCCSD), worked with was Cheesecake & Chocolate owned by Jalalieh Marian.

Marian started her own business in 2008. She’s her only employee and she runs the business out of her home.

This single mom sells her goods at a farmer’s market in Flagstaff and caters in the off season.

Marian started baking various cheesecakes and other goodies for potlucks.

“People kept saying this is something you’d find in a café. Ok, thank you. I think I’ll start a business!” Marian said.

But she didn’t know anything about starting a business.

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