🌱 New Brokerage Firm + UPS Driver Collapses In Scottsdale

Hello all. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and hot. High: 111 Low: 88.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. A new brokerage firm has announced its entry into the Scottsdale market. Diversified Commercial Capital is strategically aligned with Scottsdale-based Diversified Partners. The brokerage firm has launched a full suite of commercial real estate mortgage services. (Daily Independent)
2. Are you in the market for a new best friend? Patch, with the help of Petfinder, has compiled a list of adoption-ready pets in the Scottsdale area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list of pets. (Scottsdale Patch)
3. A Scottsdale resident shared footage of a UPS delivery driver collapsing from extreme heat. The footage was captured through the resident's Ring doorbell while the driver was delivering a package. Resident Brian Enriquez notified the police department and UPS about the incident. The company's statement reported that the driver was fine and that the company's vehicles do not use air conditioning because of frequent stops. (NBC News)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Joint Economic Development and Public Policy Monthly Update Meeting Via Webinar (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is hosting an Animal Health Clinic on Jul. 30 and Jul. 31. The event begins at 8:00 a.m. Space is limited and services will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis. (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Police Department shares a simple solution to protecting your home. Turn your exterior lights on to deter theft. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• Do you need help accessing services at the Scottsdale Public Library? There are online tutorials available for a variety of library services. Click to learn how to use Kanopy, Hoopla, Freegal, and more. (Scottsdale Public Library)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.