🌱 Military Affairs Committee + Staffing Agency Gives Second Chances

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce announced that it will be forming a new military affairs committee. The purpose of the committee is to help focus on issues and outreach that will strengthen the relationships between veterans and local businesses. The committee is now seeking Chamber members who are local veterans, veteran-owned businesses, veteran-supportive employers, or leaders of military employer resource groups to join, and it will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Scottsdale Chamber Board Room. (Subscription: Daily Independent)
2. The Super Bowl and WM Phoenix Open parties have brought the increased need for event staff, and a local Scottsdale staffing agency Etc. By Emily, is one of the agencies staffing the numerous events around the Valley. The agency is unique in that it bridges the work gap for people in recovery or who are struggling to find work by helping them get paying jobs. The agency staffs around 900 people and aims to give second chances to people going sober who are in the process of getting their lives back together. (12 News)
3. A Scottsdale man pleaded guilty to charges related to a multi-million dollar scheme where he created a company in order to claim fake music royalties for over 50,000 music recordings that he didn't own. In total, the claims helped him get an estimated $23.4 million. Jose Teran, 32, was indicted for the allegations in November 2021 and pleaded guilty to the charges last week. (Arizona's Family)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market At 3806 North Brown Ave. (8:00 AM)
• Laurie Trygg Dance Instruction At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (10:00 AM)
• The Drowsy Chaperone At Desert Stages Theatre (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here’s some Super Bowl weekend trivia for you: Scottsdale ranks 24 in the state for top Super Bowl athlete hometowns, with six players hailing from our city since the 1966-67 season. Check out more Arizona Super Bowl stats in this new BeenVerified study. (BeenVerified)
• The Scottsdale Police Department is hosting Know Your Limit education details at the WM Phoenix Open. Visit the booth at the main exit every day from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to breathe into a breathalyzer and see if you're above or below the legal limit to drive. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The ESPN Main Street Tailgate is in full swing! Join the fun at Old Town Scottsdale and learn more about the event before you go by visiting the website here. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)

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— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.