Press Releases - Sky Islands Regional Partnership

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Pools by Design Names Nickolas Koustik President, Effective January 1, 2026
Pools by Design named Nickolas Koustik President effective January 1, 2026, as Founder Ken Larison transitions leadership and supports the company's continued growth and client-focused excellence.
Submitted: 01/26/26
Article By: Pools by Design

Pools by Design Expands Their Presence in Southern Arizona with Creative Pools & Spas of Sierra Vista
Pools by Design expands into Sierra Vista through its acquisition of Creative Pools & Spas, bringing expanded design capabilities, faster project timelines, and award‑winning resources while continuing the trusted personal service of Tom Giuffrida.
Submitted: 01/26/26
Article By: Pools by Design

Melany Edwards-Barton Graduates from Institute for Organization Management
Melany Edwards-Barton, IOM and CEO of Sky Islands Regional Partnership, has graduated from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Organization Management, completing 96 credit hours in nonprofit management and earning her IOM recognition.
Submitted: 01/12/26
Article By: not specified

Affirm Wealth Advisors Hosts Virtual Educational Event

Submitted: 01/05/26
Article By: Affirm Wealth Advisors

Sky Islands Regional Partnership to Host 2026 Southeastern Arizona Fireside Chat with Governor Katie Hobbs
Sky Islands Regional Partnership will host the Governor Hobbs 2026 Southeastern Arizona Fireside Chat on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the CIC in Sierra Vista. Join community leaders, business owners, and residents to hear from Governor Hobbs. Online registration is REQUIRED.
Submitted: 01/05/26
Article By: not specified

Affirm Wealth Advisors Hosts Virtual Educational Event

Submitted: 09/15/25
Article By: Affirm Wealth Advisors

SIGNED: Full Support for the U.S. Space Force at Fort Huachuca
The Sky Islands Regional Partnership—your southeastern Arizona chamber of commerce—has officially signed a letter of unwavering support for locating the U.S. Space Force mission at Fort Huachuca.

"We don't just welcome the Space Force—we stand ready to serve it."
Submitted: 08/12/25
Article By: not specified

Mike Gombrich and Garrett Smith Honored As Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors by Forbes

Submitted: 08/11/25
Article By: Affirm Wealth Advisors

Affirm Wealth Advisors Hosts Virtual Educational Event

Submitted: 07/21/25
Article By: Affirm Wealth Advisors

CVMC Awarded Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification from the Joint Commission
Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke
Association's Heart-Check mark for the Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification.
Submitted: 07/15/25
Article By: Canyon Vista Medical Center

Canyon Vista Medical Center Advanced Wound Care Center Earns FIVE Prestigious National Awards
Canyon Vista Medical Center is proud to announce that its Advanced Wound Care Center has been recognized with five
national awards from Healogics®, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services.
Submitted: 07/02/25
Article By: Canyon Vista Medical Center

Affirm Wealth Advisors Hosts Virtual Educational Event

Submitted: 06/30/25
Article By: Affirm Wealth Advisors

Affirm Wealth Advisors Hosts Virtual Educational Event
Affirm Wealth Advisors is hosting a virtual educational event titled, Passing the Torch: Creating an Estate Plan that Protects
Your Legacy on Wednesday, June 18 at 12:30 p.m. (Arizona Time).
Submitted: 06/09/25
Article By: Affirm Wealth Advisors

Sky Islands Regional Partnership Signs Letter to Arizona Congressional Delegation in Support of Chambers and Nonprofits
Sky Islands Regional Partnership proudly signed a letter addressed to the Arizona Congressional Delegation alongside chambers across Arizona, urging continued support for chambers and nonprofits as Congress debates tax reform.
Submitted: 06/09/25
Article By: not specified

Now accepting nominations for the 2025/26 Veterans Wall

Submitted: 06/05/25
Article By: Canyon Vista Medical Center

CVMC Awarded 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group

Submitted: 06/05/25
Article By: Canyon Vista Medical Center

CVMC Launches Special Delivery Program to Improve Maternal Health and Save Lives

Submitted: 06/05/25
Article By: Canyon Vista Medical Center

CVMC Publishes 2024 Community Benefit Report

Submitted: 06/05/25
Article By: Canyon Vista Medical Center

Cox Movies in the Park is back in Sierra Vista! Your favorite summer cinema series continues Saturday, June 7
Cox Communications is bringing back Movies in the Park to Sierra Vista and the fun continues Saturday June 7 with Despicable Me 4 at Veteran's Memorial Park. Two other family-friendly movies are planned through June. Open to all, enjoy a movie under the stars free of charge. All
Submitted: 06/04/25
Article By: Cox Communications

Sky Islands Foundation Fuels Startup Growth Through Strategic Partnership with UACI and City of Sierra Vista
University of Arizona Incubator Network Collaborates with the City of Sierra Vista and the Sky Islands Foundation to Sponsor Startup Success
Submitted: 05/27/25
Article By: not specified

Affirm Wealth Advisors Recognized as an InvestmentNews' Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors, 2025

Submitted: 04/28/25
Article By: Affirm Wealth Advisors

Affirm Wealth Advisors Hosts Virtual Educational Event

Submitted: 04/14/25
Article By: Affirm Wealth Advisors

Affirm Wealth Advisors Hosts Shred-A-Thon & Pet Supply Drive to Benefit the Pima Animal Care Center on April 25

Submitted: 03/31/25
Article By: Affirm Wealth Advisors

Congratulations to Adam Adam, has been named a Top 25 finalist in the IdeaFunding 2025 competition!
🚀 Congratulations to Adam Mayer, Founder of AIGM! 🎮
We're excited to announce that Adam, has been named a Top 25 finalist in the IdeaFunding 2025 competition! Out of over 130 applicants, AIGM has earned a spot in the Community Building category. 🌟
AIGM, which uses AI to revolu
Submitted: 03/31/25
Article By: AIGM LLC.

Affirm Wealth Advisors Hosts Virtual Educational Event

Submitted: 03/17/25
Article By: Affirm Wealth Advisors

Affirm Wealth Advisors Earns Ameriprise Client Experience Award
Affirm Wealth Advisors has earned the Ameriprise Client Experience Award for 2024.
Submitted: 03/05/25
Article By: Affirm Wealth Advisors

Garrett Smith Receives Certified Estate Planner Certification

Submitted: 02/19/25
Article By: Affirm Wealth Advisors

Affirm Wealth Advisors Hosts Virtual Educational Event
Virtual Educational event being hosted by Affirm Wealth Advisors
Submitted: 02/10/25
Article By: Affirm Wealth Advisors

Affirm Wealth Advisors Recognized as a Best-in-State Wealth Management Team by Forbes
Affirm Wealth Advisors was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes.
Submitted: 01/30/25
Article By: Affirm Wealth Advisors