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At Pinnacle West and APS, we look at the community as a long-term partner.
Because we have a storied history of serving Arizona, we work hard to find opportunities to build healthy communities, a strong economy and a healthy environment. We regard these areas as highly as any other aspects of our business. From our programs for supporting children and education to our commitment to helping small and minority-owned businesses to our patronage of the arts and culture to our encouragement of economic development, we will continue to be an active participant in the continued well-being of our entire state. Our company is committed to making Arizona a better place today and in the future, but we know we can’t do it alone. The power of collaboration is at the core of everything we do. We enjoy partnerships with many key organizations throughout the state — organizations that make a difference in the lives of Arizonans. We believe our community benefits from working together toward a common goal, and we are ready to do our part as we join our partners in building a sustainable Arizona. We believe making an investment in the communities we serve is the blueprint for a better tomorrow. By investing in the community, we don’t mean simply writing checks to charitable causes, although we do sponsor many community projects, provide in-kind services and volunteer support to several organizations throughout the year. When we talk about investing we are talking about rolling up our sleeves and getting our hands dirty. We take a proactive approach to the long-term welfare of our communities, our economy and in the well-being of our residents. We do these things because we realize in order to thrive in the long-term, businesses can no longer have a narrow focus. To be successful, businesses must have an understanding of the interconnectedness of issues including the environment, our communities and the economy. We believe healthy communities and strong local economies are not only good for Arizona, but also good for business. Pinnacle West and APS have been operating with that committment for more than 123 years - long before these practices were called sustainability. It is on that promise to tomorrow that we plan for the future.
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