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Happy Women’s Equality Day! Today, we celebrate the courage and perseverance of women who fought tirelessly for equal rights. On this day in 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote and marking a significant milestone in the journey towards gender equality. UC would like to honor their work by encouraging everyone to have their voices heard and get out to vote this November!

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¡Feliz Día de la Igualdad de la Mujer! Hoy celebramos el valor y la perseverancia de las mujeres que lucharon incansablemente por la igualdad de derechos. En este día en 1920 se ratificó la 19ª Enmienda, otorgando a las mujeres el derecho al voto y marcando un importante logro en el camino hacia la igualdad de género. ¡UC desea honrar su lucha animando a todos a elevar sus voces y votar este noviembre!

Please save the date and join us at the 2024 American Indian Chamber of Commerce of AZ’s Fall Business Conference November 18-19, 2024, at Casino del Sol in Tucson, AZ!

It's that time of year! Save the date and join the AICCAz at the Casino Del Sol Resort from 11/18/24-11/19/24. Thank you to Verizon and Salt River Project for your support! Urias Communications Native American Connections United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. NCAIED - National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Phoenix Indian Center Inter Tribal Council of Arizona

Breaking news from Arizona Educational Foundation !! Today, AEF announced the top 15 candidates for Arizona's 2025 Teacher of the Year® Award! Congratulations and good luck to these amazing educators!

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¡Últimas noticias de Arizona Educational Foundation! Hoy, AEF anunció los 15 candidatos para el premio al maestro del año 2025 Arizona Teacher of the Year® Award. ¡Felicitaciones y buena suerte a estos increíbles educadores!

🏅 Big News, Arizona! 💜💚💙 The Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF®) is thrilled to announce the 15 exceptional candidates for the 2025 AEF Arizona Teacher of the Year Award, proudly presented by Desert Financial for the fifth consecutive year! 🌟

This year, AEF received a whopping 625 nominations from across the state! So, what's next for these extraordinary educators?

The five Quarterfinalists will receive an "Honorable Mention," an automatic nomination for next year, and special gifts from AEF. The ten Semifinalists will advance to an in-person interview round with the selection committee.

All fifteen outstanding educators will be honored at the awards ceremony on October 19, 2024, where the winner will be revealed live onstage!

THE TEN SEMIFINALISTS:

🔹 Torunn “Tori” Anderson (10th-11th grade English Language Arts), Carl Hayden High School, Phoenix Union High School District

🔹 Jodian Brown (4th grade Reading, Math & Science), Desert View Elementary School, Page Unified School District

🔹 Emmett Burnton (AP World History, U.S. History Dual Enrollment), Boulder Creek High School, Deer Valley Unified School District

🔹 Ryan Donovan (AP U.S. History), Boulder Creek High School, Deer Valley Unified School District

🔹 Noel Craver (5th grade General Education), Cottonwood Elementary School, Vail School District

🔹 Jenni Feidler-Aguilar (PreK-6th grade Visual Art), Gilbert Elementary School, The Official Gilbert Public Schools District

🔹 Kayce Kahl (5th grade General Education), Clarendon Elementary, Osborn School District

🔹 Katie Krause (4th-5th grade General Education), Marshall Magnet Elementary School, Flagstaff Unified School District

🔹 Laura Pina (Grades 2nd-6th English Language Development), Homer Davis Elementary School, Flowing Wells Unified School District

🔹 Jennifer Spector (5th grade English Language Arts & Social Studies), Desert View Elementary, Washington Elementary School District

THE HONORABLE MENTION QUARTERFINALISTS

🔹 Martha Celia Alonso (Principles of Biomedical Science CTE), Douglas High School, Douglas Unified School District 27

🔹 Lara Cox (K-6th Physical Education), Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary, Queen Creek Unified School District

🔹 Kristy Davis (Kindergarten General Education), Madison Camelview Elementary, Madison Elementary School District

🔹 Caitlyn Ferell (10th-12th grade English), Flowing Wells High School, Flowing Wells Unified School District

🔹 Danielle Rutherford (9th-12th grade Visual Art & Student Council), Sahuarita High School, Sahuarita Unified School District #30

Get ready to cheer them on and join us in this joyous celebration of Arizona's incredible teachers! 🎉 For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, visit: https://bit.ly/AZTOY-Tickets. 🥳

Yesterday, UC's CEO Jason Coochwytewa had the pleasure of moderating Phoenix Indian Center's Candidate Forum themed "Land Culture Community: My Vote My Voice". Thank you to everyone who came out to engage in crucial discussions with this year's political candidates about key issues impacting the Native community. Don't forget to register to vote before November 5!

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Ayer, el CEO de UC Jason Coochwytewa tuvo el placer de moderar el Foro de Candidatos de Phoenix Indian Center "Land Culture Community: My Vote My Voice". Gracias a todos quienes asistieron para participar en este dialogo importante con los candidatos políticos de este año sobre cuestiones claves afectando a la comunidad nativa. ¡No olviden registrarse para votar antes del 5 de noviembre!

July 25 is National Intern Day! UC extends a heartfelt thank you to Miguel Bravo and Elli Nakai for their exceptional contributions this summer. Your dedication and fresh perspectives have truly elevated our team. Here's to your hard work and bright futures ahead!🌟

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¡El 25 de julio es Día del Pasante! UC extiende un profundo agradecimiento a Miguel Bravo y Elli Nakai por sus excepcionales contribuciones este verano. Su dedicación y nuevas perspectivas han elevado a nuestro equipo. ¡Felicidades por su esfuerzo y por el brillante futuro que les espera!🌟

With the opening ceremonies less than 10 days away, UC congratulates all of the Arizona athletes who qualified to represent the U.S. and other countries in the 2024 Paris Olympics! We're rooting for you to bring home the gold! 🏅

https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/olympics/2024/05/25/2024-paris-olympics-arizona-athletes-qualified-basketball-cycling-swimming-marathon-wrestling/73841060007/
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A menos de 10 días de la ceremonia de apertura, UC felicita a todos los atletas de Arizona que clasificaron para representar a EE.UU. y otros países en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024. ¡Les deseamos mucho éxito para traer el oro a casa!🏅

2024 Paris Olympics: Tracking Arizona athletes who have qualified Check out to see which Arizona athletes have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Happy Birthday to our intern, Elli Nakai! 🎉 We appreciate all of your hard work and hope you have a wonderful day celebrating!
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¡Feliz cumpleaños a nuestra interna, Elli Nakai! 🎉 ¡Agradecemos todo tu arduo trabajo y deseamos que tengas un día maravilloso lleno de celebración!

Cheers to the red, white and blue!🇺🇸 🎉 The UC team wishes everyone a safe and happy 4th of July!

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¡Viva el rojo, blanco y azul! 🇺🇸 🎉 ¡El equipo de UC les desea a todos un feliz y seguro 4 de julio!

On Monday, the UC team and United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. spent an exciting day at Nike HQ in Portland, learning about the impactful Native American Network and N7 brand. Witnessing Nike’s dedication to Native American and Indigenous communities was truly inspiring. Their commitment to inclusion and cultural respect is a powerful example. 🌟

Today we commemorate Juneteenth. Urias Communications reaffirms its commitment to promoting diversity, understanding, and inclusivity in every community we touch. We reflect on the journey towards equality and renew our commitment to fostering a society that uplifts every voice.

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Hoy conmemoramos Juneteenth y Urías Communications reafirma su compromiso a promover la diversidad, comprensión e inclusividad en cada comunidad que tocamos. Reflexionamos sobre el camino hacia la igualdad y renovamos nuestro voto a fomentar una sociedad que eleve cada voz.

Join us in spreading the birthday cheer as we celebrate Shirley Springer! 🎂✨

Thank you for the enthusiasm and brightness you bring to the team. Happy Birthday!

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Únete a la alegría cumpleañera – ¡hoy celebramos a Shirley Springer! 🎂✨

Gracias por el brillo y entusiasmo que aportas a nuestro equipo cada día. ¡Feliz cumpleaños!

The UC team wishes Becky Antioco a Happy Birthday! 🎉

We celebrate you and all the hard work, dedication, and positivity you bring to our team.

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¡El equipo de UC le desea un muy feliz cumpleaños a Becky Antioco! 🎉

Te celebramos a ti y a todo el gran trabajo, dedicación y optimismo que brindas a nuestro equipo.

Happy Birthday Heather Provenzano! 🎂

We sincerely appreciate everything you do. Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with joy and happiness.

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¡Feliz cumpleaños a Heather Provenzano! 🎂

Agradecemos profundamente todo lo que haces por UC. Te deseamos un maravilloso cumpleaños lleno de alegría y felicidad.

Let's celebrate love in all its colors! Urias Communications stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, embracing diversity, inclusion, and equality. Happy Pride Month!

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¡Celebremos el amor en todos sus colores! Urias Communications se solidariza con la comunidad LGBTQ+, acogiendo la diversidad, la inclusión y la igualdad. ¡Feliz Mes del Orgullo LGBTQ+!

Today, we remember and honor the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives defending our country and freedoms.

In observance of Memorial Day, the UC offices will be closed 5/27.

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Hoy recordamos y honramos a los valientes soldados que sacrificaron sus vidas defendiendo a nuestro país y nuestras libertades.

En honor al Día de la Conmemoración, las oficinas de UC estarán cerradas el 27 de mayo.

NABINation is expanding its reach into even more tribal communities through their newly announced NABI-endorsed tournaments! So far, three official NABI-endorsed tournaments are scheduled, including one hosted by NBA Milwaukee Bucks Marjon Beauchamp! Read more about NABI's impact in this azcentral article secured by our PR team. https://bit.ly/49MtYyw

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¡NABINation está ampliando su alcance a más comunidades tribales a través de sus recientemente anunciados torneos patrocinados por NABI! Actualmente se han programado tres torneos oficiales patrocinados por NABI, ¡incluyendo uno presentado por NBA Milwaukee Bucks MarJon Beauchamp! Lee más sobre el impacto de NABI en este artículo de azcentral coordinado por nuestro equipo de RP.

Native American Basketball Invitational to expand reach into tribal communities The Native American Basketball Invitational's annual Phoenix tournament draws young players from tribal communities around the country.

UC would like to wish a congratulations to the Arizona Educational Foundation AZ Spelling Bee Winner, Aliyah Alpert! Our PR team coordinated with ABC15 Arizona to highlight Aliyah's story and her Bee journey. We wish her the best of luck as she faces off at her SECOND Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, MD!! https://bit.ly/3Vri9dm

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UC felicita a la ganadora de Arizona Educational Foundation AZ Spelling Bee, ¡Aliyah Alpert! Nuestro equipo de RP colaboró con ABC15 Arizona para destacar la historia de Aliyah y su trayectoria de deletreo. ¡Le deseamos la mejor de las suertes en su segunda participación en Scripps National Spelling Bee en National Harbor, MD!

WATCH: Prescott's own Aliyah Alpert will compete in the Scripps Spelling Bee again Prescott's own Aliyah Alpert is headed back to the Scripps Spelling Bee after winning the 2024 Arizona Spelling Bee!

Happy International Women's Day! As a multicultural agency, Urias Communications honors the strength, diversity, and achievements of women worldwide in all of the work we do. Let's continue to inspire and empower each other to reach new heights!

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¡Feliz Día Internacional de la Mujer! Urías Communications, una agencia multicultural, busca elevar y representar la fuerza, diversidad y logros de las mujeres a nivel mundial en nuestra labor diaria. ¡Sigamos motivando y empoderándonos para continuar superando límites!

March is Women's History Month. Here's to a celebration of strong women who make substantial impacts on our society every day!

Did you know that Urias Communications was founded by a fourth-generation Mexican American woman, and AZ native, Lisa Urias?! Lisa started the company in 2006 and served as CEO. She established UC to give corporations and large organizations the opportunity to connect with increasingly diverse markets in the U.S., authentically and successfully. Lisa is still involved as the President Emerita of UC and has since been appointed Cabinet Executive Officer/Executive Deputy Director of the Arizona Office of Tourism by Governor Hobbs.

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Marzo es el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer, ¡y estamos celebrando figuras femeninas que tienen un impacto sustancial en nuestra sociedad cada día!

¿Sabes que la fundadora de Urías Communications es Lisa Urías, nativa de Arizona y cuarta generación mexicoamericana? Lisa fundó la empresa en el 2006 asumiendo el puesto de directora ejecutiva. Estableció UC con la meta de conectar a empresas corporativas y otras organizaciones con audiencias y mercados diversos en los EE. UU. de forma auténtica y exitosa. Lisa conserva el cargo de presidenta emérita de UC después de ser nombrada funcionaria ejecutiva de gabinete y directora ejecutiva adjunta de la Oficina de Turismo de Arizona por la gobernadora Hobbs.

"In diversity there is beauty and strength." - Maya Angelou

It's ! Let us challenge ourselves to think critically about the past and acknowledge the present, while actively building a more inclusive future. Together, we can make a positive impact and create a world that celebrates diversity every day.

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En la diversidad hay belleza y fortaleza. - Maya Angelou

¡Es el ! Nuestro reto colectivo es evaluar el pasado y reconocer el presente, mientras creamos activamente un futuro más inclusivo. Juntos podemos tener un impacto positivo y crear un mundo que celebre la diversidad cada día.

Happy Holidays from everyone at Urias Communications!

Today, Urias Communications' CEO, Jason Coochwytewa, was chosen by his peers and the board of directors as the 2024 Board President of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Arizona. AICCAz advocates for the interests and strengthens the earning potential of American Indian-owned businesses statewide. The UC team is so proud of Jason's dedication to supporting the multicultural business community and congratulates him on his new role!

Please join us in wishing a happy birthday to our CEO, Jason Coochwytewa! We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating and a year full of success and happiness!

Have you heard the news? Urias Communications has received the prestigious Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership "Business of the Year" Award from Phoenix Indian Center! Check out our CEO, Jason Coochwytewa, being highlighted by 12News for . In the interview, he emphasizes the significance of creating diverse marketing messages tailored for Native audiences.

Phoenix-based business honored for work with Native organizations Jason Coochwytewa is being recognized at this year's Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards.

Sending warm wishes for a delightful harvest season. May your home be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments!