TRENTON, N.J. - In a deal worth a cool $10 billion, Ingersoll-Rand Co. will acquire Trane Inc. and create one of the world’s largest makers of commercial and residential home air conditioners, refrigerators for trucks and stores, and other climate control products.

A Mesa man has beat out more than 400 Salt River Project utility customers to win a new Trane high-efficiency air-conditioner. Tony Camacho and his family will receive the new 16 SEER unit donated by Trane and installed by Orangutan Home Services this weekend. SRP estimates the Camachos will reduce energy consumption and save about $400 per year with the unit.

Salt River Project will give guided tours at Home Depot stores in Mesa and Chandler to help consumers learn how to save money on their energy bills. Tours last 45 minutes and include information about lighting, shade screens, programmable thermostats, air filters, weather stripping and more.

Salt River Project will give guided tours at Home Depot stores in Mesa and Chandler to help consumers learn how to save money on their energy bills. Tours last 45 minutes and include information about lighting, shade screens, programmable thermostats, air filters, weather stripping and more.

Salt River Project will give guided tours at Home Depot stores in Mesa and Chandler to help consumers learn how to save money on their energy bills. Tours last 45 minutes and include information about lighting, shade screens, programmable thermostats, air filters, weather stripping and more.

Thanks to our presenting sponsors, Trane and Brewer’s Air Conditioning & Heating, as well as all the companies and individuals that came out and supported the 2012 Chamber Masters Golf Tournament hosted by the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce at the Foothills Golf Club. Co-chaired by Scott Timmons and Kevin Cash the event boasted a full field and afforded a nice start to the fundraising efforts for the Red, White and Boom fireworks. Congratulations to our winners Jason Brown, Mark Tunney, Elliot Ulrich and Dunston Simpson. This year marked another capacity turnout filled with great memories and the Chamber’s most successful tournament yet. We look forward to seeing you next year!

Thanks to our presenting sponsors, Trane and Brewer’s Air Conditioning & Heating, as well as all the companies and individuals that came out and supported the 2012 Chamber Masters Golf Tournament hosted by the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce at the Foothills Golf Club. Co-chaired by Scott Timmons and Kevin Cash the event boasted a full field and afforded a nice start to the fundraising efforts for the Red, White and Boom fireworks. Congratulations to our winners Jason Brown, Mark Tunney, Elliot Ulrich and Dunston Simpson. This year marked another capacity turnout filled with great memories and the Chamber’s most successful tournament yet. We look forward to seeing you next year!

By pricing their energy-efficient homes aggressively, two East Valley men have developed a business partnership in combination with their friendship.

LOS ANGELES - Freddie Hubbard, the Grammy-winning jazz musician whose style influenced a generation of trumpet players and who collaborated with such greats as Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins, died Monday, a month after suffering a heart attack. He was 70.

We will remember 2012 as a year of change and extremely hard work by our board, staff and countless volunteers. As we wrap up the year, we thought we would take this opportunity to summarize what your Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce has been up to since January of this year.

This is a feel-good story. It's about four guys who are taking a risk, buying the company they've worked for. It's about an Arizona company and 100 jobs staying at home. It's about the survival of a familiar brand that has stood for quality.

This is a feel-good story. It’s about four guys who are taking a risk, buying the company they’ve worked for. It’s about an Arizona company and 100 jobs staying at home. It’s about the survival of a familiar brand that has stood for quality.