Business briefs

Tucson Big Lots now open

Tucson Big Lots opened Friday at Midvale Plaza, 1660 W. Valencia Road.

During the grand opening celebration, Big Lots district manager Mary Ann Bracken presented $2,500 to Grijalva Elementary School.

The store offers a range of bargain-priced merchandise, including brand-name closeouts, seasonal products, furniture, housewares, toys and gifts.

Solar Energy tour, seminar set

On Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Southwestern Solar of Green Valley will take part in the ASES National Solar Energy Tour.

As part of the tour, Southwestern Solar will also host a seminar about installation costs, utility/government and other credits available, and energy savings expectations.

The tour will include at least five area solar home or business installations. A booklet and map will describe the kind and location of solar installations that are available on the tour. For information, and to pre-register contact: Art McMillan, Southwestern Solar 520-625-1238 or art@sw-solar.com www.sw-solar.com.

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