MESA, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- Thanks to a program launched by Chase and Living Social called 'Mission: Small Business,' dozens of valley companies are competing to win a $250,000 business grant, says AKA Internet Marketing. The contest is still open to those who have not registered, but time is ticking.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- In his latest book, 'Suicide of a Superpower' (2012), the American political commentator, Pat Buchanan, referred to the massive collapse of Christian values in U.S. culture since mid-twentieth century as 'the death of Christian America.' However, in his new book, 'Salvation is from the Jews: Moses, Judaism, and the Jewishness of Christianity' (ISBN: 978-1449725464), Christian theologian, J. Christopher, gives a different explanation for the same event.

PHEONIX, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- LendingQB, a provider of seamless mortgage lending technology, announced an innovative new service that helps lenders understand and measure the impact of technology on their business, which will be introduced at the MBA Technology Conference and Exposition. Known as the Enterprise Process Assessment (EPA), it provides lenders with an extensive breakdown of their operations, workflows and technologies to determine a strategy to reduce cost per loan and optimize enterprise-wide performance.

SONOITA, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- The first-ever Southeast Arizona Wine Growers Festival, featuring 17 Arizona Wineries in one location, is slated for April 14 and 15, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kief-Joshua Vineyards in beautiful Elgin, Arizona. The day will be filled with new wine releases, fabulous winemakers, great food and live music!

PHOENIX, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- Author RAINMAN announces the release of his new book, 'Black Man Hates Obama: OUTRAGED 2.0' (ISBN: 978-1450793025; paperback, 269 pp; RainMan SEZ, LLC).

PEORIA, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- MoJo Sports announced today that they have teamed up with Peoria Sports Complex, home to the San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners Spring Training facility to conduct a baseball pitching contest. The contest is dubbed as the 'American Arm' and consists of a 55 ft. customized mobile interactive trailer that transforms into a realistic pitching environment. Inside the trailer are a life-size robotic batter and a life-size robotic catcher.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Gogiro Internet Group announced this week the opening of a new regional office in the Phoenix area. 'The Gogiro Phoenix East office will introduce Gogiro products to small businesses in the East Valley and provide local support,' says Connie Grennan, Phoenix East co-owner.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- The new Sky Ball League, the exciting next generation coed pro sport, begins airing the first of the two-part Tournament of Champions this weekend on Fox Sports Arizona, Saturday, September 17, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. This is the culmination of Sky Ball League's first season. Sky Ball League is also seen nationally on Dish and DirecTV.

MESA, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- Long-time Chicago Cubs spring training P.A. announcer, Tim Sheridan, has partnered with Kickstarter.com to help complete a documentary film over 25 years in the making. 'Boys of Spring - The Movie,' follows Tim on his journey with the iconic, hard-luck, Chicago Cubs as both he and the Cubs attempt to reach their ultimate dreams.

PEORIA, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- 'Corruption at the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools?' (ISBN: 978-1589097889), a new book just released by Bookstand Publishing, documents shocking alleged corruption at the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools.