Phoenix, AZ  -   Neighborhood Link, the Internet-based community network for neighborhood associations, today announced that APS has become the site’s first utility sponsor in Arizona. 

Neighborhood Link (www.neighborhoodlink.com) is an Internet-based community network that enables neighborhoods in participating metropolitan areas to create their own free, interactive Websites. Neighborhood Link, which launched in 1998, integrates with communities through partnerships with local governments, neighborhood groups and community organizations, including public schools, libraries, police departments and community newspapers. 

Denver-based Neighborhood Link is currently deployed in 38 U.S. metropolitan regions, hundreds of cities and has more than 22,000 neighborhoods online. For more information about obtaining free neighborhood or clubs and organizations Websites call toll-free 1-888-241-0123.

"We're very excited that we have teamed up with APS to bring our one-of-a-kind civic service to the greater Phoenix community," said Ted Pinkowitz, CEO of Neighborhood Link. "Having a sponsor like APS, which is as community-focused as we are, let’s me know that not only will both of our organizations benefit from this relationship so will the neighborhoods and communities in the Phoenix metro area."

Through this sponsorship, APS is helping to bring Neighborhood Link's community services to Phoenix. "This is a great opportunity for APS to take its community service efforts into cyberspace," said APS Vice President of Customer Service Jan Bennett. "This is a partnership that is good for Arizona."

APS, Arizona's largest and longest-serving electric utility, serves more than 827,000 customers in 11 of the state's 15 counties. APS, with headquarters in Phoenix, is the largest subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (NYSE: PNW).

Will Diaz
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