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Tucson's Job Market Grows Faster Than National Pace

Apr 8, 2016 After years of slow growth, local job growth outpaces national average in February

Tucson Seeks to Replicate Streetcar Success in Growth

Apr 6, 2016 Property values boom along tracks. Is a focus on transit the way to go?

Arizona Exceeds National Income Growth Average

Apr 4, 2016 Bureau of Economic Analysis shows 4.6 percent growth in Arizona

Proposal Would Raise State Minimum Wage to $12 Hourly

Apr 1, 2016 Current minimum is $8.05; group seeks initiative measure for November ballot.

4th Ave Street Fair: Big Business for Artists, Shops

Mar 31, 2016 Estimate of 300,000 attendees will translate to millions in sales.

Tucson Sells $8M Property to National Housing Developer

Mar 25, 2016 Mattamy Homes purchases 173 acres, plans to incorporate area mountain bike park.

Who's Recruiting Graduating UA Students? Lots of Companies

Mar 25, 2016 Business Report asks recruiters at career fair why they came, whom they want to hire.

Arizona Job Numbers Top Prerecession Highs; Tucson Lags

Mar 24, 2016 State employment totals top recent bests, but Tucson has only recovered 76 percent of the jobs lost.

Can Nogales Recapture Mexican Produce Imports Lost to Texas?

Mar 18, 2016 Policy summit for industry group focuses on legislation, quicker crossings.

Nogales Falls from Top Spot in Value of Produce Imports

Mar 17, 2016 Top import spot for dollar value of Mexican fruits, vegetables is Hidalgo, Texas.

Lack of Staff Delays Goods Crossing at Nogales Port

Mar 16, 2016 Customs service unable to find candidates to fill hundreds of inspector jobs.

Report: 120 Layoffs as Tucson's LivingSocial Call Center Closes

Mar 16, 2016 Shutdown is part of national layoff of more than half of discount coupon operations workers.

Housing Sales Hit Post-Bubble Bests Last 3 Months

Mar 14, 2016 1,000+ sales monthly, higher prices in Tucson, Realty association reports.

How to Grow Bioscience Industry in Southern Arizona

Mar 11, 2016 Top execs from Ventana Medical Systems discuss their industry and making Tucson a bioscience hub

Arizona Unemployment Rate Reaches Post-Recession Low

Mar 10, 2016 5.6 percent unemployment is the lowest rate the state has seen since May 2008

ADOT Begins Interstate 11 Environmental Impact Study

Mar 7, 2016 Process of finding most environmentally friendly route for southern stretch of highway.

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