Financial Issues Topping List in 2014 for Tucson, Pima County
Jan 7, 2014 Budget deficits, lagging economy, lead local governments to look to job creation.
AZ Week: Mexican Shoppers Enhance State Economy
Dec 20, 2013 Estimates put annual stimulus at $1 billion annually; Tucson area merchants are biggest beneficiaries.
AZ Unemployment Rate Down in November
Dec 19, 2013 7.8% jobless, down from October's 8.2%; retail shopping season ramp-up, overall improvement cited.
Forecast: Tucson Recession Jobs Lost Recovered by 2016
Dec 13, 2013 City added 6,000 jobs in past year in what economists point to as sign of improvement, with pace to continue.
4th Ave Street Fair Brings Millions into Community Each Year
Dec 12, 2013 Biannual fair usually brings hundreds of thousands of people; vendors make a huge chunk of their income in that weekend alone.
City Budget Shortfall in July 2014 Could Be $15M
Dec 5, 2013 Expenses, such as streetcar operations, pension costs, expected to exceed revenues, precise calculations not yet available.
Tucson Council Winners Sworn In, Face Immediate Budget Challenges
Dec 3, 2013 Three incumbents start new four-year term today, all say long-term budget fixes are priority.
AZ Week: State Strategizes to Improve Trade with Mexico
Nov 29, 2013 With $12 billion in trade, experts say Arizona needs more to take advantage of business opportunities.
New Study Shows Trade Relationships in North America
Nov 18, 2013 In honor of the 20th anniversary of NAFTA, Brookings' Institution released examination of international trade between region's 100 major metro areas.
Monthly Employment Workshops Aim to Empower Women
Nov 13, 2013 YWCA of Tucson provide seek to help unemployed, underemployed women through a 4-day training program.
Local Experts Discuss Sun Corridor's Economic Growth
Nov 13, 2013 Southern Arizona organizations hope to capitalize on quality of life in region by transforming it into a global economic powerhouse.
AZ Business Groups Lobby for Immigration Reform
Oct 30, 2013 US businesses head to DC, including AZ Chamber visiting all 9 AZ House members to cite positive economic impact.
AZ Behind in Distributing Fed Housing Aid, US Auditors Say
Oct 29, 2013 State has been slow in dispersing funds to help struggling homeowners; AZ's rate was the second lowest among 18 states.
NPR: Company Plans to Launch Balloon Ride to Stratosphere
Oct 23, 2013 World View, a new space tourism company in Tucson, would offer option to passengers as early as 2015; price about $75K.
Phoenix Council to Vote on Opening Trade Office in Mexico
Oct 16, 2013 City leaders trying to follow example of neighbors in Southwest that have successfully established a business presence across the border.
Brewer Will Continue to Use State Money to Keep Grand Canyon Open
Oct 16, 2013 National park will remain open for another 9 days; AZ governor had until Weds to make decision, send funds to fed gov.Selected Archive Filters
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