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An aerial view of downtown Phoenix.

Used Car Prices In Phoenix Area Spike After Hurricane Harvey

Sep 18, 2017 The impact of the storm has increased the number of Texas auto dealers participating in sales in Phoenix.
An illustration of possible changes coming to the building that housed Wig-O-Rama.

CVS Nixes Plans for Store in Iconic Downtown Building

Sep 18, 2017 But other big names are coming to the block.
A chart showing Arizona unemployment for August 2017.

Arizona Sees Slight Improvement in Unemployment in August

Sep 14, 2017 The report gave Pima County mixed reviews for employment numbers.
Southern Arizona business officials are sending this Saguaro cactus to Amazon as the beginning of the area's bid to convince the company to locate its second headquarters in the region, Sept. 13, 2017.

Southern Arizona Business Group Hopes Saguaro Can Prick Amazon's Interest

Sep 13, 2017 Business officials are trying to convince company to locate its new headquarters in the region.
The White House's south lawn.

Arizona Businesses Want DACA, Immigration Reform

Sep 12, 2017 Business leaders want Congressional action soon.
Cranes tower over the construction site at Banner University Medical Center, February 2017.

Survey: Construction Firms in AZ Struggle to Find Skilled Workers

Sep 11, 2017 Retiring baby boomers, an emphasis on college, and local economic factors play a role.
A For Rent sign in front of a home in the Sam Hughes neighborhood.

18.4 Percent of Tucson Mortgages Cosigned by a Second Party

Sep 8, 2017 Practice is on the rise in Tucson, but still below national average.
The value of remittances to Mexico has been on the rise in recent years.

Tucson Aims For More Business in Mexico

Sep 5, 2017 Local business leaders formally working with Mexican companies.

'Mini-Spike' in AZ Gas Prices After Hurricane Harvey Expected to Pass Quickly

Sep 5, 2017 An industry analyst says a significant rise isn't expected, and prices should return to normal by the end of the month.
A warehouse storing produce.

Arizona Reps Implore NAFTA Negotiators to Leave Imported Mexican Produce Alone

Sep 4, 2017 The issue centers on the cost of winter tomatoes.
The port of entry in Douglas, Arizona in April 2016.

Plan to Update Douglas Port of Entry Closer To Reality

Aug 31, 2017 The U.S. House is getting behind the plan, said Rep. Martha McSally.
Many scams ask for credit card info.

IRS Scam Calls Target Southern Arizona

Aug 22, 2017 Callers threaten you with arrest or legal action unless you pay up.
From left, Sun Corridor CEO Joe Snell, Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, TuSimple CTO Xiaodi Hou, Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson and Sun Corridor Board Chair and UNS Energy CEO Dave Hutchens cut the ribbon at a media event introducing TuSimple's Tucson office.

Chinese Company to Test Driverless Trucks in Tucson

Aug 21, 2017 TuSimple hopes to complete its pilot run by the end of next year.
A home for sale in the Sam Hughes neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona.

Coming up for Air: Homeowner Equity on the Rise in Tucson

Aug 21, 2017 The number of equity-rich homeowners is up, and 'underwater' homes are down.
Newspaper classified listings.

Arizona Unemployment Stays Flat; Wages Up

Aug 17, 2017 Seasonal job shedding continues from June, while hourly earnings are on the rise.
A migrant worker for G Farms checks watermelons.

Hispanic Chamber: Immigration Bill Could Hurt Local Economy

Aug 17, 2017 Changes with the RAISE Act could lower the area's access to workers who fill manual labor jobs.

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