Business and Economics

Economists Predict Strong Year Ahead for Tucson, Nation

Dec 16, 2016 Tucson poised for growth behind increased federal spending, population growth.

Arizona Chamber Sues to Block Minimum Wage Increase

Dec 15, 2016 Suit says voter-approved Proposition 206 doesn't identify a source for state costs.

Supervisors Approve Leasing 2 Downtown Lots to Rio Nuevo

Dec 15, 2016 Pima County aims to avoid economic development incentive issues.

Land Lease in Place, Vector Looks to Future in Tucson

Dec 14, 2016 A company executive said plans are to build a factory in 2017, then start hiring staff.

US, Mexico Start Jointly Inspecting Southbound Trucks

Dec 13, 2016 Already in place for northbound traffic, it speeds cargo at the border.

Lower Mexican Peso Sends US Deal-Seekers Over the Border

Dec 12, 2016 At 20 to 1, shoppers are getting more bang for their buck.

As Weather Cools, Tucson Real Estate Heats up, Defying Trend

Dec 12, 2016 Colder weather usually means a sluggish market, but that has not been the case this year.

Tucsonans Seek Civility After Contentious Election Season

Dec 9, 2016 Plus, minimum wage effects, firefighting overseas, Tucson economic outlook.

Economic Outlook: Improving Tucson Employment Picture

Dec 9, 2016 Slow recovery from recession likely to pick up steam in 2017.

Raytheon Begins its Expansion, Adding 2,000 at Tucson Plant

Dec 9, 2016 Tucson's largest private employer ready for new employees, buildings on South Side.

Street Fair Taking Over Fourth Avenue This Weekend

Dec 9, 2016 The semi-annual event brings visitors, money and traffic to central Tucson.

Cross-Border Governors Collaborate for Business

Dec 7, 2016 Leaders came together to discuss what they call the Arizona-Sonora 'Mega-Region.'

Forecast Calls Tucson a Top 10 Real Estate Market for 2017

Dec 5, 2016 Realtors.com predicts Tucson will see strong growth in prices, sales next year.

Opportunity and Uncertainty: Mexican Ambassador on Future Relations

Dec 2, 2016 Plus, the feasibility of campaign promises, carmaker Lucid coming to Arizona and more.

Border Concerns Extend Beyond Southern Arizona

Dec 2, 2016 Plus, the state of mental health in our jails and a proposal to increase the city sales tax.

Mexican Foreign Secretary In Tucson, Next in High-Level Visits From Mexico

Dec 2, 2016 Massieu acknowledged recent sense of uncertainty, though said that is typical in a change of leadership.

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