Business and Economics

Grocery Prices Fall 4% in Second Quarter in Arizona

Jun 29, 2016 Cheaper prices in the dairy section lead the decrease, with eggs, some meat nlower, too.

Tucson Optics Industry Brings Good Jobs, Needs Workers

Jun 24, 2016 Industry has shrunken in recent years; new companies want it to regain prominence.

Report: Pima County Homes 'Affordable' for Average Earner

Jun 23, 2016 Average earners can get a house on less than one-third of income, RealtyTrac reports.

JTED Revs Up Big Engines for Tucson Job Training

Jun 17, 2016 Funding revival brings heavy equipment driving, maintenance program on board.

Tucson Initiative Aimed at Boosting Homeownership

Jun 13, 2016 Launch coincides with new Arizona Department of Housing mortgage assistance program.

Post-Secondary Education Can Improve Local Economy

Jun 10, 2016 Economist says keeping more college graduates in Tucson and state is important.

Nogales Merchant Blames US Customs for Lost Business

Jun 8, 2016 More agents are needed to reduce long lines at the border, one leading retailer says.

Tucson Home Sales Up Again, Beating National Trend

Jun 7, 2016 Realty association reports 1,529 sales in May, 6.5 percent more than a year ago.

Tucson Economic, Job Growth Accelerating in 2016

Jun 3, 2016 UA economist Hammond says activity picking up in what may be long-term improvement.

Raytheon President: Defense Spending Bill May Allow Growth

Jun 2, 2016 Money supports Tomahawk, air-to-air missiles from plant employing 9,600.

Arizona Ports of Entry Funnel Billions in International Trade

May 27, 2016 Arizona Week goes to the state's busiest crossing point– the Mariposa Port of Entry

AAA: 2M Arizonans Will Travel for Memorial Day Weekend

May 27, 2016 79 percent of those who leave their homes will get to their destinations by car.

Tucson Business Community's Role in Landing New JFK Flight

May 27, 2016 $3 million was incentive for American Airlines for route expected to boost tourism.

Tucson- New York City Direct Flight Takes Off in October

May 23, 2016 Daily flights will connect Tucson International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

One Woman's Fight for Mental Health Care in Rural Arizona

May 19, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The vote on Prop 123; help for women entrepreneurs in Tucson; and a dream fulfilled after four decades of ambition.

Port's New Rail 'Off Ramp' Could Be Boost For Tucson's Logistics

May 19, 2016 Addition at Port of Tucson allows easy access to Union Pacific mainline.

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