Business and Economics

What Can Politicians Actually Do To Improve the Economy?

Sep 21, 2016 Three experts weigh in on how public policy can improve Arizona's financial well-being.

UA Online Aims to Expand Through Business Partnerships

Sep 21, 2016 Geico, Caterpillar Inc. and Salt River Project have signed on for test program.

Feeding Our Future: Incubating Food Start-Ups in the City of Gastronomy

Sep 15, 2016 Independently owned food businesses are the largest-growing sector in Tucson’s economy, but launching a successful food business takes more than just a good recipe.

Arizona Unemployment Drops, Halts Four-Month Trend

Sep 15, 2016 Hiring for the school year added 31,100 jobs to the state's economy in August.

Agency Cooperation Brought Caterpillar to Tucson, Exec Says

Sep 14, 2016 Company considered it an important step in laying groundwork for future.

Tucson Housing Market Rebounds After Weak July

Sep 13, 2016 Local home sales went up in August after dropping last month.

Tucson's Exports Near $2.5 Billion in 2015

Sep 13, 2016 Tech industries helped push local businesses' worldwide trade.

ITT Tech Closure Leaves 100s of Tucson Students Scrambling

Sep 12, 2016 The for-profit college shuttered all campuses nationwide last week, including four in Arizona.

Pros and Cons of TEP Rate Case on Service, Solar Buyback

Sep 9, 2016 Changes to flat fees, net metering were among issue raised at public hearing.

Training Tucson's Next Generation of Leaders

Sep 2, 2016 Greater Tucson Leadership focuses on ensuring they are up for the job.

Flying to Mexico? Direct Flights from Tucson to Hermosillo to Resume

Aug 23, 2016 The daily route to the Sonoran capital being cheered by the business community.

Why Don't All Olympians Make ‘Michael Phelps Money’?

Aug 20, 2016 Most walk away only with medals or recognition.

Arizona Unemployment Grows for Fourth Straight Month

Aug 18, 2016 Jobless rate hits 6 percent as people enter workforce faster than job creation.

SynCardia Official: Tucson Operations Expected to Continue

Aug 16, 2016 Artificial heart manufacturer went through bankruptcy, sale in July.

Both Sides Claim Defense of Voters in Marijuana Initiative Suit

Aug 15, 2016 Sides gave oral arguments Friday in lawsuit seeking to block measure to legalize recreational pot.

Arizona's GDP Growth Among Fastest in US

Aug 15, 2016 The value of all goods and services produced in the state grew more than 2 percent the last two quarters.

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