Business and Economics

Mexico's Emerging Middle Class Can Benefit Southern Arizona

Nov 18, 2015 Unless Arizona repairs relationships with Mexico - California and Texas will benefit

METRO WEEK: Federal Spending Built Much of Tucson

Nov 13, 2015 Economists say Tucson depends on federal dollars– here’s a look at how much.

Tucson CFOs Make Local Business Run

Nov 12, 2015 CFOs work in all sectors, help the dollars and cents flow, keep the lights on

Tucson Electric's Falling Profits Spark Proposed Rate Increase

Nov 10, 2015 Utility's sales have dropped due to energy efficiency, grid upkeep costs of $1B.

Three Ingredients to Launch a Successful Startup

Nov 5, 2015 Local groups use events, classes, and festivals to entice startups to Tucson or help Tucsonans get their own companies up and going

Tucson Electric Seeks $12 Monthly Rate Increase

Nov 5, 2015 Proposal would restructure rates, including changing subsidies for solar.

Building Up Tucson's Entrepreneurs

Oct 29, 2015 Numerous events each year help startups learn about running successful businesses.

Home Flipping Down 19% in Tucson as Inventory Falls

Oct 29, 2015 Lack of distressed homes, slow appreciation rates cause of decrease.

Tucson Nonprofit Offers Micro Loans to Mexican Businesses

Oct 28, 2015 Borrowing averages $400 with 95% payback rate by south of border entrepreneurs.

Tucson's Tax Amnesty Lets Businesses Pay Penalty Free

Oct 20, 2015 With 10 days to go, city has already collected more back taxes than in its '09 amnesty

Can Landmark Tucson Eatery Reopen in Better Times?

Oct 19, 2015 La Fuente resisted closure, but eventually couldn't survive; owner still has hopes for it.

METRO WEEK: Economic Recovery Slow in Tucson

Oct 16, 2015 Reasons, ramifications and resolutions from Tucson and Phoenix economists.

Davis-Monthan and Tucson's Economy

Oct 15, 2015 The military base has been a major source of money in Tucson for nearly 75 years.

Private-Sector Slowness Keeps Arizona Jobless Rate at 6.3%

Oct 15, 2015 Private sector sluggish, adding 500 jobs; back-to-school hires bring 28,000 government jobs.

Sahuarita Council OKs Big Housing Plan for Pecan Farm

Oct 14, 2015 Long-term plan calls for replacing pecan trees with houses on almost 3,000 acres.

Tucson Housing Market Continues Slow Climb

Oct 13, 2015 September home sales show residential real estate still recovering steadily.

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