Business and Economics

Group Helps Grow Interest in Agriculture, Gardening and Nutrition

Aug 7, 2015 Cooperative Extension offers many programs in Arizona.

Why Do Unusual Businesses Thrive?

Aug 7, 2015 Businesses that break the mold succeed in Tucson thanks to loyal customers, dedicated owners

Tucson Bus Drivers Strike, Stranding 50,000 Commuters

Aug 6, 2015 Teamsters Union says it's 'willing to talk;' Sun Tran's says it made 'firm and final offer.'

Mexican Peso at Historic Low, Could Hurt Tucson's Economy

Aug 6, 2015 One US dollar trading at 16 pesos, weakening Mexican shoppers' buying power north of border.

UA Tech Incubator Welcomes New Companies

Jul 29, 2015 Seven startups will join Arizona Center for Innovation with goal of getting products to market

Barrio Hollywood Businesses: Gentrification Does Not Benefit Us

Jul 29, 2015 They say the conflict with some residents is about the annual Fiesta Grande, not control of the barrio

New Books, Movies Return to Pima County Libraries

Jul 27, 2015 Pima County Public Library's collection development manager talks spending priorities and need for diversity in acquisitions.

Tucson's Oldest Businesses

Jul 24, 2015 Tucson is home to at least one business that existed when the area was part of Mexico

Gentrification Fears Divide Tucson's Barrio Hollywood

Jul 21, 2015 Tensions reach peak between residents, business owners at neighborhood meeting.

Opposition Mounts to Proposed Resolution Copper Mine

Jul 20, 2015 Critics of the mine arrive in Washington DC after cross-country trek

Solar Installers: Net Metering Limbo is Bad for Business

Jul 20, 2015 One solar installer sees layoffs coming with TEP's announcement that it will seek retroactive rate changes

Cochise County City Leads Country in Fraud Complaints

Jul 20, 2015 Sierra Vista metro area has highest complaints per capita in the U.S.

METRO WEEK: The Rest of the Tax Story

Jul 17, 2015 State tax decisions drive local decisions, economist says.

Religious Conventions Bring Welcome Summer Revenue to Tucson

Jul 17, 2015 Jehovah's Witnesses meetings pump millions of dollars to the regional economy.

Downtown Tucson's First Grocery in Decades Opens to Public

Jul 14, 2015 Owners say the business represents a turning point for downtown's revitalization

Arizona Food Prices Down, Despite Spike in Egg Cost

Jul 13, 2015 Quarterly survey shows a slight rise since beginning of the year, drop compared to 2014

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