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Business and Economics

The Buzz: Revitalizing San Manuel

Jun 23, 2023 Residents want to keep the former company town going, and are looking to build community and bring in jobs.

Tomatoes on their way north across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Trade between Arizona, Mexico well above pre-pandemic levels

Jun 20, 2023 A new University of Arizona reports shows many economic indicators between Arizona and Mexico are up, including exports, imports and and northbound border crossings.

Kalman Mannis, the Board President of the Food Bank of Tombstone, said that the food bank is looking for food that is shelf-stable. May 30, 2023.

Cochise County holds county-wide food drive

Jun 13, 2023 The food drive will run from June 18-25

Central Tucson from Sentinel Peak.

The Buzz: An economic update for Southern Arizona and beyond

Jun 9, 2023 Economists say they see some slowing ahead for the area's economy, but belay worries of a recession

The Buzz: Getting to Know Oracle

May 26, 2023 Our new summer series makes its first stop just across the Pima/Pinal county line.

The average price for a gallon of unleaded in Arizona this week was about$4.68, with prices higher in Tucson and Phoenix. Arizona had the third-highest average price in the country.

It’s summer and Arizona gas prices sizzle to third-highest in country

May 13, 2023 Arizona prices trail only California and Hawaii according to AAA.

The Mexican flag seen from the Castro Port of Entry in Douglas.

More people crossing border at Cochise County ports

May 10, 2023 Cross-border traffic rebounded after the pandemic.

The port of entry in Douglas, Arizona in April 2016.

Value of trade at Cochise ports drops

May 8, 2023 More than $1 billion dollars in goods still came across.

A Waymo self-driving vehicle sits curbside on Dec. 16, 2022, at the Sky Harbor International Airport Sky Train facility in Phoenix. Self-driving car pioneer Waymo announced Thursday, May 4, 2023, that its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time.

Waymo robotaxis make more inroads in Phoenix, San Francisco

May 4, 2023 Self-driving car pioneer Waymo has announced its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time.

UA Geosciences professor Paul Kapp leads a regional structural geology class in the Orocopia Mountains of southern California, March 2023.

UA graduate programs ranked among nation's best

Apr 26, 2023 Management Information and Geosciences were singled out in top college survey.

Cheyenne Cota is one of the baristas at Wanderlust Kaffee and the case manager at Jennifer’s House.

Coffee shop helps women get back on their feet

Apr 25, 2023 The non-profit is for women transitioning back into society.

A dispensary employee weighing and portioning marijuana.

The Buzz: How AZ's marijuana industry has grown after two years of recreational sales

Apr 21, 2023 Marijuana became a billion-dollar industry within months of Arizona loosening restrictions on who can buy products.

UA tech incubator expands to Sierra Vista

Apr 13, 2023 Projects aims to help one startup each quarter.

Gas prices average in Arizona at $4.295 per gallon, higher than the average in the U.S., according to AAA.

Gas guzzler: Gas prices jump in Arizona to $4+ and rising

Apr 8, 2023 Maricopa County averages at $4.61 per gallon while Navajo County averages $3.74 per gallon.

Cochise Garden

Business "growing" in Sierra Vista

Apr 5, 2023 Nonprofits and business can work in new shared space.

A set of wine glasses stand on a display table behind a tasting bar at Birds and Barrels Vineyards Rail Road tasting room in Willcox on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The business started shortly after owner Chad Preston finished his military service.

The Buzz: Arizona's growing wine industry

Mar 24, 2023 State lawmakers celebrate Arizona Wine Month as wine's place in the state's economy grows

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