Business and Economics

Arizona Tourism on the Rebound

Jun 25, 2015 Industry saw big growth in 2014. Visit Tucson hopes to capitalize on recent success

Independents and Independence

Jun 25, 2015 Tucson residents join national celebration to support local businesses.

Tohono O'odham Tribe Sues State to Open Casino

Jun 23, 2015 Construction under way on tribal land in Glendale; opposition has fought for years to stop it.

Businesses, Feds Meet on Border Banking; No Resolutions

Jun 23, 2015 Federal money-laundering regulations hampering economy; olutions could add expense.

Tucsonan Loses Spider-Man Toy Case at US Supreme Court

Jun 22, 2015 He invented 'web-shooter' for which his patent expired, meaning an end to his royalty earnings.

TEP Drops Request to Lower Solar Power Purchase Price

Jun 19, 2015 After objections, utility says it will renew plan as part of a 2017 rate increase proposal.

Arizona Jobless Rate Falls Again; Workforce Growth Slight

Jun 18, 2015 May employment usually slows with school out; this year's slows more than decade-long trend.

New Businesses Get Leg Up from Incubators

Jun 18, 2015 Groups focus on getting entrepreneurs get through tough early years, grow.

Rural Hospitals Connecting With TMC Specialists

Jun 15, 2015 New alliance helps smaller towns access expertise, improve care

METRO WEEK: Budget Relies on Improved Tucson Economy

Jun 12, 2015 Spending plan assumes sales tax will bring in $7.7 million more in 2015-16.

What's City Bond Rate Downgrade Mean?

Jun 12, 2015 Higher interest rates on Tucson borrowing for infrastructure, other capital projects.

Long-Awaited Broadway Widening Approved

Jun 10, 2015 Tucson City Council votes unanimously to accept task force recommendation for six lanes.

Report: Davis-Monthan Worth $1 Billion to Tucson

Jun 9, 2015 Base generates a huge economic impact in Southern Arizona

METRO WEEK: Tucson Job Center Gets National Attention

Jun 5, 2015 One formerly homeless veteran got education, job with help from employment program.

Arizona Nonprofits Bouncing Back from Recession

Jun 5, 2015 Giving level back to pre-recession level of nearly $3 billion statewide, anlysis reveals.

Economist: Tucson Growth Will Outpace National by 2017

Jun 3, 2015 Government spending and population growth will spur economy, UA analyst says.

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