Business and Economics

What Does It Take to Start a Business in Tucson?

Sep 19, 2014 Inside Tucson Business Editor Thelma Grimes joins AZPM's Zac Ziegler to discuss local business news.

METRO WEEK: 'Tucson Can Do More to Help Homeless Population'

Sep 12, 2014 Housing director at Primavera Foundation says city still lacks more options for affordable housing, job opportunities; resources available to get them off their feet.

METRO WEEK: Healthcare Providers' Sales Part of Trend

Sep 5, 2014 UA, Cardonelet health networks going to outside ownerships in separate deals expected to be completed soon.

Tucson Fast-Food Workers Strike for Higher Wages

Sep 4, 2014 $15 dollar an hour, right to form unions without retaliation are among demands.

DPS Slow to Return to Pre-Recession Staffing Levels

Aug 18, 2014 Department starting to increase staff again, but not quickly enough to make up for losses, upcoming retirements.

METRO WEEK: Efforts Under Way to Ease Cross-Border Business

Aug 15, 2014 Arizona, Sonora states working to improve infrastructure, regional cooperation.

Farmers' Market Taps Bounty of Back Yard Gardeners

Aug 15, 2014 Consignment program at Community Food Bank allows growers to share and sell "their extra."

Tucson Wants to Redevelop Ronstadt Transit Center

Aug 11, 2014 Proposals due Aug. 28, must maintain transit, add other uses to 5-acre site.

Tucson Bus Strike Averted by Last-Minute Agreement

Aug 7, 2014 Teamsters, Sun Tran management reach accord; drivers will vote Thursday on new contract; no details released.

Streetcar's First Paying Day: 3,500 Passengers, Few Problems

Jul 29, 2014 Number of riders nearly what officials projected; minor troubles with ticket vending machines at some stations.

Feds Target Human Smuggling Successfully in AZ

Jul 29, 2014 Officials say unlike Texas, Grand Canyon state experiences decline in "stash house" discoveries.

60,000 Try Tucson Streetcar on Weekend Inaugural Runs

Jul 28, 2014 Free rides lead to packed cars along 4-mile route of new, $200M system; operations almost glitch free, officials say.

METRO WEEK: $200M Tucson Streetcar Opens For Service

Jul 25, 2014 3,600 trips/day projected ridership, credited as economic stimulus

Tucson Streetcar Debuts to Crowds, Hot Weather

Jul 25, 2014 Hundreds turn out for downtown ribbon cutting, first rides along 4-mile route on $196M rail system.

City Prepares for Streetcar Inauguration

Jul 23, 2014 First 3 days, rides are free; will run from morning hour to late at night in 10, 20 and 30-minute intervals.

Board of Regents OKs Negotiations for UAMC Takeover

Jun 26, 2014 Phoenix-based Banner Health, UA Health Network hope to finalize $946M deal by September.

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