AZ Week: Mexican Shoppers Enhance State Economy
Estimates put annual stimulus at $1 billion annually; Tucson area merchants are biggest beneficiaries.
AZ Unemployment Rate Down in November
7.8% jobless, down from October's 8.2%; retail shopping season ramp-up, overall improvement cited.
Forecast: Tucson Recession Jobs Lost Recovered by 2016
City added 6,000 jobs in past year in what economists point to as sign of improvement, with pace to continue.
4th Ave Street Fair Brings Millions into Community Each Year
Biannual fair usually brings hundreds of thousands of people; vendors make a huge chunk of their income in that weekend alone.
AZ Week: State Strategizes to Improve Trade with Mexico
With $12 billion in trade, experts say Arizona needs more to take advantage of business opportunities.
New Study Shows Trade Relationships in North America
In honor of the 20th anniversary of NAFTA, Brookings' Institution released examination of international trade between region's 100 major metro areas.
Local Experts Discuss Sun Corridor's Economic Growth
Southern Arizona organizations hope to capitalize on quality of life in region by transforming it into a global economic powerhouse.
AZ Business Groups Lobby for Immigration Reform
US businesses head to DC, including AZ Chamber visiting all 9 AZ House members to cite positive economic impact.
NPR: Company Plans to Launch Balloon Ride to Stratosphere
World View, a new space tourism company in Tucson, would offer option to passengers as early as 2015; price about $75K.
Phoenix Council to Vote on Opening Trade Office in Mexico
City leaders trying to follow example of neighbors in Southwest that have successfully established a business presence across the border.
North AZ Towns Losing Millions Over Closure of Grand Canyon
Government shutdown costing the region about $12M, estimates say; town of Tusayan has felt much impact since most income comes from canyon's tourism.
Latinos Strong in Economic Recovery, Report Suggests
Study finds Latino-owned businesses have doubled in number in a decade to 67,500, with more expansion planned.
AZ Jobless Rate Rises to 8.3%; Job Growth Continues
39,800 jobs added in August; year-over-year job growth rate remains steady at 2%, state officials report.
Brewer: State Finished Last Year With Big Cash Balance
Preliminary report on 2012-13 fiscal year shows budget at $895M in black; state deficit will be gone early.
Upgrades at Mariposa Port Expected to Boost Nogales
Mayor, produce industry say renovations at commercial entry from Mexico will speed traffic, add jobs.
