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Mexican Holiday, Rising Peso Have Tucson Malls Busy

'Semana Santa' gives Mexicans a chance to vacation and shop in Southern Arizona.
A key in a door lock.

Prices Up, Inventory Down for Tucson Real Estate Market

Median price hits nine-year high as the number of homes continues to drop.
An electric transmission line.

TEP Sister Company Plans Arizona-Mexico Transmission Line

Unisource will build a power line connecting two grids at Nogales.
Mexican pesos in various denominations.

As Trump Moderates Rhetoric With Mexico, Peso Wins

The currency has gone from 21 pesos to the dollar to 18 after president's moderation.
Art is prevalent in the community of Oracle where dozens of artists live and work.

Art Tour Celebrates Silver Anniversary in Oracle

Event, in its 25th year, showcases artists and contributes to the local economy.
A new home being built on Tucson's Northwest side.

Homebuilders Worry Labor Shortage May Slow Construction

Low inventory on the resale market causing high demand for new homes, homebuilders work to meet demand.
Za'atar bakes a variety of Mediterranean-styled bread, including date- and cheese-stuffed breads, on site.

Trio of Midtown Markets Serve Up Goods and Foods With International Flair

Variety attracts customers from around the world.
The Port of Guaymas can handle ships carrying up to 125,000 tons of cargo.

Episode 309: Business in Sonora - Guaymas 'Port of Ports'

Exports, such as copper, and imports, such as oil, heighten port's importance in 'megaregion.'
A Final Four advertisement in the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

Episode 131: 'Cats are Out, But will Tucson Benefit from the Final Four?

UA was knocked out of NCAA tournament, but economic impact of 'mega-event' may reach Tucson.
The Navajo Generating Station.

State Mining, Energy Industries: Little Effect in Clean Energy Rollback

Coal plays small role in the industries in Arizona; 22% of electricity generated from it.
Agriculture transport trucks.

Arizona and Sonora Depend on One Another, Mexican Business Group Head Says

Uncertainty and other factors affecting trade between the two states.

CEO of Tucson Metro Chamber Announces Retirement

He will step down after nearly six years heading 1,500-member organization.
Workers at the Leoni factory in Hermosillo, Mexico.

Episode 308: Special Report - Business in Sonora

Connection with Arizona is multilayered, comprising jobs, trade, culture.
Newspaper classified listings.

Arizona Unemployment Rate Nudges Up in February

More people enter labor market, driving joblessness from 5.0% to 5.1%, state report shows.
Jamie Thousand, owner of Satchmo's BBQ and Roux 66, says the state needed a raise. But he said not everyone understood what a hit two overlapping increases would have for businesses and Flagstaff's economy as a whole.

Flagstaff Council Walks Back City Minimum Wage Hike Requirement

It originally required the city minimum wage to be $2 higher than the state's.

Tucson Job Growth Will Lag Rest of Arizona, State Agency Says

Forecast from Office of Economic Opportunity predicts 1.3 percent job growth for Tucson.

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