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Downtown Tucson Partnership Announces New CEO

Kathleen Eriksen comes to Tucson after running similar efforts in Michigan, California.

Will Prop 206 Boost or Bust Arizona Job Market?

Proponents say current minimum is unlivable; opponents call 206 a job killer.

Feeding Our Future: Putting Native Foods Back on the Plate

Why did the Tohono O'odham stop eating and growing their Native foods?

What Can Politicians Actually Do To Improve the Economy?

Three experts weigh in on how public policy can improve Arizona's financial well-being.

Feeding Our Future: Incubating Food Start-Ups in the City of Gastronomy

Independently owned food businesses are the largest-growing sector in Tucson’s economy, but launching a successful food business takes more than just a good recipe.

Arizona Unemployment Drops, Halts Four-Month Trend

Hiring for the school year added 31,100 jobs to the state's economy in August.

Agency Cooperation Brought Caterpillar to Tucson, Exec Says

Company considered it an important step in laying groundwork for future.

Tucson Housing Market Rebounds After Weak July

Local home sales went up in August after dropping last month.

Tucson's Exports Near $2.5 Billion in 2015

Tech industries helped push local businesses' worldwide trade.

Pros and Cons of TEP Rate Case on Service, Solar Buyback

Changes to flat fees, net metering were among issue raised at public hearing.

Training Tucson's Next Generation of Leaders

Greater Tucson Leadership focuses on ensuring they are up for the job.

Tucson-to-Mexico Flight Details Announced; Begins in October

One Aeromar flight will stop in four cities in western Mexico.

Flying to Mexico? Direct Flights from Tucson to Hermosillo to Resume

The daily route to the Sonoran capital being cheered by the business community.

Arizona Unemployment Grows for Fourth Straight Month

Jobless rate hits 6 percent as people enter workforce faster than job creation.

SynCardia Official: Tucson Operations Expected to Continue

Artificial heart manufacturer went through bankruptcy, sale in July.

Arizona's GDP Growth Among Fastest in US

The value of all goods and services produced in the state grew more than 2 percent the last two quarters.

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