AZ Week: Mexican Shoppers Enhance State Economy
Estimates put annual stimulus at $1 billion annually; Tucson area merchants are biggest beneficiaries.
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 Foreclosures Continue to Decline in July
State falls out of worst 10 in nation for first time in 6 ½ years; number down 60.4% from year ago.
Tucson Wants Improved Economic Ties with Mexico
Mayor says recent trip south of border with AZ business leaders further opened eyes and minds to potential.
Pima County Asks for Resident Input on Borrowing Plan
Bond issue intended for 2014 election ballot; 140 proposals must be culled to get figure to $600M or less.
Gasoline Prices on Rise Around AZ
Statewide average up 3 cents to $3.57 in a week; Tucson lowest at $3.40, Flagstaff highest at $3.75.
AZ Week: Community Colleges Key Workforce Training
21st century economy's approaches mean people can learn more, earn more in career tech education fields.
Phoenix-Tucson Passenger Train Options Narrowed
3 routes, including one paralleling I-10; state transportation officials hope to select one by year's end.
Streetcar Brings Economic Stimulus to City's Core
Significant contributor to Fourth Avenue, downtown Tucson revival, as businesses open trackside.
City of Tucson Financial Picture Improves
Operating budget going up 3.9%; no service cuts, city manager says
AZ Week: Sales-Tax Reform Inches Ahead
'I have votes' in both chambers, key sponsor declares; cities still skeptical
