More Pima County Economy University of Arizona Stories

The Buzz: Looking back on 2022

Newsworthy interviews and topics that we addressed this year.

The Buzz: Forecasting the Southern Arizona economy for 2023

Job market expected to remain strong, but housing remains major cause of inflation.

Where's the new money in the state budget going?

We look at a handful of areas that will see a notable increase in funds this fiscal year

“'Rona needs to stay away!”: How a single mother stays resilient.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Free meals for our community; and an interview with César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of "Migrating to Prison: America's Obsession with Locking Up Immigrants".

UA Tech Park to Mentor Companies in Solar Competition

Participants could win portion of $3 million. Will receive help from UA and other 'Connector' organizations.

It May be Cheaper to Buy Than Rent a Dorm Room in Tucson

A real estate company's data show comparable prices for buying versus renting.

Survey: Construction Firms in AZ Struggle to Find Skilled Workers

Retiring baby boomers, an emphasis on college, and local economic factors play a role.

Health Care Reforms Could Mean 400K Lose Insurance in Arizona

State-funded insurance losses would be greatest in rural places, possible result would be rural hospital closures.

Feeding Our Future: Shortening the Line

The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is trying new strategies to solve the root causes of hunger.

Tucson Optics Industry Brings Good Jobs, Needs Workers

Industry has shrunken in recent years; new companies want it to regain prominence.

Who's Recruiting Graduating UA Students? Lots of Companies

Business Report asks recruiters at career fair why they came, whom they want to hire.

Tech Park's Billion-Dollar Impact

University program boosts local economy by giving companies a home.

New Businesses Get Leg Up from Incubators

Groups focus on getting entrepreneurs get through tough early years, grow.

Economist: Tucson Growth Will Outpace National by 2017

Government spending and population growth will spur economy, UA analyst says.

New App Aims to Speed Your Tucson Commute

Metropia's maker came out of UA business incubator

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