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Immigrant Groups Threaten Boycott over State Legislation

Business organizations decry what would be repeat of 2010 boycott over SB 1070.

Tucson's Job Market Grows Faster Than National Pace

After years of slow growth, local job growth outpaces national average in February

Tucson Seeks to Replicate Streetcar Success in Growth

Property values boom along tracks. Is a focus on transit the way to go?

Arizona Exceeds National Income Growth Average

Bureau of Economic Analysis shows 4.6 percent growth in Arizona

Proposal Would Raise State Minimum Wage to $12 Hourly

Current minimum is $8.05; group seeks initiative measure for November ballot.

4th Ave Street Fair: Big Business for Artists, Shops

Estimate of 300,000 attendees will translate to millions in sales.

Tucson Sells $8M Property to National Housing Developer

Mattamy Homes purchases 173 acres, plans to incorporate area mountain bike park.

Who's Recruiting Graduating UA Students? Lots of Companies

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

Arizona Job Numbers Top Prerecession Highs; Tucson Lags

State employment totals top recent bests, but Tucson has only recovered 76 percent of the jobs lost.

Nogales Falls from Top Spot in Value of Produce Imports

Top import spot for dollar value of Mexican fruits, vegetables is Hidalgo, Texas.

Lack of Staff Delays Goods Crossing at Nogales Port

Customs service unable to find candidates to fill hundreds of inspector jobs.

Report: 120 Layoffs as Tucson's LivingSocial Call Center Closes

Shutdown is part of national layoff of more than half of discount coupon operations workers.

Housing Sales Hit Post-Bubble Bests Last 3 Months

1,000+ sales monthly, higher prices in Tucson, Realty association reports.

Arizona Unemployment Rate Reaches Post-Recession Low

5.6 percent unemployment is the lowest rate the state has seen since May 2008

Latin American Companies Look for 'Green' Business in Tucson

'La Idea' workshop will provide advice, mentoring and networking opportunity.

ADOT Begins Interstate 11 Environmental Impact Study

Process of finding most environmentally friendly route for southern stretch of highway.

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