AZ Opens Trade, Investment Office in Mexico City
Arizona Commerce Authority will run it, focus to improve business relationship; city of Tucson will be a partner.
METRO WEEK: 'Tucson Can Do More to Help Homeless Population'
Housing director at Primavera Foundation says city still lacks more options for affordable housing, job opportunities; resources available to get them off their feet.
METRO WEEK: Efforts Under Way to Ease Cross-Border Business
Arizona, Sonora states working to improve infrastructure, regional cooperation.
Federal Rural Development Grants Help AZ Businesses
US Dept. of Ag focusing on economic needs in the state; head of Rural Business Cooperative Services visited S. Arizona last week.
From Chiapas, Mexico: More Than Just Coffee
Co-op selling coffee in Tucson helps Mexican families stay together and avoid dangerous illegal immigration.
Immigration Poll: Equal Number Prioritize Reform, Border Security
First time in years the numbers received equal support; figures come after House Republicans say issue unlikely to progress this year.
AZ Foreclosure Filings Drop to Pre-Recession Levels
January's report ranks AZ 17th in the country; there were 2,363 last month, according to RealtyTrac.
Brewer, Sonora Gov Collaborating to Lure Tech Businesses to Area
Pair announce new partnership to attract companies from around the world to Arizona-Sonora region.
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.
AZ Behind in Distributing Fed Housing Aid, US Auditors Say
State has been slow in dispersing funds to help struggling homeowners; AZ's rate was the second lowest among 18 states.
Phoenix Council to Vote on Opening Trade Office in Mexico
City leaders trying to follow example of neighbors in Southwest that have successfully established a business presence across the border.
Brewer Will Continue to Use State Money to Keep Grand Canyon Open
National park will remain open for another 9 days; AZ governor had until Weds to make decision, send funds to fed gov.
North AZ Towns Losing Millions Over Closure of Grand Canyon
Government shutdown costing the region about $12M, estimates say; town of Tusayan has felt much impact since most income comes from canyon's tourism.
