More Business Pima County Economy Stories

UA, Uber Announce Driverless Cars Research Program

College and company will work together to develop lenses, sensors on Tucson campus.

The Economic Impact of Education

School districts are some of the area's largest employers and support many other businesses locally

Women's Business Center: Entrepreneurs Get Jump Start

Center works with women/immigrants, teaches how to start and run a business

Why Do Unusual Businesses Thrive?

Businesses that break the mold succeed in Tucson thanks to loyal customers, dedicated owners

Tucson's Oldest Businesses

Tucson is home to at least one business that existed when the area was part of Mexico

Home Sales at 10-Year Best to Start 2015

Number of homes sold in first four months hasn’t been this high since the housing bubble burst

Solar Installers: Net Metering Limbo is Bad for Business

One solar installer sees layoffs coming with TEP's announcement that it will seek retroactive rate changes

Making Solar Work For Tucson

Storing solar power could reduce emssions, smooth out grid issues

TEP Seeks Renewables Program Change For 2016

Utility wants to increase residential solar program, increase surcharge

Investment Groups Buying Fewer Tucson Homes

Fewer foreclosures cause the drop, result is a more stable market

Arizona Jobless Rate Falls Again; Workforce Growth Slight

May employment usually slows with school out; this year's slows more than decade-long trend.

New Businesses Get Leg Up from Incubators

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

What's City Bond Rate Downgrade Mean?

Higher interest rates on Tucson borrowing for infrastructure, other capital projects.

METRO WEEK: Tucson Job Center Gets National Attention

One formerly homeless veteran got education, job with help from employment program.

Economist: Tucson Growth Will Outpace National by 2017

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

Tucson Home Sales Strengthen; New Construction Behind

Year-to-date sales up 3.6%; average price up 5.1% to $208,000, Realtors association reports.

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