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Unemployment Rates Drop in Tucson and Statewide

State numbers have shown recent anomalies, but appear to have returned to normal

Southern Arizona Retailers Rely on Mexican Consumers

Without Mexican clients, Ortega Shoes would have to close stores

Tucson CFOs Make Local Business Run

CFOs work in all sectors, help the dollars and cents flow, keep the lights on

Tucson Electric's Falling Profits Spark Proposed Rate Increase

Utility's sales have dropped due to energy efficiency, grid upkeep costs of $1B.

Three Ingredients to Launch a Successful Startup

Local groups use events, classes, and festivals to entice startups to Tucson or help Tucsonans get their own companies up and going

Building Up Tucson's Entrepreneurs

Numerous events each year help startups learn about running successful businesses.

Home Flipping Down 19% in Tucson as Inventory Falls

Lack of distressed homes, slow appreciation rates cause of decrease.

Sahuarita Council OKs Big Housing Plan for Pecan Farm

Long-term plan calls for replacing pecan trees with houses on almost 3,000 acres.

Snowbirds No More: Many Staying in Tucson Year-Round

Area retirement communities now see about 80% of residents make permanent move.

Hispanics' Growing Role in Local Economy

Population, income, purchasing power, business ownership rising in Tucson.

Arizona Unemployment Up For Third Consecutive Month

Analyst says August usually marks the end of state's seasonal jobs slump

Tucson Job, Home Markets Growing at Similar Rates

Expert: Alike numbers in the two categories can often be a sign of sustainable growth.

Marijuana Tax Revenues Could Be Higher Than Estimated

Analysis applies Colorado rates to Arizona population, finds figure close to $64 million.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Report Sheds New Light on Tucson

First-ever Hispanic Market Outlook gives insight into southern Arizona's Hispanic population

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

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