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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

Religious Conventions Bring Welcome Summer Revenue to Tucson

Jehovah's Witnesses meetings pump millions of dollars to the regional economy.

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 Tourism on the Rebound

Industry saw big growth in 2014. Visit Tucson hopes to capitalize on recent success

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.

The Local Role of the Export-Import Bank

Who helps facilitate international trade?

Group Teaches Entrepreneurs to Think Like Investors

Desert Angels hope to build opportunities by sharing their decision-making process

Report Ranks Local Investment Group Among Most Active in U.S.

Desert Angels put more than $6.8 million in start ups in 2014

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