AZ Week: Mexican Shoppers Enhance State Economy
Estimates put annual stimulus at $1 billion annually; Tucson area merchants are biggest beneficiaries.
Forecast: Tucson Recession Jobs Lost Recovered by 2016
City added 6,000 jobs in past year in what economists point to as sign of improvement, with pace to continue.
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.
City Budget Shortfall in July 2014 Could Be $15M
Expenses, such as streetcar operations, pension costs, expected to exceed revenues, precise calculations not yet available.
Tucson Council Winners Sworn In, Face Immediate Budget Challenges
Three incumbents start new four-year term today, all say long-term budget fixes are priority.
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.
Monthly Employment Workshops Aim to Empower Women
YWCA of Tucson provide seek to help unemployed, underemployed women through a 4-day training program.
Local Experts Discuss Sun Corridor's Economic Growth
Southern Arizona organizations hope to capitalize on quality of life in region by transforming it into a global economic powerhouse.
Future of Baseball in Southern AZ May Be in Limbo
As stadiums seat empty and amid future move of the Tucson Padres to El Paso for the 2014 season.
AZ Week: Higher Ed Adjusting to Talent Needs
Shift to knowledge-based economy of skilled workers, thinkers has universities rethinking their approaches.
AZ Foreclosures Continue to Decline in July
State falls out of worst 10 in nation for first time in 6 ½ years; number down 60.4% from year ago.
Tucson Wants Improved Economic Ties with Mexico
Mayor says recent trip south of border with AZ business leaders further opened eyes and minds to potential.
Pima County Asks for Resident Input on Borrowing Plan
Bond issue intended for 2014 election ballot; 140 proposals must be culled to get figure to $600M or less.
Gasoline Prices on Rise Around AZ
Statewide average up 3 cents to $3.57 in a week; Tucson lowest at $3.40, Flagstaff highest at $3.75.
