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Downtown Tucson Transit Center Developer Selected

Peach Properties wins city OK for 4.7-acre Ronstadt site, including four buildings.

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

Arizona Tourism on the Rebound

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

Experts Say Downtown Revitalization Taking Effect

Local efforts draw young entrepreneurs to downtown.

The Many Facets of Commercial Real Estate

The Friday Business Report features AZPM's Zac Ziegler and Inside Tucson Business Editor Thelma Grimes.

State of City: Opportunities for Growth in Tucson

Rothschild calls for extending road bonds, encourages Tucsonans to get involved.

Tucson Commercial Real Estate Outlook Mixed

Industrial opportunities on outskirts; office vacancies abound across metro area.

METRO WEEK: Gem Shows Big Contributors to Economy, UA Research

$120 million economic impact, international research collaboration opportunities from big winter event.

METRO WEEK: Analyzing Downtown Tucson Redevelopment Progress

Experts help define how to know when central city's revitalization has reached success.

It's Gem & Mineral Time in Tucson

Event brings in estimated $120 million in direct spending, 55,000 visitors over two weeks.

Researchers Are Studying Economic Impact of the 4th Avenue Street Fair

Tucson event is held twice a year, attracting tens of thousands of people from all over.

60,000 Try Tucson Streetcar on Weekend Inaugural Runs

Free rides lead to packed cars along 4-mile route of new, $200M system; operations almost glitch free, officials say.

Tucson Streetcar Debuts to Crowds, Hot Weather

Hundreds turn out for downtown ribbon cutting, first rides along 4-mile route on $196M rail system.

Streetcar Brings Economic Stimulus to City's Core

Significant contributor to Fourth Avenue, downtown Tucson revival, as businesses open trackside.

Downtown Development Takes Off

Public money stimulates a burst of private investment

Bellagio-style Fountains for Downtown Tucson?

Local real estate agent is inspired by Las Vegas attraction and hopes for similar project in Tucson.

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