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Startups Are About More Than Latest Tech

While tech companies are synonymous with startup scene, other businesses involved, too.

Unemployment Rates Drop in Tucson and Statewide

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

Tucson Electric's Falling Profits Spark Proposed Rate Increase

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

Building Up Tucson's Entrepreneurs

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

Davis-Monthan and Tucson's Economy

The military base has been a major source of money in Tucson for nearly 75 years.

Private-Sector Slowness Keeps Arizona Jobless Rate at 6.3%

Private sector sluggish, adding 500 jobs; back-to-school hires bring 28,000 government jobs.

Health Care Booms in Southern Arizona

Numbers of medical jobs grow in industry that's about more than making money.

Snowbirds No More: Many Staying in Tucson Year-Round

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

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.

Tucson's Biggest Employers

What do the city's top employers tell us about the local economy?

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Report Sheds New Light on Tucson

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

The Economic Impact of Education

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

Tucson Job Fair Connects Former Convicts with Employers

More than 1,000 job seekers turn out to meet companies willing to overlook criminal records.

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

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