More Economy Stories

Women's Business Center: Entrepreneurs Get Jump Start

Center works with women/immigrants, teaches how to start and run a business

8 of 43 Bus Routes Running as Strike Nears One Week

More than 500 drivers, mechanics, other workers off job seeking higher wages, better work conditions.

Municipal Bus Strike in 5th Day, No End in Sight

2 City Council members call on city transportation officials to get involved, saying they support drivers.

Why Do Unusual Businesses Thrive?

Businesses that break the mold succeed in Tucson thanks to loyal customers, dedicated owners

Group Helps Grow Interest in Agriculture, Gardening and Nutrition

Cooperative Extension offers many programs in Arizona.

Mexican Peso at Historic Low, Could Hurt Tucson's Economy

One US dollar trading at 16 pesos, weakening Mexican shoppers' buying power north of border.

UA Tech Incubator Welcomes New Companies

Seven startups will join Arizona Center for Innovation with goal of getting products to market

New Books, Movies Return to Pima County Libraries

Pima County Public Library's collection development manager talks spending priorities and need for diversity in acquisitions.

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.

METRO WEEK: The Rest of the Tax Story

State tax decisions drive local decisions, economist says.

AZ WEEK: Growing Arizona's Technology Sector

Growth sluggish, but will computers be newest addition to Arizona's five Cs?

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

Selected Archive Filters

Economy
AZPM is a service of the University of Arizona and our broadcast stations are licensed to the Arizona Board of Regents who hold the trademarks for Arizona Public Media and AZPM. We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples.
The University of Arizona