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.
AZ Business Groups Lobby for Immigration Reform
US businesses head to DC, including AZ Chamber visiting all 9 AZ House members to cite positive economic impact.
AZ Behind in Distributing Fed Housing Aid, US Auditors Say
State has been slow in dispersing funds to help struggling homeowners; AZ's rate was the second lowest among 18 states.
Phoenix Council to Vote on Opening Trade Office in Mexico
City leaders trying to follow example of neighbors in Southwest that have successfully established a business presence across the border.
Brewer Will Continue to Use State Money to Keep Grand Canyon Open
National park will remain open for another 9 days; AZ governor had until Weds to make decision, send funds to fed gov.
North AZ Towns Losing Millions Over Closure of Grand Canyon
Government shutdown costing the region about $12M, estimates say; town of Tusayan has felt much impact since most income comes from canyon's tourism.
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.
Elected Officials in AZ Continue Shutdown Criticism
GOP lawmaker: 'Mean-spirited actions' by Obama; Dem congressman: 'Congress failing to do its job.'
AZ Week: Higher Ed Adjusting to Talent Needs
Shift to knowledge-based economy of skilled workers, thinkers has universities rethinking their approaches.
Latinos Strong in Economic Recovery, Report Suggests
Study finds Latino-owned businesses have doubled in number in a decade to 67,500, with more expansion planned.
AZ Jobless Rate Rises to 8.3%; Job Growth Continues
39,800 jobs added in August; year-over-year job growth rate remains steady at 2%, state officials report.
Brewer: State Finished Last Year With Big Cash Balance
Preliminary report on 2012-13 fiscal year shows budget at $895M in black; state deficit will be gone early.
