Arizona Employment Rising, But Recession Hangover Remains
State projects 2.2% growth this year, 2.4% next; Tucson area growth will pick up more slowly.
Arizona's Beer Industry is Growing
Looking at the state's growing craft brewing industry and legislation that could soon be affecting it.
Insect Forces Expanded Arizona Citrus Quarantine
Tiny bug psyllid can carry 'citrus greening disease,' and has devastated parts of Florida's crop.
METRO WEEK EXTRA: In Search of Local Brewing Products
All components needed to make craft beers truly Tucson products are falling into place.
METRO WEEK: Tucson Beer Brewing Becoming Big Business
Craft beverages continue growing in popularity; one brewmaster's search for all local products.
Arizona Leads in Solar Industry Jobs, With 7% Growth
More than 9,000 employed statewide, mostly as installers; that's third best in country.
Tucson Commercial Real Estate Outlook Mixed
Industrial opportunities on outskirts; office vacancies abound across metro area.
Economist: 2016 Tucson Job Growth Will Outpace US Average
Attributes sunny economic outlook to warm winter weather that attracts people from colder climes.
METRO WEEK: Gem Shows Big Contributors to Economy, UA Research
$120 million economic impact, international research collaboration opportunities from big winter event.
Tucson Home Sales Take Unexpected January Dip
Down one-quarter from December, but Realtors say 2015 should still be strong sales year.
Arizona Worst in Nation in Construction Job Loss
Decline of 4,400 last year makes it West's only state to lose jobs; business worries about education cited.
Nevada Awards Contract for Start of I-11
$83M contract for short stretch of freeway eventually to be part of Arizona-Las Vegas route.
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.
Gem Shows: Art Village Brings Africa to Tucson
Musical instruments, beads, carved furniture from west and central Africa attract attention.
