Arizona groups launch equity crowdfunding site to connect businesses with capital
The biggest challenge for Arizona entrepreneurs today is access to capital, said Dan Nienhauser, executive director of Arizona Collaboratory Inc.
‘Mega’ events poised to bring economic impact to Valley area
The Valley has a busy schedule of “mega-events” ahead, and local leaders predict it will net the area economic victories.
Companies target Phoenix’s ‘disconnected youth’ population at job fair
One in five people between the ages of 16 and 24 don’t work and don’t go to school in the Phoenix area. They’re called “disconnected youth” – and experts said they have a significant impact on the economy.
Report: Gains in Hispanic education, business aren’t closing income gap
WASHINGTON - Increasing college enrollment rates among American-born Hispanics and a surge in Latina entrepreneurship aren't enough to eliminate wage disparities that prevent Latino families from improving their economic well-being, a new report said.
National pumpkin shortage near Halloween doesn’t ‘scare’ Arizona
GILBERT – Halloween is days away and Thanksgiving is soon after – and the nation faces a shortage of pumpkins this year because of a recent drought in the Midwest.
Senate fundraising off to fast start in what could be a costly campaign
WASHINGTON - The two front-runners for Arizona's 2016 Senate race have raised nearly $6 million between them, new reports show, kicking off what experts say could be a year of heavy spending on elections in the state.
Weak peso hurts border businesses in Arizona
NOGALES, Arizona – Rebeca Castañeda stood behind a counter eagerly watching the doorway at Chi’s store just blocks from the border. It was almost noon and shoppers were scarce.
Phoenix shop expects last-minute surge in Halloween costume sales
Americans are expected to spend $2.5 billion alone on Halloween costumes for adults, children and their pets this year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Arizona Diamondbacks executive battles low attendance at Chase Field through marketing efforts, concourse changes
Graham Rossini spent four years as an intern shadowing Arizona State University's baseball coach at the time, Pat Murphy.
Experts highlight growing health care sector, Phoenix development as bright spots in state’s economy
When it comes to the state’s economic outlook, the health care industry is a plus. So is development within the city of Phoenix.
Arizona gets share of federal grant to help faltering coalfields communities
WASHINGTON - Arizona is one of 12 states that will share in $14.5 million worth of grants aimed at helping communities deal with a changing energy industry that has seen a decrease in demand for coal.
Turf Paradise re-opens this weekend with its 60th opening day
Turf Paradise will kick off its 60th opening day on Saturday.
