Alabama’s Saban wants juniors to make smart business move with NFL decision
PARADISE VALLEY – The timing couldn’t have been better. In the white-hot spotlight of the College Football Playoff National Championship game, O.J. Howard enjoyed the best game of his career.
FYI: Arizona lags behind other states in worker’s compensation benefits
Editor's note: This is part of an ongoing series called FYI, which examines Arizona stories and issues using multimedia and data.
Has Airbnb hurt Arizona’s hospitality industry?
Kim Vu could smell the salty sea breeze from the San Diego loft just above a local coffee shop.When she arrived, the Phoenix native was thrilled when she noticed a small gift – a birthday card with a bag of goodies.
FYI: Business booms in downtown Phoenix Warehouse District
Editor's note: This is part of an ongoing series called FYI, which examines Arizona stories and issues using data and multimedia.
Phoenix sees increase in ‘solopreneurship’
From reasons ranging from schedule flexibility to personal fulfillment, more people are gravitating toward independent work – or “solopreneurship” – in which they operate all aspects of their business without employees.
Palo Verde nuclear power plant continues to defy desert
TONOPAH – Many scientists and engineers consider the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station to be a feat of engineering because it’s not near a large body of water – unlike other nuclear power plants around the world.
Despite high unemployment, Yuma’s agribusiness continues to thrive
YUMA – Every month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes a report listing metropolitan areas with the highest unemployment rates in the country.
Flagstaff-based incubator helps Native American entrepreneurs build businesses
FLAGSTAFF – Sunlight shoots through the window of a Flagstaff studio, casting a spotlight on Gregory Hill – specifically on his hands. They’re burned and worn from carving toy tops.
Will the ‘Seahawks effect’ catch on for home buyers in Arizona?
A shortage of homes on the market and multiple-offer situations have fueled buyers to create strategies to get ahead of the competition. One game plan ¬– the "Seahawks Strategy" – has worked for some Seattle homebuyers, and experts say the method could catch on in Arizona.
Phoenix native launches Carvana, a growing online vehicles sales site
When Katrina and Jerry Beckham’s minivan broke down multiple times, they knew it was time for a new vehicle. With three little girls to take care of, the Tennessee couple had to find a reliable way to get around.
With a parent in prison, Arizona children face poverty and instability
Matthew Rohrbach has no children of his own, just his wife and a 170-pound Great Dane named Loki. Instead, he has he has been involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona and is matched with 15-year-old Mick — whose father is in prison.
Auto title loans offer quick holiday cash but critics warn about mounting debt
The commercials and online ads for auto title loans make them appear especially enticing during the holiday season when many families need extra cash.
