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109th Town Hall considers long-term strategies for sustaining state’s finances
Arizona political leaders like John Rhodes and Sandra Day O’Connor tackled far-reaching complex issues to set Arizona on a path of prosperity. The long-term planning that helped establish the Central Arizona Project and judicial reform are what Arizonans are urging elected and business leaders to embrace for government finance.
Luxury vehicle plant proposed for Casa Grande
A California startup will build a $700 million plant in Casa Grande to manufacture luxury electric vehicles.
Ducey proposes economic development overhaul
Ducey proposes economic development overhaul
Ambitious Ducey plan aims for ‘Arizona’s own geek squad’
A proposed overhaul of the Arizona Commerce Authority by Gov. Doug Ducey will help set the stage for future reductions in regulations and taxes that are deemed to put Arizona at an economic disadvantage.
Cap Times Q&A: Chris Camacho: At 35, he’s taking a lead role in shaping Arizona’s economy
Chris Camacho’s road to Arizona began when he randomly sat next to Yuma’s economic development coordinator at a 2003 conference in his hometown of St. Louis.
Don’t call it a TIF - new economic development tool emerges
Municipal officials are hoping to get a new economic development tool next legislative session while avoiding comparisons to the oft-maligned system known as tax increment financing.
Collaboration, data driving forces for Phoenix Forward economic development initiative
When the world’s largest producer of colostrum-based products needed more well-trained employees to expand its Phoenix operations, it looked to the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. And through its local business-concentrated Phoenix Forward initiative, it delivered.
The ‘Silicon Desert’: Insiders say successful universities, investment are key to a robust Arizona tech sector
Arizona’s tech and innovation sectors are taking off, with some industry watchers dubbing the Phoenix metro area the “Silicon Desert” for its surge in local entrepreneurial startups and national tech companies expanding here.
Gov. Doug Ducey calls business, education leaders to summit
Gov. Doug Ducey is calling economic development, business, education and political leaders from across the state to Glendale for a summit.
Ducey eyes Commerce Authority changes for 2016 session
The 2015 session is barely over, but Gov. Doug Ducey has already signaled one item that will be on his legislative agenda next year: the Arizona Commerce Authority.
Phoenix Forward initiative focuses on improving state’s economic base
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce’s newly announced economic development initiative, Phoenix Forward, is more than an idea whose time has come: It’s an idea that’s been needed for a long time.
Rapid growth in bioscience industry in peril
From 2002 to 2011, Arizona bioscience sector played a major role in boosting the state’s economic development. Jobs increased by 45 percent, adding more than 30,700 to the market and sweeping the new industry into Arizona like a wave.
