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Membership on Arizona’s new water council draws criticism
A new water council appointed by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday is already being called too business-friendly.
Freeport-McMoRan chair and co-founder Moffett resigns
James R. Moffett, the executive chairman and co-founder of the mining company Freeport-McMoRan, is stepping down as plunging commodity prices lead to mass layoffs across the entire industry.
Think tank report concludes rainy day funds need to be reformed
Rainy day funds in states such as Arizona should be reformed if they are to protect the states effectively during economic downturns, according to a new report from the Pew Charitable Trust.
Arizona projected to lead U.S. in future job growth
Forbes Magazine has named Arizona the best state for future job growth, but one local economic expert said the distinction comes with some caveats.
Leaders: Customs staff shortage at border hurts business
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pushing to ease a staffing shortage at Arizona-Mexico ports of entry that business leaders say is hurting the state economy by causing lengthy waits for trucks and tourists.
Arizona consumers save at gas pump, but spend extra cash at restaurants, on groceries
The average American household has saved $700 from dropping gas prices so far this year, but it appears Arizonans are putting most of that savings right back into the economy, according to a recent study by the JPMorgan Chase Institute.
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.
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.
Big banks dominate lending market, but some find success with community banks
For many small businesses, it’s not the idea they struggle with, it’s getting the money to fund it.
Arizona’s economy continues to recover, just very slowly
Spurred by slow but steady employment and housing growth, local and national economists remain cautiously positive about the economic forecast for Arizona.
Report: Arizona beer has an economic kick, too, in terms of jobs, taxes
When Rob Fullmer, the executive director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, says “everything is improved by the presence of a brewery,” he’s talking about the economic buzz it brings and not the alcoholic kind.
Trump’s comments reflect his ignorance of Mexico, trade and immigration
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry is proud to have played host earlier this year to events featuring three of the leading Republican presidential contenders: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. I expect we will welcome additional candidates from both parties in the fall.
