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• Trying to save but still have fun? See how much alcohol is costing you - Read Article

  Trying to save but still have fun? See how much alcohol is costing you

  2026-01-29T09:00:00-07:00

  New research from InvestorsObserver reveals that Phoenix residents save $8.20 per night by switching from alcoholic to non-alcoholic beverages at bars – ranking 13th among 15 major U.S. metros. The alcoholic…

  
• Phishing and fraud, Arizona ranks No. 2 in online scams - Read Article

  Phishing and fraud, Arizona ranks No. 2 in online scams

  2026-01-24T11:35:00-07:00

  With phishing attacks and online fraud surging these past few months, email communication experts at AI-powered platform Mailgo analyzed FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center data to rank the states based on scam…

  
• How TSMC Arizona changes the state’s economic landscape - Read Article

  How TSMC Arizona changes the state’s economic landscape

  2025-12-21T13:15:00-07:00

  Semiconductors — also known as microchips — are the brains behind everything essential to modern life — smartphones, computers, cars, the internet, GPS and artificial intelligence. And one of the…

  
• Is Arizona still the copper mining state? Surveys say yes - Read Article

  Is Arizona still the copper mining state? Surveys say yes

  2025-12-21T13:05:00-07:00

  A fourth annual survey, released in partnership by the Arizona Mining Association and the University of Arizona School of Mining Engineering & Mineral Resources, highlights the economic importance of the…

  
• The cost of tariffs: Volatility and unpredictability  - Read Article

  The cost of tariffs: Volatility and unpredictability 

  2025-12-21T07:50:00-07:00

  Today’s economy is global, with countries across the world engaging in commerce. The Grand Canyon State is no exception — the value of Arizona exports in 2024 was $32.2 billion,…

  
• How Greater Phoenix can build on a decade of innovation - Read Article

  How Greater Phoenix can build on a decade of innovation

  2025-12-21T06:50:00-07:00

  Published in 2014, “Velocity: A Blueprint for Transforming Greater Phoenix into an Innovation Economy” laid out a plan to bolster the region’s capacity for technology development, grow the skills of…

  
• Family farms feed America: 95% of U.S. farms are family-owned - Read Article

  Family farms feed America: 95% of U.S. farms are family-owned

  2025-12-08T17:50:00-07:00

  Now more than ever, people want to know where their food comes from and where those farms are. National conversations often center on “Big Ag” and corporate takeover of the…

  
• Giving season: 5 food banks to donate to this holiday season - Read Article

  Giving season: 5 food banks to donate to this holiday season

  2025-11-16T05:10:00-07:00

  As the temperatures continue to cool and the holiday spirit picks up, gratitude and giving are in the air. Warm the heart and the belly of children and families across…

  
• Economic analysis of third quarter: Falling leaves and rising markets - Read Article

  Economic analysis of third quarter: Falling leaves and rising markets

  2025-11-06T11:40:00-07:00

  At the time of publish, a federal budget impasse and government shutdown are underway. The market is unphased by the current budget impasse, and we do not foresee needing to…

  
• How Northern Arizona is becoming a hot spot for development - Read Article

  How Northern Arizona is becoming a hot spot for development

  2025-10-26T05:05:00-07:00

  Northern Arizona is beloved by many Arizonans as a shaded retreat from the desert heat, where Ponderosa pine trees and small-town charm define daily life and weekend trips. In recent…

  
• Why the desert’s economy is drawing national eyes - Read Article

  Why the desert’s economy is drawing national eyes

  2025-10-15T16:20:00-07:00

  Arizona’s business scene used to fly under the radar, quietly productive but rarely flashy. That’s changed. The state is now pulling in major companies, entrepreneurs, and investors who want the…

  
• How the Southwest is the proving ground for the American dream - Read Article

  How the Southwest is the proving ground for the American dream

  2025-10-15T12:00:00-07:00

  The American Southwest isn’t just growing—it’s booming.  In just the last five years, Phoenix rocketed to be the nation’s fifth most populous city.  With a low tax base, a diverse…