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Tattoo manufacturer named Small Business Exporter of the year
Tattoo manufacturing named Small Business Exporter of the year
Updated: Sunday, June 9 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:20:23 GMT
Tucson-based temporary tattoo manufacturer company named the Pacific Region Small Business Administration Exporter of the year.
Tucson-based temporary tattoo manufacturer company named the Pacific Region Small Business Administration Exporter of the year.
County pays to move Hughes Access Road
County pays to move Hughes Access Road
Updated: Thursday, June 6 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-06-06 22:51:02 GMT
Pima County voted 4 to 1 to approve $1.7 million to draw up plans to move Hughes Access Road. The busy road at the South boundary of Raytheon Missile Systems will be moved about a half mile further south
The popular Hughes Access Road will be moving south to make room for Raytheon expansion.
Pima County eyeing new racetrack
Pima County eyeing new racetrack
Updated: Tuesday, June 4 2013 9:20 PM EDT2013-06-05 01:20:33 GMT
Pima County has started the process of taking bids for a new racing experience at the fairgrounds. It's the vision of some people in the county's tourism industry to bring big name racing to the Tucson
Pima County has started the process of possibly building a new racetrack at the fairgrounds.
New CEO emerges in Arizona nonprofit
New CEO emerges in Arizona nonprofit
Updated: Tuesday, June 4 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-06-04 22:20:21 GMT
Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse has named a new CEO. Ed Mercurio-Sakwa has served the organization in various capacities and will now provide fiscal, strategic and operational leadership for one
Ed Mercurio-Sakwa has served the organization in various capacities and will now provide fiscal, strategic and operational leadership for one of Arizona's largest domestic abuse agencies.
U.S. reclaims post as most competitive economy, but trouble may loom
U.S. reclaims post as most competitive economy, but trouble may loom
Thanks to innovation and financial sector growth the U.S. is back on top, according to a new report, but other countries are catching up.
Thanks to innovation and financial sector growth the U.S. is back on top, according to a new report, but other countries are catching up.
3 super-cheap marketing tactics
3 super-cheap marketing tactics
The following strategies and tools can be a great starting point for cash-strapped CEOs looking to kickstart their marketing programs on the cheap.
The following strategies and tools can be a great starting point for cash-strapped CEOs looking to kickstart their marketing programs on the cheap.
More high school graduates skipping college, direct to job market
More high school graduates skipping college, direct to job market
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:37:30 GMT
College graduations may be smaller in the future, as new numbers show more high school graduates are skipping college and entering the job market. Graduations kick off this week in Tucson and surrounding
College graduations may be smaller in the future, as new numbers show more high school graduates are skipping college and entering the job market.

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PDF: Local business sponsors free dog adoption
PDF: Local business sponsors free dog adoption
The Royal Automotive Group announces their "Dog Days of Summer." Every day until June, 22nd Street MINI of Tucson is holding a donation drive to benefit the Humane Society and Pima Animal Care Center.
The Royal Automotive Group announces their 4th annual event "Dog Days of Summer." Every day from now until June, 22nd Street MINI of Tucson is holding a donation drive to benefit the Humane Society and Pima Animal Care Center and will be collecting much-needed new or used dog toys, blankets or unwrapped treats.
PDF: Goodmans Interior Structures selects The Edge School to receive $20,000 office makeover
PDF: Goodmans Interior Structures selects The Edge School to receive $20,000 office makeover
Goodmans Interior Structures announces The Edge School, a nonprofit school for at]risk youth, as the 2013 winner of the Goodmans'Eye for the Good GuyS Board Governance Award. Download a printable copy of the release.
Hughes Federal Credit Union’s 'The Switch' TV ad wins national award
Hughes Federal Credit Union’s 'The Switch' TV ad wins national award
Hughes Federal Credit Union announced today that it won a Diamond Award at the Credit Union National Association Marketing & Business Development Conference in Los Angeles for the television commercial series category.
Trico Electric gives five non-profit charities, United Way $45,000
Trico Electric gives five non-profit charities, United Way $45,000
Updated: Tuesday, January 29 2013 10:09 PM EST2013-01-30 03:09:21 GMT
The following is a press release from Trico Electric: Trico Electric Cooperative, a not-for-profit electric cooperative, has awarded $45,000 to several local agencies providing critical services to those
Trico Electric Cooperative, a not-for-profit electric cooperative, has awarded $45,000 to several local agencies providing critical services to those most in need in our community.
PDF: GEICO, Arizona Leadership Foundation partner to provide $1 million in scholarships
PDF: GEICO, Arizona Leadership Foundation partner to provide $1 million in scholarships
GEICO has partnered with the Arizona Leadership Foundation to fund $1 million in scholarships for students with specialized needs at Intermountain Academy. The Intermountain Academy accepts enrollment of students referred from all of the Tucson community school districts who have students (K-12) with special educational needs.
Andy Asselin announced as new CEO of Desert Diamond Casinos
Andy Asselin announced as new CEO of Desert Diamond Casinos
Updated: Tuesday, January 8 2013 6:04 PM EST2013-01-08 23:04:23 GMT
From a press release:Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment is proud to announce the hiring of Andy Asselin as its new Chief Executive Officer. His appointment follows an extensive nationwide search by the
Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment is proud to announce the hiring of Andy Asselin as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Lee Levitz 1923-2013
Lee Levitz 1923-2013
Lee Levitz, a Tucson icon and television & radio personality, died on New Year's Day in her home of natural causes surrounded by loved ones.
PDF: Canyon Ranch Institute partners with OSU nursing college
PDF: Canyon Ranch Institute partners with OSU nursing college
Download this printable document announcing the partnership between the Canyon Ranch Institute and The Ohio State University College of Nursing. The goal of the partnership is to transform health and wellness initiatives.
Coast Hotels & Resorts Expands Portfolio with Addition of the Brand’s First Arizona Property
Coast Hotels & Resorts Expands Portfolio with Addition of the Brand’s First Arizona Property
Updated: Monday, December 24 2012 9:57 PM EST2012-12-25 02:57:23 GMT
From a press release: Coast Hotels & Resorts welcomes its first Arizona property with the acquisition of the former Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Airport. Coast Hotels brings its blend of first-rate service and
Coast Hotels & Resorts welcomes its first Arizona property with the acquisition of the former Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Airport.
Rural/Metro Southern Arizona Operations Recognized as Premier Provider in EMS
Rural/Metro Southern Arizona Operations Recognized as Premier Provider in EMS
Updated: Wednesday, December 12 2012 2:24 PM EST2012-12-12 19:24:56 GMT
From a press release: The Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) has certified the Rural/Metro Southern Arizona Operations as a "Recognized Premier Agency" in their Premier EMS Agency Program (PEAP).
The Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) has certified the Rural/Metro Southern Arizona Operations as a "Recognized Premier Agency" in their Premier EMS Agency Program (PEAP).

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Mercedes, Ford, Nissan join forces on hydrogen fuel cell research
Car makers join forces for cleaner fuel studies
Daimler has announced it's formed an alliance with Ford and Nissan to help accelerate the development and eventual launch of hydrogen fuel cell technology for cars.
The parent company of German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz, Daimler, has announced it's formed an alliance with Ford and Nissan to help accelerate the development and eventual launch of hydrogen fuel cell technology for cars.
2014 Cadillac ELR preview: Guilt-free luxury upstages Chevy Volt
2014 Cadillac ELR preview
You've likely noticed and perhaps even lusted after the stylish Cadillac CTS-V Coupe.
You've likely noticed and perhaps even lusted after the stylish Cadillac CTS-V Coupe.
Avis buys Zipcar for $500 million, will make more cars available to Zipsters
Avis buys Zipcar for $500 million
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million.
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million. The deal is expected to greatly increase the availability of Zipcar vehicles for customers.
Romney slams Tesla, Fisker again in final presidential debate
Romney slams Tesla, Fisker again in final presidential debate
The CEOs of Tesla and Fisker may have thought they were home free -- but it was not to be.
The CEOs of Tesla and Fisker may have thought they were home free -- but it was not to be.
Small cars haven't been this big for nearly 20 years
Small cars haven't been this big for nearly 20 years
Small cars are on track to reach a market share not seen since Bill Clinton's first inauguration.
Small cars are on track to reach a market share not seen since Bill Clinton's first inauguration.
2013 green car buyers guide: Hybrids, diesels and plug-ins
2013 green car buyers guide
With gas prices high and new fuel-economy standards in effect, automakers are rolling out new green cars of every type. Here are the ones you should be looking at.
With gas prices high and new fuel-economy standards in effect, automakers are rolling out new green cars of every type. Here are the ones you should be looking at.
The most important new cars for 2013
The most important new cars for 2013
Here are ten 2013 model year vehicles that are especially important, for the market, for innovation and for looking to the future.
Here are ten 2013 model year vehicles that are especially important, for the market, for innovation and for looking to the future.
Selling your ride? Used cars to remain valuable through 2014
Used cars to remain valuable through 2014
If you have plans to sell your current ride anytime soon, there is some good news and some great news.
If you have plans to sell your current ride anytime soon, there is some good news and some great news.
2014 Tesla Model X vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV: Electric SUV showdown
2014 Tesla Model X vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV: Electric SUV showdown
The 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV has been compared to a Tesla for half the price, so how does Toyota's all-electric compact SUV compare to the Model X?
The 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV has been compared to a Tesla for half the price, so how does Toyota's all-electric compact SUV compare to the Model X?
Convert your car to a plug-in hybrid? All you need is $3,000
Convert your car to a plug-in hybrid? All you need is $3,000
Not everyone can afford a new hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric car, but those who still wish to drive such a vehicle can still take the conversion route.
Not everyone can afford a new hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric car, but those who still wish to drive such a vehicle can still take the conversion route.

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Japan's trade deficit climbs to $10.5B in May
Japan's trade deficit climbs to $10.5B in May
Japan's trade deficit rose nearly 10 percent in May to 993.9 billion yen (nearly $10.5 billion) as rising costs for imports due to the cheaper yen matched a rebound in exports.
Japan's trade deficit rose nearly 10 percent in May to 993.9 billion yen (nearly $10.5 billion), highlighting the challenge Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces in revitalizing manufacturing as industries increasingly shift...
Investors look for answers on economy from Fed
Investors look for answers on economy from Fed
What the world hopes to hear Wednesday from the Federal Reserve can be summed up in one word: clarity.
Worry and speculation have consumed investors since Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to Congress last month about the Federal Reserve's drive to keep long-term interest rates at record lows.
Oil falls near $98 a barrel before Bernanke speaks
Oil falls near $98 a barrel before Bernanke speaks
The price of oil fell Wednesday, before the conclusion of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.
The price of oil fell Wednesday, before the conclusion of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.
Asia Markets mostly down as investors eye Fed
Asia Markets mostly down as investors eye Fed
Asian markets were mostly lower Wednesday as investors waited for an update on the U.S. economy from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Asian markets were mostly lower Wednesday as investors waited for an update on the U.S. economy from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Dish won't submit revised bid for Sprint
Dish won't submit revised bid for Sprint
Dish Network Corp. says a number of factors have made it impracticable for it to submit another offer to buy Sprint Nextel Corp. in time to beat a deadline set by the phone company.
Satellite TV operator Dish Network Corp. said Tuesday it would not submit a revised bid for Sprint, leaving the path open for the wireless carrier to accept what it already considers a superior offer from Japan's...

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