When you think of Tucson - you might have a few things come to mind right away...saguaro cactus, warm winters, golf galore...maybe even a couple of our famous world-class spas might jump right out at you. Did you ever think of Tucson when manufacturing & technology are being discussed? Maybe you should - recent estimates show that technology employs about 50,000 people in the area...generating $4 Billion in revenues! Companies like Raytheon Missile Systems, IBM, Intuit, Allied Signal, Weiser Lock, 3M, Burr-Brown, Environmental Air Products, Krueger Industries, Texas Instruments, Honeywell and more have established a major presence in the … (3 comments)
tucson business: Tucson City Council Passes Grand Road Widening Plan
- 01/25/09 04:19 AM
Grant Road - one of Tucson's busiest East-West arterial streets, is going to become 6 lanes wide in the future. Tucson City Council approved plans to add a lane in each direction by a 6-1 vote on January 13th. The Grant Road Improvement Plan has been in the works since the passage of the RTA (Regional Transportation Authority) plan in May 2006. While many Tucsonans will welcome the results of the widening along a 5-mile stretch between Oracle & Swan, it will have a great effect on hundreds of small businesses on the corridor. In my opinion, while I feel for … (0 comments)
tucson business: Local Lender Makes Good Radio
- 02/12/08 12:57 AM
Yesterday I had the pleasure of being a guest on a local radio program, Prime Talk, hosted by Mark Ross, the President of Prime Capital Mortgage every Monday during afternoon drive time. Mark invited me to come on so that we could discuss First-Time Homebuyers. Mark Ross - Loan Guru & Radio StarHe has been doing Prime Talk for quite some time now, and does a great job with his show (which I would expect from knowing his professionalism in the mortgage business). Mark has been gracious enough to allow PSAs from one of the association committees we are on to … (2 comments)
tucson business: 10 More Reasons To Move To Tucson
- 02/04/08 11:31 AM
If the first 10 weren't enough reasons - Here's 10 More! · #5 Best City Lifestyle: Tucson is making waves as it comes in the Top 10 lists for quality of life related issues. In "America's Best Places to Live," MSN's web site rated metropolitan areas in categories including cost of living, crime rate, education, home prices, and weather. Tucson came in a high honor considering the competition. · #5 Best Place for Outdoor Activities: MSN placed Tucson in its "Close to the Big Outdoors" survey. MSN cited the city's closeness to outdoor activities, coupled with a balance of quality … (0 comments)
tucson business: 10 Reasons To Move To Tucson
- 02/04/08 11:23 AM
Tucson, Arizona is #1 in our hearts and others. Most notably, did you know: · #1 Tucson Ranked Best City for Hotels and Spas: Zagat Survey ranked Tucson the number one city for spas and resorts in its Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts and Spas edition. The guide is based on the ratings and reviews of nearly 20,000 frequent travelers. · Top Ten City for High-Tech: Fast Company magazine names Tucson to its Fast Cities list -- 10 United States cities that offer the "most potent mix of talent, technology and tolerance." · #2 Top Hotel for Nature Lovers: … (1 comments)
tucson business: Employer Sanctions Law And The Tucson Rental Market
- 01/27/08 12:49 PM
In a story in today's Arizona Daily Star, reporter Beck Pallack took a look at how Arizona's law enacting sanctions against employers who hire undocumented workers is affecting the rental market in Tucson. The Legal Arizona Workers Act, which went into effect January 1, 2008, contains enforcement provisions up to suspension of an employer's business license for 10 days with a first offense of hiring unauthorized workers and possible revocation of their business license for a 2nd offense. Vacancy rates on Tucson's South Side leaped from 7.1% in the 4th quarter of 2006 to 11.9% in the same quarter of 2007 … (0 comments)
tucson business: Standard Pacific Homes = Miramonte Homes After Purchase
- 01/07/08 11:21 AM
Your Browser is incompatible to view this image. Sorry! Chris Kemmerly and Steve Quinlan announced today that they have purchased the assets of Standard Pacific Homes' Southern Arizona Division. The purchase included roughly 700 lots ready for building and 70 homes in varying stages of beginning or completion. Kemmerly & Quinlan have partnered before in several projects through the years, and will operate the company as Miramonte Homes. Craig Campbell, the former president of the purchased division will serve as president of the new company. Kemmerly has been involved in development and building for over 20 years and is a recent past president … (3 comments)
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